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LIVE: Denise Teaches RUCHING TECHNIQUE for Cross Stitch Finishing! - FlossTube

Fat Quarter Shop FlossTubeUnited States
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In this live FlossTube video, Denise from Fat Quarter Shop demonstrates her ruching technique for finishing cross-stitch pillows. She walks viewers through the full process, from prepping the stitched piece with interfacing to stuffing and ruching the pillow for a gathered, decorative edge. Along the way, she shares tips on choosing stuffing materials, using wool roving versus polyfill, and reinforcing seams, while answering viewer questions about finishing techniques and supplies.

  • Denise demonstrates her signature ruching technique for pillow finishing, step by step.
  • She explains how to interface both the stitched piece and backing fabric for stability.
  • Viewer tips are shared, such as stitching around twice for reinforced corners and adding lavender oil to stuffing.
  • Denise discusses the pros and cons of wool roving versus polyfill stuffing.
  • She mentions a finishing playlist on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel for future reference.
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Description from YouTube
Tune in Wednesday, September 16 at 9AM CT for an all-new cross stitch finishing tutorial! Denise will be demonstrating her ruching technique she uses for cross stitch finishing!


PILLOW FINISHING SUPPLIES
Blue Notes Number Two by October House Fiber Arts - https://bit.ly/4iqGjjT
Pellon Shape Flex Woven Fuse by the Yard 20" Wide Yardage - https://bit.ly/4rf7Cjw
Pellon 20" x 36" Shape Flex Woven Fuse - https://bit.ly/4xrgNik
Nantucket Summer by Camille Roskelley - https://bit.ly/4xrgUKM
Heat n Bond Ultrahold 17" x 1 Yard Pack - https://bit.ly/4dBhEpi
1lb White Core Wool Roving - https://bit.ly/4gUGXVJ
Clover Black Gold Size 10 Sharp Needles - https://bit.ly/4de7bA4
Stuffing Tool by Benzie Design - https://bit.ly/3Vx3Tll
Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" Left-Handed Quilting Ruler - https://bit.ly/4AnuC43
Black Fineliner Frixion Erasable Marker - https://bit.ly/46tw9Yx
Ultimate Pressing Cloth - https://bit.ly/4cR6Gfg

RUCHING SUPPLIES
Ribbons - https://bit.ly/473xRzS
Lady Dot Creates - https://bit.ly/4deO1dm
Clover Black Gold Size 10 Sharp Needles - https://bit.ly/4de7bA4
Clear Premium Invisible Polyester Thread Spool - https://bit.ly/4y1ZPZ0
Stash 'n Stores from It's Sew Emma - https://bit.ly/4xYhwbE

QUILTS ON DISPLAY
Daisy Chain Quilt - https://bit.ly/4xW0HxX
Birdsong Quilt - https://bit.ly/4xW10sB

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