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How to Add a Fabric-Wrapped Rope Edge to Machine Embroidery | GMCS 2-27-26 #205

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Today we are wrapping up this adorable Bunny Buddies project by adding a beautiful fabric-wrapped rope edge. I will show you exactly how I wrap fabric tightly around cotton rope to get a smooth, clean finish using a simple zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. This step turns your machine embroidery design into a finished round placemat or potholder that you can actually use in your home or gift to someone special. If you love machine embroidery, rope sewing projects, in the hoop embroidery, and beginner friendly sewing tutorials, this video will help you feel confident from start to finish. I also share a few tricks I learned to keep the rope edge neat and even. Plus, we have a fun surprise from Mr. H. The day before, he received happy mail from our wonderful viewer, Sue G. She sent him a black T-shirt. Mr. H loves it and drove all over Miami, as he says, taking pictures in it. He has a slide show. We hope you enjoy it. And finally, but not least, we are giving away 5 free one month GiftsHQ channel memberships to viewers chatting live. So grab your cotton rope, your favorite fabric, and let’s finish this project together step by step. 🛒 You can find the Bunny Buddies Contour and Round Potholder Embroidery Design here: 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/bunny-bunny-design If this tutorial helps you, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a crafty tip. 🛒 You can find the Bunny Buddies Contour & Round Potholder Design here (non-affiliate link): 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/bunny-bunny-design 🧡 A viewer reached out to us, letting us know that the company selling this design didn’t include a step-by-step guide. So Mr. H wrote a quick, free guide for you. It’s not much, but it might help (he tried his best) 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/free-ith-mat-guick-guide 🛒 Here are some links to items shown from the Fat Quarter Shop: 🧡 Gentler Times Fat Quarters by the Dozen Companion Fat Quarter Bundle 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/gentler-times-bundle 🧡 Celebrate with Quilts Book 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/celebrate-quilts-book 🧡 Great Granny Squared Quilt Pattern 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/granny-squared-quilt-pattern 🧡 Olfa Coral 45mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/olfa-coral-rotary-cutter 🛒 Upcoming project so get the book in advance if you can: Quilt As You Go Made Vintage Quilt Book (Fat Quarter Shop) 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/quilt-as-you-go-book 🛒 Browse My Amazon Shop: – More of my favorite tools featured in today’s live stream 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/ghqliveamz 🎯 Watch Past Gifted Crafters Morning Shows (GCMS) – Your daily crafting show on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd7cWtYmLr43lokUbddCMFGPsTbRnE7Ky 🛒 My Favorite Tools & Crafting Must-Haves 🧡 Brother ScanNCut SDX230Di → https://amzn.to/4kI47Oc 🧡 Brother SE1900 Sewing & Embroidery → https://amzn.to/3Ok5iTR 🧡 Oliso Pro Plus Iron → https://amzn.to/3Tcrt2m 🧡 Oliso M3Pro Project Iron → https://amzn.to/4n2yLCI 🧡 Embroidery Machines → https://amzn.to/40HOTlk 🧡 Sewing Machines → https://amzn.to/4fxdQEi 🚚 Try Amazon Prime → https://amzn.to/3Oexesp ✨ Become a GiftsHQ Channel Member → https://www.youtube.com/@GiftsHQ/join Enjoy perks, shout-outs & behind-the-scenes. 🌍 Let’s Stay Connected – Community Is Everything! 📸 Join Our Facebook Group (Post Your Creative Pics) ➙ https://facebook.com/groups/623208828727659 🧵 Instagram ➙ https://instagram.com/giftshq 🌐 Website ➙ https://giftshq.com 📧 Email ➙ giftshq.usa+live@gmail.com  ✉️ Mail ➙ Nancy with GiftsHQ, PO Box 771642, Miami, FL 33177 🎵 Craft to the Beat – Fan-favorite albums to keep your crafting groove going: 💿 Crafting Tunes Vol. 1 & 2: Digital or CD on GiftsHQ - https://shop.giftshq.com Other Online Shops That We Are Affiliated With: 🛍️ Electric Quilt Company → https://link.giftshq.com/EQC 🛍️ Fat Quarter Shop → https://link.giftshq.com/FQS 🛍️ LegitKits → https://link.giftshq.com/legitkits 🛍️ Sulky → https://link.giftshq.com/sulky 🛍️ Connecting Threads → https://link.giftshq.com/cthreads 🛍️ Mood Fabrics → https://link.giftshq.com/mood 🛍️ Keepsake Quilting → https://link.giftshq.com/kquilting 🛍️ Singer Sewing Machines → https://link.giftshq.com/singer 🛍️ Sewing Parts Online → https://link.giftshq.com/sewing-parts-online ⚠️ Note: Some links are affiliate links. Using them costs you nothing extra but helps keep our community strong. Thank you for supporting the channel—we couldn’t do this without you! 💕 📌 Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 GCMS Chat Social Lounge 00:03:19 Here's Nancy 00:12:22 Finished Rope Placemat Reveal 00:15:16 Preparing Fabric Strips 00:18:00 Wrapping Rope with Fabric 00:28:44 Zigzag Stitch Setup 00:30:24 Sewing Rope Together 00:34:04 Adding Fabric to Rope 00:40:17 Creating a Rope Bowl Curve 00:45:06 Stitch Width Comparison Tips 00:49:24 Speed Sewing and Finishing Edge 00:56:57 Special Viewer Gift To Mr. H #GiftsHQ #MachineEmbroidery #SewingTutorial #RopePlacemat #CottonRope #InTheHoop #EmbroideryProject

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Today I’m wrapping up our Bunny Buddies project the fun (and practical) way—by adding a fabric-wrapped rope edge that turns your machine embroidery piece into a finished round placemat or potholder you can actually use or gift. I walk you step by step through how I cut my fabric strips, wrap them tightly around cotton rope, and then stitch everything down with a simple zigzag on my sewing machine. The goal is a smooth, clean finish, and I share the little things that make a big difference—like keeping your wrap snug and feeding the rope evenly so your edge stays neat and consistent. If you’ve been wanting to try rope sewing or you’ve done in-the-hoop projects that feel “unfinished” at the end, this is the finishing technique that pulls it all together. I also share a few tricks I’ve learned along the way to help prevent gaps, bumps, and wavy edges. And yes—we had a fun surprise from Mr. H (complete with a Miami photo slideshow), plus we gave away five one-month GiftsHQ channel memberships to friends chatting live. Grab your rope and your favorite fabric, and let’s finish this one together.

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