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salvaging some crewel - need an idea, plz
the crewelwork is fine, but the backing of the pillow has simply worn away* - large holes in fact. I figure I can cut around the design, but then what? Applique it onto a new pillow? some of the fabric is shot almost near the design.
It's that old Elsa Williams of a male and female pheasant, if anyone recalls that one. I hate to just chuck it. *blame it on a man who used it as a real pillow - ha. |
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salvaging some crewel - need an idea, plz
On Monday, October 5, 2015 at 5:00:33 AM UTC-4, Shirley wrote:
On 05/10/2015 01:22, wrote: the crewelwork is fine, but the backing of the pillow has simply worn away* - large holes in fact. I figure I can cut around the design, but then what? Applique it onto a new pillow? some of the fabric is shot almost near the design. It's that old Elsa Williams of a male and female pheasant, if anyone recalls that one. I hate to just chuck it. *blame it on a man who used it as a real pillow - ha. I would stabilise the whole piece with putting a iron on interfacing on the back before cutting it. Do you have a serger that you can make a fine edging all around the design. I would sew it on to a contrast fabric near the edge of the over-locking (serging). I would then frame it and make a picture. Just my thoughts. -- Shirley www.allcrafts.org.uk I have a friend with a serger - good idea. Thanks. Hadn't thought of that. Looks like this group is moribund - there used to be some interesting threads here. What happened? |
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On 10/7/2015 10:45 AM, wrote:
Looks like this group is moribund - there used to be some interesting threads here. What happened? One word: Facebook. There are still some of us hanging on for dear life, though, so stick around! -- Joan See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry? Enjoy every moment of your life...there is no second chance. Unknown |
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On Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:54:57 -0500, Joan Erickson
wrote: On 10/7/2015 10:45 AM, wrote: Looks like this group is moribund - there used to be some interesting threads here. What happened? One word: Facebook. There are still some of us hanging on for dear life, though, so stick around! I read this group once a week... |
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