October 2024 - FairyLace

Embroidered Quilt, or recycling old clothes into beauty.

Hello everyone! I have posted several videos on my YouTube channel showing how I make an embroidered quilt. It is a lot of work, but I hope the results are worth it! So, first I cut up 2 old coats, 3 jackets and 2 pants. I cut out squares and embroidered each one. Of course, I couldn’t have done it without my amazing Bernina sewing and embroidery machine!

You can watch this series of videos and follow the sequence of my work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88-aBxhKIs4&list=PLmUVrN61lH3yBsE8IWUzG70p9-jiLNQp7

Finally all 121 blocks are embroidered. It was very difficult for me to choose the patterns for embroidery, because I have about 100 designs for embroidery blocks. In addition, on my machine you can combine different patterns together. So the options can be endless!

Now I can start connecting the blocks into strips. This method of joining is often used by quilters.

The first step is to place together the embroidered block, the lining, the folded strip for the back side and the strip for the front side.

Sew together. I use a seam guide when sewing to ensure that all seam allowances are the same and perfectly even.

Step two is to press the seam. I use a special mini iron. It saves time ( Of course, because I don’t have to get up and go to the ironing board every time ) and helps to achieve a perfect result!

Step three is to stitch the second block with the lining. And be sure to iron this seam.

Step four – sew close to the on the front side, catching the strip on the back side. To avoid having to baste each strip by hand before sewing, I also iron this strip. To avoid having to baste each strip by hand before sewing, I also iron this strip with my small iron.

Step five is a decorating stitch. I chose “Home Sweet Home”. I think it will add coziness and “cuteness” to my quilt. It will also strengthen the joints of the blocks.

Every block I sew brings me closer to finishing the work! Wish me patience and good luck!
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Perfect tatting – part 10.

Hello everyone! This is the tenth lesson in the series Perfect Tatting. You can read previous part here: https://fairylace.kozinenko.com/perfect-tatting-part-9/

Also my articles will be accompanied by video tutorials. Simultaneously with the article I will add them to my YouTube channel.

Please write in the comments what subtleties you would like to know. Then it will be easier for me to make a lessons plan.

Also you can ask me questions in the comments, I’m ready to help!

Sometimes when making two or more rings in a row, there is a small distance between the rings, especially for beginner tatters.

This kind of trouble happens both when working with shuttles and when working with a needle. I want to show you how you can avoid this kind of mistake with a little tricks.

For tatting shuttle

After you make the first part of the first double stitch, press this knot with your fingernail. Oh, you don’t have to have long beautiful nails and a perfect manicure for this! Of cource, you can use short ones like mine, for example, LOL

Then do the second part of the double stitch and check your perfect result!

In this way you can make two, three or more rings.

For tatting needlee

Make the first ring. You can use method with knot. I told you about it in the previous lesson. This way you won’t have to make fixing knots between the rings. And before making the second and also all subsequent rings, place the needle exactly in the middle of the ring and press the needle to the ring with your fingers.

You will be surprised how easy it is to make the next ring perfectly close to the previous one if you position the needle just like this.

As I promised, a short video demonstrating these little tricks is already on my YouTube channel. Subscribe, comment, like and share my videos on social networks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qE1POw-dIE&list=PLmUVrN61lH3yT7k0vrL0PosljWkYTjM3a&index=10

Perfect Tatting – Part 10 is finished! Happy tatting!
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