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Aug 31, 2010, het griekse open borduurwerk

Na een bezoek aan Griekenland zag ik in de kerkjes prachtig opengewerkt borduurwerk op wit linnen en katoen. De naam is Het Kofto. Ik zou graag de techniek

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Aug 30, 2010, freshening up embroidery threads

I have inherited a bag full of lovely embroidery threads but they smell a little musty and dusty - is there anyway of freshening them up without washing

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Aug 30, 2010, Waste canvas on a pillow

I'm making a pillow and wanted to use waste canvas for my picture in the center of the pillow. Can fabrics such as broadcloth or calico be used for the

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Aug 27, 2010, Fabric count

If a cross stitch design tells you to use a certain fabric count (like 14 ct. aida) could you use something else (like 24 ct. aida)? What differences would

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Aug 27, 2010, How to carry threads in Blackwork rooster

I just found this ste yesterday and purchased your beginner book on Blackwork and also the rooster pattern. Today while looking at the pattern I started

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Aug 25, 2010, looking for instructions for a bargello kit

I have lost instructions for a Bargello needlework kit I bought in 1982!!! It has different yarn and thread to create the effect of waves washing in and

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Aug 25, 2010, Using a new thread

Just a few weeks ago I started to learn hardanger embroidery and I am delighted, however, there are some difficulties. If you could tell me how to add

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Aug 25, 2010, metal hoop rust stains on cross-stitch fabric

I have been cleaning closets and found a half-completed cross-stitch piece that I really like. But I stupidly left it in the embroidery hoop for the several

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Aug 20, 2010, Thread dye stains

Finished a Pooh and friends cross stitch, rinsed it in cold water and was very upset to find that Tiggers orange yarn bled onto the cloth. HELP!!!!!!

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Aug 20, 2010, Ribbon fan embroidery

What is the best way to embroider a ribbon fan onto a crazy quilt

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Aug 20, 2010, Aubusson

I want to make aubusson salon by wool and silk yarn and want to know what is the suitable fabric for this.I insert a picture to know what i mean. thanks

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Aug 16, 2010, Basic Embroidery Stitches

The place to go to find instructions and diagrams for all the basic embroidery stitches I have used in my free online needlework lessons. This is building into a comprehensive guide to hand embroidery stitches.

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Aug 12, 2010, transfer pencils

I need to transfer a pattern onto some fabric to embroider. I have tried the old method, of tracing with a heat transfer pencil, but the result is too

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Aug 7, 2010, How many strands on 32 count embroidery fabric

I am cross stitching over two threads on 32 count linen but am confused about how many strands of embroidery floss to use. Two or three

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Aug 7, 2010, Water stain on crewel work that is 31 years old

I recently purchased online, a crewel piece, that had been framed for a number of years. This piece was dry cleaned hoping the ? water stains would

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