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Let Your Sewing Techniques Take Wing

The more closely I watch birds, the more fascinated I have become with trying to capture their colors and textures using fabric and stitchery. I have developed a design and sewing technique for "capturing the moment" in cloth and quilting stitches.

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Published 30 Apr 2013 6:46 AM by Kristine Lundblad

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Quilting Supplies, Fabric Art, Embellishment Techniques, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Applique Quilts, Quilting Stitches, Quilting Techniques

Bring Flowers to Life with Machine Embroidery and Paint

Dimensional flowers lend beauty and texture to a piece of fiber art, but they are not easily accomplished. When I saw Barb Forrister's demonstration of how to make realistic looking flowers with a combination of machine embroidery and surface design techniques, however, I was intrigued and wanted to share the process with you.

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Published 11 Apr 2013 6:27 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, Surface Design, Machine Quilting, Quilting Designs, Fabric Art, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilt Patterns, Hand Stitches, Quilting Techniques, Handmade Quilts

Sketch, Stitch, and Embellish: Create Designs for Mini Fabric Art

Here's a little exercise that gives you a chance to flex your mixed-media stitch muscles and produce a little piece of fabric art.

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Published 9 Apr 2013 5:58 AM by Cate Prato

Filed under: Embroidery, Fabric Art, Embellishment Techniques, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Art Quilts, Hand Stitches, Quilting Techniques

Customize Handmade Bags with Applique

I'm a sucker for bag and purse patterns. If they feature appliqué hexagons or are made with a fun, contemporary fabric, so much the better.

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Published 2 Apr 2013 5:43 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, Quilting Supplies, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Applique Quilts, Art Quilts

Imaginative Hand Sewing with the Buttonhole Stitch

As you read this, picture me curled up on a comfortable chair by the fire, hand sewing. Although that's probably not the case, it's certainly what I would like to be doing on a cold, snowy day, wouldn't you?

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Published 7 Mar 2013 11:02 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilting, Hand Stitches, Quilting Techniques

Make a Vintage Valentine with Hand Sewing Techniques

Hand-sewing techniques and embroidery are so much easier if you use the right tools. Sharp needles, tiny scissors, and exquisite threads are in every sewing kit, but the humble thimble is often overlooked.

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Published 12 Feb 2013 5:35 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Quilting Designs, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilting, Hand Stitches, Easy Quilt Patterns

Bump Up the Texture in Applique Quilts

I enjoy raw-edge appliqué for many reasons. It's certainly a faster way of appliqué quilting than than hand appliqué and I like the extra texture it brings to my fiber art.

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Published 5 Feb 2013 6:12 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Quilting Designs, Fabric Art, Embellishment Techniques, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilt Patterns, Applique Quilts, Hand Stitches, Quilting Stitches

Now is the Perfect Time for Hand Sewing

As you read this I am on vacation, happily snuggled in on a chair by the fire with my pug, Elvis, peacefully hand stitching.

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Published 27 Dec 2012 6:18 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilting, Hand Stitches

Appliqué Quilts That Tell a Story

When I first laid eyes on Dijanne Cevaal's "Blue Travelers' Blanket," a rich example of appliqué quilting, I fell in love with it.

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Published 28 Nov 2012 11:08 PM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, Surface Design, Machine Quilting, Photo Quilt, Quilting Designs, Embellishment Techniques, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilt Patterns, Applique Quilts, Art Quilts, Hand Stitches, Quilting Stitches, Quilting Techniques

Needle-Felted Fiber Art with Papers and Silk

Two of the most creative words in the English language—and least when it comes to fiber art—have to be, "What if?"

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Published 20 Nov 2012 6:47 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, Surface Design, Fabric Art, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Dyeing Fabric

Blend Hand Sewing with Machine Stitching - 7 Tips to Try

Hand sewing and machine stitching can happily coexist on the same fiber art piece. Personally, I love to add hand stitching to my sewing projects, even if the bulk of the stitching is done by machine.

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Published 8 Nov 2012 6:07 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, Fabric Art, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Hand Stitches, Quilting Techniques

Machine Quilting Circles - The Perfect Solution

During almost a year of sharing quilting ideas with you via the Quilting Daily blog, I've noticed something interesting: circles are popular. Whether the circles are sewn with hand stitching or machine quilting doesn't matter. Every time I write about circle motifs, the post gets a big response.

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Published 6 Nov 2012 6:24 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, Machine Quilting, How to Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, Quilt Blocks, Quilting Designs, Fabric Art, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilt Patterns, Hand Stitches, Quilting Techniques, Fabric Painting

Easy Beaded Fabric Embellishment Techniques & Tips

Did you ever have one of those quilts that was almost finished, but just needed a little something? A little sparkle, a little more texture, a little oomph to catch the eye? Chances are, what the quilt needed was some embellishment.

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Published 30 Oct 2012 6:40 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, Surface Design, Fabric Art, Embellishment Techniques, Sewing Techniques, Art Quilts, Dyeing Fabric

Bead Embroidery Stitches Add Sparkle to the Ordinary

I'd love to tell you that I am already working on my handmade holiday gifts, but honestly, it's not happening. I do like to give gifts with handmade elements like quilting and embroidery, but this year, I'll have to streamline those efforts if I'm going to get it all done.

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Published 23 Oct 2012 5:38 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, Machine Quilting, Quilting Designs, Embellishment Techniques, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilting Stitches

Hand Sew a Fast and Scrappy Felt Circle Pillow

My living room sofa could use a few new pillows, which means I'm headed to the studio. I love making throw pillows, because they are easy sewing projects I can use to try out stitching designs and techniques.

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Published 6 Sep 2012 6:32 AM by Vivika_Blog

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Fabric Art, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Hand Stitches, Quilting Techniques, Easy Quilt Patterns

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