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Using Stitch-N-Steam is as simple as 1-2-3 Jennifer Houlden Package of Stitch-N-Steam Let's apply what we just learned about color in a quilted project. This one is going to be made using a triadic color scheme and triangles and adding some contrast to this little project. Have you heard of Stitch-N-Steam? If yes that’s great you know how much fun it is and if not then you’re going to find out how much fun it is. Using Stitch-N-Steam is as simple as 1-2-3. Let the fun begin. What is Stitch-N-Steam Stitch-N-Steam is a 100% polyester product that is activated by steam and used to add texture to any piece of fabric. Spice up the life of a boring fabric. Add texture to home decor projects. Use it to add contrast to your quilts. Create interesting craft projects with it. It’s as simple as 1-2-3. How does it work? It’s activated by steam. As the polyester fabric is steamed, it and the fabric shrinks together creating texture. Overall shrinkage is approximately 30%. Make sure to take this into account when cutting your pieces. Time to play! Array of supplies from my LQS for the next project Gütermann polyester thread to match each fabric 38 QUILTsocial .com | issue 5