Tag: Die-Cutting
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Using Text With Quilts
Applique Including text on art quilts is very easy to do. There are many options from which to choose. As none of these pieces are to be laundered, all of them will hold up well. If adding text to a utility quilt, I would recommed using appliqued lettering because the fabric and stitching can withstand…
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Fergus the Felt Gnome
Fergus is Versatile Wool felt, embroidery floss, stuffing, and walnut shells are the basis for creating Fergus. However, changing the color and the accessory dies will give him a totally different look. Below, will be examples and instructions for altering Fergus for even more versatility. Follow the Directions For Felt Fergus There are really thorough…
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Improvisational Surface Design
Very rarely do I abandon other projects to work on something new. Recently, an opportunity presented itself that caused me to work on something unexpected. This recently happened because of a challenge posed by the Improv group of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild. The July prompt was ‘Surface Design’. My piece incorporated both improvisational quilting…
Scrappinthread by Beverly Tiemann 