Tag: sewing
group name: craftwebsites
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January 23, 2007 01:51 PM EST --
I came across these online today and most of them made me either smile or nod in agreement! Thought everyone else would enjoy these as well. I've highlighted my favorite one!
The only place . . .
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August 05, 2007 03:21 PM EDT --
Organize loose buttons by stringing them on twist ties, then simply twist the ties to prevent them from falling off.
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October 05, 2007 09:51 AM EDT --
Most of you know that my son-in-law's cousin's house burnt to the ground Saturday. I have just spent the last three days sewing many different items. In fact, I am in the process of cutting some . . .
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February 08, 2008 09:16 AM EST --
I did a survey earlier that was sent to me by one of my RSS Feeds (and of course I deleted the survey site :( ), but it gave me some really great websites for quilting and sewing.
Here goes:
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August 08, 2007 12:31 AM EDT --
Recent Sewing Things
I think I mentioned that I have been doing a little sewing in the last couple of days. I put together some curtains for our homeschool classroom. They have a map of the world on . . .
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August 05, 2007 03:47 PM EDT --
If you have a sewing pattern that you will use often, transfer the pattern and all the markings to non-fusible lightweight interfacing. It will last a long time.
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July 13, 2007 09:18 PM EDT --
Needles can be stuck into a wide candle instead of a pincushion and the paraffin makes them sew easier.
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April 20, 2008 10:19 PM EDT --
To thread a needle easily, coat the thread with beeswax or a little wax from a crayon or a candle and it will slide right in the hole.
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April 29, 2008 05:13 PM EDT --
Use a fabric softener sheet to keep your thread from tangling. Before you start to sew, rub a dryer sheet along the thread - you'll find it much easier to work with.
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June 10, 2007 01:03 AM EDT --
Lubricate the tip of your needle before sewing by pushing it into a sliver of soap.
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August 11, 2009 10:41 PM EDT --
LEARNING HISTORY THROUGH TEXTILES
Why am I writing this article to you ?
Hi, would you like to help us write/collaborate . . .
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May 19, 2008 10:36 PM EDT --
Check out MyCraftivity.com. It's a crafting site that runs contests quite often. Sometimes it's as simple as posting on a blog comment, other times you might need to make something, but they send . . .
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November 26, 2007 07:38 PM EST --
I just love this website. They have tons of ideas for you to make and they are usually pretty easy. They cover the basics of sewing and have great ideas.
I hope you get some use out of this website! . . .
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August 23, 2007 07:30 PM EDT --
Use a small magnet for easy pickup when you drop pins and needles.
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September 26, 2007 02:52 PM EDT --
To sharpen a needle or straight pin, rub against an emery board.
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March 06, 2008 05:11 PM EST --
When threading ribbon or elastic thru a casing, attach a safety pin to one end (be sure to close the safety pin). The pin will be easier to push through the casing.
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May 30, 2007 08:30 AM EDT --
Here are the pictures that I promised of my Yo-Yo Quilt. The finished size is 104"x104". That is large enough for a queen sized bed with plenty left tohang over the edge of the bed and cover . . .
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February 10, 2007 04:10 AM EST --
I made these quilts when I lived in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia between 1986- 1990
As I look back now. I realize that I had more energy then, than I had in later years. I guess one . . .
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April 17, 2007 11:02 AM EDT --
What do you do with your scrap fabric that is left over from your most recent sewing project? Do you throw those little pieces away or do you save them to use in a quilt? I have always thrown them away . . .
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May 25, 2007 08:49 AM EDT --
I finally got my Yo-Yo Quilt finished last night. Now I just have to wait for my husband to come home so I can take a picture of it to show everyone. My camera bit the dust and is taking fuzzy pictures . . .
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