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Written by admin on November 29, 2009 – 1:37 pm -

Nancy Halvorsen from Art to Heart has a new book out and it is called “ Sew Necessary”. The book is just charming with lots of scissor fobs, chatelaines and thread catchers. Also some sewing baskets and needle cases and on and on and on. Read more from the original source: Stitching Nook » Blog Archive » Christmas is coming-sooner than we …  Read More →


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Stitching and other Ramblings: Will the rain ever stop ?

Written by admin on November 29, 2009 – 12:26 pm -

My Needles work - *Design: My Needle’s Work Designer: LHN Fabric : 40 ct. Lt. Exampler Fibers: CC Stitched and finished by BeckySC * Read the original here: Stitching and other Ramblings: Will the rain ever stop ?  Read More →


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Stitch Country Crafts | Cross-Stitch Patterns | Supplies | Instruction

Written by admin on November 28, 2009 – 3:26 pm -

Enhance any room with a home-spun touch with this cross stitch kitCounted cross stitch kit features an elegant woman taking a stroll in the countryCraft kit includes 18-count Aida fabric , cotton thread, thread palette, needle and … $44.99 More here: Stitch Country Crafts | Cross-Stitch Patterns | Supplies | Instruction  Read More →


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The Flying Itches Needle ~: Sail Away . . .

Written by admin on November 28, 2009 – 10:11 am -

Sewing Box. Sewing Box Come by and join this great give away ….. Read more from the original source: The Flying Itches Needle ~: Sail Away . . .  Read More →


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How To Fix Sewing Machine Tensions Today

Written by admin on November 27, 2009 – 2:45 pm -

When you reach the needle , tug on the thread. It should draw smoothly with very little resistance Read more here: How To Fix Sewing Machine Tensions Today  Read More →


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Mixed Media Madness: Back to My Roots

Written by admin on November 27, 2009 – 12:40 pm -

I love printing on paper and fabric and do it a lot with the mixed media collage class I teach. The individual blocks were machine stitched together then layered with cotton batting and back. The binding was hand stitched and I really … Originally posted here:  Mixed Media Madness: Back to My Roots  Read More →


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November 27 ~ Work « Sew,Mama,Sew! Blog

Written by admin on November 27, 2009 – 11:18 am -

great recipe roundup. More: November 27 ~ Work « Sew,Mama,Sew! Blog  Read More →


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Knitting belts, sheaths, sticks, wisps - holders to support a …

Written by admin on November 27, 2009 – 6:00 am -

A common kind of knitting sheath, not often mentioned today, was a goose quill sewn into fabric . They originated in Europe, and seem to have been used in many parts of North America Here is the original: Knitting belts, sheaths, sticks, wisps - holders to support a …  Read More →


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Sewing Machines - Choosing Your First One | BROTHER XL-3750

Written by admin on November 27, 2009 – 2:00 am -

Middle of sewing machines are usually computerized and more choice stitch , needle positions, and can even offer to an automatic buttonholeChoice, will make the many button holes exactly the same size for you (instead of the beginning and end of …. I bought the SE350 to replace my wife’s 6000th broken Original post: Sewing Machines - Choosing Your First One | BROTHER XL-3750  Read More →


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moonsilk stitches: The most fun ever!

Written by admin on November 25, 2009 – 6:18 pm -

She couldn’t unthread the needle and set off with me showing her how to do a running stitch . She finished her butterfly quickly. I was intrigued to watch her lay the colors of thread out in the order she wanted Go here to read the rest: moonsilk stitches: The most fun ever!  Read More →


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