learning materials Archives - ReveDreams.com https://www.revedreams.com/product-tag/learning-materials/ teaching, design, and exploration Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:56:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 37896602 Pattern Cutting Tips https://www.revedreams.com/shop/pattern-cutting-tips/ https://www.revedreams.com/shop/pattern-cutting-tips/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2015 21:25:57 +0000 http://www.revedreams.com/?post_type=product&p=62262 A collection of instructions and tips for cutting out sewing patterns.

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]]> https://www.revedreams.com/shop/granny-squares/feed/ 0 62246 How to Embroider on Crochet https://www.revedreams.com/shop/how-to-embroider-on-crochet/ https://www.revedreams.com/shop/how-to-embroider-on-crochet/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:09:03 +0000 http://www.revedreams.com/?post_type=product&p=62224 This is a blog post series on all aspects of embroidering on crochet, from securing your yarn/floss ends to instructions for specific stitches.

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]]> https://www.revedreams.com/shop/suggested-alterations-tools/feed/ 0 62526 Miniature Decorations https://www.revedreams.com/shop/miniature-decorations/ https://www.revedreams.com/shop/miniature-decorations/#respond Sat, 30 Nov 2013 17:57:05 +0000 http://www.revedreams.com/?post_type=product&p=4937 Miniature decorations for miniature trees or fireplaces, plus a lot of advice for crocheting with embroidery floss. Pattern includes instructions for a magic chain garland, round ornament, pine cone, and 4-, 5-, or 6-pointed star, including a star with one point longer than the rest (tree pattern not included).

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]]> These decorations are given in the third and fourth posts of the 2013 miniature decorated Christmas trees post series. The bulk of the 3-page pdf, however, is general advice for working with embroidery floss that could be applied to many other patterns, including working with specialty floss (satin or metallic). The tree pattern is not included; it is my Tabletop Tree pattern.

Contents of pattern: recommended hooks, starting with floss, working with floss, stuffing floss items, finishing stuffed floss items, finishing flat floss items, magic chain, stars, ornament balls, pine cones.

Stitches and techniques assumed: double magic ring, slip knot, chain, slip stitch, single crochet and its decrease or invisible decrease, stitching in back loop only, weaving in ends

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]]> https://www.revedreams.com/shop/miniature-decorations/feed/ 0 4937 Useful Knots for Crafting https://www.revedreams.com/shop/useful-knots-for-crafting/ https://www.revedreams.com/shop/useful-knots-for-crafting/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:16:23 +0000 http://www.revedreams.com/?post_type=product&p=62471 Instructions for tying half hitch, lark's head, overhand, square, and slip knots, plus discussion of the use of each and links to further resources.

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]]> https://www.revedreams.com/shop/useful-knots-for-crafting/feed/ 0 62471 Ideas and Inspiration for Hand Embroidery https://www.revedreams.com/shop/ideas-and-inspiration-for-hand-embroidery/ https://www.revedreams.com/shop/ideas-and-inspiration-for-hand-embroidery/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:34:25 +0000 http://www.revedreams.com/?post_type=product&p=62248 Ideas for design and creativity in embroidery, as well as a small but growing index of resources for particular styles of embroidery.

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]]> https://www.revedreams.com/shop/ideas-and-inspiration-for-hand-embroidery/feed/ 0 62248 Learn Hand Embroidery https://www.revedreams.com/shop/learn-hand-embroidery/ https://www.revedreams.com/shop/learn-hand-embroidery/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:19:06 +0000 http://www.revedreams.com/?post_type=product&p=62245 A page of resources and advice to learn hand embroidery.

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