tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post2409594197286995221..comments2024-03-26T22:50:08.674-05:00Comments on Barbara Brackman's <br> MATERIAL CULTURE: EPP Conventional Wisdom---Wrong?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-90514606427364908512018-06-26T21:39:19.291-05:002018-06-26T21:39:19.291-05:00I've used the flat method for about 15 years. ...I've used the flat method for about 15 years. I use a buttonhole aka blanket stitch and, I also use mylar pieces instead of paper (found at brandysquilt patterns.com) Much preferred as the finished look is great. You can't see the stitches at all!Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10645215191420999635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-68143727164344082702018-05-25T15:05:29.113-05:002018-05-25T15:05:29.113-05:00VERY interesting!!! I’m a big fan of the RST whip ...VERY interesting!!! I’m a big fan of the RST whip stitch technique but will have to try the flat back method ☺️❤️Cheri Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113331542464825415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-87795090026184324212018-03-18T21:15:29.058-05:002018-03-18T21:15:29.058-05:00That is quite revolutionary! Have always used the...That is quite revolutionary! Have always used the face to face method with glue basting and whip stitching with the finest thread. Will try the side to side method on my next block. <br /><br />Just been reading about Lucy Boston. Apparently she did three whip stitches before pulling through the thread, so worked more quickly (than me anyway, who pulls the thread through every stitch).Kathyhttp://greenavenuequilts.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-37184951745082902252018-03-17T16:46:37.526-05:002018-03-17T16:46:37.526-05:00As a small girl my wonderful Aunt taught me the fl...As a small girl my wonderful Aunt taught me the flat back method of piecing and we never had a stich show. She aso taught me to save envelopes to cut up into hexagons as the paper was just the right weight - I'd be hard pressed to get enough envelopes in the mail these days to do that!<br />Liz Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-10189730659301025662018-03-15T15:41:06.986-05:002018-03-15T15:41:06.986-05:00Thanks Barbara for the shout out! Love the history...Thanks Barbara for the shout out! Love the history of our craft!<br />KarenKaarenhttp://www.thediyaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-79357888249196429472018-03-15T08:26:43.503-05:002018-03-15T08:26:43.503-05:00I watched a video by Mickey Dupree and this is the...I watched a video by Mickey Dupree and this is the way she taught it.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318070408396915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-88792174493474239742018-03-14T22:13:41.281-05:002018-03-14T22:13:41.281-05:00Hello! I tried sewing them face to face, but it n...Hello! I tried sewing them face to face, but it never felt right and too much thread showed. The side to side method is much more comfortable for me, and like you said, less stitching shows. Your history lesson was very interesting. ThanksHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327067076971964167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-61014364484500394342018-03-14T18:44:32.598-05:002018-03-14T18:44:32.598-05:00I agree, RST whip stitched with silk thread leave ...I agree, RST whip stitched with silk thread leave stitches barely noticeable. The availability now of acrylic templates and paper pieces in an assortment of shapes and sizes is enormous help! THANK YOU to those manufactures!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477150626813872418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-49322575418206451752018-03-14T15:21:21.530-05:002018-03-14T15:21:21.530-05:00Thanks for the history lesson. I sew mine right si...Thanks for the history lesson. I sew mine right sides together and my stitches don't show on the front. Pieces are easier to handle and my points always line up just fine.Lisa Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976178827995361889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-7103253230045870642018-03-14T14:57:49.790-05:002018-03-14T14:57:49.790-05:00I use the flat back method too...as you say, much ...I use the flat back method too...as you say, much quicker :) thanks for the lessons!krislovesfabrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335996028000477555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-87402220936447544882018-03-14T13:22:41.824-05:002018-03-14T13:22:41.824-05:00Thanks for the great post. Yes, their grandmothers...Thanks for the great post. Yes, their grandmothers taught them, I like that. My grandmother taught me to embroider, on her lap.<br />I think Jane's method is practical, stitching from the back with pieces butted together is quicker with better results.<br />Part of art is smooth technique.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-46938344879635116012018-03-14T12:30:41.919-05:002018-03-14T12:30:41.919-05:00Thanks for the stitching lesson. It is way to late...Thanks for the stitching lesson. It is way to late to teach this old dog anything new, but I like seeing other methods.Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-70567437620888558402018-03-14T10:37:53.174-05:002018-03-14T10:37:53.174-05:00I recognized Jane's name right away. She began...I recognized Jane's name right away. She began the woman's club movement in the U.S. Though I haven't read her fancy-work book it reminds me of Therese Dillmont's compendium (1884 and often-reprinted). I wonder if any of the women who tried to read and use those nearly-impenetrable instructions successfully completed any of the projects.<br /><br />As for hexies, I don't know if I followed anyone's instructions. It just seemed logical to put the pieces RST and whipstitch over the edge.<br /><br />I'd be interested in learning more about Averill Colby. When needlework revived in the 1970's her books were among the few that were widely available. (How the Internet, Alibris, and the craft market have changed things!)Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-38711973958662861342018-03-14T09:39:09.056-05:002018-03-14T09:39:09.056-05:00That video is very convincing, I'll try it.
...That video is very convincing, I'll try it. <br /><br />Those instructions for sewing togethet the diamond pieces that you just cut out with no seam allowances are hilarious, the farther down you read, the more tangled and nonsensical and the funnier they get!<br /><br />It's hard to write comprehensible instructions for physical actions, thank heavens for videos and the Internet!Suzanne Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387297696390711279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289466493716180465.post-65720159206158140052018-03-14T09:37:16.079-05:002018-03-14T09:37:16.079-05:00I too use the flat back method for sewing my hexie...I too use the flat back method for sewing my hexies together. I like not seeing my stitches on the front. It took a little getting used to but now it feels natural. I don't use tape or Wonder clips to hold my pieces together, just my fingers! Thanks for all you share!!Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.com