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Embroider Your Crochet

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From time to time, we all need to embroider something on our crochet.  It might be the tiny facial features to complete an amigurumi animal or a kid’s name on a hackysack.  Unless we already possess excellent embroidery skills, embroidery can give us some problems.

Enter Rebecca and her excellent embroidery tutorials.  She is offering wonderful free lessons over a period of weeks so we can practice and master her simple instructions.  Once we’ve followed Rebecca’s tutorials, we’ll find that bit of embroidery will be very easy for us.  Plus, we’ll bookmark her site and be able to reinforce our skills down the line when we need a refresher.

Try this.  Make a simple hotpad and have it ready to work on.  Practice your new embroidery skills on that hotpad and you’ll then have a very attractive sampler to remind yourself of your accomplishments.  Embroidery floss is very inexpensive when used in the small quantities required for most of our purposes.  But, a variety of threads can be used for embroidery.  Rebecca will be your guide!

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  2. Ha-ha chuckle! Sooper Sweeeeeet! I find that after so many years that go by, I get a little rusty on my embroidery and it takes a practice piece for me to get my memory back! With a hook, I can Doodle all over the place with it, but sewing, (embroidery) I have to follow the rules. (Smile)

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Free Crochet Pattern – Fruit Pies

The Fruit Pies crochet pattern is a fun and unique project that is perfect for anyone who loves to work with super bulky weight yarn. This pattern is easy to follow, making it a great option for crocheters of all skill levels, even beginners. The finished product is a set of adorable and realistic-looking fruit pies that are perfect for decorating your home or giving as gifts.

The pattern includes instructions for making three different types of fruit pies: apple, cherry, and blueberry. These pies are made using a combination of basic crochet stitches and simple shaping techniques, so even if you’re new to crochet, you’ll be able to make these with ease.

In addition to the crochet pattern, the kit also includes a list of materials needed to complete the project. The yarn used in the pattern is super bulky weight, which makes the pies nice and plump, and the yarn is available in a variety of colors, so you can make pies in any color you like.

Whether you’re looking for a fun and unique home decor project, or a thoughtful and handmade gift, the Fruit Pies crochet pattern is a great choice. With its easy-to-follow instructions and adorable finished product, you can’t go wrong with this pattern.

There are a few ways to add fragrance to the crochet Fruit Pies pattern. One way would be to add a few drops of fragrance oil to the yarn before starting the crochet project. You can use your favorite scented oil, such as vanilla, cinnamon, or apple, which will infuse the yarn with the fragrance. You can also try adding a few drops of essential oils into the stuffing of the pies after they are done.

Another way to add fragrance to the pies is to create a sachet of dried herbs or spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, or nutmeg and place it inside the pie after the project is completed. The scent of the herbs or spices will infuse the pies with a pleasant aroma.

You could also use a scented wax disc or a scented candle to add fragrance to the pies. Simply place the candle or disc next to the pies and allow the scent to permeate the room.

Lastly, you could also use a room spray to add fragrance to the pies. Spray the room with the scent of your choice and the pies will absorb the fragrance.

It’s important to keep in mind that, as these are crochet items, you should be careful when adding fragrance, especially if you are going to give them as a gift, as some people may be allergic to certain fragrances.

 

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