After all the cross-stitching has been done, you can now frame your work. Well, not yet. Your craftwork has yet to go through some steps before you enjoy it in all its glory. Before you turn your cross-stitch project into a wall accent or a throw pillow, you must wash and iron it first. Before ironing your finished cross-stitch piece, you need to wash it or else any dirt, stain or oils will get ...
How do you tell the right side of fleece fabric?
Holding your fabric by the horizontal cut edge is the quickest way to tell the right side of your fleece. Pull the cloth slightly, and the cut edge will curl to the wrong side. The right side of standard fleece fabric is nubbly, while the wrong side is smooth. Which side of fabric do you sew on? You will more commonly sew on the right side of your fabric. You usually sew things with the right sides ...
What is a Needle Minder?
When doing cross-stitch or any needlecraft projects, your needle can get lost as you put your work down when taking a break or changing threads. The usual practice is to poke your needle anywhere on your fabric to keep it secure. But this habit can sometimes leave ugly holes on your cloth, which can sometimes leave permanent marks. Minute items like needles are also easy to lose on the couch or the ...
How to wash cross stitch?
Finally, you have finished your cross-stitch masterpiece. So, what is the next step? Washing your completed cross stitch project is the next stage before framing your work. Handwashing with mild soap is the best way to remove small stains, dirt, and oils accumulated on the fabric as you were stitching. How do you wash a cross stitch? You have spent a few weeks or even months stitching a pattern on ...
Can you sew polyester?
Yes, you can sew polyester. But you need to work with fine needles to avoid ruining the material. You also need to use small, zigzag stitches to sew its seams. What needle do you use for polyester? Polyester works best with fine needles like a size 8 Sharp or Microtex needle. This style of needles has a thin, accurate point. It is ideal for sewing materials like polyester, microfibers, silk, and ...
How many DMC colors are there?
The variety of thread colors you can find in the DMC brand is so vast that it can get quite overwhelming for a crafter. Did you know that the DMC Cotton Embroidery Floss alone has 506 colors? This popular, highly recommended, and most widely distributed thread brand worldwide has a wide assortment of threads that you can choose from, whether you have a complicated or straightforward embroidery or ...
What is the best quality quilting fabric?
Many crafters believe that quilter’s weight cotton is the best quilting fabric. Quilter’s weight cotton is high quality 100% cotton fabric that is perfectly suited for quilting. Although it may have shrinkage, it usually shrinks less than cheaper cotton fabrics. Higher quality cotton fabrics also bleed less. But you should test all materials first for its colorfastness. What is quilting ...
Is a quilt better than a comforter?
It depends on the user. Quilts and comforters are each excellent bed covers. One may have an advantage over the other in terms of warmth, design, price, material, or weight. And who could better decide which is better- a quilt or a comforter- but the one who will sleep on it. A quilt will be a better bed cover for hot sleepers. Quilts are lightweight and thinner than most comforters. So, if you ...
Why do we use quilts in winter?
The cold air during winter captures the heat from our bodies, making us feel cold. But the cotton in quilts traps the cold air, which is why we feel warm. This fact is the reason why we use quilts in winter. Which is warmer quilt or comforter? Because comforters are extra fluffy and lofty, they are usually warmer than quilts. There is better insulation, especially when the comforter is the heavy, ...
How do you make a memory quilt?
A piece of clothing is sometimes hard to part with, especially if you have great memories attached to it. Through time you and the whole family accumulate more of these, and sometimes it isn't easy to let go. Now you do not have to worry about how to keep those memories alive and to remember those people that are special to you. Create a memory quilt to celebrate victories, remember a loved one's ...