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Sandie I had to laugh at your cats at first because I seriously considered cats instead of birds on my vines. I hope Rusty...
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I used Print n Piece Fuse Lite for raw edge appliqué on Afternoon Delight. It worked great.
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Barbara, If we had wanted to do raw edge appliqué for this project, what stabilizer/fusible would work well for that? Does...
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Barbara, how do I contact the Shop? I would like to order several notions to take advantage of free shipping when the...
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Thank you Helen! I had planned on doing the same thing - old school copy and paste - but this last week really got away...
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Helen, A red door would have been nice, if only I’d thought of it sooner. However, It’s not too late to incorporate...
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Sonia, thank you for your explanation and photos. This will help people with this block.
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This is the hand piecing tutorial I send folks in our Jen Kingwell club at my LQS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L...
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Beautiful block Sonia. This really makes me want to learn hand piecing. Any chance you could also
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Sonia, Thank you for all the pre start effort you are doing. I tried hand stitching half of the block, my outside border...
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This would work, but if you can handle the curve from piece J to K, I think you can stitch the petals in as well! Worth...
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When you cut and mark your pieces, be sure you mark both the dots and the sewing line. To find the line on a curved piece,...
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Here it is sewn up! It wasn't hard -- and I didn't sew it the easiest way. Took me about an evening of sewing -- 3 or 4...
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OK, here's how I think it comes together easiest.
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Thanks, Sandra, for sharing your finished project with us - fabulous! And glad you enjoyed the process of making it - y...
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Thank you Judith for the good explanation. I tried it using a thin line of Elmers glue with a Sharon Schamber tip in the...
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Wendy, There is an advantage of running behind. You get to see all the wonderful creations that have been posted soOriginally posted by Wendy Westmoreland-Wendyworlando View Post
it is easier to determine what you like and things you don't like. Keep posting, it will be fun to see it grow. HelenWComment
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Done! I made my sampler into a 14" x 28" bolster pillow- a perfect companion to my Kaffe Fassett quilt. I learned so much with this project, but most importantly I gained so much confidence for doing embroidery. I've "graduated" to buying Sue Spargo materials to continue on. Thank you, Alex!
(had trouble uploading full shot of the pillow! kept cutting off the ends-sorry)Comment
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Peg, Your more than graduated to Sue Spargo caliber. I give you an A+++ on all aspects of your pillow. Will you post a picture ofOriginally posted by MSHendel View Post
you Kaffe companion quilt? Would love to see them together. I can't imagine a more pretty pillow in embroidery. Outstanding!!!
HelenWLast edited by Helen W.; 01-28-2022, 08:12 AM.Comment
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Suzanne L, I was given a book called Butterfly Stitches a couple years ago. I have never done hand embroidery but I loved theOriginally posted by NanaSuz View Post
butterflies. When Alex started this class I pulled it out and made a copy of a couple of the butterfly patterns on freezer paper.
Then I made raw edge applique in black kona cotton. I edge stitched in black thread 1.0 1.0 zig zag. The book has wonderful pictures
with lots on line drawn butterflies. She has line drawn pieces for doing in wool applique. I don't have any wool, so I just used black cotton.
The book only teaches one or two stitches. She says you can find the techniques everywhere on the internet. I just used what Alex
was teaching. HelenW
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Suzanne L, The pictures did not upload so I am doing them in a separate post. HelenWComment
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Make it your own embroidery or 2022 BOM??? How about both. Almost ready to start filling the applique shapes with embroidery stitches.
Thank you Alex. I would not know how to do the stitches if I had not been following your classes. You are a wonderful source of inspiration
and your life long learning philosophy is exactly how I feel. HelenWComment
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I finished my first project and figured why not do it again. My first project is a pillow which I love. Now I’m working on some wool circles - keeping the circle them and laying it a bit. I am totally hooked. And I’ve spent way too much on fancy threads. But that’s ok. A girl need a diverse stash.Comment
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Enjoying class! Hope this helps me to get back to my crazy quilt I started right before Covid hit. Have you seem Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery by Sharon Boggon? It shows stitch for left and right handers.Comment
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You rock! Beautiful job on both pieces! I adore your take on the BOM. Can wait to see what you do next month.Originally posted by HelenW View PostCarole B. aka nhbasketsComment
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Hi Alex and Gang,
I have been working on my embroidery every other day. So here is my progress. The other days I work on my WIPs. I really love this project.I am nowhere near finished!
Thanks Alex,
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I have really enjoyed jumping into the world of hand embroidery! I am doing this years BOM also, and plan to use the skills I’m learning here to embellish that project! I think one of the most important things I have taken away from this class is the importance of using the correct needle size and type.Comment
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