“Learn How To” Applique by Hand with 'The Tentmakers of Cairo'

Join me in a class with Ahmed & Hosam from The Tentmakers of Cairo as they demonstrate how to create the iconic flower from their world famous quilts. Watch & learn as they share their design skills and their own Appliqué technique - plus stories from their life in Cairo. See description below for ‘Step by Step’ Timings throughout the video.

* Video Timings of each Step:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Step 1: Creating a design using a paper template: http://bit.ly/2VIgaRh
1:33 Step 2: Transferring image onto the cloth: http://bit.ly/2po2pes
2:15 Step 3: Preparing the cloth for stitching: http://bit.ly/31cSDsv
2:41 Step 4: Start Stitching: Use a bias strip of fabric for the two thin stems: http://bit.ly/2MK8xW8
5:21 Step 5: Adding the Flower petals: http://bit.ly/2BcmW8s
9:33 Step 6: Add the middle petal:    • “Learn How To” Applique by Hand with ...  
11:25 Step 7: Next are 'leaves’: http://bit.ly/2phieDF
12:45 Bonus: How to sharpening scissors on a drinking glass: http://bit.ly/2MEs0Yw
13:15 Step 8: Add the 'chin' to the flower:http://bit.ly/31gPI2e

* Links:
* Tentmakers of Cairo:   / officialtentmakersofcairo  
* Tentmakers of Cairo: http://www.tentmakersofcairo.com
* Planning a visit to the Tentmakers! : https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attract...
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* The Tentmakers of Cairo: https://amzn.to/30XNaGd
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* ‘Meet The Artist’ :    • 'Meet The Artist' (No:1) | Cas Holmes...  
* ‘Learn How To’ :    • “Learn How To” Applique by Hand with ...  
* 'Stunning Embroidery Exhibitions' :    • 'Stunning Embroidery Exhibitions' (No...  
* ‘Fabulous Quilt Exhibitions’ :    • Fabulous Quilt Exhibitions (No: 9) | ...  

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