Happy Valentines Month


Say it will SASS!

Fresh and full of sass, the designers at Platinum Embroidery have done it again.  This time something to bring a smile to any project.  From children's things, to knitting bags, from aprons, sweatshirts, towels and a whole lot more.  These are perfect to bring a smile to any project.  Try making a tank top to wear under your business clothing to keep you smiling all day.


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 This collection of sassy saying designs is chock full of options!  Different sizes, different styles, sayings that make you smile, and a combination of quality digitizing combine to make this collection a must have!
 


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
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What is This?

article by Carol Hoak


What do you suppose this is?  Leftover eggs from Easter?  NOPE!

Look again-it looks like five oval shapes and one round shape, right?      Actually it is just the opposite-five perfect circles and one oval!

Nope, I have not gone blind...

Read more about Push Me Pull Me by clicking the link below

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Hot Tips


Try making your meatloaf in a heart shaped pan for Valentines Day.  When it is done baking mix brown sugar and ketchup or barbeque sauce together and spread over the top for a red heart look.  Garnish with broccoli and carrots and baby new potatoes for a pretty presentation.


If you don't have heart shaped muffin tins, use a small ball of tinfoil behind the cupcake paper to give it that heart shaped look.  Experiment with new flavors.  Like candy red hots in corn bread muffins, cherries in chocolate muffins, raspberries in white cake and so on.  Serve them with whipped cream or butter cream frosting in a fancy long stemmed glass with a bit of powdered sugar or sprinkles or fruit for a wonderful garnish.
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Recipe

Chocolate Snowballs

2/3 cup butter softened
3 oz cream cheese
2/3 cup cocoa mix 
1/3 cup powdered sugar                                    2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt                                            2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup finely chopped nuts 
1/2 cup extra powdered sugar for rolling 

In large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, hot cocoa mix, powdered sugar and vanilla.  In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and salt.  Gradually add the flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix till well blended.  Stir in the pecans.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.  Roll the dough into 1 inch balls.  Place one inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 for 15-18 minuets or until firm.  Let cool in the baking sheet for 1-2 minuets.  Roll the warm cookies in the powdered sugar and place on wire racks to cool.

When cool, mix some powdered sugar with a bit of milk and red food coloring till you can drizzle a small line of frosting in a zig zag across the top.  

Serve on lacy doilies with a fancy mug filled with cocoa.

Digitizers Featured Designs


From the bottom of grandmom's cedar chest a lovely group of vintage patterns.  Make  wonderful hostess, wedding or shower gift tied with a pretty bow or packed with kitchen goodies.

Enjoy a variety of handwork sets from Art in Stitches.  Reminiscent of the hand embroidery that our grandmothers used to do.   These floral designs will be a welcome addition to any project.  Create a work of heart! 

10 romantic sunbonnets with a lovely appliqué background.  Great for quilts, clothing, pillowcases, linens and so much more.  Gifts are a breeze when you make these ahead.  Make your princess a memory to keep forever.
Dainty, elegant hearts with cutwork will add the perfect touch to any special project. Perfect on any Valentine project and beyond.  Eight designs to fit the 4x4 hoop.  Designed with you in mind.