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CF Handy Guide . carolyn friedlander

New Supplies in the Shop.

July 3, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

I have some new supplies in the shop, and I thought I'd pop in to share a bit more about them. CF Handy Guide First up is a brand-new little tool I've been working on. I'm calling it the CF ...

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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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Carolyn Friedlander Aurifil 50wt Thread Favorites

Aurifil Thread Sets in the Shop.

November 25, 2017 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

Thread makes such a difference in a project. I've known this to be true as soon as I made the switch from using whatever random thread that I had on hand to making a deliberate effort to use what ...

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Carolyn Friedlander Aurifil 80wt Thread Appliqué

Weekend Thanks (coupon) and Shop News.

November 24, 2017 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

Hi! I hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving--if that's something you celebrate. Otherwise, I hope you're settling in to the end-of-the-year season in whatever form that takes on. For me, this time ...

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Tools of the Trade: Big Stitch Quilting.

June 4, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

While I'm talking about tools, here's what I use when I'm doing big stitch hand quilting. + Thread (such as Presencia Perle Cotton in all different sizes. 8- and 12-wt are my favorites.) + Safety ...

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Tools of the Trade: Needle-Turn Appliqué (Updated).

June 3, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 16 Comments

I have a slight update on my needle-turn appliqué tools since my first post almost two years ago. Actually, if you look back you'll notice that not much has changed. I still like many of the same ...

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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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testing a new tool. (+ bias tape tutorial)

April 11, 2013 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

    I picked up a mini iron this week for a project I'm working on, and I'm surprised how much I like it already--she is surprisingly effective!   I splurged on the upgraded model ...

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feeling wild about texture and wildly strong.

October 1, 2012 by carolyn friedlander 10 Comments

  Ah, texture. Such a wonderful thing. And one of my favorite things about quilting.     It's been nice to be able to enjoy some of my quilts since getting them back recently. I ...

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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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