Needlework from A to Z
How many yards of fabric do I need for a log cabin quilt? That’s 30 quilt blocks and a total of about 6-1/2 yards of fabric. A jelly roll pack with 40 2-1/2″ wide strips should make 13 to 16 quilt blocks, depending on how you position fabrics and whether or not all strips work …
Embroidery puckering refers to the gathering or bunching of fabric near embroidery stitches and happens from the fabric moving around during embroidery. Puckering prevents the fabric from laying flat giving it a bumpy appearance. Every new embroider experiences puckering of their designs at some point. Why is my embroidery bunching up? The main source of …
I have a BERNINA Virtuosa 153, how often should I oil the bobbin case area? … The rule of thumb is to lubricate the machine after every three to four bobbin changes. Or clean and lubricate the hook area after each day of sewing. How do you know if your sewing machine needs to be …
How do you finish the end of bias binding? After stitching the first edge, trim the second end so that it overlaps the first end and the two raw edges end at the same spot. Then re-fold the bias strip, and edgestitch its second folded edge from the right side of the project to finish …
There are different types of embroidery frames: stretcher bar frames, slate frames, and scroll frames. Stretcher bar frames are generally fixed size frames sold in pairs. Two pairs make a full frame. What is an embroidery frame called? An embroidery hoop or (earlier) tambour frame consists of a pair of concentric circular or elliptical rings. …
By the early 1500s, the word purl referred to a particular kind of lacework done as an edging. The first use of purl to refer to the knitting stitch comes from what scholars believe is the first written knitting pattern extant: a pattern for making stockings from the collection of cures called Nature exenterata. Where …
What happens if you don’t get stitches removed? What Happens If You Leave Stitches (or Staples) in Too Long? Get your stitches out at the right time. Stitches that are left in too long can leave skin marks and sometimes cause scarring. Delays also make it harder to take the stitches out. What happens if …
Aran yarn is number 4 in yarn weight that produces 4-5 knitting stitches per inch in Stockinette stitch. Generally, most Aran yarns will crochet or knit at a gauge of 16-18 stitches per four inches. What number yarn is Aran weight? Heavy Worsted & Aran Weight Yarn (37) Perfect for that cable sweater you’ve always …
Thus, the quilt as a symbol in “Everyday Use” stands for the history and culture of African- American people. … As the quilts are part of the family’s heritage, and as well of the heritage of African-American people, both Maggie and Dee want to have them. What does a quilt symbolize? Regardless of the colors …
Cotton is an inviting material for sweaters. Cotton pullovers, zip-front hoodies, chunky knits, or fine-weave tunics: a cotton sweater delivers a certain amount of warmth and incredible softness. Lightly woven and open-knit cotton sweaters are also great for spring and summer. Is knit fabric warm? Knitted fabrics are generally warmer and more comfortable than woven …