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Friday, April 8, 2016

Cure for Streaky Perle Cotton Stitches

Mary Agnes at Needle Nicely has a great tip for avoiding the streaky look you sometimes get with perle cotton threads.
http://needlenicely.blogspot.com/2016/03/streaky-perle-cotton-stitches.html

Very clever, MA!  I think you just won today's Smart Cookie Award.

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2 comments:

  1. I also do this with all slippery and ribbon type threads but especially with Panache, Soie Perlee, Gloriana Princess Perle, Neon Rays, Neon Rays +, and silk ribbon. It helps to keep the thread from abrading but also preserves my sanity with slippery threads by keeping them on the needle.

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