Fine Heirloom Sewing, Smocking and Hand Embroidery

"Baby will be well and smiling in little garments made by Mother, Auntie, Grannie and loving friends!"

Please join me as I teach the old fashioned techniques and skills needed to sew baby clothes. You will find lessons that start at the very beginning and take you step by step as we sew little baby clothes together. May you find much joy and pleasure in making them.
It's easy and it's fun!!

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Showing posts with label Bee's Wax. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bee's Wax. Show all posts

Thursday, January 21

The Second Old Fashioned Baby Giveaway!

Jeannie's little treasures for OFB Giveaway 2!
Well, I didn't think I would have the pleasure of doing another Giveaway so soon but a promise is.... and I promised another one at 75 Followers.  I am so pleased that I have 80 Followers.  It certainly makes me feel useful!  So, I have collected some more of my treasures for you.  I will draw a random name from the comments from this post only and  I will draw (hopefully your  name) on February 1.
Same picture with the Vintage look.
Giveaway 2 includes the book (novella) "Emma's Journal" by Ed Rowell.  It is one I read over and over because it is so encouraging.  And the story is so compelling in it's own right that I couldn't put it down!  Here is an excerpt from page 1 , Emma's first jot in her journal. "When it's time for me to go, I just want to know that my life made a difference.  Lord, help me take advantage of every opportunity to touch others in ways that demonstrate your love"  Then the story unfolds between journal entries.
Also, you will find a length of off white antique lace, Bee's Wax,  3 antique Mother of Pearl button cards and a Mother of Pearl Cross.  Items that I hope you like as much as I do.



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Wednesday, January 13

Bees's Wax and How to Use it.


 Use a refined Bee's Wax.  A colored wax might transfer to your fabric.

Bee's Wax is used to coat the thread to strengthen it and prevent tangles when hand sewing.  It is never used on Embroidery or Decorative thread.


Thread your needle and hold the thread snugly against the wax.


Pull the needle and thread through the wax to coat.  It's that easy!


 Miah helping me package my Bee's Wax.
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