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Stitching different elements for your cards and scrapbook layouts give the them an added country look to them. This technique is helpful especially if you do not have a sewing maching to stitch around the items.
A blanket stitch is also helpful for stitching around fabric to prevent fraying and give the piece a finished look.
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Blanket Stitch
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1. Using sharp needle or other tool, poke holes in desired card at an even interval.
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2. Coming from underneath the card, insert the needle with the thread through the 1st hole.
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3. Make a loop...
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4. ...insert threaded needle through the loop...
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5. ...and pull through. Repeat until card is complete.
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Sewing Stitch
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1. This stitch is very easy. Secure a knot on the backside. Take your needle and come up through a hole. Then go down in the previous hole.
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2. Then you will come up again in the next available hole in the direction of your sewing. Pull the previous stitch tight as you come up with your string.
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3. Then you will go down in the previous hole again and will continue in this manner until your row is complete.
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