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| In recent years pins and needles have become disposable. We tend to discard them when they become a bit discoloured or rusty or if they have a slight burr on the tip, but this has not always been appropriate. Pins and needles were made by hand and were a valuable part of every woman's essential household equipment. She needed to be able to sharpen them and keep them shiny and in good condition. To do this she used a small fabric bag filled with emery powder. |
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| Many of Annie’s beautiful designs have graced the pages of Inspirations and many of our books. She was a teacher at Beating Around the Bush and the Country Bumpkin shop. Her students adored her and her work will live on... |
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| Click the following link to download the online preview for Inspirations issue #62... |
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| If you asked a number of people to list the basic equipment required for sewing or embroidery, you could be fairly sure that a thimble would be on that list. After a needle, thread and scissors, the thimble is the most widely recognised piece of sewing equipment and it has a long and intriguing history... |
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| Throughout history, goldwork embroidery has been a symbol of opulence and distinction. It was used to decorate the robes of emperors and kings, the ceremonial dress of military and clergy, and adorn the costume of the wealthy. Goldwork refers to all embroidery worked with metallic threads regardless of the colour of the thread. The attraction is not just the colour, but the different textures of the threads and the interesting play of light created when altering the direction of the laid threads, or stitching over padding.... |
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