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customers who have tried a wet towel laid on top of their projects. With the spritz method, you can try again making the pieces a little damper, but once the fabric is overblocked, there may not be a fix...
***** FELTING TIP *****
Vicky Trevino recommends using the back side of a rubber dish rack mat (the side with corrugated ridges) for spot felting. It worked wonders on a "too long" purse strap.
May 2006 Tips and Ideas
Vicki Trevino applies puffy fabric paint to the entire bottom of felted clogs to make them skid resistant and for added wear…
Stop and look at your work frequently. Admire your skill, but look for split stitches, misaligned patterns and any mistakes. Fix it, don't fudge it later -- it will save time in the long run, and you will be happier with the results…
Knitted lace patterns are popular once again -- bear in mind when shaping (working increases and decreases at the neck or on the sleeve) that every yarnover must have a corresponding decrease. If necessary, work in stockinette stitch until you have enough stitches to work a partial or full repeat...
When working with white or light colors, wash your hands before you pick up your
project...
Our latest tip from Tracey Earhart for de-stressing the holidays is to take advantage of any windows of knitting opportunities to work on gifts. Tracey keeps baggies with small projects in the glove compartment or under the seat of her car. She particularly
recommends the flip-flop sandal straps because they are an easy rectangle with
minimal shaping. In the event there is an overtime Little League game or a wait in the doctor's office, you'll be able to make efficient use of time by having some knitting handy. Avoid having 100% wool though, just in case the summer heat may felt it a bit...
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