Silk Thread for binding.
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I purchased a box of mixed colours of silk thread. Slowly over the last 3 years they have been used to turn up trousers, buttons, loops as well as needle turn applique and binding. In fact every time I hand sew I use my silk threads. I have never used the, in my sewing machine so don't know how they work there.
#15
A few people asked if I would post my Handkerchief Quilts that I made. Thank you sew much for asking! The hankies are from my Mom & Grandma. I made a quilt for my Mom and myself. The quilt with the bow at the bottom corner is mine. The ribbon and buckle were from dresses I wore in High School to Prom and Homecoming... with my then boyfriend, now hubby of 44 years!
With the exception of sewing the binding strips on, they are 100% stitched by hand with that LOVELY Silk thread!! I am hooked on this stuff!! I loved making these so much, I have been collecting pretty hankies for a few years now to create at least one more.
Thank you for asking me to share my Handkerchief Quilts.. the idea came from the book, 'Hanky Panky' by Cindy Brick.
With the exception of sewing the binding strips on, they are 100% stitched by hand with that LOVELY Silk thread!! I am hooked on this stuff!! I loved making these so much, I have been collecting pretty hankies for a few years now to create at least one more.
Thank you for asking me to share my Handkerchief Quilts.. the idea came from the book, 'Hanky Panky' by Cindy Brick.
#18
I bought some a few years ago and love it for needle turn applique. I can't remember where I ordered it from, but there are 5 spools in various neutral shades packaged in a clear plastic tube. I use the light grey and beige most of the time and the thread just disappears into the fabric. Thanks to all of you for ideas for other uses.
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