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Show n & Sewing yrai is Blanket as easy as one, two, weave as you would do with sewing doesn't work well at all. I well remember my own frustrations when I was a beginning, needlepointer. The "how-to- " book I used made it easy to learn the stitch techniques but nothing was said about threading the needle. What a delight it was (and quite a time-savewhen I learned of alternate methods. There are commercially made needle threaders on the market, available in most places where yarns are sold, which are quite satisfactory. Not being a person who always has what she needs at her fingertips, however, I kept looking for a method that didn't require my finding a particular implement before starting to stitch. My own favorite method is to simply fold the end of the yarn over the eye of the needle, pinch the fold tightly between my thumb and forefinger, draw the needle out and press the eye down onto the thread Weave a throw? Why not? Even if you don't knit or crochet, you By METRO Autumn days are ideal for outdoor shopping at country flea markets and for refinishing the furniture gems often found there. By investing a little time and elbow grease, it's possible to transform nearly any piece of furniture into a showpiece for your home. The experts at Elmer's Adhesive offer tips for restoring your finds at a minimal cost. Chairs and tables with flat surfaces are the easiest to refinish, while those with ornate carving or design will be more of a challenge. Don't shy away from wood that has been painted. Many coats or paint are not necessaily damaging, and often serve to protect the wood underneath. Four to six hours of work should bring your treasure back to life. Check your local hardward store for recommendations on paint and varnish strippers. If your chair or table has loose joints, dismantle it piece by piece and scrape the old varnish or paint by using stripper and a putty knife. While working with the stripper chemicals, be sure to wear gloves and work in a area. A cream such as Elmer's Invisible Glove can protect your hands and keep dirt out. If your eyes are sensitive, you may want to consider work gog- self-taug- ht can easily master this unique weaving technique where contrastyarn are ing strands of four-pl- y woven with a large needle through u idf holes in a mesh fabric. A stitch diagram clearly illustrates the method of weaving, and written directions for tiie striping pattern are included. The pretty design is created by using two solid colors of yarn on mesh background. the Felt hearts are appliqued on after the weaving process is complete. Finished size is 38 by 66 inches, including fringe. After you applique the hearts, there is very little finishing needed to complete today's featured throw just sit back and enjoy! You can even eliminate the hemming of the outer edges if you start by folding under and basting in place all edges. You then work through the doubled thickness of mesh, thus making the hems as you go. Or you can leave an unworked margin on all edges and hem these later. And, unlike some woven designs, you'll find there's no need to secure and hide the loose ends of the yarn strands. As each vertical row is worked, equal lengths of yarn are left hanging free at the beginning and end of every row. After the weaving is done, the fringe is created by knotting sets of six adjacent yarn ends together. Sometimes the seemingly very simple tasks in needlework can be confusing to the novice. Just threading a large-eye- d tapestry or weaving needle with wool or acrylic yarn can puzzle them. Just moistening and twisting the K 'v ,1 r Ill'" s . r) easy-to-follo- off-whi- fold. When I do this, the folded end just seems to pop into the eye and the needle is thus quickly threaded. If this doesn't work easily for you, there are other alternatives. Perhaps the best is just to cut a short, narrow strip of paper and fold it in half. Place the yarn end in this fold so that the end is not - visible and insert the folded paper through the eye. Pull it through, drop the paper and your needle is threaded. By the way, you can cut short strips from the side edge of an envelope and automatically have a sharp ' ir 6 Accentuate your home with flea market finds end By PAT TREXLER Wednesday Oct. 24, 1S90 yt adhesive like Wood Glue. Spread the glue evenly on both surfaces and clamp. For best results, allow the glue to dry overnight. Your furniture will be stronger than ever. Rinse the bare wood with water or mineral spirits. When the wood has dried, sand thoroughly with a fine grit sandpaper. Ask your dealer to suggest the best type of varnish or stain for your project. Apply the stain with a brush and finish with fine sandpaper. Finally, sit back and enjoy the satisfaction of both saving money and rescuing a fine piece of furniture from years of neglect. Want more crafts? Articles appearing in this section by Pat Trexler and Sandra Kelly are part of regular syndicated crafts columns. Pat Trexler writes about knitting 50 percent of the time, crocheting 30 percent of the time, and some crafts 20 percent of the time. Sandra Kelly writes about sewing hints. If you are interested in seeing either of these in The Daily Herald on a regular basis, please let? us know. well-venilat- gles. IL imn jgaaniiii ii- When the wood is bare, reassemble the piece with a strong wood tit -f fold. Photo courtesy Pat Trexler Taking a course from a qualified teacher is perhaps the best way to learn a new craft. This woven blanket with heart appliques is an easy project even for beginners. '''" Don't throw it away, remake that old dress By SANDRA KELLY Happily for we home sewers, a little creativity can stretch the original cost of a garment. Its cost goes down each time the garment is worn, and this cost can be lowered even more if the fabric is restyled into another garment. Many times, the fabric is still serviceable long after the garment itself is not. Too often we overlook this and end up discarding yards of beautiful fabric that are still usable; creative hands could put it to good use through restyling. This is the perfect time to be creative and try your hand at restyling. When to resryle A change in fashion is the reason most often given for clothes becoming unwearable. Long before a good piece of fabric shows wear, the garment's design can become outdated: Perhaps skirt lengths change, the waistline returns or shoulder pads disappear (if that day ever comes). Poor fit and damaged fabric such as stains, rips and sprung seats or elbows are also culprits. Even when a particular area of the garment is unusable, most of the material in it still has life. So take a closer look at your garment before discarding it. If it is a favorite of yours and the fabric is good, now is the time to Elmer's Carpenter's remade. It will look as fashionable as if it were just brought home from your favorite store. Fashion in an outfit is always found in one of the following areas: (A) the hernline or length of the garment; (B) the shoulder and sleeve areas; and (C) the neck and waist. GKe these areas a great deal of thought and try to incorporate them into your new creation. A good example is a suede coat with worn elbows it would make a beautiful skirt with patch pockets. There might even be enough left over for a beret or belt or perhaps a purse. A good piece of crepe that began as a dress or hostess skirt can be remade into a blouse or even a jacket lining. And don't forget the little people in your family. A man's or woman's garment can easily supply the material for a junior member of the family. Some of dad's shirts with those marvelous patterns and colors would be great as a little blouse, shirt or dress. consider remodeling. Points to remember To get exciting results every time you restyle, consider the points I've listed below before you begin. They will help you evaluate which garments can be successfully used. 1. Fabric. Examine closely the garment you've selected to remodel. The material in the outfit or those sections of it you plan on utilizing must be in good condition and capable of being restyled. Loosely woven fabrics and fabrics on the bias will present more problems, of course, than a firmly woven fabric. 2. Color is another important factor to consider. Put your creativity into a fabric whose color is We are flattering and fortunate today because almost any color is a fashion statement. Before you begin taking a garment apart, have a definite idea of how you want the new outfit to look after restyling. It should be well thought out beforehand; picture it in your mind with every detail decided upon. If you need help in this planning, try the fashion magazines. They are full of ideas ready to use. 3. f X 11th Annual ft christmas CRAFW 1 GIFT & SHOW & SALE 'mi Country Crafts Decorations Wood Items Toys Nuts Gifts Candies Prizes Much Much More! Is lysis' NOV. 23 & 24 SPANISH FORK FAIRGROUNDS Booth Space Call 1 PlSisto? nn a 176 West Center Provo 373-519- 3 Ideas are all around you, and proper planning in the beginning will guarantee you a new garment totally different and distinct from its original. Give your J'new garment" all the thought and effort you gave its predecessor and you'll discover that economy can be 4. Fashion. Work for effect, fashionable effect. 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