A Comprehensive Guide To Big Stitch QuiltingQuilting by hand is wonderfully therapeutic.Big stitch quilting, which is often called “utility quilting” is a technique for hand stitching a quilt, but what makes it special is the larger stitch size. The larger stitches are generally ornamental.The first quilt I made as a kid was hand quilted, and […]
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How to Hand Quilt – Hand Quilting BasicsHand stitching gives your quilt a better overall feel and a more classic look. Quilting by hand is often a sought after style of quilting, and if you plan on selling your quilts, it can even make them more valuable. Regardless of your reason for wanting to learn
How Does A Sewing Machine Work? Quick Navigation How Does A Sewing Machine Work?Breaking Down Sewing Machine BasicsHow A Sewing Machine Stitches & Types of StitchesSewing Machine Mechanics – How a Sewing Machine WorksHow A Sewing Machine Works in Slow Motion While they may seem unassuming, sewing machines are an incredibly integral part of our
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How To Use a Cricut Machine Quick NavigationPower It On & Making SpaceDownloading Cricut Design Space & ConnectingHow To Use The Cricut Explore Air 2Using the Smart Set DialUsing The Cricut MakerNo dial, set materials in the softwareFabric cuttingClosing ThoughtsNow that you’ve bought or borrowed a new Cricut machine, you’re probably wondering what comes next. A
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How To Set Up A Sewing Machine Quick NavigationHow To Set Up A Sewing MachineStep 1: Loading Your Bobbin With ThreadStep 2: Loading Your Bobbin In The MachineStep 3: Loading The Top ThreadStep 4: Put The Needle In The Starting PositionWhether you just bought a new sewing machine, or inherited an old one, for the
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How To Cut Fabric For Quilting Safely & EffectivelyCutting your fabric correctly and safely is an essential skill for quilting, sewing, and just about everything else a seamstress might do. When you first get into quilting, you may be cutting your fabric by with regular fabric scissors, or be missing some of the other critical
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Embroidery vs. Cross Stitch – What You Should Know Hand embroidery, machine embroidery, and cross-stitch are all forms of embroidery, but each have their best uses, and require different skills to master. Whether you’re just starting to embroider, or are looking to hone your skills, learning the difference between the different types of embroidery can
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Embroidery Gift Ideas For All Ages Handcrafted gifts mean more than something store-bought. If you’ve got a knack for embroidery and want to create something that someone will love, here are a few great embroidery gift ideas and embroidery projects to get you started.BraceletsOne of the easiest and most straightforward embroidery projects is an embroidered
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Should You Buy A Used Embroidery Machine? Not Before You Know What To Look For I am sure that every person who embroiders has asked themselves this question at least once. It doesn’t matter if you’re into commercial embroidering, a startup, or just do it for a hobby, it’s all the same. With the prices
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How To Embroider By Hand Whether you’re trying embroidery as a new hobby, or are a bit more serious but not quite ready to buy a new embroidery machine yet, embroidering by hand is a challenge, and will need a lot of practice to master. Before you get started, you need to determine what you
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