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HomeTutorialsHow to cut turkey work on a needlepoint canvas

How to cut turkey work on a needlepoint canvas

Today, Melissa from The Wool & The Floss shows us how to cut turkey work for needlepoint. This technique allows for the creation of soft, fluffy areas that can mimic fur, feathers, or other textured surfaces with remarkable realism.

How to do looped turkey work: https://youtu.be/YwO94xwz8Tw

Raccoon canvas: https://woolfloss.com/products/as749-raccoon-gaze

 

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