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Focus on Finishing: Bookmarks are not Boring! - Class

Written by admin on March 7, 2008 – 10:39 pm -

Once you’ve stitched your pattern, it’s time to secure the fabric so the bookmark can be used without it unraveling. I’ll show you how to do this using a hemstitch Read more here:  Focus on Finishing: Bookmarks are not Boring! - Class  Read More →


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bookmarks are not boring! « Focus on Finishing

Written by admin on March 7, 2008 – 6:14 pm -

On the front side of the fabric , bring your needle down two holes, slip it under the fabric and slip it back out to the front side two holes further along, as shown in the second photo. Insert your needle where it is two holes under the spot you first came up … Slide the bead over the join to disguise it Go here to read the rest: bookmarks are not boring! « Focus on Finishing  Read More →


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Art Techniques: Make your own journal/book cover

Written by admin on March 1, 2008 – 3:37 pm -

I would use a sturdy needle to go through the layers. 16. The thread you use is not going to be seen so a standard weight cotton thread in the top and bobbin is fine. Go here to read the rest:  Art Techniques: Make your own journal/book cover  Read More →


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Lisa's Stitching Life: Yay.. new toys!

Written by admin on March 1, 2008 – 2:37 pm -

… our wonderful twin babies & a pet moggy named Moe. I sold my Needlework shop to become a full time mum & stitching remains one of my biggest passions in life Read more from the original source:  Lisa's Stitching Life: Yay.. new toys!  Read More →


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