Get a fashion stitch fix by adding embroidery to your favorite denim garments. Embroidery instructor Kat McTee shares the important tools and tips you’ll need to succeed. First, Kat leads a discussion on the main types of stabilizers available for use in garment stitching and advises on her favorite type to use with denim. Then she recommends her favorite needle for embroidering on heavy material before finally discussing the best places to embroider on a pair of jeans to both make it easy on yourself and show off your handiwork.
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Crochet Dimensional Flowers
Want your crochet to pop? Add dimension to double crochet with lovely flowers that seem to float on your background. Designer Marly Bird starts with flower placement before showing you how to create flowers within the pattern row. These flowers not only add color to your project, but they also add dimension, bringing a new…
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Color Patterns With Crochet
Spice up your crochet with fantastic patterns and vibrant yarns. Designer Marly Bird teaches you to work chevrons (sometimes called ripples) as well as the whimsical Catherine’s wheel pattern. Marly begins by explaining the construction of a chevron (or ripple) stitch. She examines the chart for the stitch pattern and then begins crocheting a sample…
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Crocheted Earrings
Make simple and elegant earrings and see how different yarns can change their look. Crochet designer Linda Permann’s instructions include how to add earring wires. In this video, Linda demonstrates how to make these cute earrings using a worsted weight yarn. She notes that these earrings can also easily be made with a small crochet…
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Labels & Hanging Sleeves for Quilts
Quilt designer Kelly Ashton discusses the importance of labeling your quilts. She discusses what information to include and explains how to create a variety of quilt labels. She’ll also show you how to install a temporary or permanent sleeve to hang your quilt; it’s easier than you might think!
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