Gimping??

sunny, there are a couple of different things that are called "gimp" so it depends a lot on context. One way it is used to refer to a heavy thread/fine cord that is used on the edges of buttonholes. The buttonhole stitch goes over the "gimp" to make a stronger buttonhole, less likely to stretch. In Home Dec, gimp is a narrow (about half inch wide or so) decorative trim used to cover where fabric and such is nailed/glued/?? onto the frame of the piece. Where this shows decorative gimp is used to cover the raw edges as well as the tacks or glue. Sometimes gimp is held on with decorative "nail head" tacks, sometimes it is just glued on.

There are probably a couple of other ways the word is used, so if you could be a bit more specific about context it might help use help you.

Pati, > Could somebody please explain "gimping" to me? I know it's an

In my dictionary gimping was the same as limping or walking awkwardly due to injury or mis-formity, sometimes using a cane or crutch.

Gosh, didn't know it has a sewing/decorating definition!

G> sunny, there are a couple of different things that are called "gimp" so

Ginger, if you'll pardon me, I think you'd better go back to watching twin meese in the sprinkler and stay out of this one. Pati's probably not going to need your help. Polly

Gosh, didn't know it has a sewing/decorating definition!

G> sunny, there are a couple of different things that are called "gimp" so

Hi

I also have a gimping foot for my viking and another attachment that goes with it to guide the small cord to the presser foot that is to be satin-stitched over. Some embellishments that I have seen are a meandering on clothing in a contrasting color and it also gives a bit of 3-D effect. I've also seen it used in specific and non-specific shapes on pillows and other home decor. I myself have used it on quilts, specifically for the stems of leaves and things like that.

I also have another project in the planning stages where I will be doing gimping in excess of twelve feet. Ever here of the store Paddle-to-the-Sea by Holling Clancy Holling? I am making a map out of fabric of the Great Lakes and for the path of the Canoe, "Paddle", I will be gimping the cord in a dull red on the blue of the water of the lakes.

This is another version of what I know as gimping in addition to the first responses to your post. Hope this helps too.

Steven Alaska

Sunny

Ginger, that's what I thought "gimp" referred to, as well! Who knew it was a sewing word??

Sunny

You guys are so smart, and do such incredible stuff with your quilts. I just want to learn and learn ..... and then put the learning into action. I have a looooooooooooonnnngggggggggg way to go.

Thanks, Sunny

Well.... I do on occasion use a cane when I am gimpy. But since specified the sewing relatedness those are the definitions I went with.

Pati, > Ginger, if you'll pardon me, I think you'd better go back to watching twin

Steven, I love Holling Clancy Holling's books! I look forward to seeing your finished interpretation.

My favorite of his is "Seabird." I think the appeal is the interconnectedness (cause-and-effect?) Kind of like the way James Michener's books started with the geologic origin of a place up to the present day.

Nann who lives a mile from Lake Michigan (and went to the beach yesterday afternoon: the water was fine!)

Somehow, Miz Polly, *I* can not pardon you on this one.

Seeing as how *I* have been 'gimpy more than once in my lifetime and 'spect I may again be so afore the Great Powers that Be call me to the Great Beyond.

AND

I, also, have used gimp, sewn with gimp, tacked gimp onto newly upholstered furniture, and Sold Gimp to other customers, I think Miz Ginger was correct in letting us know that there are more 'correct responses' to the question asked. 'Sides Ginger's response would have been my first one, too.....so 2 of us would have been sent to the corner.

Now, make us some of that Lemon Meringue Pie and you will be forgiven.

Butterfly (Wanting Lemon Pie and I can't have citrus--thus the virtual request first thing in the AM)....hey, Ginger, come play with me in My Studio ; )

The kids used to make friendship bracelets with gimp.

Marilyn in Alberta, Canada

Actually, I was thinking about making grandmother's tea cakes this morning. Haven't had a tea cake attack in a decade. The recipe calls for a pound of butter and 6 eggs. Jell-o? Anyone? Has everyone seen the water sprinkler/twin baby moose Ginger showed us? That's such a joy to see. Polly

Have you tried the Jell-O Fusion? I'm making Blackberry Fusion for dinner and will put raspberries in it. Bring the tea cakes and we'll dine together. If you insist, I do have 'canned' whipped cream--just a bit too warm to amke the 'real McCoy' today

Butterfly (Trying to think just what else do I wanna make for go-withs)

oooo, you'll have lots of cyber diners there with you! I pulled out something in foil from the freezer - probably chicken since that is almost all I buy. Think I will make a little cake using Sunny's recipe [1/2 cup cake mix, 1/4 cup water, microwave for 1.5 minutes] and put rainbow sherbert over it.

G> Have you tried the Jell-O Fusion? I'm making Blackberry Fusion for dinner

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