Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Slow Stitching - card holders using a variety of fabrics with fun designs over CDs

I made a few card holders this past week.  I used different fabrics on each side which give so much more choice!!!  These are easy to make and there are lot of tutorials on how to make them.  I used CDs for the substructure of mine, a layer of thin batting and a circle of fabric about 6.5" round.  The batting is cut smaller and I found a place where she cuts the batting the same size as the CD.  I may try that next time.  Using strong thread you do running stitch all the way around the fabric circle, put the batting and CD inside and pull tight.  Tie off securely and then make another one. Match buttons to each fabric and then sew the buttons - one on each side  - through the middle of the CD with strong thread.  This time around I added glue to the threads as I went along which will strengthen the stitching.  Because the buttons had raised edges it was really difficult to get the needle to catch the thread loops and make a knot.  I did manage two knots on each side and I think the glue will help keep the stitches in place.  It is always fun to dig in the buttons to find that special one that will be perfect!!!  These will be fun for both young and old who need help keeping their cards sorted when playing fun games.  Therese