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Thumbtacks in Machine Embroidery: Four Great Uses

 

Among machine embroidery notions, a simple thumbtack can rank among the most useful. Who knew that something as tiny and inexpensive as a simple flat-head thumbtack could be so useful in machine embroidery? Here are several ways that I have used thumbtacks with great success.

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Using Basting Boxes for Quilting in the Hoop

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Basting boxes are a secret weapon. See how to use them when you are quilting projects in the hoop!

 Earlier this month, we discussed how basting stitches contribute to better embroidery. Today, I am going to show you how you can use basting stitches to help line up projects that you have to hoop multiple times, like quilting motifs.

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Perfect Embroidery Placement With Adhesive Template Paper

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Perfect for multi-hooping or edge-to-edge quilting, Print and Stick Target Paper makes precise design positioning a breeze.

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Perfect Embroidery Design Placement: Multiple Designs

After you become comfortable with embroidery design placement using just one design, it is time to get creative! I will show you how to tackle positioning and stitching multiple embroidery designs on a larger project, like . . . 

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