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four different colored threads are shown on a piece of fabric with the words perle cottons

How often do we actually think about the threads we stitch with? What do we know about them and the way they behave? I like to occasionally explore these questions by looking at threads up close, because it’s helpful to know a bit about embroidery threads when making thread choices for embroidery projects. So the ...

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many spools of thread are on the table

Thank you for all of the kind comments on my first mini quilt! I had such fun with that hand quilting. I foresee many more Perle cotton quilted quilts in my future. Speaking of Perle cotton, I made a score on Ebay. This is 36 balls of size 8 DMC Perle Cotton... that I got for $30 with shipping! Woo hoo! That's like 80-something cents each! They are mostly older, but are unused and I read online that they age well. They had been stored in plastic bins. Between these and the inexpensive perle…

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a measuring tape sitting on top of a piece of fabric next to a patchwork quilt

All quilters make mistakes. I make mistakes. Therefore, I am a quilter. Don't you love syllogisms? Or not. It's funny the things you think about when your hands are busy, and your mind is free to wander. I started out hand quilting in the 1980's, and looked forward to the evenings sitting with a quilt in my lap while we watched a tv together. My lap was soon overtaken by one baby after the next, and I didn't get back to hand quilting until a few years ago. But the draw of FMQ with a domestic…

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a woman sitting at a table with a cake in front of her and the words happy birthday written on it

Sarah Fielke of The Last Piece teamed up with Craftsy to bring you this free video on hand quilting with Perle Cotton. Using embroidery thread instead of traditional quilting thread is a patchworki…

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Stitchy Crush: Embroidering with Perle Cotton

Do you have a favorite thread? One that beats all the others, hands down? My thread crush is perle cotton - this particular thread is Finca, and it very well might be the nicest I've used, but I'm not

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Fall Fashion Refresh:  Make Over Old Sweaters with DIY Details

Maybe moths had a field day with your wool sweaters this summer, or you’re just really, really sick and tired of your wardrobe. Quick like a bunny, update old stuff with a couple stitches and a few simple materials. Try these projects on for size… 1. Above, embellish sleeves with a series of beads to create a custom pattern. Tuts+ used a basic t-shirt, but the process is essentially the same for a sweater. 2.

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four different colors of braiding are shown in three rows, one red and one pink

It’s all well and fine to compare cotton embroidery threads straight off the skein, but what’s even more important is to see how differently they stitch up, right? After all, it’s all about the stitching! This week, we’ve compared two less familiar threads – cotton floche and coton a broder. Then, we looked at some ...

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someone is stitching something on the fabric with scissors and thread in front of them

After another week of hustle and bustle, we're looking forward to some downtime, carved out just for us to make, mend, and maybe just breathe. Thank you @caitlinwichlacz for this satisfying shot of a woven darn on a favorite pair of socks. What's something you're looking forward to this weekend?

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a hand is holding a white and red clutch bag with tassels on it

I made this one of a kind clutch from burlap material and a fine cotton canvas fabric. I love burlap because its a natural and an eco friendly fabric. This clutch has a cotton lining on the inside, layers of interfacing for a bit of sturdiness, double stitched and zig zag stitched on the edge to prevent fraying and close with nylon zipper. I add a boho ribbon deco and a silky tassel to get looks of boho style :)))

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a white table topped with books and beads

Learn how to make inexpensive DIY wood bead garland with tassels. This lovely homemade garland adds an element of natural wood texture to any living space. Use…

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