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02/09/13

For All Seasons

Appliqué by embroidery machine is a fun technique that makes stitching designs not only easy, but very quick! This lesson will show two different ways to stitch appliqué designs on the embroidery machine while stitching up some adorable placemats for the seasons of the year.

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Stitching on Denim

Want to embroider on denim? Learn techniques for embroidering on jeans as well as stitch up a tote that features denim fabric and jute trim.

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04/13/14

Cozy and Close

Stay cozy and keep all sewing tools handy while relaxing with some hand work. Learn the basics of embroidering on fleece to make a fleece throw that coordi- nates with the Sit & Stitch pin cushion.

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05/11/14

Make it Mine

Monograms are a great way to personalize any project. Learn monogramming rules, discover placement tools to get the perfect placement each time, and make a small carrier to hold small things – from USB sticks to lipsticks.

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06/15/14

Easy Quilting

Practice quilting in the hoop and stitch up some potholders and hand mitts. These are sure to brighten up kitchen chores duties. Also, explore specialty stabilizers to use when unable to hoop a project in the conventional manner.

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Get Organized

Have fun with embroidery and make a great set of stackable baskets to keep all sewing room supplies tidy. Also, identify what essentials are needed to embroider and ways to keep them organized.

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Ducks In a Row

Ducks won‘t be embroidered in this lesson but learning how to properly align multiple designs and stitch them out continuously in a row will be. Explore different methods used to accomplish this-from machines to software to embroidery aids.

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10/12/14

Paper Embroidery

It‘s easy to embroider on paper with just a few guidelines. Explore the types of designs that work well for embroidering on paper and on a new specialty kraft paper fabric that looks like paper or leather, but sews like fabric. Make a cute and clever little sack that is the perfect size bag to carry keys, cell phone, and credit card. Carry it alone or strap it to a purse.

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Cross My Heart

“Cross my heart“ that this is an easy project to make, even though all the “criss-crosses“ look complicated upon first glance! Revisit several techniques that were presented through the year and create a fun sewing or cooking apron and potholder. Also, learn quick fixes for the embroidery mistakes that happen from time to time.

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Stitched Gifts that Pamper

Stitch up quick and easy gifts that will be perfect for holiday gift giving and take a minimum of stitching time. As part of this lesson, also learn the best stabilizers and toppers to use on towels and terry cloth.