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85Embroidery Stitch - Decorative Stitches Used in Hand Sewing
Ornamental stitch is one of the types of hand sewing used for decorative purpose. The other type of hand sewing stitches is called plain stitches. Most of the plain stitches can be used as ornamental stitches to decorate any fabric or material. This is a creative way to transfer designs that will make great and nice looking clothes, table clothes, bed linens, hand kerchiefs, papers and other household fabric items. Use the free online embroidery patterns to...
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82Quilts - Traditional and Modern
Traditional quilting was a craft women practiced to make good use of odds and ends of fabric and to reuse the salvageable part or worn out clothing. A woman who quilted saved money, recycled - and before the term had even been coined, creating something that kept her family warm (useful) and that had a pleasing patter (beautiful). Today many quilters no longer focus on utility; they focus on beauty, elegant designs, luxurious fabrics, and extravagant colors.
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88Hand sewing Needles--- An Illustrated Guide to the Types and Uses of Hand Sewing Needles
More than you ever wanted or cared to know about hand sewing needles. According to archaeological finds the needle in various shapes and sizes has been around since the early Stone Age. Needles made from bone, ivory, agava leaf fibers , wood,...
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85How to Backstitch in Hand Sewing
The backstitch is a secure hand sewing stitch that is also used for embroidery. Learn how to mend your clothes or beautify other projects by following this step-by-step tutorial.
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81The Best Cheap Sewing Machines for Embroidery
Did you know that you can find one of the best embroidery sewing machines on the market for less than $270? The Brother SE400 is a tried and true embroidery machine beloved by thousands of hobbyists world-wide.
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75Ideas for Embroidered Monograms in Your Home
Applying monograms to personal items has been popular among royalty (and us commoners) since ancient times. Adding monograms to household items and decorative accessories is a great way to inject a bit of personality into your home’s decor. Not sure how or where to start? This article will give you the basics and ideas to give your house the “royal treatment” with monograms!
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87Frugal Home Decor: Embroidery Hoop Wall Art
I never stop being amazed at all of the beautiful yet inexpensive home decorating ideas people share. This time it is fabulous wall art made from fabrics in multiple embroidery hoops strategically placed on the wall. Some of them are in free form...
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76How to Make a Herringbone Stitch
The herringbone stitch has many names including the Mossoul stitch, Persian stitch, Russian stitch, Russian cross stitch, catch stitch, witch stitch, and even plaited stitch. That's a lot of names for such a simple stitch! This stitch is actually a...
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75How to Make a Chain Stitch in Embroidery
Chain stitching is an ancient technique useful in more intricate work. The chain stitch is essentially a series of looped stitches that, together, form a chain-like pattern. If you crochet, you might have noticed that this stitch looks somewhat...
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