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- If you’ve run out of your usual stabilizer for machine applique, you can use a paper coffee filter. Press it flat, it’s acid-free so it worn’t hurt your fabric and easy to tear away.
- I went on a thread buying spree and bought every color of 60 wt. Mettler cotton thread that was available. In the bag they looked like a jumbled mess. My solution, make a trip to the toy deparment at your local Walmart or Target and you’ll find a two-sided carrying case for Hot Wheels cars. It has great dividers and measures about 10″ x 13″ x 3 1/4″. I organized my thread by color and now it’s easy to find. There’s a handle for taking to classes or retreats too. I’ve heard there are cases like this for fishing tackle too.
- If your silk thread for hand applique keeps sliding out of the needle, tie it to the eye with two quick little knots. It won’t make a difference when going through the fabric and will save you lots of frustration. Just clip the thread off at the eye when it’s time to thread again.



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