One simple solution to this problem is to pin from the wrong side of the block. This way the pins are not in the way of your thread and you have no tangles.
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When I applique my thread seems to get tangled in my pins. It makes the process frustrating. Any suggestions for avoiding this?
One simple solution to this problem is to pin from the wrong side of the block. This way the pins are not in the way of your thread and you have no tangles.
I would like to add a cost effective cutting table with lots of storage in my sewing room. Do you have any ideas that might work?
Here is a great idea from Janice –
My husband and I were putting together my sewing room, and I had a
large low 9 drawer dresser I wanted to keep for storage. So, my husband bought
a hollow core paint grade interior door and glued it to the top of the dresser
with construction adhesive. The surface of the door came matte finish, so
nothing slides around, and the 32
Redwork Garden
Combine all 12 to form a finished wall hanging that measures 30″ x 39″. It is perfect for a block of the month project, celebrating the different flowers of each season.
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