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Freestanding Embroidery Structures - Create Beautiful Three-Dimensional Designs
Freestanding embroidery transforms thread and stabiliser into stunning three-dimensional structures. Learn the OESD method step by step, from stabiliser preparation to assembly, and discover seasonal inspiration for your next project.
Embroidered Greenhouse Tissue Box Cover
Jo Masters creates a charming greenhouse-themed tissue box cover using OESD stabilisers, tulle fabric and the BERNINA 700 embroidery machine. Includes a cautionary tale about using the wrong stabiliser.
Products for Valentine's projects
Looking for Valentine's Day project inspiration? From OESD embroidery designs to heart-shaped dies, fabrics, and gifts for sewists, here's everything you need at Quilt Direct.
OESD Valentine's Post Box: An In-the-Hoop Machine Embroidery Project
Jo Masters, Quilt Direct's Embroidery Specialist, steps outside her comfort zone to make an OESD Valentine's post box using pink vinyl, glitter fabric, and a full set of OESD stabilisers. A brilliant in-the-round embroidery project with plenty of tips along the way.