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Old 02-18-2011, 12:33 PM
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They are usually bigish pieces, like a yard or two. I will try to get up there soon and have a look at exactly what they have and how much. I could get you some wool, we could work it out. I'll try for next week. Own a bed and breakfast and we are full this weekend. So busy, busy!
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It's in Newport, New Hampshire. I live in Putney, Vermont. They have a website: www.dorrmillstore.com
I didn't see the remnants on it though, I guess you have to go there for that. Next time I go, I'll take note of what they have and what the prices are like.
Oh man - I don't know how we could work it or if you would be interested but I would love remnants. However, do you recall if the remnants are really small pieces?

There is a school called Green Mountain Rug Hooking School in Vermont. Karen Schellinger is holding a week long dyeing class and it will be fantastic. She only takes 8 people and I want to go but don't really think I can afford it. I will post a link to the school and the classes. It looks so great - but Vermont is a long flight for me from Oregon - 3 flight changes! Yuk!
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Originally Posted by airedalemom
They are usually bigish pieces, like a yard or two. I will try to get up there soon and have a look at exactly what they have and how much. I could get you some wool, we could work it out. I'll try for next week. Own a bed and breakfast and we are full this weekend. So busy, busy!
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It's in Newport, New Hampshire. I live in Putney, Vermont. They have a website: www.dorrmillstore.com
I didn't see the remnants on it though, I guess you have to go there for that. Next time I go, I'll take note of what they have and what the prices are like.
Oh man - I don't know how we could work it or if you would be interested but I would love remnants. However, do you recall if the remnants are really small pieces?

There is a school called Green Mountain Rug Hooking School in Vermont. Karen Schellinger is holding a week long dyeing class and it will be fantastic. She only takes 8 people and I want to go but don't really think I can afford it. I will post a link to the school and the classes. It looks so great - but Vermont is a long flight for me from Oregon - 3 flight changes! Yuk!
Oh yes! I have pm'd you.
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Old 02-18-2011, 04:58 PM
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I'm in I love working with wool. I'm currently marking a Partridge in a Pear Tree Wallhanging for next xmas.

Your blocks are beautiful, love the colors and details.

Very nice!

Do you put the background in a hoop or simply hold it in your hand when you stitch it?

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No - no hoop is used. That would stretch the wool too much. Some people use fusible web to hold down their wool prior to stitching but most people I know do not do this. Some use a uhu glue stick lightly to pin the wool applique pieces down, others just use applique pins. Once you get it stiched down with either the whip stitch or the buttonhole stitch then you are free to do all the embellishing and embroidery stitches you choos. It is really quite simple.

TUTORIAL: Blanket Stitch Tutorial by Auriful Threads on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v3ov...S8BwY&index=15
Thanks for the tips. I have a project waiting for me.....

http://www.cottonpatchfabrics.com/cg...es=0&lastmenu=
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That is a really cute project.
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Originally Posted by thrums
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I'm in I love working with wool. I'm currently marking a Partridge in a Pear Tree Wallhanging for next xmas.

Your blocks are beautiful, love the colors and details.

Very nice!

Do you put the background in a hoop or simply hold it in your hand when you stitch it?

I agree, simply hold it


I use small safety pins from the back, to hold the piece in place while sewing. With the pin on the back the thread doesn't gget hung up.

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No - no hoop is used. That would stretch the wool too much. Some people use fusible web to hold down their wool prior to stitching but most people I know do not do this. Some use a uhu glue stick lightly to pin the wool applique pieces down, others just use applique pins. Once you get it stiched down with either the whip stitch or the buttonhole stitch then you are free to do all the embellishing and embroidery stitches you choos. It is really quite simple.

TUTORIAL: Blanket Stitch Tutorial by Auriful Threads on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v3ov...S8BwY&index=15
Thanks for the tips. I have a project waiting for me.....

http://www.cottonpatchfabrics.com/cg...es=0&lastmenu=
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I purchased the greates Embroidery Guidebook today called: "The Quilter's Stitch Bible" by Nikki Tinkler. I has great directions, visuals, and some really unusual but pretty simple stitches. Great for crazy quilts as the stitches are more linear than motif oriented. I highly recommend it.
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Originally Posted by roxannebcb
I purchased the greates Embroidery Guidebook today called: "The Quilter's Stitch Bible" by Nikki Tinkler. I has great directions, visuals, and some really unusual but pretty simple stitches. Great for crazy quilts as the stitches are more linear than motif oriented. I highly recommend it.
Where did you get it?
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Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
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I purchased the greates Embroidery Guidebook today called: "The Quilter's Stitch Bible" by Nikki Tinkler. I has great directions, visuals, and some really unusual but pretty simple stitches. Great for crazy quilts as the stitches are more linear than motif oriented. I highly recommend it.
Where did you get it?
Is is a once a year offering by sue spargo from her website. It sells out very quickly and she was sold out long ago. We got our first kit last month - but she has lots of great kits and patterns on her website. I love her contemporary folk art designs. Do you have her website?
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I'm in. I just bought a couple of pieces at our LQS to make some needle holders or whatever they're called. Am just looking for some neat ideas.
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Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
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I purchased the greates Embroidery Guidebook today called: "The Quilter's Stitch Bible" by Nikki Tinkler. I has great directions, visuals, and some really unusual but pretty simple stitches. Great for crazy quilts as the stitches are more linear than motif oriented. I highly recommend it.
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I found it at Fabric Depot here in Portland. And I got to use my 40% off coupon!
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