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I hope I'm doing this right...not sure how to reply to your most helpful answers.

I had considered painting or dying, and just don't think that would work. But thank you so much for the suggestions.

I think a combination of using Pelon, as one poster suggested, and ladder stitching, as someone ...

Hi! I'm new here but an experienced X-stitcher.

I want to join a blue piece of 14-count Aida to a beige piece of 14-count Aida (to simulate sand and sky). I'm looking for a simple method (If such exists!) to accomplish this. Not too handy with a sewing machine so hand-sewing is probably best for me ...