I love the look of cutwork but have never tried it. Are there any tutorials for doing it that would be helpful, or any tips that all you special cuties want to share? Thanks ahead of time.

Thanks for all the information, its great to learn something new. Annie

That was what i wanted to learn this winter i to want to try it carolyn

I knew I would get some great answers from you cuties! Thanks

As others have said - sharp scissors, fray block, good eyes or a magnifying glass, and patience. Alot of the newer cutwork designs are so much easier than the ones from years ago - you can actually get your cutting done while the design is still in the hoop and not after and you will have a satin stitch that will cover up - where you have cut, too. Have fun.

I use very sharp scissor,magnify glass to see better, and I add anti fray after i do the cutting. Always check the anti fray before you use it on your project. I love cutwork!!!!!

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by claudenicolas 16 Jan 2011

What is anti fray?

by shirlener88 16 Jan 2011

I use Fray Block - before I cut. It stops the cut from getting bigger or the material from fraying.

I have done quite a bit of cutwork and it is my favourite thing. Read instructions carefully. I use very sharp curved sissors and cut very near the first stitching. Good luck, I am sure you will love it.

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by sewfrenzie 16 Jan 2011

What if there are no instructions included. I was wondering the same thing as I have never done an applique before and I would like to do the challenge sunflower.

by sewfrenzie 16 Jan 2011

What if there are no instructions included. I was wondering the same thing as I have never done an applique before and I would like to do the challenge sunflower.

Thanks for asking the question as there are a number of good replies

Very easy to do. I do a lot of it and you are going to love it. Suzanne

here is one from a stitch a half.

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by asterixsew 16 Jan 2011

Thanks

by sewfrenzie 16 Jan 2011

Oh I didn't realize it wasn't applique, lol! I just thought it was another name from applique. I leanred something new today. Thanks!

Hello nama2,
here is a link for a Cutwork Tutorial. It includes the design for free (download it on their site) and just follow the step by step instructions. Easy to understand and has good pictures to explain.
Hope this helps.
Christie

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by asterixsew 16 Jan 2011

Thanks

Read this tutorial-and they give you a free design to work with! There are many tutuorials here to help us all.
Jo

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by asterixsew 16 Jan 2011

Thanks