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How to Make a Pretty Pincushion with a Button Center - CraftStylish

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 11:05 pm -

Two fabric remnants, at least 8 inches x 8 inches; Scissors; Sewing machine (optional) or sewing needle and thread; Iron; Small amount polyfill stuffing; Embroidery needle ; Small amount sock yarn (or crochet thread or embroidery floss) … With the sock yarn and a size 2.75mm hook, work a round of single crochet stitches into the whipstitches Read the original: How to Make a Pretty Pincushion with a Button Center - CraftStylish  Read More →


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How to Make a Pretty Pincushion with a Button Center - CraftStylish

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 11:05 pm -

Two fabric remnants, at least 8 inches x 8 inches; Scissors; Sewing machine (optional) or sewing needle and thread; Iron; Small amount polyfill stuffing; Embroidery needle ; Small amount sock yarn (or crochet thread or embroidery floss) … With the sock yarn and a size 2.75mm hook, work a round of single crochet stitches into the whipstitches. Make 1 single crochet in each stitch , placing 2 or 3 single crochet stitches in the whipstitches at the corner if necessary to .. Read the rest here: How to Make a Pretty Pincushion with a Button Center - CraftStylish  Read More →


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L.L. Bean’s Brunswick, Maine Factory « all plaidout

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 4:20 pm -

It looks like a factory should: a collection of task-specific machines designed by the very workers who use them every day, because, unlike the iconic Bean Boots produced here, you can’t find a triple- stitch machine in a catalogue. Each station has been retro-fitted to suit the … The machine built to attach the double-layer base to each bag is set with two sewing machines and microscopic cameras affixed above each needle More:  L.L. Bean’s Brunswick, Maine Factory « all plaidout  Read More →


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Fabric giveaway on My Spare Time « Needlework News

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 3:09 pm -

To celebrate blog post number 600, My Spare Time blog is giving away three color-coordinated stacks of destashed fabrics ! Go to the blog to enter before 9:00 pm (Central USA time), Friday, March 20. View original post here:  Fabric giveaway on My Spare Time « Needlework News  Read More →


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DIY Roundup: Don’t Pitch It, Stitch It! | greenUPGRADER

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 12:00 pm -

Sewing’s not just for pros! Pretty much anyone can pick up a needle and thread and stitch life into worn out items! We live in a culture of new. … Whether you opt to make your own patch out of scrap fabric or splurge on a premade one, patching is an easy way to give a worn pair of jeans or a jacket a new life Go here to see the original:  DIY Roundup: Don’t Pitch It, Stitch It! | greenUPGRADER  Read More →


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Quilters keep old-time techniques alive - Kansas City Star

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 11:28 am -

Together they sew and socialize as they keep an old art form alive. Read the original here: Quilters keep old-time techniques alive - Kansas City Star  Read More →


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Rayela's Fiber Focus: How To Make Bias Tubes For Quilt Top …

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 9:46 am -

A common method of making a bias tube is folding a strip of fabric with wrong sides together, then stitching the raw edges together. The sewn tube must then be turned inside out to hide the seam, often a struggle See original here: Rayela's Fiber Focus: How To Make Bias Tubes For Quilt Top …  Read More →


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Julie's Keepsakes: happy st. patty's day

Written by admin on March 17, 2009 – 7:00 am -

Julie’s Keepsakes: My purpose in life are my two sons, Jose and Cameron; and my passions are cross stitching and crafting. No day is complete without any of them. View my complete profile .. See original here:  Julie's Keepsakes: happy st. patty's day  Read More →


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