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I love doing stitching on layouts! I do have some embroidery templates, but it is much nicer to be able to make your own custom template.
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I'll admit, stitching is the time consuming part. I love to stitch while watching a favorite show, or just rocking out to some tunes at night :) Once it is completely stitched, cut around your shape leaving a small edge. I then like to ink it for some definition.
Happy stitching!
-Valerie
I love this tip! What a great way to get the perfect stitching without using a machine. Cute LO!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute LO! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThat stitching looks great...I've got to try it out...tfs!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tip, can't wait to try it, TFS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice tip and TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove your layout too.