Dudley's Friend - Percy the Pig
09-27-2018, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
I have been using Rayon thread for the most part, I like the way it looks for this stitch better than 100% cotton thread, but if I don't have a colour I need I use what I have in the cotton. I use a newsprint paper for a stabilzer under the block.
in order to make sure I understand......I can put a piece of paper ( would copy paper work? ) under my block while sewing, tear it away when done, and achieve that effect? No extra layers to cut away or leave and weight my block down!
10-12-2018, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Mumto2
Your pig is exactly what I am trying to learn to do well! Pretty sure I have that stitch, so I can check off one of my questions. Lol So naturally I still need to ask a question about the newsprint in order to make sure I understand......I can put a piece of paper ( would copy paper work? ) under my block while sewing, tear it away when done, and achieve that effect? No extra layers to cut away or leave and weight my block down!
in order to make sure I understand......I can put a piece of paper ( would copy paper work? ) under my block while sewing, tear it away when done, and achieve that effect? No extra layers to cut away or leave and weight my block down!
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