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Embroidered Patches As A Part Of Your Home Decor

By Amanda Wilson


Having a relative or friend who has a talent for making homemade crafts can be a boon if you like to use them in your home's decorating. Unlike other crafts like quilted blankets or a crocheted set of curtains, embroidered patches may call for a different approach when using them in your house. If you have never used such items before, you might benefit by learning some of the common ways that others utilize them in special and practical manners.

One of the most common methods to implement homemade fabric squares like these involves sewing them into a light quilt or blanket that you can use as a cover or a light throw. The stitch recommended for putting together thin pieces of fabric could be the over and under stitch, also called tacking. Likewise, you might find it best to use a thin gauge needle with a small tip and also thin cotton thread for this task.

This same stitching technique may be used to attach the squares to pillowcases and linens. Homemade linens with such artwork on them might become heirlooms that you can give to your kids and grandkids. If the fabric has iron-on backing, you may fix them onto the cases or sheets by using an iron. You could also use the over and under stitch to fix them onto the pillowcase if you prefer.

Iron-on fabric makes putting these creations on tee shirts and sweatshirts easier. You might find that using a low heat iron works best. The low heat transfers the bond to the apparel without pulling apart, melting, or fading the color of the embroidery.

You may also use the same ironing approach to transfer the artwork onto purses, handbags, and similar accessories. It is not recommended that you attempt this method if the purses or accessories are made out of leather. Leather can catch on fire and melt. However, you might put the squares on denim purses or purses made out of quilted fabric, which are rustic and popular with today's consumers.

Finally, you can frame them and use them as wall hangings in your home. If the artwork is old or if it is created by someone whom you fear could pass away soon, you could want to avoid overusing them. Framing and hanging them might be a valid way to preserve them and also remember the loved one who made them.

Safeguarding the creations cannot be done without washing them, however. Even if they are framed, they may fade or become dirty. They need to be washed with care. If your washer has a gentle or dry cleaning cycle, you may use either to wash the patch designs. Otherwise, you might find it best to take them to a dry cleaner that can wash, iron, and starch them for safekeeping.

Homemade crafts are beautiful yet delicate. They call for special considerations when using them in any way in your house. These ideas may allow you to have them on hand and get the most pleasure out of them without putting them at risk of damaging. You likewise may use the tips to learn how to attach or care for them during the times that you have them on display in your home.




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