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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!!
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
Expertise
I am able to answer most questions concerning the art of needlepoint. Marking your own canvas, types of stitches and more.
Experience
I have been needlepointing for over 35 years. Have taught classes to both adult and youngsters.
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