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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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Focus on FibreArtists--Daphne Greig (#10 in Profile Series)

Victoria Quilters Guild Show 2012--Journeys

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how-to's

Ribboned Bouquet by Janice Vaine

Posted: 6 April 2012 at 7:47 a.m.

Ribboned Bouquet in the Classroom is the best 8 Lessons in Appliqué embellishment techniques you'll ever receive without leaving home. This 32 page accompaniment to Janice Vaine's previous comprehensive book, "The Art of Elegant Hand Embroidery" is a great self-teaching tool. Just arrived in limited supply. Click to ...

More Perfect Appliqué Templates by Karen Kay Buckley

Posted: 31 March 2012 at 2:49 p.m.

Who new appliquéing could be sew easy using Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect™ ovals, circles and stems? I'm not the easiest person to buy into convenience; however, you only need to try to make one template for yourself to realize their convenience, time savings and ability to create ...

Silk Embroidery Ribbon Versatility

Posted: 14 January 2012 at 2:48 p.m.

SILK Embroidery Ribbon is a versatile and sought after "Thread" to stitch and fashion into floral-themed appliqué embellishments. Several ambitious stitchers from the Dimensional Divas, the Nanaimo BC Chapter of TAS (The Appliqué Society) share some inspirational examples of their projects in progress inspired by patterns and techniques featured in ...

Dissolve™ Water Soluble Stabilizer Creates a Thread Scarf

Posted: 19 September 2011 at 8:09 a.m.

For this fun project you simply need a package of Dissolve™ water soluble stabilizer along with some of your favorite threads, yarns, trims, roving, etc. When you have your supplies together it takes about an hour to stitch...*IF you need a package of Dissolve™ the best water soluble stabilizer ...

A Superior™ Top Thread Tension Gauge in Canada

Posted: 24 March 2011 at 8:19 p.m.

Superior Top Thread Tension Gauge

For longarm and mid-arm machines is now available from Cindy's Threadworks. Com.

Superior Prewound Bobbins for Perfect Piping Part 2

Posted: 5 February 2011 at 10:02 a.m.

Welcome to Part 2 of 2 of my "Easy Piping" method. Part 1 showed how smart Thread choices conceal stitches for perfect results. Next, I'll share tips on the process. Keep in mind this particular example creates modified handles, which are featured in my Textured Bag Classes using the ...

Superior Prewound Bobbins for Perfect Piping Easy--Really! Part 1

Posted: 9 January 2011 at 10:11 p.m.

At a recent workshop I taught, some students requested a Blog entry on how I added a perfect piped edge to my textured bag handles. Note: you now have this luxury of matching a prewound bobbin Thread color to your top Thread for eg.--Bottom Line™ #623 silver and #603 ...

Dissolve™ water soluble stabilizer with Thread or Paint?

Posted: 13 April 2010 at 9:08 p.m.

This technique incorporates 2 layers of Dissolve™ water soluble stabilizer along with various fibers and threads (Glitter, Razzle Dazzle) stitched together by free motion quilting and laying down tons of thread. While attending the School of Threadology at Superior Threads in April, one of my favorite classes was taught by ...