Blanket-stitch and variations
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Binding odd angles
Binding a small project
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Bullion-stitch - Val's signature Roses
Ric Rac and what to do with it

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/ric-rac-ramblings.html
Hints on Colour selection

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/over-rainbow.html
Sorting out the Needles

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/sorting-out-needles.html
Using Beads in projects

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/bedazzled-by-beads.html
Alternatives to Backstitch

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/beyond-backstitch.html
Removable Applique

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/applique-applications.html
Managing Monofilament
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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/managing-monofilament.html
Adding the Third Dimension
Children's Projects

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/adding-third-dimension.html
Tailored Buttonhole Stitch

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/the-real-mccoy.html
Border Ideas
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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/border-security.html
Fun with Felt

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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/fun-with-felt.html
Prairie Points
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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/to-point.html
Broderie Perse
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http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-ins-and-outs-of-broderie-perse.html
Finishing off the Edges
Finishing Touches
Edge treatment for stitching accessories
Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/the-finishing-touches.html

Have a look at this blog post:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/ric-rac-ramblings.html
Hints on Colour selection

Have a look at this blog post:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/over-rainbow.html
Sorting out the Needles

Have a look at this blog post:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/sorting-out-needles.html
Using Beads in projects
Have a look at this blog post:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/bedazzled-by-beads.html
Alternatives to Backstitch

Have a look at this blog post:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/beyond-backstitch.html
Removable Applique

Have a look at this blog post:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/applique-applications.html
Managing Monofilament
Have a look at this blog post:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/managing-monofilament.html
Adding the Third Dimension
Children's Projects

Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/adding-third-dimension.html
Tailored Buttonhole Stitch

Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/the-real-mccoy.html
Border Ideas
Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/border-security.html
Fun with Felt
Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/fun-with-felt.html
Prairie Points
Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/to-point.html
Broderie Perse
Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-ins-and-outs-of-broderie-perse.html
Finishing off the Edges
Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/finishing-off-edges.htmlFinishing Touches
Edge treatment for stitching accessories
Have a look at this blogpost:
http://val-laird.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/the-finishing-touches.html