Trim the needlework 1/8 of an inch (.25 cm) away from the basting stitches. Make sure you do not pull the needlework fabric as you trim it (use sharp scissors!).
Make a Mini Doll's House Pillow - Make a Mini Needle Holder From A Scrap
By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide
Trim the Needlework Close to the Basting Stitches
Needlework basted to a backing fabric for a miniature pillow is trimmed close to the basting.
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- Make a Mini Doll's Pillow From a Needlework Scrap - Make a Mini Needle Holder
- Assemble the Materials for a Miniature Needlework Cushion
- Baste the Mini Needlework To The Cushion Backing
- The Basting Stitches Shown on the Wrong Side of the Miniature Cushion Backing
- Trim the Needlework Close to the Basting Stitches
- Prepare the Back of the Miniature Needlework Cushion
- Finished Stitching for the Miniature Needlework Cushion
- Trim the Miniature Cushion Corners
- Turn the Miniature Cushion Right Side Out and Stuff It With Batting
- Add Needles, or Use the Cushion in a Doll's House Setting
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