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glitter, vinyl and thread.: Tutorial - mending t-shirt sleeves by …

Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 2:02 pm -

if you have a serger, now is when you’ll serge the hem edge that you’ve just cut. use the stretch knit stitch if your machine has it, don’t worry about it if it doesn’t, because this style of shirt doesn’t have a whole lot of stretch to … ALWAYS use a ballpoint needle when sewing with knits! sharps are, as the name says, sharp! they cut through the fabric fibers, which is fine for woven fabrics , but you don’t want that for a knit. More:  glitter, vinyl and thread.: Tutorial - mending t-shirt sleeves by …  Read More →


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glitter, vinyl and thread.: Tutorial - mending t-shirt sleeves by …

Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 2:02 pm -

if you have a serger, now is when you’ll serge the hem edge that you’ve just cut. use the stretch knit stitch if your machine has it, don’t worry about it if it doesn’t, because this style of shirt doesn’t have a whole lot of stretch to … Read the original here: glitter, vinyl and thread.: Tutorial - mending t-shirt sleeves by …  Read More →


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Knitting in the Yarn Barn: Illustrious Purse Pattern

Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 11:47 am -

Embellishing handbags to fit your personal style transforms a simple bag into a wearable art . This purse all started with a button. See original here: Knitting in the Yarn Barn: Illustrious Purse Pattern  Read More →


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A Life in Needlework by Debby Leffingwell « Stitched with Stories

Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 10:07 am -

The other person sits in a chair next to the bed pulling needle and thread through canvas, stitching away the stress she feels, talking enough for both of them, trying to say all the things she knows she will wish he heard her say and remembering, with each stitch , … The dresser scarf all these years later shows the signs of use and love, for my mother was proud of my first work and used it and showed it off as if it were a masterpiece created by a famous artist . Original post:  A Life in Needlework by Debby Leffingwell « Stitched with Stories  Read More →


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By The Bay Needleart: Free Chart For The Bunny Lovers

Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 8:32 am -

I just love to stitch with overdyed threads. I like to see what the colors come out like when I play with them on a design and especially one that uses only one color thread. Original post: By The Bay Needleart: Free Chart For The Bunny Lovers  Read More →


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Video tutorial: Quilt binding « Needlework News

Written by admin on March 21, 2009 – 7:01 am -

About.com’s quilting blog · Allie’s in Stitches · Art Gallery Fabrics · Create Needlepoint! Gatherings · Needle ‘n’ Thread · Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense · Nuts About Needlepoint · Ornaments · Pin Tangle · Plays with Needles … See more here:  Video tutorial: Quilt binding « Needlework News  Read More →


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