You’ve found the perfect pattern, you have a crewel needle, some stranded embroidery thread, a piece of fabric and an embroidery hoop. Your pattern has been transferred onto your fabric and you are ready to start…so now what?

Your next decision comes down to the end use for your piece of embroidery. If your design will be backed by another piece of fabric or hidden with batting or framed, it is fine to use a small knot in the end of your thread. If you are embroidering onto a handkerchief or doily, where the back will be visible, it is preferable to work your ends into the back of your stitches.

But I have  a special trick to share with you that solves this dilemma. There’s no knot and no working in of ends. This technique is perfect when using 2 strands of embroidery thread and is particularly useful when working Redwork designs.

Discover my trick here:

Warmly,
Lenna
www.stitchingcow.com

Congratulations to Kristi for winning last week’s quilts for teens contest with her very colourful Fast & Fusible Daisy Quilt for her niece. Kristi wins a Bubblegum Pieces quilt kit from Mad About Patchwork. Thanks to everyone that entered, it was such fun to see all of your quilts.

This week’s theme is St. Patrick’s Day. I’m really looking forward to seeing all of your Irish-loving green quilts. To enter, read the rules and guidelines, then submit your quilt photo. Voting will start on Friday and last until Sunday night.

This week’s contest is sponsored by Jojo’s Quilt and Gift Shoppe. They are donating a Park Avenue jelly roll by 3 sisters. A brand new item, not even in stores yet!

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The theme for this week’s virtual quilt contest is Quilts for Teens. Thanks to everyone that entered their fabulous quilts for this week’s Weekly Themed Quilt Contest.

Now it’s time for you to vote for your favourite!! The lucky winner with the most votes will receive Bubblegum Pieces quilt kit from Mad About Patchwork. Check out their kits and bundles on sale this week.

• Voting is open Friday – Sunday @ 11:59 p.m. (Note: due to the time change this weekend, the contest may end an hour earlier than scheduled.)
• One vote per IP address (NOT email address), so have your family and friends cast a ballot for your favourite quilt (from home if you send it to coworkers)
• Winner announced Monday!

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P.S. Next week’s theme is St. Patrick’s Day. Looking forward to seeing all of your green Irish loving quilts. Get your cameras out!

Facebook, email subscribers and RSS readers: You need to visit the Quilting Gallery blog to vote: CLICK HERE.