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Each month Marianne shares her patchwork experience to help you master new skills. We’re making this column available on the website for you to print out – that way you can store them in a separate folder and always have them to hand, without cutting up your precious magazines!

 
 
 

LABEL THAT QUILT

Quilt labels not only give vital information about a quilt – such as who made it, how long it took, as well as for whom it was made and the occasion – they also provide a link to the owner in case of loss, and hopefully, they’re a visible deterrent to potential thieves.

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TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL RIBBON EMBROIDERY

As a result of readers’ feedback, this issue of Australian Country Craft and Decorating has two lovely ribbon embroidery projects. Editor Marianne Roberts and expert embroiderer Helen Dafter look at the top tips for this elegant craft.

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TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PATCHWORK

With this issue of Australian Country Craft and Decorating being a patchwork special, editor Marianne Roberts thought she’d take a timely look at the top tips for successful patchwork.

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FAVOURITE CRAFT TOOLS

It’s funny isn’t it, how we take our craft tools for granted, until one is lost or needs repairing or replacing? Editor Marianne Roberts and the rest of the ACC team lunchtime crafters were recently comparing notes on their favourite tools, and thought they’d take a timely look at them and see what makes each one so special.

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KNOW YOUR THREADS

Ever wondered which thread is best to use on your sewing machine? Editor Marianne Roberts shares a brief history of thread and some handy tips for your future projects.

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HOW TO DISPLAY YOUR QUILTS

Quilts of any style are exquisite pieces of textile art and they deserve to be hung and appreciated by all. Editor Marianne Roberts explains the most effective ways to display your work of art.

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