New Weekly Cross Stitch Pattern: Snake Pit

New Free Cross stitch pattern available, Snake Pit.

Click on the following link to go to the file section in Koala Quilt N Sew yahoo Group.

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/koalaquiltnsew/files/New%20Cross%20Stitch%3A%20Snake%20Pit/

Any issues with downloading and printing don't hesitate to email me at info@quiltnsew.com.au

Cheers

Suzanne

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A New Product: Thread Winder

The Thread Winder a great new product added to our embroidery range. Thread Winders are a ideal tool to use to assist with keeping your embroidery threads organized. They can so easily slot onto the side of your embroidery storage container and be utilized. The Thread Winder comes with 25 plastic cards so you can start organizing your threads immediately.To view the Thread Winder click on the following link

http://koalaquiltnsew.com.au/shop/embroidery-thread-winder-and-plastic-cards/

To view the video on how to use a Thread Winder click on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0p5IeLt2-Q&t=5s

Using Wash Away Plastic To Make Fabric From Scrap Fabric

These Japanese fabrics were so gorgeous l couldn't throw away the the trimmings from each piece...now the challenge is what shall l do with them....?????

Step 1. So l decided to sandwich them between two layers of Solvy......Wash Away Plastic.

Step 2. Here, above, the scraps of fabric are sandwiched and pinned together between two layers of wash away fabric, ready to be free motioned machined together.

Step 3. Above the finished work, note how the machine stitches overlap, that ensures that all the pieces hold together once the plastic is washed away in warm water.

Step 5. The finished piece, the plastic sandwiching the fabric together has been washed away.

Ready to be included in a textile piece.

Click On The Following Link To View

http://koalaquiltnsew.com.au/shop/wash-away-water-soluble/

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Weekly Free Cross Stitch Pattern

Weekly Free Cross Stitch Pattern

Assorted Lollies is our second cross stitch in this collection. If you find it a bit daunting to tackle the whole cross stitch in one piece why not divide it into 4 sections.

Click on the following link to view and print off.
Any problems printing off email me at info@quiltnsew.com.au
https://groups.yahoo.com/…/koalaq…/files/Assorted%20Lollies/

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Silk Ribbon Embroidery Techniques Video

Employing these few techniques will help ensure the success of your silk ribbon embroidery projects. Silk ribbon embroidery was popular in the late 18th and early 19th century. It is also utilized to embellish crazy patchwork.
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Scraps From A Thimbleberries Quilt

This scrap quilt was made from scraps of a Thimbleberries Quilt l made in 2000. I luv the combination of these colours , they are of a tea washed appearance. The outer boarders are just straight cut fabrics, the next series of boarders are blocks constructed of two parallel pieces that then have a boarder placed around them. The inner aspect of this quilt is rows of small squares of fabric, alternating rows of thin and then wider. A design that just developed and grew of its own accord. A ture scrap quilt.
Cheers
Suzanne Francis

Block Of The Month: Winter Trails

In this the first month you will see the full quilt, 113.5cms x 156cms. The instructions this month include the dimensions of the different blocks and sashings, picture of block 1, the total fabric requirements for the quilt,the cutting instructions for the first block and the templates if you decide to cut it out using templates.

Any questions do contact via the email info@quiltnsew.com.au

Click on the following link

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/koalaquiltnsew/files

Please click on the file Winter Trails to view and print off the pattern.

How To Utilize Your Embroidery Hoops

New youtube released today, " How To Utilize Your Embroidery Hoops" Basic information on how to achieve a tight base fabric to avoid wrinkles and ridges when embroidering. Embroidery Hoops also can be used for framing your craft/embroidery work.

Click on the following link to view the Embroidery Hoops.

http://koalaquiltnsew.com.au/shop/embroidery-hoops-adjustable/

How To Create Scrap Fabric Quilt Blocks.

Over the last week l have posted instructions on how to create scrap fabric quilt blocks. These blocks are idea for joining together, utilizing the quilt as you go technique to create a scrap, into a scrap quilt. So your not trying to locate each step of the Instructions l have created a youtube for you to referannce.

Step 5: Finishing The Block

The square of calico is now covered in strips.

The completed square is now cut down to a 5" square.