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Welcome to Cinderella's Blog

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Perhaps a better name would be Journal or News. I chose B.L.O.G.—who knew that “word” would become traditional? The good news is “Quilting” will always be universally recognized no matter what language we translate. We’ll still be searching for creative ways to express quilt art and new locations to shop for essentials. We desire inspirational instructors, exciting fabrics and especially quality THREADS—the glue! Our support network of quilters through satellite groups, guilds, and communities is vibrant (especially here, on Vancouver Island, BC). Join me as I share how-to articles on Threads and techniques, quilting events, profiles on fabric artists, natural things of beauty and  general interest to curious and resourceful stitchers! ...Cindy Scraba (Cinderella)

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Article Archive

-  2012 (16)
+  2011 (34)
+  2010 (43)

Focus on Texture

Another Texture Magic™ Adventure

Posted: 8 April 2011 at 5 p.m.

 

We had "too much fun" recently at the Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters Guild where I was pleased to share more applications for Texture Magic™. This dyed velvet sample was first stitched (L) then steamed (R) along with a layer of Texture Magic™ shrinking medium. This was one fabric that surprised ...

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Texture Magic™ Revisited

Posted: 14 April 2010 at 9:44 p.m.
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TEXTURE MAGIC™ and Glitter™ Thread combination could easily be a recipe for disaster; not when you use the glorious titanium-coated Topstitch needle size #90/14. And when sewing with a decorative thread like Glitter™ be bold and lower your tension down to "1" to ensure happy stitching. I'd worked ...
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Introducing...Texture Magic™

Posted: 23 March 2010 at 9:57 p.m.

Quilts aren't the only projects to benefit from a dose of Texture Magic™. Incorporating this fun, shrinking medium to store bought items is also functional. This over-sized shopping bag was the perfect subject waiting for my quick makeover process...

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Project overview: How-to create a functional and fun textured pocket ...

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