I found
this impressively large and intricate cross-stitch bedspread while thrifting. It's stitched on a pre-printed blue grid, it's queen- or possibly king-sized, and it appears to be backed in feedsack. Further ID and cleaning suggestions sought.
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posted by nonasuch
on Jan 28, 2013 -
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Hand Embroidery Filter: How do you keep something taut enough (ie handkerchief, tablecloth) to embroider around the edge of it?
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posted by koucha
on Aug 20, 2012 -
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What are some movie quotes that sound like mantras, maxims, or other sayings, and would thereby make good cross stitch samplers?
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posted by Ambrosia Voyeur
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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How can I best simplify an image in order to make a cross-stitch pattern? Whether in PCStitch or in another image editor.
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posted by mippy
on Nov 9, 2011 -
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Does anyone know where I can get a single item embroidered in Toronto - hopefully on a Saturday morning?
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posted by stray
on Sep 22, 2011 -
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Where can I find a directory of clothing designer logos for clothing, specifically those put on polo-style shirts? Lacoste crocodiles and Ralph Lauren polo players, etc.
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posted by JeremiahBritt
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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If an embroidery technique like the one shown in
this video can be done using a standard sewing machine, how?
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posted by cp311
on May 23, 2011 -
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ShirtFilter: I've been seeing dress shirts with an antlered elk or deer embroidered on the left breast. Who makes these?
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posted by KingoftheWhales
on May 10, 2011 -
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Two-fold question: I need a picture of an embroidery pattern with red flowers that resembles the needlework along the edges of many skirts and jackets in traditional Russian/Slavic/Scandinavian clothing. Secondly, can I get
this black coat embroidered with Slavic/Russian-looking flowers? How expensive would it be to get this work done?
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posted by Hwaet
on Oct 23, 2010 -
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Please suggest images I could convert into crewel which are cartoon modern in style, but not depictions of characters.
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posted by Ambrosia Voyeur
on Sep 2, 2010 -
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I have a long rectangular cushion/pillow I'm in the process of making, probably about 20cm by 60cm. When I sew it up, should I just sew the cushion pad into it (which means it would have to be opened up to be washed, which would annoy me) or should I make an envelope-type fastening - and if the latter, should it go width or lengthways?
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posted by mippy
on Jun 22, 2010 -
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Crafters, please help. What I'm trying to do is apparently called "applique" and "embroidering," as part of a quilt project. I'm totally clueless and kinda need to finish today.
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posted by slidell
on May 22, 2010 -
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How can I get this 25-pin serial DayStar embroidery software "dongle" to work in a newly-installed 25-pin serial PCI expansion card?
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posted by Mike Mongo
on Apr 30, 2010 -
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I have been taken over by an urge to embroider a Xmas tablecloth. Trouble is, I know nothing about embroidery or cross-stitching and I need a little (a lot of) help getting started, if you would be so kind.
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posted by widdershins
on Oct 29, 2009 -
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Recommendations for a custom embroidery vendor? Google returns so many. Would like a recommendation from someone who's used one.
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posted by cairnish
on Aug 7, 2009 -
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ComputerEmbroideryFilter: Can you recommend some small-time (<=$300 range) for a home hobbyist to embroider shirts and ball caps and whatnot?
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posted by ostranenie
on May 8, 2008 -
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I need to get three words embroidered in black on one shirt breast pocket. Is there anyone in the Boston area who will do this for me, preferably for next to nothing?
posted by Plutor
on Sep 24, 2007 -
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Where in Boston can I get an apron embroidered with a custom image before Valentine's day? Can those mall kiosks that do caps handle a jpg on a disk, or only their own images?
posted by saffron
on Feb 12, 2007 -
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I recently decided to re-visit one of my favorite summer activities: making friendship bracelets. I am looking to a) remember some of the techniques I used to know b) learn new and interesting bracelet patterns.
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posted by nekton
on Jun 25, 2006 -
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Science/physics geeks (and I mean geek in the most affectionate possible way) -- I need a hand. Two extremely sciencey friends of mine are having a baby, and I am looking for something to embroider on a little outfit for it.
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posted by jennyjenny
on May 11, 2005 -
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I'm trying to buy some jackets with our company's logo embroidered onto them for some key staff members. I really like the Carhartt canvas style jacket, but they're just too expensive and I can't get them embroidered at the Point of Sale, which would make this whole thing a lot easier. I've checked out Land's End and LL Bean, both of which have catalogs specifically for embroidering company logos onto merchandise, but neither one of them has exactly the selection or type of jacket that would be ideal. Any thoughts?
posted by TurkishGolds
on Oct 6, 2004 -
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