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Old 10-01-2016, 11:18 AM
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JanieH
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Originally Posted by Mary Rita T
Adding hand embroidery is my favorite way to personalize quilts. For rag quilts, I usually add a layer of batting since this provides depth. However, as I learned too late on my first rag quilt, the batting will retract into a lump around the embroidery unless secured around the edges. This "lumping" can easily be prevented by stiching a quarter or half inch from the edge of the batting.
That's a great tip - thank you.
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