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    VALERIE REECE replied to the topic End of class in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 10 months ago

    Please re-read the email about the end of class.  You need to download the instructions by May 15, not March.

     

    Make sure to download your lessons and access the class forum before it closes on May 15, 2023.
    Class Link: https://egausa.org/courses/butterfly-greeting-card/

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    Susan Biseli started the topic End of class in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 10 months ago

    I’m still working on my card and saw the lessons need to be downloaded by today. I don’t know how to download them and save to my iPad. I’m going to need them to continue finishing. Also, I thought you said something about us getting to the directions with a password. Is that going to happen?

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    Connie Chow replied to the topic STEM STITCH – If you find the double strand Madeira thread tangling too much…. in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 10 months ago

    Me too!  It makes the wing look more delicate!

    How is your card coming along?

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    Jennifer Elle replied to the topic STEM STITCH – If you find the double strand Madeira thread tangling too much…. in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 10 months ago

    I like the look of the single strand much better!

     

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    Rose Yamakawa replied to the topic Class Videos will be Available Longer in the forum Forum: Box Making: Parisian Patisserie 2 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you for leaving the lessons up for a little longer.
    i am still working  on the lid embroidery. Will post a finished picture soon

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    Connie Chow started the topic STEM STITCH – If you find the double strand Madeira thread tangling too much…. in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 10 months ago

    If you find that the double strand Madeira thread is tangling too much, I would recommend to switch over to a single strand.  It will be much easier and quicker to stitch.  I have stitched one below to show you.  The wing looks delicate and pretty as well.  See below:

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    Connie Chow replied to the topic Wing question in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Suzanne,

    Thanks for sharing!  Yes it would be very difficult without the hands free setup.  I’m exploring some thread alternatives.  For now though, I have also stitched another butterfly with a single strand of Madeira Metallics thread, see below.  The wing actually looks more delicate with it, the effect is nice and will recommend it as mos…[Read more]

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    Ann McDowall replied to the topic lid calculations in the forum Forum: Box Making: Parisian Patisserie 2 years, 10 months ago

    Is the calculator correct now?

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    Suzanne Smith replied to the topic Wing question in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 11 months ago

    I generally like stem stitch but the metallic thread and very fine fabric certainly adds more of a challenge. It is very helpful to have the hoop on a stand that leaves both hands free.

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    Connie Chow replied to the topic Wing question in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 11 months ago

    You’re welcome!  It’s understandable, my embroidering instincts would also tell me to stitch those lines 🙂

    I’m sorry for the confusion also.  This is the first time running this class so trying to be very responsive to help all the students along!

    How was the stem stitch overall for you?

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    Suzanne Smith replied to the topic Wing question in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks Connie. That makes sense so since I’ve already drawn the lines I’m committed to cover them with sequins if I don’t stitch them.I’m impressed with how quickly you respond to questions. That s very helpful.

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    Connie Chow replied to the topic Wing question in the forum Forum: Butterfly Greeting Card 2 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Suzanne,

    Great question!  Sorry for the confusion, I should have explained a little more in the video and will update it.  Depending on how you would like your butterfly to look, it is up to you which ones you want to stitch.  So the bottom line in the upper wing and the line omitted in the lower wing are both optional.

    In the video, I did no…[Read more]

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