Twisted- Cording Instructions

Materials

• Embroidery floss, pearl cotton or other fiber to complement stitchery.

Note: To determine amount needed, see step 1. Refer to ornament color code for specific color and fiber used.

• Mini cording drill

Note: Cording can be made by one person; however, the procedure can be awkward at times, especially when dealing with long lengths of floss— an extra set of hands is always helpful.

1. To determine the amount of floss needed, multiply by three the desired length of the cording, making sure to include any length needed for hangers when finishing ornaments. Place all lengths of floss together, and tie a knot in each end.

2. Slip one knotted end of floss onto hook of cording drill. Slip other knotted end over a small knob. Pull drill so that floss is taut. Operate drill in a forward direction. Floss will begin to twist. Continue twisting until floss is very tightly twisted and is about to twist up on itself.

3. Carefully remove knotted end from drill hook, being extremely careful not to let go of end and keeping twisted floss taut. Place hook of cording drill in center of length of twisted floss, and place knotted end on knob, still keeping floss taut. Operate drill in a reverse direction until desired twist for cording is achieved. Remove drill. Remove ends from knob, and secure with another knot.