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February 14, 2008 |
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Make It Special Heirloom Designs... Valentine's Day always makes us think about roses. One of the most beautiful and most popular flowers of all time! But at this time of year, the prices are very high, and it is sad to see them fade and droop. Maybe that is why there are so many roses in the newest collection of Heirloom designs from Platinum Embroidery! This is a gorgeous collection, with lovely and delicate designs that will help you create some beautiful linens, baby clothes, or bridal gifts and accessories. And this distinctive collection also includes an elegant Monogram alphabet, with a rose that has been designed to add a crystal or pearl at the center to look like a dewdrop. The complementary designs to the monogram will add to your projects. This is a versatile collection that includes a variety of styles that you will turn to again and again. Heirloom styles will never be out of fashion, and if you haven't tried this segment of embroidery yet, this collection will be a perfect start!
Just think of all the possibilities .......................
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PLATINUM GREETING CARD PROJECT
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RECIPE SECTION We've had a subscriber request. She asked us if we could provide blank recipe cards so that she may write her own recipes on the cards as well. So here they are. Green for Breads, light blue for Desserts, purple for Dinners, dark blue for Dips, orange for Sauces, yellow for Snacks, and red for Soups. Thanks much for the idea, Rochelle. Download all or just the ones you'd like by clicking on the names below.
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USEFUL TIPS AND LINKS TEST SEWS.........learn what works on what, and give a little back in the process.
WHY do a test sew on like fabric?
It is important to test sew with matching fabric, stabilizer and thread to what you will be using to make sure your test is valid for the garment you will be finishing. They don't call it a test or trial run if you are working with different things. YES, you will be using a bit of stabilizer, thread and such....but in the long run it will save you the cost of your garment as well. Some ideas of test fabric to be easily reused:
What can you do with all those test sews?
Test sew on baby bibs, blankets and more and donate them to a shelter. Purchase inexpensive "used" shirts, jeans, towels and such from Rummage sales and Goodwill to test on...keep a good selection on the types of fabrics you use most often. If they work well, they can be cut into squares and assembled into quilts or blankets for the homeless or shelters. Tee shirts make great test parts and can be added to quilts as well. Back that fabric with cotton for a fun "shirt" quilt.
The used towels are great to sew into a draw string bag...adding a wash cloth, soap, toothbrush, comb and toothpaste, and sent to the homeless shelter for use as needed. Even if it is not perfect, or the towel brand new....it is greatly appreciated by those who have nothing.
Fleece blankets or fleece fabrics are great to keep around. They can be cut into scarves, or kept as blankets and donated.
Colorful squares of different fabrics sewn together with a blanket or towel backing make perfect nap mats for a nursery school or day care center. They LOVE getting the ABC's and such. They don't need the FULL alphabet, but it is fun to do it once you get started.
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