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sidavis
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Susan
Vero Beach
Fl
USA
125 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 1:57:27 PM
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Hi, I just received my 1st patch for beginners quilting. I've down loaded it and it is black & white. I need help. What do I do now? I've tried finding completed patches but can't seem to find my way. Can someone help?
Susan
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 08:19:23 AM
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I just downloaded a badge myself and I can't wait to sew it on my apron. I love that I can put it on any material and add any details (beads, sequins, embroidery, the date) that I want. I view it as an opportunity for creativity. Here is what the "official" instructions are:
You'll also either print out the badge design onto fabric (some printers have an option for this) or print it onto paper and transfer it to a fabric piece. For example, the Knitting Merit Badge will have a drawing of a skein of yarn and knitting needles inside a hexagon shape. (These badges will all be hexagonal like our membership badges. However, they will be slightly smaller.) After you have your badge design on fabric, you can then embroider the central design and the dashed line around it. You'll also notice a very faint line on the badge outside of the dashed line. Use this faint line as a guide to the outside edge of your badge. If you want an unfinished edge to your badge, which will fray in true farmgirl style, you'll simply cut along the faint line. If you want to turn under the edge of your badge and hem it for a finished look, just cut it out 1/4" outside the faint line, then turn under the edge along the faint line and stitch the hem. (You'll also want to cut it out 1/4" outside the faint line if you're putting multiple badges together for a pillow top or quilt top.) Then, as your skill level progresses and you complete the tasks in the Intermediate Level of the Knitting category, youfll apply again, and when approved, youfll denote your increased prowess by adding another line of embroidery or stitching on your badge in the color of your choice 1/8" outside your first line of embroidery or stitching. When you complete all the tasks in the Expert Level, youfll apply again, and when approved, youfll add a third line of embroidery or stitching in the color of your choice about 1/8 out from your Intermediate Level line of stitching. (If our original instructions weren't clear enough and you've done your badges another way, don't worry - it all works!)
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