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How To Choose Fabric and Blanks for Test Stitching

Frog Buddies

I recently read a social media post asking what people use when they are test stitching embroidery designs. Some of the responses surprised me.

You may be amazed at the things some machine embroiderers use for test stitching. 

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Why You Need to Keep an Embroidery Journal

Why You Need an Embroidery Journal SewInspiredByBonnie.com

We use recipes when we bake and cook. Why not when we embroider?

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Great Uses for Test Sew Samples

Test sews are an essential part of embroidery. But then, what do you do with them? I will show you several design test sews that turned into fabulous projects!

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Five Reasons Test Sews Are So Important

I mention “test sews” quite bit. Do you know what they are and why they are important?

When planning an embroidery project, like Tabby (above), the first installment in the new Purr-fect Buddies series, it is always a good idea . . . 

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