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How To Keep Your Bobbins (Tama) Smooth…

05/15/2020 / Carol Benner / Blog, Current News

by Shirley Berlin Bobbins should be as “smooth as a baby’s bottom”. If you ever want to work with fine strands of silk, 80 or so to the bobbin, you will need bobbins without snags or flaws. Diehard braiders want bobbins to be silky smooth! Occasionally you may need to smooth out your bobbins, or […]

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Gathering Threads 2019

Gathering Threads 2019

03/19/2020 / Adrienne Gaskell / Blog, Current News, Member News

Exciting Update. AKS paid members will be mailed a free copy this Spring.

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Braid Exchange

AKS Braid Exchange

02/01/2020 / Cherie MacArthur / Blog, Gathering 2020

Join the AKS Braid Exchange! What is a Braid Exchange? It is a group of braiders who make samples to share with one another through the mail. It’s a great way to share and learn.

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Volunteer of the Year Beth Hardy

Volunteer of the Year

09/29/2019 / Maya Web / Blog, Volunteer

Beth Hardy has been recognized as the AKS Volunteer of the Year for her work as the Social Media Editor. If you have been on the AKS FaceBook page then you are familiar with the wonderful and informative daily content provided by Beth. Beth also manages the AKS Pinterest and Instagram pages.

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Member Spotlight: Beth Hardy

06/12/2018 / Carol Benner / Blog, Member Spotlight

Beth Hardy is truly a traveling kumista. After serving 21 years in the US Navy and a second career working as a horticulturist, Beth and her husband bought an Airstream Travel Trailer, gave up their permanent address, and started an adventure that many of us only dream of. That was 8 years ago. Her hobbies […]

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What do you do with your Braid Samples? – From the Newsletter Editor

06/12/2018 / Carol Benner / Blog

Lately, I’ve been thinking about my braid samples and wondering what to do with them. You know what I’m talking about –  those 8, 10, or 12 inch — or longer — experiments you make when you’re taking a new technique class or trying out a new braid.  My samples were all over the house, completely […]

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