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Piece in the Hoop – Machine Embroidery and Quilting

August 29, 2010 – 3:57 pm

Machine embroidery and quilting enthusiasts listen up–you can now piece in the hoop. Written by designer Larisa Bland, Piece in the Hoop shows you how, and she’s not alone in that adventure. This book is part of the Create with Nancy series, so there’s a DVD included so you can see the techniques in action. Nancy Zieman [...]

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The Wrapping Scarf Revolution – Asian Styled Scarf Wrapping Techniques

August 25, 2010 – 10:16 am

A long standing Asian tradition, wrapping gifts and making other creations from scarves is now easy to follow with Patricia Lee’s book The Wrapping Scarf Revolution. Using scarves and fabric lengths for wrapping is environmentally friendly, and it’s fun! In addition to wrapping gifts, there’s also instruction on creating totes and bags, wrapping pillows, and [...]

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Short on Sewing Time? – Sewing Projects Under 30 Minutes

August 11, 2010 – 11:25 am

It seems that we all wish for more time to sew, but if you don’t have any way to add more than 24 hours to the day, think about another option. If you break down your sewing tasks into small “bits,” it’s amazing how much you can accomplish.
For example, if you only have a few [...]

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Piping as an Edge Finish on a Garment

July 9, 2010 – 1:54 pm

Can I use piping as the finish on a neckline edge? How do I make the underside look neat?
Piping can be used to finish any edge and you can find the specifics in Guideline 11.305. It protects the edge from added wear and makes a decorative trim at the same time. The underside of piping [...]

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Make Your Own Jewelry with Fabric

July 6, 2010 – 3:47 pm

When we have a passion for fabric and fashion, we’re always looking for new ways to showcase our favorite hobby and Heidi Pridemore’s Fabric Jewelry offers new options. Even if you’ve never made jewelery before, you can create 20 beautiful jewelry projects, including pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Since this book is part of the Create with Nancy series, [...]

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