Like what are the main types of stiches and what their names are and how you make it.
I have forgotten most of what I knew about tatting. However, I am capable of using Google, and so I can answer your question. Chain, picot, ring, double stitch.
I taught myself how to tat from an old needlecrafts book that my mother had. I also learned how to knit and crochet and do some embroidery from that book. You can still find such pamphlets and books in craft and hobby stores, as well as in libraries, if you prefer to read a book rather than look it up on the internet.
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I've been knitting nice big squares to make a blanket. The yarn I'm using is all different shades of bright green and I wanted to use purple to connect them. I don't want to hide the purple color and thought a blanket stitch would work perfectly. Can I use a blanket stitch to connect pieces? How do you do it? Any help would be great!
No a blanket stitch is for going aroundappliquee or around the edge of the blanket, not for connecting two squares. Check out your library for embroidery and knitting books for examples ofstitchess that would work
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I have a beautiful framed picture hand embroidered lovingly by a relation now passed on of the coronation 60 years ago . It is in storage and seems such a waste. There must be someone who would love it on their wall.
This could be very valuable as Queen Elizabeth is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year. I would have it appraised by a reputable antique dealer. One that specializes in British history. Start getting appraisals at different dealers until you come across one who knows the worth. You could put it on Ebay or Craig's list just to see what the highest bid is, but not sell. If you wish to donate, it should be in a historical place, a library or some such setting as it is very valuable I would think. If you don't want to check out appraisals, before I would donate it, I would save it and pass it down thru the family to someone who would appreciate the value and the time it took for your relation to make it.
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I'm just looking for the simple templates to print from right off the computer for my son and granddaughter, I've seen some copies in my docs. office and thought I would copy some off to keep around the house for the kids. I'd also like to get some that go along with the upcoming holidays!! Thanks! :):)
I came across a great site the other day while searching for embroidery and applique patterns. I showed my kids and they loved it. The site has a lot of Disney movie characters and scenes. There's lots to choose from. Most are for free and there is another optional section for tonnes more that you can download.Hope you and the kids like it.Here's the link:
http://www.colouringbookpages.co.uk/index.php
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