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September 10, 2023
Video morning from Karen Ann Ruane

creating video content for online learning

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September 9, 2023
keeping in touch from Karen Ann Ruane

extending sampling, surface design.

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August 28, 2023
piecing, layering and pinning ribbon from Karen Ann Ruane

piecing, layering and pinning ribbon

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Binding the DWR from Becca's Crazy Projects

It has been months since I quilted the Double Wedding Ring quilt. More than six months. 
I thought this striped fabric would be the perfect binding. 
I grabbed my Magical Rainbow of Binding cheat-sheet from the Geeky Bobbin. This wonderful chart (just sign up for the Geeky Bobbin's newsletter) is free and wonderful. 
It helps you calculate the number of strips you need to bind your quilt. I needed nine for my quilt. 
I love a stripy binding. I accordion fold my binding so it is easy to store and attach. Curious about how I attach my binding? You ...

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August 24, 2023
strips, paper, ribbon and silk from Karen Ann Ruane

sampling, paper, ribbon and silk

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August 19, 2023
ribbon as a base for hand embroidery from Karen Ann Ruane

ribbon as a base for hand embroidery

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August 17, 2023
wrapped threads and simple stitches from Karen Ann Ruane

wrapped threads and simple stitches

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August 16, 2023
more collage, new design sheet. from Karen Ann Ruane

surface design, design for embroidery,

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August 14, 2023
with added cloth from Karen Ann Ruane

surface design, embroidery, design sheet,

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August 13, 2023
cutting out from Karen Ann Ruane

extending pattern choices, mounting work

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August 12, 2023
yesterday from Karen Ann Ruane

paint, collage and stitch

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August 8, 2023
collage pages from Karen Ann Ruane

hand stitched pages

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August 6, 2023
Alchemy 2023 plus a little patchwork and some tiny pom poms. from Karen Ann Ruane

a new online learning programme and a little patchwork plus tiny pompoms.

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August 4, 2023
A World of Sewing Inspiration with our Talented AGF Sewcialites from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Attention all quilting and sewing enthusiasts! Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary talent of our Sewcialites. They recently took over our Instagram, sharing personal stories and their knowledge, skills, and insider tricks. And that's not all! Be prepared to be endlessly inspired by their latest projects. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner on your creative journey, our Sewcialites have something for everyone that can take your quilting game to the next level. And Who are our Sewcialites, you may wonder? They are a group of 10 of the best creative and passionate quilting and ...

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pages from Karen Ann Ruane

hand stitched pages

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August 3, 2023
next steps from Karen Ann Ruane

a little hand embroidery and work on paper

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July 31, 2023
sampling cloth from Karen Ann Ruane

sampling embroidered cloth

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July 30, 2023
two ruffles from Karen Ann Ruane

embroidered design sheet

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July 29, 2023
progressing from Karen Ann Ruane

progress with my embroidery design sheet.

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July 27, 2023
embroidered strips from Karen Ann Ruane

hand embroidery, paper and cloth strips

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