One of my favorite reuse tricks for non-sticky, fabric-like wash away or water soluble stabilizer (WSS) is to trim strips from the edges of a used piece of stabilizer and then baste them together to form a rectangle, the same as with a cut away. After cutting the stabilizer from the back of an embroidered [...]
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Think Green and Save Money: Techniques for Using and Reusing Tear Away and Cut Away Stabilizers
There are two primary ways to save a stabilizer. The first is through pre-planning, hooping your stabilizer a little differently than usual, and the second is using leftover scraps of stabilizer after it has been used for embroidery.
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The Magic of Serger Stitches: The Rolled Hem
When we think of a serged rolled hem, we usually think of the edges of ready-made napkins and tablecloths. The rolled hem is truly a versatile and functional stitch, with many more applications and styles.
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Starting Curve Stitching or String Art
One of the crafts that I enjoyed in the past was String Art or as it is sometimes called pin and thread art and even curve stitching. Although String Art has it’s history in mathematics you don’t need a math degree to have some fun and create some beautiful designs doing it.
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What Are Coins Made Of – A US Coin Collector’s Guide
How much thought have you given to what the coins in your US coin collection are made of? If you are new to collecting US coins then you may be interested to learn that a lot of the coins in your collection have gone through an evolution of materials throughout the years.
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The Real Value Of American Eagle Gold Coins – What It Means For You
The American Eagle gold coin is the officially authorized gold bullion coin for the United States. This coin offers investors a cost-effective method of including gold amongst their investments. While the gold bullion coin is definitely amongst the most popular, they are also available in platinum and silver American Eagle coins.
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Learn About the Features and Benefits of the Cricut Expression 2
For those of you who have an inner craftiness and love doing creative, fun activities around the house, the Cricut Expression 2 is definitely something worth taking a look at. In today’s rushed, tech-savvy world you have to admit that it’s kind of fun to actually take some time out and sit down with the [...]
Learn About the Features and Benefits of the Singer 4423 Sewing Machine
Calling all people who love to sew, attention to all people who sew, this one’s for you! If you are someone who sews for a hobby or as a career then you know the importance of a good sewing machine. It has to be precise, easy to manage, and make the creations that you see [...]
Meet and Learn About the Barbie Dolls of the World
If you chose one person on the street and asked them who Barbie was, they would likely know the answer. Mattel is a famous toy brand and without a doubt Barbie is one of their most prolific lines. Such is the love for Barbie worldwide that Mattel have recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the [...]
The Basics to Making Melt and Pour Soaps
This article gives information on making your own melt and pour soaps and the supplies needed. I hope to show how easy, fun, and creative this craft can be. Whether for personal use or having your own home based business, melt and pour soaps is something anyone can make.
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