Christmas Stockings

Simply Quilts : Episode QLT-1139 -- More Projects » (Continued from Page 1)
Sewing Machine Needle Punching – My Favorite Way

Setting up the sewing machine:


  • Drop the feed dogs
  • Straight stitch only
  • Remove the bobbin case and hook
  • Leave the bobbin case door open and the shuttle race cover down

Needle Punch Attachment:
- needle holder with 5 felting needles
- stitch plate
- presser foot

1. There are NO threads used in needle punching so there is no need to be concerned with tension or stitch quality.

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2. First, hand-baste the composition in place with a hand-felting needle and complete the punching with the sewing machine punching tool (figure A. It is faster and produces a more thorough punching.

3. Move the fabric slowly while punching on the sewing machine to prevent bending or breaking needles.

Needle punching is so much fun as there is not a long list of do's and don'ts. You do your creative interpretation of what you want. You can even use the sewing machine and not know how to sew.

Happy Holiday,
Tricia

Guests
Tricia Anderson
Designer
Dancing Needleworks
E-mail: tricia@dancingneedleworks.com
Website: www.dancingneedleworks.com
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