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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Summer Quilting

Traditionally, quilters take a break when the weather is warm. Quilting in the hoop is so much faster than traditional quilting that you won't mind a bit! And the motifs stitch with amazing precision.

For best results, use no stabilizer. Hoop the quilt (all layers) or pin the quilt to a "window" of stabilizer with a large enough hole so that the design does not stitch through the stabilizer. Click on the image below for a more complete tutorial.

Stitch with a contrasting thread for a bold look, or use white thread for a traditional look. Support the weight of the quilt while the design is stitching so that the hoop moves freely. Clean the bobbin area frequently, especially if using cotton thread, fabric and/or batting.

Next issue: centering a design

from Mary Jane Allen of Perfect Little Stitches

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Need something quick, easy and useful for a last
minute gift or a few small accessories for that new
bag? Reen's Checkbook Cover Insert and
Debit/Business Card Insert designs make nice gifts.
They fit perfectly into the vinyl covers.

Best of all, you can wipe them clean.
Designs and covers sold separately.

Here's a new twist on an old favorite.
In the hoop Yo-Yo dolls.

 

No new quilt design today.
Come back tomorrow for the next design.

MOOSE B STITCHIN

HOME OF THE "IN THE HOOP" EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

BOOK COVERS

Just in time for summer reading.
Makes a great teacher appreciation gift too.
In the Hoop No Sew

Oh Summer, beautiful Summer!
Trapunto and Redwork are just the best for
lightweight projects and Summer quilting!

New Quilting USA

Finish a quilt in patriotic style.

Download a free sample
design from this set.

This is absolutely gorgeous
on blankets, burp rags,
a little door pillow, or on
a photo album cover. 
Find it in the 4th Row.

Offering Unique Projects
and Exceptional
Embroidery For Your
Creative Pleasure

A quilt in pastel colors, stitched on batiste,
will help with "cool thoughts" during the
hot days of summer. Directions available
for making the quilt as shown on the
website. Ask Jane for her order form if
you need thread, fabric, or trim to
complete the quilt.

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Thank you for reading!

Mary Jane
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