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julieree: mother blogs: quilted oven mitts

Written by admin on January 30, 2008 – 8:46 pm -

So I thought I would try stitching around the designs on fabric first to see if I could learn in baby steps. Tracing was always a big save for me in art projects – I can copy almost anything! Julie gave me some charming retro .. Go here to see the original: julieree: mother blogs: quilted oven mitts  Read More →


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Cloth Doll Pattern Review: Akira Blount - DVD

Written by admin on January 24, 2008 – 9:01 pm -

The chapter on needle sculpting is great; I just followed her directions and ended up with a really nice looking face first time around. And since this is a cloth-over face none of the unsightly sculpting threads or seams are visible See the original post: Cloth Doll Pattern Review: Akira Blount - DVD  Read More →


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Needle'nThread.com: I'm Reducing My Needlework Stash - Want Some?

Written by admin on January 18, 2008 – 9:41 am -

I also like to start a stitch knot free, using one strand and threading the ends through the eye start the stitch and insert needle through the loop to complete the stitch . 1/21/2008 04:17:00 AM; Blogger … Another tip: When transferring a design for beading or embroidery, I often draw out the design with pen onto a sheet of clear dissolvable fabric . Continued here: Needle'nThread.com: I'm Reducing My Needlework Stash - Want Some?  Read More →


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Home Sewing: Basic Stitches

Written by admin on January 16, 2008 – 1:13 am -

We end a line of sewing by going over the last stitch two or three times or by taking a small backstitch, as in basting. Master the art of the thimble and practice holding the needle so that the eye end fits into one of the little … Slip stitching is done for very fine work and is invisible on both sides Read more: Home Sewing: Basic Stitches  Read More →


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