Flora SAL has now started and Part 1 is out!
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Flora SAL (stitch-along)
Author: Faby Reilly
Biscornu Tutorial
It may seem complex to obtain this strange shape that doesn’t seem to know whether it’s a sphere or a cube (more info about biscornus here), but it’s actually pretty straightforward to finish: try it now if you’ve never attempted a biscornu before! And for those of you who’re already familiar with biscornus, here’s how to make them into gorgeous wedding ring cushions…
Lizzie Stitching Wallet SAL – Finishes
This SAL is now drawing to a close, and pictures of the finished wallets are beginning to bloom – each as beautiful as the others! A real feast for the eyes!
♥♥♥ I’m so proud of all my stitchers!!! ♥♥♥
A huge well done to all – and for those of you who are still working on it, keep sending your pictures in!
How to untie a knot on a stitching thread
Have you ever accidentally tangled your thread into a knot, and growled in frustration as you end up having to cut and start again…? No need anymore: with this simple trick, it’s actually very easy to untie these awful little knots!
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French Knot vs Colonial Knot
The result is sufficiently similar that you can use one or the other regardless, but the method is quite different – which one has your vote? If you don’t care very much for French knots, try your hand at Colonial knots!
Lizzie Wallet SAL
How to place your fabric onto a small embroidery hoop
Isn’t it funny how sometimes what seems really obvious isn’t actually that obvious… until it becomes really obvious again! (What…!?) Here’s a perfect example of what I mean… Continue reading
Card Tutorial
Aperture cards are quite handy and they’re certainly great for a quick finish, but… creatively speaking, erm, they don’t score that high, do they! And it doesn’t even take that long to be just a little bit more creative – see for yourself!
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How to cut linen in a straight line
If you’re finding that you go cross-eyed when you try to cut a straight line through your linen, then this is a great tip to help you get there without any headache or accidents 😉
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