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I am testing this lovely Canadian Maple Leaf for Yoriko @ http://www.mygardened.com/and i will show you how this is done.I save all my cut off threads in a vase (takes up less room) and i know some of you do also.I buy the thinnest plastic at our hardware store they have 4 grades.
I think the pictures show the rest ( use as much or as little cutoffs as you like).I used lots to lower my stash down :):)I used a 120x120 frame .I tried different variegated thread in both top and bottom,then a plain green on top and variegated in the bottom.Have fun trying!!!.Thanks for LQQKING!!These will be on her site soon so keep looking!!Thanks Carolyn
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Comments (54)
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Very nice! Thanks for showing us how to do this. I will have to start saving my cutoffs.
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yes for sure hugs
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This is a lovely design, thank you for showing the working process.
Think you, you could leave out the plastic and do this with WSS, to hang it in the window?
Think you, you could leave out the plastic and do this with WSS, to hang it in the window?
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Well just don't get it wet or it will all fall apart lol
But I think the design sews criss cross over the threads so it would be as FSL?
try it and let me know ok???
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Stunning - who would have thought. :-)
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Yes only a tree lover lol
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How fun! Thank you for showing us the process.
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Your welcome hugs
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This is amazing. Will save my cut off threads from now on to try this. Thanks for showing how to do this.
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She has other designs on her site for cutoffs to ok??
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Love it! Wouldn't these leaves make a pretty table runner or to hang in a window or sliding glass door!
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I am giving them to our post office!!
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wowwww they look great
thanks for showing
I saving all my cut off threads too
great idea
hugs micheline
thanks for showing
I saving all my cut off threads too
great idea
hugs micheline
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Thanks my Pillow Queen!!
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They are absolutely beautiful. Thank you!
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Your welcome hugs
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Love these! What a great idea!! Thanks.
Hugs, Nadyne
Hugs, Nadyne
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try it and show us ok??hugs
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Thanks for showing these, they are very pretty-and timely!Our leaves are just starting to change. Any tips on sewing on plastic? I have never even heard of doing this.
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its same as fabric no problem at all you will be surprised hugs
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sonjapotgieter
22 Sep 2014
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It is beautiful!!!Thank you for showing us.
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Your welcome hugs
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susiesembroidery
22 Sep 2014
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It is beautiful! Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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oky doky hugs from Canada
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dragonflyer
22 Sep 2014
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Nice job, by both of you...love the use of the plastic...very creative!
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Thanks hugs
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wow these are very pretty! The two of you have done a fabulous job & thanks so much for the tutorial terrific!~hugs~
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thanks for your kind words hugs
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Interesting use for the threads that I have been saving, will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing
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Ok please do hugs
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highlandermom
22 Sep 2014
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Great job by you both. Very colorful.
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Thanks Mary !!We try!!!hugs
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Beautiful
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Well hello Carolyn .Were you been ??Thanks for stopping by hugs Carolyn
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Great! I didn't know I was supposed to saving my scrap thread but this is a good reason why I should!
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crafter2243
22 Sep 2014
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Good Job. I would have never thought of using plastic. I usually would use Vilene, but the plastic gives it shine and glitter look.
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you got it and it sews perfect to:):)
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basketkase
22 Sep 2014
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Oh wow!! You two never cease to amaze me.........these are so cool and a couple almost look plaid.......love them!!
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they do to :):)hugs
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Dear Carolyn, thank you so much for this brilliant idea! Love, Yoriko
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Your most welcome my friend!!Hugs
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Someone told me long ago to save my cut off thread for some purpose (and I have done so), but I didn't remember why... Now I see. Thanks a lot for this tutorial :o)
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Your welcome she has more designs c/mas ones like this i believe hugs
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Thank you for sharing these and the process.(love trees and leaves)
I would not have thought of using a light weight vinyl..If hung in window or where light shins on it probably will give it a glitter look. Thank you for that tip and all the picts.. Always interesting to see how variegated thread sews out. and as always love you creativity.
I would not have thought of using a light weight vinyl..If hung in window or where light shins on it probably will give it a glitter look. Thank you for that tip and all the picts.. Always interesting to see how variegated thread sews out. and as always love you creativity.
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Thanks for your kind words hugs
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baldacchino
22 Sep 2014
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Thanks very much for showing us all. I know I saved my threads but I have cute them up, will try cut up ones and none cut up ones will post when I have done . You have done a lovely job on them well done , I have a big stash of threads, now I know what to do with them , thanks again L Sherene X
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your welcome now go leafie:);)lol(new word i created )
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Fantastic job showing us how to do this, I love the use of the plastic... Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea : Amitiés de France.
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Your welcome hugs from Canada!!!
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I like the last photo varigated best! These came out nice and I love the photo tutorial!
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Thanks for LOOKING!!!!
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shirley124
22 Sep 2014
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Great tutorial. I love the green one. Hugs Shirley
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Thanks for stopping by hugs
I am going to try one later today. Hugs
ok show us if possible ok??huggers
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Great idea, Carolyn! Thank you for showing us.
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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your welcome hugs
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mariagiannina
23 Sep 2014
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Great idea!! Now I know what I have been saving my threads for!
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Go for it hugs
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Love them Carolyn. Do you remember the turkey I posted back in 2009 done with clippings and wss? Gonna have to try the plastic also/Lillian
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yes i do it will work great for this to:):)hugs
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hi Carolyn, what a fantastic job, I collect all my threads, have used sheer fabric but never would have thought of using light weight plastic, I will try it on my next project. thankyou for sharing regards Lorraine mcneill woodcroft south australia
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Wow your on the other side of the world hugs from Canada
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These are lovely. You are very creative.
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i try lol
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Thank you for the tutorial pictures sometimes it's just easier to see how to rather than read how to
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yes i learn best that way to hugs
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I have a stash of threads also! So many ideas now! Great tutorial! Thank you!
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your welcome hugs
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Great colors and nature would be pleased! :)
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you got it our God paints lovely pictures hugs
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I can't decide what I like more...your lovely leaves or that thread stash you have! Pictures are worth a 1000 words as they say. Thanks for posting them.
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yes i agree hugs
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I haven't been saving my threads but I will now. I have a hard time keeping my grand daughter from getting into thing that look to inviting. Thanks for the idea.
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oh dear well start now hugs
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Thank you for sharing so much.The plastic you us is it what we call cling film in the U.K.used for wrapping food or the type you get in bags ...Bernadette
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yes it is like that .older people here us it to cover a lovely tablecloth you don't want marked ,any plastic will do .
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They are really such a creative, wonderful idea....thanks for sharing and giving us the step by step instructions...you are AWESOME!!!! Hugs
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Thanks for your kind words hugs
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Love the color choices!
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oky doky hugs
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edithfarminer
25 Sep 2014
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Love those laves, would also be great under cheese on a cheese platter I think
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i agree hugs
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wow, that's great, never thought about saving these threadsrests. thank you for the tip !!
And the leaves are lovely !!
And the leaves are lovely !!
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thanks for looking
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This is soooooooo cool! Thank you. I just shifted some threadends around the draw in which I keep mine. I am so going to try this. Thanks.
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Way to go please show us your project ok
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graceandham
26 Sep 2014
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Who'da thunk it? These are awesome, Noah.
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Thanks Grace Y'all need to try this ok???hugs
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Wow! they are awesome! I save all my cut offs too, but have yet to do something with them. Well done to the both of you. Love Chris
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Thanks Chris i love her fsl and she herself is Awesome hugs
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Those are pretty!!!
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Thanks hugs
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Wow! What an awesome idea for all those threads! I will have to remember this….but please feel free to remind me!!! Beautiful!
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pok i will hugs
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wow thats owesome love it now im going to keep mine as well such a clever idea thanks for sharing
Magda
Magda
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your welcome hugs