Sewing Community — Cute Embroidery

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by barba

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A big thank you to all who gave suggestions for my gs christening gown. It is done except for the embroidered names on the hemline. I have uploaded pictures in projects. Hugs, Barba

1 27 May 2013

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by mi30kaja

+15✽

Somerset Rug ---- Can anyone please tell me what a Somerset Rug is?

1 26 May 2013

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by kylasm

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I thought this was a very cute idea and had to share. This will be my next (non)sewing project. A bin made from the old embroidery hoops. I have vintage thread from my late grandma but may keep other notions or embroidery cards in it, I'll decide after I

5 24 May 2013

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by KrystynasWorld

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Serging around curves - I would love to make a scarf with curved edges but have had no luck serging curves -- the stitching seems to separate from the fabric. Any tips?

3 23 May 2013

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by killiecrankie

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Another quilt "Sweet Love" to zoom into to see the details of the leaves ,fairies ,cakes etc

1 links:

[1] http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/zoom.php/image_num/163

www.thequiltshow.com

2 22 May 2013

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by killiecrankie

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A quilt any girl would love to own called "Once Upon a Time".Zoom in to see the details , lady bugs ,fairies ,dwarfs etc.

1 links:

[1] http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/zoom.php/image_num/164

www.thequiltshow.com

6 22 May 2013

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by barba

+25✽

My DIL bought a McCalls christening gown pattern and the linen and eylet overlay fabric for me to make a gown for my 4 month old GS. I am a little intimidated as I have never made anything so important. Does anyone have any tips before I begin. I have

7 20 May 2013

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by camylow

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I JUST HAD TO SHARE THIS WHEN I SAW IT....http://sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=200311

22 18 May 2013

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by sewmom

+25✽

How long can you keep cotton/poly thread? I have 100s of spools some over 40 years old. They are kept out of sunlight in plastic storage boxes made for thread. I have heard of the tug test where you take a strand and see if it will break easily but that d

6 17 May 2013

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by kylasm

+18✽

A lot of different patterns maybe helpful to new sewists :-) http://www.sewingfreebies.com/index.html

2 15 May 2013

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by hogfan

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Hey ladies I need a little help. An elderly lady asked me to make her a shoe holder that looks like bloomers. said her Mom made one for her back in the 60's, anyone have a clue how to find such a pattern?

8 10 May 2013

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by jobaby

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View of the Past - Does anyone remember? Before home embroidery machines, before fusible web, before some of you were born, we used thin drycleaner bags cut to the shape of an applique and put it between the applique and base fabric and then ironed to set

6 07 May 2013

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by baydreamer

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IF you already didn't know Quillters newsletter now has video feeds. Quiltersnewsletter T.V.

1 links:

[1] http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/videos/index.html

www.quiltersnewsletter.com

2 07 May 2013

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by baydreamer

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May baby animals are up for those collection the appliques for quilt design by Anglies Bits and Pieces.

1 links:

[1] http://ajpadilla.com/bom/animal-babies/may-lamb-tiger

ajpadilla.com

5 07 May 2013

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by bunnyhop

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here's the pic. hugs xxx

10 05 May 2013