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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Make a heart template out of paper to suit the size of your scraps. Mine is about 5inX5in.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Pin to scrap front and back cut out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2Uq_VPwTRp6_Sb0MrqdhO_MZd7RqIJlU2PvQkhK6eBVtSBqyx19w-dCTaMRm_1wNCa7IL7VBI_GCMAeipBpiuGeF7__Vg9jdnxpypicq-ZXWaQ8QxOTHnYzPaySLgpj9jxv_e4pyg-k5/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2Uq_VPwTRp6_Sb0MrqdhO_MZd7RqIJlU2PvQkhK6eBVtSBqyx19w-dCTaMRm_1wNCa7IL7VBI_GCMAeipBpiuGeF7__Vg9jdnxpypicq-ZXWaQ8QxOTHnYzPaySLgpj9jxv_e4pyg-k5/s200/022.JPG" width="149" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SG_0FItzKpz9kNt-LGPmIZnqF6OB2vojMpogz2CmhoBTS-J2OKUbowErgyIAihZr9cBR3n35jekZei1Gpe0vfvQWLYrjkxEAg9UbQIZ5jIm7bo2FN3sPO-8VY-0H5lJDUgVPgXsqpFN2/s1600/025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SG_0FItzKpz9kNt-LGPmIZnqF6OB2vojMpogz2CmhoBTS-J2OKUbowErgyIAihZr9cBR3n35jekZei1Gpe0vfvQWLYrjkxEAg9UbQIZ5jIm7bo2FN3sPO-8VY-0H5lJDUgVPgXsqpFN2/s200/025.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Sew lace to the front of one side (or whatever embellishments you choose).</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Pin the pattern to the scraps, right sides together, mark opening for turning.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Sew 1/4 in seam around heart, leaving opening free of stitches.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Turn, trim and clip at the point of the heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssdTzCdkfVuw17SOXNhu4dFTd8tCu8XCgaPAam4CW7QIrfpYelzeYEO-OUFN0B_D66eRsmyFQ0c2qjuWgL3Tj2MxhnIBANP9CCg8WYUKulXsN9Yuxt3VlSa1J1FTIEIvfrwd5GVRnmDo0/s1600/035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssdTzCdkfVuw17SOXNhu4dFTd8tCu8XCgaPAam4CW7QIrfpYelzeYEO-OUFN0B_D66eRsmyFQ0c2qjuWgL3Tj2MxhnIBANP9CCg8WYUKulXsN9Yuxt3VlSa1J1FTIEIvfrwd5GVRnmDo0/s200/035.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I also made little gift cards from old greeting cards, punched a hole and tied to gift. Perfect, inexpensive and a great use of scraps!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjU6R_c6KcTgUMrDpAsROl-lsmdFGdTsK55168BRhlPnlGoTBGXO_e-9kJvUKYEiqrHGukWVuRI_CZhKpLvm_fyXt9sTRZCcZ8CjiKgjCnPhRoA6Cp7EBNXvBom6NUANOdJ_Cjbjy8qa_x/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjU6R_c6KcTgUMrDpAsROl-lsmdFGdTsK55168BRhlPnlGoTBGXO_e-9kJvUKYEiqrHGukWVuRI_CZhKpLvm_fyXt9sTRZCcZ8CjiKgjCnPhRoA6Cp7EBNXvBom6NUANOdJ_Cjbjy8qa_x/s320/002.JPG" width="208" /></a></div>I coverd her body with a very large colored T-shirt in a pastel color. While cleaning out my closet, I found a T-shirt I had embroidered many years ago with a SouthWest theme and a belt. I put this on over the first shirt and covered the neck with a scrap, put the belt around her waist, and decorated her neck with SouthWest Jewelry and a pouch I embroidered. VIOLA! She matches the room perfectly now! My Mom, who is also a seamstress, had a good chuckle when she saw the new Indian Maiden Stature in the guest room!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-qPh7KudxBfKdWL22YNknNsQqNr1yYXjSx9Mls6ne1QZmfRdvKlB6KcnUNuALuoyxjuWUNWT5Usp-jEFgdprHMxkahHv3Vmx4WqG0SoW_iGz_sas0k51FCxkuRbgJqWFMjosqbEMCWwR/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-qPh7KudxBfKdWL22YNknNsQqNr1yYXjSx9Mls6ne1QZmfRdvKlB6KcnUNuALuoyxjuWUNWT5Usp-jEFgdprHMxkahHv3Vmx4WqG0SoW_iGz_sas0k51FCxkuRbgJqWFMjosqbEMCWwR/s320/008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: red;">Finished Product</span></strong></div><br />
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I was doing the laundry yesterday, and was wondering what to do with socks that have holes in the sole (soul, LOL) or heel. This is what I came up with...Sock Cuff Wrist Warmers. <br />
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This project requires two holey socks with the cuff in tact, a serger set on the 3 thread rolled hem setting, 4 in of 1/4 inch elastic, and (optionally) the binding cut off the bottom of an old sweatshirt. Project time is about 1/2 hour for the finished pair of wrist warmers. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlEKLcipahvkE1PJCPBO4-lTHbCGYC0MnwrRKG3oHwi-6YGai3vNxAra9VRy0LNutWIrikMYMEAy8WhIPW1fJ-qnivbKtG8doU6fRiOXBP6Q5axXs5Xk8U3DlI5DzpxUVcq3ISLa5Nu_-/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlEKLcipahvkE1PJCPBO4-lTHbCGYC0MnwrRKG3oHwi-6YGai3vNxAra9VRy0LNutWIrikMYMEAy8WhIPW1fJ-qnivbKtG8doU6fRiOXBP6Q5axXs5Xk8U3DlI5DzpxUVcq3ISLa5Nu_-/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>1. Cut off the sole from the cuff of the sock. Try the sock on after the cut. If you want them shorter, cut more. I left mine long to cover about 6 inches up the arm to keep me warm!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">2. If you choose to put the ruffle on, cut the rib knit binding from the sweatshirt in half lengthwise.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Go to the serger and serge the (raw) cut edge of the sock to the raw edge of the ribknit, strecthing as you serge.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Try on the sock at this stage to determine where you want the elastic loop. Use about 2 in for each sock. Backtack the elastic in place. The elastic will hold the cuff in place and fits over your ring or index finger. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. You are finished and your new warm sock cuffs are ready to wear!.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you want to really dress them up, wear one of the bracelet cuffs from the previous tutorial, <span style="color: red;">Fancy </span><span style="color: red;">Cuffs</span>. I didn't sew any embellishmens on these wrist warmers, because I wanted to be able to Launder them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Sewing</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sandy</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">The Perfect Handmade Bag</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: large;"></span></em></div><em></em><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">By Clare Youngs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Publisher: CICO Books</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">ISBN: 1906525811</div><br />
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You’ll always need a go-to bag in your life, as well as bags for all of your peripheral daily activities. This book includes projects for grocery bags, evening clutches, everyday purses totes, kids’ bags, and more.<br />
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I cut the ribbing off the bottom of a sweatshirt to include the seam. The seam made the bottom ruffle. (I saved the ribbing leftover from another project. I save everything...). Then I serged together the ribbing to fit the wrist. It made four cuffs. Then, I rummaged around in my button box and found mismatched buttons, appliques and yo- yos I had made earlier. Next I used little pieces of stitch witch, (the kind on the roll you can mend hems with) and ironed the embellishments on the cuffs. I did four cuffs in one evening setting.<br />
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They turned out really cute, warm, and comfy. They will be fun to wear on Valentine's Day and totally made from leftovers from other projects.<br />
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See this project posted at <a href="http://www.favecrafts.com/">http://www.favecrafts.com/</a> and many more like it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-82966961536614828072011-02-02T14:16:00.002-07:002011-02-03T23:31:47.445-07:00Praise for the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZ2TRhPq40jY9_9pgxIBrJF_9Sot_RCSkzICDKGdWkoTbhPNpHzSxZ5okDwf_8PkNJiWaPJDk33PmPGqoFwPpJzGPrt79VP6qC7Tyximc2OCU5-5HGx9augdM73sEUGb6OzHjFFqUxjoe/s1600/Grab0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZ2TRhPq40jY9_9pgxIBrJF_9Sot_RCSkzICDKGdWkoTbhPNpHzSxZ5okDwf_8PkNJiWaPJDk33PmPGqoFwPpJzGPrt79VP6qC7Tyximc2OCU5-5HGx9augdM73sEUGb6OzHjFFqUxjoe/s200/Grab0012.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Oh Beautiful One</span></strong><br />
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Lord, You are the Son<br />
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And the Sun<br />
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The wind in the tree<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The bird in the sky</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The lily in the field</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lord , You are the water</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Splashing over velvet moss</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The King of the forest</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Master of the mountains</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Maker of the meadows</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lord, You are everything</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And everywhere</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Lord of Heaven and Earth</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Omnipotent One</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The giver of all Grace</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lord, Our only Saviour</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Father</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Son</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Holy Ghost </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Amen Sandra L. Bradley 2*2011</div><a name='more'></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-38461640211092698132010-08-05T07:30:00.001-07:002011-02-03T23:32:40.442-07:00I am so excitedI am! My new line of bags is absolutely beautiful. The test marketing is going very well. I make a prototype of some of the bags and carry them myself. The response has been overwhelming! You would not believe the comments of approval from ladies who see these bags! Two they have particularly liked are the new denim line and the matching monkey bag (see this in an earlier post) and dress! I hope to get some pictures done soon and get them posted on my new site which specializes in bags only for girls and women. The new link to this site is, <a href="http://sewsassybagart.etsy.com/">http://sewsassybagart.etsy.com/</a>. In the meantime please visit my regular site which now is going to be the Outlet site for reduced items. It is (as you already know) is <a href="http://sewsassycreations.etsy.com/">http://sewsassycreations.etsy.com/</a>. Thank you! SandyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-80791127531088406442010-08-03T13:06:00.001-07:002011-02-03T23:33:29.503-07:00The Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags is Spreading Around the WorldAccording to a 2010 report by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 42 communities in the United States have banned plastic bags. Dozens of countries worldwide have banned single-use plastic bags, imposed a bag tax or set a minimum thickness rule so that plastic bags are sturdier and can be reused.<br />
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Below are just a few links you can click on to take you to some recent articles written about proposed bans and bans on single use plastic bags.<br />
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<a href="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KLUmHoc1hMfpQAKL_QtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTByMTNoc3J2BHBvcwMzBHNlYwNzcgRjb2xvA3NwMgR2dGlkAw--/SIG=12f0obknv/EXP=1280951656/**http%3a//www.ksee24.com/news/local/Plastic-Bags-99786039.html">http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KLUmHoc1hMfpQAKL_QtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTByMTNoc3J2BHBvcwMzBHNlYwNzcgRjb2xvA3NwMgR2dGlkAw--/SIG=12f0obknv/EXP=1280951656/**http%3a//www.ksee24.com/news/local/Plastic-Bags-99786039.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KLUmHoc1hMfpQALb_QtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBycWRyZWd1BHBvcwM4BHNlYwNzcgRjb2xvA3NwMgR2dGlkAw--/SIG=13hda4rod/EXP=1280951656/**http%3a//www.kgw.com/news/local/10-Portland-Fred-Meyer-stores-go-plastic-bag-free-99732399.html">http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KLUmHoc1hMfpQALb_QtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBycWRyZWd1BHBvcwM4BHNlYwNzcgRjb2xvA3NwMgR2dGlkAw--/SIG=13hda4rod/EXP=1280951656/**http%3a//www.kgw.com/news/local/10-Portland-Fred-Meyer-stores-go-plastic-bag-free-99732399.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KLUmBndFhM3R4BSc_QtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBzcTJua2t0BHBvcwMxMARzZWMDc3IEY29sbwNzcDIEdnRpZAM-/SIG=13lq1oft0/EXP=1280951783/**http%3a//www.bakercityherald.com/index.php%3foption=com_content%26task=view%26id=81115%26Itemid=166">http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KLUmBndFhM3R4BSc_QtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBzcTJua2t0BHBvcwMxMARzZWMDc3IEY29sbwNzcDIEdnRpZAM-/SIG=13lq1oft0/EXP=1280951783/**http%3a//www.bakercityherald.com/index.php%3foption=com_content%26task=view%26id=81115%26Itemid=166</a><br />
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So are you ready for the big shift? I can help, and not with those ugly green, or whatever color totes that cost a buck from you local store, labeled with advertising.<br />
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I am making a concentrated effort to make stylish and strong Market and shopping bags as an alternative to both ugly unfashionable and plastic bags. And don't forget the new scare about reusing your bags.....they harbor bacteria from the food you carry in them. So mine are washable in the washing machine. If your meat or milk or juice leaks, just throw the bag in the washing machine. <br />
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I don't have any pictures of these bags yet, because I have been sewing up a storm making them. They will be available very soon on my new web store, dedicated to bags only... <a href="http://sewsassybagart.etsy.com/">http://sewsassybagart.etsy.com/</a>! See you all there soon.<br />
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SandyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-59590661569801168702010-05-31T07:54:00.001-07:002011-02-03T23:34:07.000-07:00Quick Tip - No More Bobbin Mess!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqyXj7bdbhL72MWTKcYFbe0vc_4hJPwC4mo1cKals2tMdPtRLur40sYvYsfvjR_flKqjdIKHJLQydoepvzLgG3NmFzzY35GIw4wPlIwA-Fk81Lzp-uHAagBYDGtmbSx3VqU0A0Vb-0yakz/s1600/0611-DSCN3226-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqyXj7bdbhL72MWTKcYFbe0vc_4hJPwC4mo1cKals2tMdPtRLur40sYvYsfvjR_flKqjdIKHJLQydoepvzLgG3NmFzzY35GIw4wPlIwA-Fk81Lzp-uHAagBYDGtmbSx3VqU0A0Vb-0yakz/s320/0611-DSCN3226-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Store your bobbins on toe seperators, the kind you use when you polish your toe nails. The seperators are inexpensive and will hold the end threads in place. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-35502387532491718322010-04-21T10:22:00.001-07:002011-02-03T23:35:30.143-07:00Homemade Laundry Detergent recipeThe Recipe<br />
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A quick search online will show you that there's no shortage of homemade laundry soap recipes: Here's one from The Simple Dollar. And we've got 10 more at Money Talks News. But below is one that seems to work pretty well. You'll need:<br />
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First, mix the grated soap in a saucepan with 4 cups of water, and heat on low until the soap is completely dissolved. Add hot water/soap mixture to 3 gallons of water in the 5-gallon bucket, stir in the washing soda and Borax, and continue stirring until thickened. Let the mix sit for 24 hours, and voila! Homemade laundry detergent.<br />
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Of course, who'd post a recipe without trying it out first? I made and washed several loads of clothes with the homemade detergent. And I, like many before me who've traveled this road, couldn't tell the difference between store-bought and homemade.<br />
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Total cost per load? In the neighborhood of 2 cents. Store-bought detergent, depending on what you buy and where you buy it, can cost about 20 cents per load -- 10 times more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-44358617564341665072010-04-14T09:24:00.001-07:002011-02-04T09:48:22.275-07:00Toddler Bibs Take the CakeCute and Functional, Toddler Bibs for everyday or that special dinner out. Most are reversible, and have a food catcher pocket. These are going to be a big hit with the Messy Set and Mom as well! Food Fights allowed with these giant coverups! <br />
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These are nice and comfortable, no head pinching for sizes toddler up to adult! Very Nice. Very Cute. Very Chic. Very Sassy. Your Girlie Girl will love them!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-14417587815759942792010-04-08T18:39:00.001-07:002011-02-04T09:50:35.275-07:00In the Spring My Thoughts Turn to GardeningI have to admit I have been a little neglectful of my Etsy Shop since around April 5. Not only have I made the wedding dress since then I have completed a swim suit ensemble for my friend consisting of Bikini Top, little boy bottoms, another top with bra insert, swim wrap and headband with flower. She is going to a resort and wanted to look very fashionable around the pool. That she will, as it is very cute.<br />
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I can hardly bring myself in to sew since the yard is in full bloom and it is time to transplant and divide. I wake up, take my morning coffee on the patio and before I know it, in nightgown and robe and slippers, I am working on the garden. Thank goodness we have a privacy fence. This morning my hubby told me my hair looked like I had stuck my finger in a socket....BED HEAD! Being the certified Master Gardner that I am, I can't help myself. It is in my blood and believe me I have the fingernails to prove I am a gardener! Following are some SNAPS of the work I have been up to....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-15889505650004490242010-04-08T18:30:00.000-07:002010-04-08T18:30:35.390-07:00Color in the Desert in Our Back Yard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszks9vaLCXY08noyEDATEfOnaPoCEYV2LZLe-i9coM6qMeyje-Rk0ypEa3pGLXPG1Z03t-ceHZEGOQj_RJvREaGqQq1ssbbqCYqsjp0qLH3iYmGjHXGkjrAas4UVmephw7hmCheyFxty_/s1600/100_6550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszks9vaLCXY08noyEDATEfOnaPoCEYV2LZLe-i9coM6qMeyje-Rk0ypEa3pGLXPG1Z03t-ceHZEGOQj_RJvREaGqQq1ssbbqCYqsjp0qLH3iYmGjHXGkjrAas4UVmephw7hmCheyFxty_/s320/100_6550.jpg" wt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kcCNlPkd1cSeD1ECpmsa1Tt9PODBekPQ5zcpSx7KT7KAql35nC6EWL5F9Kq0wkIwflyZt5cqxF42FluAymweY1OUB2q6vXkLZwmTCidxGLw8Y5jhSGgt4qFaUQK7NUNEy7DgNKKj5WYT/s1600/100_6549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kcCNlPkd1cSeD1ECpmsa1Tt9PODBekPQ5zcpSx7KT7KAql35nC6EWL5F9Kq0wkIwflyZt5cqxF42FluAymweY1OUB2q6vXkLZwmTCidxGLw8Y5jhSGgt4qFaUQK7NUNEy7DgNKKj5WYT/s320/100_6549.jpg" wt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLIe4w-0diWshuk5K320D5ltpjOgvBztgdnU9t1QQKUb9ZRTrGo-y5Gzal1VVzisGi5rMbkHVh5ABP-XMir_B7Wx20VBh9GHm3aNZmx2_IuLxlDpr43peennl8ZtsCarTkR4x-eJmai-r1/s1600/100_6547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLIe4w-0diWshuk5K320D5ltpjOgvBztgdnU9t1QQKUb9ZRTrGo-y5Gzal1VVzisGi5rMbkHVh5ABP-XMir_B7Wx20VBh9GHm3aNZmx2_IuLxlDpr43peennl8ZtsCarTkR4x-eJmai-r1/s320/100_6547.jpg" wt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOq-nnJuZYPVaB88BPybIsks5C3yIEQkogZewPovk6WK0QnQ8Anjt4xTfoXyYQCY-RBBrr4LPeF8d9PsnCvNSib3mQOK8_IueMLas4cpaEXKjhBjR5U1y_n78VFS6FZTmD3u0Pdg8pCsij/s1600/100_6537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOq-nnJuZYPVaB88BPybIsks5C3yIEQkogZewPovk6WK0QnQ8Anjt4xTfoXyYQCY-RBBrr4LPeF8d9PsnCvNSib3mQOK8_IueMLas4cpaEXKjhBjR5U1y_n78VFS6FZTmD3u0Pdg8pCsij/s320/100_6537.jpg" wt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOq-nnJuZYPVaB88BPybIsks5C3yIEQkogZewPovk6WK0QnQ8Anjt4xTfoXyYQCY-RBBrr4LPeF8d9PsnCvNSib3mQOK8_IueMLas4cpaEXKjhBjR5U1y_n78VFS6FZTmD3u0Pdg8pCsij/s1600/100_6537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOq-nnJuZYPVaB88BPybIsks5C3yIEQkogZewPovk6WK0QnQ8Anjt4xTfoXyYQCY-RBBrr4LPeF8d9PsnCvNSib3mQOK8_IueMLas4cpaEXKjhBjR5U1y_n78VFS6FZTmD3u0Pdg8pCsij/s320/100_6537.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><br />
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Here in the Sonoran Desert in the Spring, the landscape is awash with color, especially if there has been plenty of rain, as is the case this year. Following are some pictures from my yard in Casa Grande, AZ. Casa Grande is located about halfway between Phoenix and Tuscon. 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She asked my Mom and I to make her wedding dress for her upcoming June Wedding. She said it would make the occasion extra special for her knowing that we made the dress. Since she lives in Mobile and we live near Phoenix so, we asked her to come out for the sewing process so she could be here for fittings and to give us a hand. She is a budding seamstress and Mom and I thought it would be a good experience for her to learn more about sewing. <br />
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Mom and I had been shopping to pick the material several times and could not find exactly what we wanted. The pattern had already been picked by Chrystal last year so we had the pattern and knew what we needed. We found the material at a famous fabric store on special order for over $20 a yard and the basic material for the overlay took 14 yards. The chiffon was going to run around $280 at that price, then there was still the lining and the satin and the lace. We decided to hold off and kept shopping. We finally found the perfect fabric at a wholesale outlet and the cost of all the materials plus the pattern ended up being well under $100! It's amazing how much you can save when you have plenty of time to look for what you want and know exactly what you have in mind. We are bargain hunters from way back! <br />
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Chrystal flew out on her Spring break and we began the dress. We taught her how to lay out and cut out. She did a wonderful job. Mom and I began pinning and sewing. Chrystal become an expert with the seam ripper and we dubbed her the "picker outer"! Since this was a Burda pattern, it was more difficult than most American patterns and the Burda was rated as an intermediate to difficut. But with Mom and my combined sewing experience in years totaling around 120 (Oh my gosh!) we knew between the two of us we could pull it off.<br />
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Chrystal wanted a back lace up with a gusset, which the pattern did not have, and a modification on the sleeve.cap. Mom decided to add another layer on the skirt as well, plus we wanted a lining as well as the underlayment to the chiffon layers. So we had our work cut out for us. Below you will see the pictures from the cutting out to the final fitting and the almost finished dress. We still have the hand work to finish, but we are almost there! We estimated that all totaled we have about 50 hours invested in the dress. Later, in June I will post the wedding pictures so you can see the Bride in her full regal attire! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We think it turned out GREAT and it fits the Bride like it was made for her! It is going to be a beautiful wedding. More pictures to come later!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-89308456446864673512010-03-31T06:55:00.001-07:002010-03-31T06:59:26.281-07:00How to care for your Embroidered Items<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAUKErha11sMqwYUMGR3d4pkc-Sv4LyKbYZlNL91dHnqCh_mL6qodlJAQkuiJ1qH5_cHseyl8Pg2HjsCMeDsWOSDnKOq-yAdNdct7LB7TnLnkNETA8q71D03yJasovme52iZFzgo4XXGj/s1600/PR1575.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAUKErha11sMqwYUMGR3d4pkc-Sv4LyKbYZlNL91dHnqCh_mL6qodlJAQkuiJ1qH5_cHseyl8Pg2HjsCMeDsWOSDnKOq-yAdNdct7LB7TnLnkNETA8q71D03yJasovme52iZFzgo4XXGj/s320/PR1575.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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When machine washing embroidered clothing, turn the garments inside out to protect the embroidery from abrasion. When possible, avoid washing embroidered items with items that have metal hardware such as zippers.<br />
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To avoid shrinkage, wash the fabric as gently as possible, and air-dry if you can. Make sure to follow the fabric's care instructions.<br />
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If you're concerned about the thread color bleeding onto the fabric (or vice versa), wash gently in cold water. If you notice any bleeding when washing the fabric, rinse the item in cool water until the color is removed. Some say rayon thread is less colorfast than polyester thread, and deep red colors are most likely to bleed.<br />
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If pressing the embroidered item, either use a pressing cloth over the embroidery, or iron on the back. Don't let the iron touch the embroidery directly. Use dry heat and avoid the steam feature on your iron -- steam can cause the stabilizer to shrink up, creating a puckered look.<br />
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I had some requests to do some headbands for a friend of mine and I got excited about making them. Lots of sellers on Etsy specialize in hair accessories and they seem to sell well. I introduced them to my shop to offer more selection to the lower end end pricing structure. Here are some pics of the ones I have made so far. I can also do custom orders with names embroidered on the cloth models. Here they are:<br />
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Flowers are the RAGE these days. Wear them in your hair, on your wrist, a jacket or a coat, on a velveteen ribbon around your waist... or sew several to a pillow, fill a bowl, upscale a gift. If you're planning a wedding, these airy flowers add an etherial, romantic touch wherever you use them. They can be rather expensive to buy, but are downright cheap to make. And with just a little practice you can turn out a dozen of these beauties in one afternoon. <br />
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I've always enjoyed melting things, and these flowers give me a legitimate reason to light a candle and melt some fabric. Because, that's really all you do to make these flowers. Synthetic fabrics will melt when held near a flame. They will also ignite if you put them too close, so before you get started, look for a draft-free spot away from anything flammable where you can focus on what you're doing (without helpful kiddos or pets).<br />
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Fabric and Other Supplies<br />
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•A heat source. I use a votive candle because it will burn a long time and it's short, so I can sit while I work. Some people use a lighter, but I find that more difficult to control. Some people use a jar candle, but I often use the slightly cooler side of the flame to melt more heat-sensitive fabrics (like organza). <br />
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•A pattern ( optional, cutting free-form flowers is faster and can look great). I've included two templates. If you are cutting a bunch of pieces, cut the outer pieces first so you can keep using the same pattern by cutting it smaller and smaller. You can cut through several layers of fabric at a time. <br />
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•Beads or buttons . For the center of the flower, you can sew in a fancy rhinestone button, or a single pearl bead (as shown above), or a half-dozen seed beads. <br />
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•Aluminum foil. I usually work on a piece of aluminum foil. It's non-flammable and if there are drips, I have not ruined anything. <br />
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1.Find a draft-free location to work. The smallest breeze moves the heat from your candle and changes how it affects the flower. If you can avoid any draft, you can maintain significantly better control. <br />
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2.Before you cut out your flowers, I suggest that you cut several free-form circles and practice with them until you get the hang of it. <br />
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3.If you choose to use a template, download and print the Circle Template and/or Flower Template. <br />
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4.Determine how many flowers you want to make, the size and relative fullness. You can use as few or as many layers as you like. Generally at least five or six layers are needed, but you can use many more if you want to make a big full flower. The flower shown above is five inches and has thirteen layers. Begin with a slightly larger size shape than you want for your finished flower because the heat and melting will shrink the fabric. <br />
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Making the Flower<br />
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1.Cut your shapes. <br />
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2.Hold one piece at a time over the candle flame. You don't need to be very close to the flame for the fabric to begin to melt. Slowly rotate the fabric until you have gone all the way around and have achieved the style of edge you like. <br />
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3.Start with the your largest piece and work down to the smallest. <br />
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4.Stack your layers from largest to smallest. The flowers actually look prettier if you're not too perfect in how you arrange them. <br />
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5.Shift layers from side-to-side until you achieve a natural look. <br />
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6.Pick up your flower, keeping a finger in the center and at the base so your arrangement doesn't slip. Use a straight pin from the backside through the uppermost layer and back to the back side as shown. <br />
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7.Sew your bead or beads into place. <br />
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Hints and Tips<br />
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If you want to attach your flower to a barrette or a headband, for example, you can sew your flower to a piece of felt that can in turn be sewn onto the top of a barrette or to headband.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324140058747372452.post-62397883429910073472010-03-08T12:43:00.000-07:002010-03-08T12:43:01.721-07:00Mary Had a Little Lamb<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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