Platinum Embroidery

July 2nd, 2010


Happy 4th of July		HINTS and TIPS
July 4th is a special day for the USA. It is our Independence Day. We celebrate this great Country we live in and we want to share our celebrations with everyone. face="Verdana" color="#593C4A">Enjoy face="Verdana" color="#593C4A">Today and prayers. face="Verdana" color="#593C4A">A "Don't Bug Me in My Garden" Special Price ending July 6th. http://www.platinumembroidery.com/platinumtreasures0610.htm Be sure to enjoy all of the design collections and singles available at Platinum Embroidery. Crafted with care to make embroidery more fun! The Designers of Platinum Embroidery http://www.platinumembroidery.com/ SNEAK PEAK of what's coming soon		Looking for some fun projects for summer vacations? Something to do with the kids on a rainy day? Pillowcases are great fun. Quick and easy to do and you can make them elegant for gifts, soft for holding or funky fun for kids. Slumber parties are also a great time for pillow cases. Get the simple white ones and let everyone write messages to each other or have a mini sewing class and let them each construct their own. No matter how you do it kids of all ages love pillowcases. Be really adventurous and gather your friends for a sewing day and then donate them to the local hospital or children's shelter. A great way to give back some of our talents. Our own Allene Snow from Snowlady Designs provided a great pattern idea to get you started. CLICK HERE for the page with lots of great project ideas. It is time to start some of our Holiday and gift giving sewing. Pack your ideas into zip lock bags with all the fabric, stabilizer and designs so it is ready to grab on a rainy day and get started. You will be glad you did when the Holidays come around and there is little time for anything. Zip Lock projects that need final hand work can also be grabbed and taken on vacation to stitch at night.
		RECIPE
		Strawberry Salad 1 red onion chopped small 4 cups Romaine Lettuce 1-2 cups strawberries 1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1/2 cup white sugar 2 Tbs Poppy Seeds In a bowl by hand blend the sugar and the mayonnaise or Miracle Whip. I usually add just a bit of milk to make it a bit more runny. Just 1 Tbs or less should do it. You want this to be thick but still able to drizzle over the salad. Mix well and then add poppy seeds. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Clean and dry the Romaine Lettuce and then add the lettuce and chopped red onion to a covered bowl and store in the refrigerator for several hours. I make this and the dressing the day before so the flavors combine well. When ready to serve, put lettuce/onion mixture on a pretty salad plate, slice strawberries over the top in a pretty arrangement, then drizzly lightly with the poppy seed dressing. Your guests will be amazed at your creativity and the blending of the flavors will have them asking for more. From the Kitchen of Lyn Christian

DIGITIZERS FEATURED DESIGNS

A Design By Lyn It's all about those babies. From times gone by to right now, the baby smile is still the same. These are done with exclusive artwork and have that hand done look with very minimal jumps so they are a joy to stitch. Lyn's Baby Faces	Art in Stitches A full alphabet quilt in vintage style just perfect for that new baby or gift for a little one. Learn those ABC's early on. And be sure to check out the quilt project with this collection as inspiration. Carol's ABC Quilt Squares	Snow Lady Designs Every little one needs things that MOVE to make them giggle. This collection is the perfect way to get them mobile. From boats to scooters off they go. Make a quilt, a romper, a bath towel or anything that makes you smile. Allene's Varoom

Madsen Originals Boys will be boys...and this collection catches them all. From the fireman to the cowboy and everything in-between. Enjoy their expressions and see where your creativity takes you.. Priscilla's Boys At Play	Designed By Jane This set of six precious baby bonnets is sure to be hit. Create your own heirloom today that will last from newborn to wedding day and back to newborn. Jane's Baby Bonnets	Young At Heart Embroidery A Rare and delicate flower. This collection allows for every decor, from sunny pastel, to bold and beautiful oriental. A must for any oriental decor. Jody's Japanese Orchid

Our own Allene Snow from Snowlady Designs provided a great pattern idea to get you started. CLICK HERE for the page with lots of great project ideas.