Friday, January 15, 2010
 
 
 
 
A Feminine Look
 
 
 
Welcome to JANUARY!  Lots of cold and snow for many of us.  But, in spite of those clunky coats, big fuzzy boots and layers and layers of sweaters...inside of all of us is a real LADY just waiting to come out.
 
Well, the Ladies of Platinum Embroidery have decided we all need a 
"Feminine Touch"
 
 
 
 
 
From redwork lines in an antique look, to heirloom stitches in fans, flowers and butterflies to a brand new technique for eyelets using scrapbooking tools, this collection has it all.  Including a photo instruction sheet for the eyelets. 
 
 
With Platinum having four top rated designers you always get a collection filled with the very finest digitizing. 

Ideas for Placing Your Designs

While commercial embroidery offers all kinds of hooping aids for proper embroidery placement, those of us with home machines have the opportunity to be more creative.  Here are a few helpful hints when trying to find a good placement for your designs.

You will find that while there are rules for "normal" placement of designs, not all of us are "normal", and those placement lines may not land in a place that you would want the design.  Who decided that YOUR body was not normal!  No one gets to say what is normal for you except you!    

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 From the Designers at

Platinum Embroidery

 

 

 

Quick Links

NEW seasons gift tags are a great way to give a gift or add a treat like a sucker or roll of candy.  Tie on a chair, door or package.  Or add a gift card or photo or cash.  All done in the hoop.

Lyn's Seasons Tags

Fun and funky, retro style, but so "today" - these 3 inch letters make a bold statement.  Spot your tote, or know which snuggly blanket is yours when you add your initials!  See this and other monogram collections at Art in Stitches.

Carol's Retro Alphabet


Madsen Originals

Perfect for that dragon lover.  Multiple sizes.  Add some wings to your life!

Priscilla's Dragons


Snow Lady Designs

Christmas Cardinals are a sure sign of winter.  What a joy they are to see against the snow. 

 Allene's Cutwork Christmas