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Originally posted by Surfer Girl
I use 2 strands of floss usually.
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ahh that would explain why my 6 strands looks really bulky ... but I was just going for it and it is a quilt for me to use and abuse so it gets random things that I like to try kwim.
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The stem stitch makes the best signatures, IMHO.
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cool! That's what I was doing but then I got lost at some point and did more of a running stich before I figured it out
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Redwork is neat-my grandma has some penny square quilts that I covet.
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penny squares? what's that?
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Oh and if you are so inclined a hoop makes things easier while you are still new to the stitches-I don't use one anymore but my grandmother does-maybe it's personal preference?
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I've never had any luck in the post with using hoops so if I can't do it without I'll give it up.
but that's just me.
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Hmm does this help? Ask me anything.
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Very helpful!!!
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How to you start and stop/hide the knot.
I check the link I didn't find it there.
Oh, yeah I'm thinking of a ABC type redwork as a sampler and learninging tool for the kiddos. LOL and 'cause I know my ABC's.
Thank you for takeing the time to respond!