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New Thread Set With Aurifil!

December 15, 2022 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

I have a new thread set with Aurifil! This one is made up of my appliqué favorites. It's a 10-spool set (300 yards each) of my favorite and most essential colors that comes in a sturdy cardboard ...

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How to Bind the Quilted Coasters

August 28, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 14 Comments

I'm delighted to have something new for you--a video on How To Bind the Quilted Coasters. The binding on my Big Stitch Coasters seems to be a sticking point for many, and so I'm happy to be able ...

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Carolyn Friedlander Aurifil 80wt Thread Appliqué

Thread Tips and Tricks.

December 8, 2018 by carolyn friedlander 13 Comments

With the launch of my recent collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss, I thought it might be handy to throw some thread tips into a blog post. There are some super easy things that can make a huge ...

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Kai 7150 Scissor

Kai Scissors in the Shop and a Look at My Favorite Scissors.

December 17, 2017 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

In all of my appliqué classes, we start with a little tool talk. I'm generally cautious to push too many tools, but in cases where it's important, I do. With handwork, this is especially true, because ...

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tools of the trade : needle-turn appliqué.

June 13, 2013 by carolyn friedlander 13 Comments

    I like to slow down and enjoy each project that I'm working on, especially when it comes to some good handwork. That's the goal anyway and a big part of my slow sewing studio. But like ...

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herringbone card tutorial.

July 4, 2012 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

In honor of the holiday and the fact that I'm planning to do lots of sewing today, I thought I'd share a fun, little project with you. Being a card person, I like to keep several tricks up my sleeve ...

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(paper-piecing) tools.

February 9, 2012 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

When paper-piecing, this is usually what I like to have on hand.       ruler no. 1 : (4" x 8") My no. 1 for sure. The small size fits in my hand and covers most bases. Plus, I ...

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