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Jul 4, 2009, number of strands--hardanger

How many strands of #5 do I use for hardanger on 22? What about #8? Is it 2 strands like cross-stitch or 1? Margaret, Perle threads are designed

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Jul 3, 2009, Washing a t-shirt after embroidery to remove ink

I am embroidering over ink and felt pen, messages that other people wrote to the person who owns the shirt. How do I get the ink out of the shirt

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Jul 3, 2009, washing linen

I recently purchased 100% Belgium Linen. Do I wash it before I begin my project? And if so, how do I wash this type of

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Jul 1, 2009, Embroidery stitches for flowers

Tips and ideas for using different embroidery stitches to create beautiful flowers for your projects. Take part in the fun Embroidered Flowers Challenge.

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Jul 1, 2009, Chain stitch embroidery

Chain stitch embroidery is simple but effective. There are many variations on the chain stitch (including lazy daisy stitch) learn how to stitch them here.

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Jun 30, 2009, how to make sense of multi page charts?

I am starting a needlework, particularly a counted cross stitch, business. I have a computer program, PC Stitch Pro. I have never used a program

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Jun 28, 2009, Iron on transfers - hand embroidery patterns ready to use

If you are having difficulty finding iron on transfers for hand embroidery then stop by and find out where you can get them, and alternative ways to get your pattern onto your fabric.

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Jun 27, 2009, how to clean very old framed embroidery

I have a very old, framed embroidery which was found at my parents home. The backing looks dirtied with dust and age. How do I clean this without

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Jun 24, 2009, Learn how to cross stitch with Carol

Carol makes it easy to learn how to cross stitch with her simple instructions. Learn how to read a chart, what the symbols mean, where to start, how to finish off and other cross stitch basics in this easy to follow cross stitch tutorial.

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Jun 24, 2009, Embroidery needles - which ones do you need for what job?

With so many different needlework techniques to choose from on this site, how do you know which embroidery needles you need? Let me help...

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Jun 21, 2009, Hand embroidery supplies - a trip down memory lane

Back in 1930 Helen Whiteford wrote a list of the current prices of her hand embroidery supplies in her school exercise book. It makes interesting reading in today's times!

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Jun 21, 2009, History of embroidery

the history of embroidery - an exercise book by Helen Whiteford.

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Jun 21, 2009, Embroidery history - sixteenth to nineteenth century

Continuing my overview of embroidery history from the 16th to the 19th century.

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Jun 20, 2009, Cross stitch is fun

The first page in our cross stitch section. Links to freebies, lessons, beginner kits, advanced techniques like stitching on evenweave and working fractional stitches and more

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