About Needlecrafts: Sashing, Chains, Knots and So Much More

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor All sorts of crafty goodness going on over at About.com - check out all these great tutorials and be sure to forward this newsletter along to any of your crafty friends who might be interested in subscribing! Make Quilt Sashing with Cornerstones I am learning to quilt and I know that adding sashing between blocks is a way to add another design element to your quilts. Some designs look nice with the blocks separated out instead of side-by-side. Follow Janet's instructions to create sashing with cornerstones. Learn more... Hematite and Crystal Beaded Eye Glass Chain Losing my glasses has never been an issue for me because I have to wear them from the time I climb out of bed until I drop back in - I am severely myopic. If, however, you need a little help with reading glasses, or know someone who does, you may find a chain helpful when keeping up with them. Tammy has a great tutorial for making a chain that is practical for keeping up with glasses or can even be turned into a necklace with a few additions. Learn more... See More About:  beaded jewelry making  beaded eye glass chain  hematite beads How to Make a French Knot French Knots can be the bane of a needleworker's life. Cheryl has great instructions and illustrations for how to make a perfect knot. She also includes great tips on how to practice the stitches. Learn More.... See More About:  embroidery stitches  stitch diagrams  beginner embroidery Circular Earrings Using Hexagon Stitch Hexagon stitch, also called "hexagon angle weave," is a net-like beading stitch in which the beads are arranged in, as you might imagine, hexagons. The earrings Chris guides you to create in this tutorial are lovely! Learn More... See More About:  free beading patterns  free bead patterns  beading stitch tutorials Needlecrafts Ads Quilt Patterns Easy Quilt Cross Stitch Baby Quilt Top Quilt Designs Featured Articles Crochet Baby Bibs Review: Twisted Stitches - 30 Corrupt Cross Stitch... Single Crochet Around a Knitting Project Difference Between Needlepoint and Petit Point Halloween Costumes and Inspiration Making Hand Milled Soap   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement