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Welcome to Cinderella's Blog

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Perhaps a better name would be Journal or News. I chose B.L.O.G.—who knew that “word” would become traditional? The good news is “Quilting” will always be universally recognized no matter what language we translate. We’ll still be searching for creative ways to express quilt art and new locations to shop for essentials. We desire inspirational instructors, exciting fabrics and especially quality THREADS—the glue! Our support network of quilters through satellite groups, guilds, and communities is vibrant (especially here, on Vancouver Island, BC). Join me as I share how-to articles on Threads and techniques, quilting events, profiles on fabric artists, natural things of beauty and  general interest to curious and resourceful stitchers! ...Cindy Scraba (Cinderella)

Click each month for past articles of interest...

Article Archive

-  2013 (9)
+  2012 (39)
+  2011 (34)
+  2010 (42)

Cinderella's 2 for 1 Thread Tip!

01 May 2013

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Double your stitching pleasure by using 2 Threads at once! Today, I'm sharing another great embellishment tool and technique. These examples are some quick creations, which Val Ursulak, (TAS leader for the Dimensional Divas group in Nanaimo, BC) stitched while experimenting with embroidery Threads, flosses and glorious SILK Embroidery Ribbons. The techniques show off the versatility of these unique double-eyed needles by Clover™.
*Click below for needle sizes available in both sharp and blunt tip options for hand stitching... 
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Click to view the 4 options of double eye hand needles in shopping cart. 
Why not share your own creations using these nifty needles and receive a 'free' package?
(*E-mail your project images 4 x 6 size with a short description of techniques.)

Cinderella 
Cindy Scraba (www.cindysthreadworks.com)

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Cinderella's Thread~Play~Learn Magnifico & Metallics

28 Mar 2013

cindysthreadworksmagnifico.jpg (My size)Dissolve™ 4X heavy water soluble stabilizer rinses out quickly and completely! 
Topstitch Needles for long hours of sharpness and high performance quilting!
Magnifico™ for high sheen 'faster filling' poly thread has 4 plys!
Metallics™ for subtle, classic sheen in natural tones; smooth finish.
Sew Slip II® for the luxury of easy free-motion quilting (a machine surface cover--see previous Blog for description.) 
 
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Sew Slip II® (white slippery surface made from silicon) gives freedom to slide project effortlessly and accurately in any direction allowing for maximum creativity. Choose your "Open-toe foot" for the best vantage point while stitching. Superior Topstitch #90/14 titanium coated needle for sharpness; no need to change needle while changing Thread types from Magnifico trilobal polys to Metallics or whatever you choose to play with!
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Stitching vertically blends land/seascape layers: sky, ocean, seafoam, to beachsand 
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interesting playing with camera angles...
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 Thread is an amazing "tool"!
 
©All images & text copyright 2013 
 
for a review of how-to tame Metallic Threads click to view article PDF  
 credit CQA/ACC, The Canadian Quilter Newsletter publication
 
Cinderella
Cindy Scraba    www.cindysthreadworks.com

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Sew Slip™ Slick for Free-Motion Quilting

27 Mar 2013

*To review a free-motion project Blog in progress using this handy tool click here.

SEW SLIP®   

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Offers Slippery Free-Motion Sewing Experience

 

SewSlip® has a non-stick top surface which is bonded to cured silicone. The tacky back (not glue) holds the SewSlip to your machine surface. Remove the protective brown sheet, position the opening under your machine needle, and sew. It's that simple!




SewSlip® eliminates the drag on your free-motion sewing and quilting projects. You don't need to tape SewSlip down. The silicone surface does this for you.




SewSlip® is a generous 12" x 18" with a needle opening precut to fit most sewing machine beds. It can be cut with scissors if needed. Store rolled up with the brown undersheet sheet to keep it clean. SewSlip is completely washable; and according to the company will last a lifetime!

click to shop for SewSlip® II

If you haven't tried one of these yet you're in for a surprise! And if you have one in your stash you forgot about--use it! Your free-motion accuracy will increase and it's sewwww much easier ;) This brand is larger than Supreme Slider and boasts better reviews.


Cinderella

Cindy Scraba (www.cindysthreadworks.com)


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CQA Spring 2013 Cindy's Threadworks Featured Shoppe

14 Mar 2013

I hope everyone enjoys this mini-series of articles previously published in The Canadian Quilter Association CQA/ACC Nat'l Newsletters. Today, I share their latest member on-line Shoppe to be profiled--Cindy's Threadworks!

To receive your own subscription for CQA/ACC quarterly publication click membership and join CQA/ACC today!... cinderella

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w credit and permission: CQA/ACC, The Canadian Quilter

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Special "Thank You" to Carol Jess, Membership Director for providing these member profiles and the Editor, Marsha Cleveland for her ongoing expertise and dedication to this popular Canadian Publication, which I enjoy reading and receiving as much as members! IF your Guild does not have copies in their library--perhaps you're not yet a member? Subscribe

Please forward this info to your Guild librarian/liaison today. Stay tuned for future postings and more great news worthy issues from the CQA/ACC.

*See you May 16-18th, 2013 in Penticton, BC for the annual Nat'l CQA/ACC Conference--in the famous Merchant Mall! Follow along with Quilt BC Conference Blog for info and updates.

Cinderella

Cindy Scraba (www.cindysthreadworks.com)


 


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CQA Spring 2013 Amusing Thread News

27 Feb 2013

I hope everyone enjoys this mini-series of articles previously published in The Canadian Quilter Association CQA/ACC Newsletters. Today, I share one of the topics penned for Cinderella's Column with more to follow compiled from various issues. Thread education and the joy of using them successfully is the primary focus of my Column ongoing. Your ideas and questions for future columns are always welcome; feel free to leave comments below...

To receive your own issue of CQA/ACC quarterly publication click membership and join CQA/ACC today!... cinderella

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OR click to view as PDF soon... (All rights reserved © 2013 Cindy Scraba) credit CQA/ACC, The Canadian Quilter

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Special "Thank You" to the Editor, Marsha Cleveland for her expertise and dedication to this  popular Canadian Publication, which I enjoy reading and receiving as much as members! IF your Guild does not have copies in their library--perhaps you're not yet a member? Subscribe

Please forward this info to your Guild librarian/liaison today.Stay tuned for future postings and more great news worthy issues from the CQA/ACC.

Happy Stitching with NEW & Amusing Threads!

Cinderella

Cindy Scraba (www.cindysthreadworks.com)


 

 

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