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Dear Vinette,

Could you please advise on the best (relatively)easy stitches that can be used to sew squares  together. I am making a quilt-inspired blanket out of wool squares, and I want the stitches to show and to be practical (hold the pieces together)and also decorative. I will do this by hand, of course!

Thank you.
Ellen

Thank you!!

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hi ellen,
sounds like you are making something similar to a crazy quilt. for strength and durability, i would suggest sewing the squares together by machine and then put the decorative stitches over the seams.

http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/styles/crazy/embroid.htm

http://webhome.idirect.com/~gaga1/cqemb.html

here are some sites with the different stitches and other info on crazy quilts that you might find to be helpful.

vi

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Vinette de Phillipe

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I am able to answer most questions concerning the art of needlepoint. Marking your own canvas, types of stitches and more.

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I have been needlepointing for over 35 years. Have taught classes to both adult and youngsters.

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