by toogie 04 Dec 2016

Yea Cuties! I finally got something made for MY Christmas gifts!

This is on Avery's top sheet. Pooky37 from Sew Forum made the words for me. They are filled stitched so I had to use cut-a-way, but I trimmed as close as I could to each word.
I did have a time of it, though, since not all words were the same height. I re-sized and went back & forth with post and emails to Pooky and Kim.
Poor Kim probably wanted to pull her hair out. She tried to help me make a template. I have NEVER printed out a template to use as I don't know how! And by the time Pooky knew I had troubles I was finished.
When I was satisfied with size of words, I carefully marked my sheet for placement & spaces since it would be 3 hoopings for me. I had marked one space 1inch, then decided maybe I needed 1 1/2 inch. HOWEVER, because I did not remove my first mark, I did not pay attention and emb it at that space. Needless to say, one space is 1/2 wider than the other.
Kim did suggest a fix if it bothered me tremendously. She suggested a small butterfly or heart be placed there. I had already sewn my cuff back down(see second photo) because when I embroidered the words I had ripped the cuff open so my back stitches are in between the cuff and don't show.
I also stitched the backside of the cuff, upside down, because when we make the bed we turn the sheet cuff back, over the other covers. Not saying this is the right way, just how we do it.
Also, the day I picked these sheet up, I didn't notice they were microfiber. I was rushed and just saw Great Hotels. I really like cotton but these are soft.
Well, should I rip out enough to sew in a little butterfly or heart or leave well enough alone?
Have a good day Cuties-Toogie

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by parkermom 05 Dec 2016

It is beautiful and the words are beautiful as well.

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

Thank you, she means more than we can say.

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by graceandham 05 Dec 2016

Beautiful as it is and love the sentiment.

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

Thank you, I did too.

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by rachap 05 Dec 2016

This is lovely and such perfect wording Avery will be happy with her new sheets.
May I ask how the microfiber was to stitch on? I have seen those and they are soft so bet they are " cuddly".

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

Thank you, I started with a new needle so I wouldn't get a pull or snag, stabilized with cutaway, and I was happy with result. I think if I pressed the cuff it would look better, but no one is going to at home, so I didn't here.

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by dragonflyer 05 Dec 2016

You did a splendid job, Toogie...and I would leave it alone...perhaps pillow case with Avery's name on it if she sleeps with a pillow..not sure if she does or not....

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

You're right to wonder but she doesn't. Yes, I told Lillian I think I will wrap it up,as is. Thank you so much for helping me and all you do for others too.

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by sonjapotgieter 05 Dec 2016

Well done...Gorgeous

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

Thank you Sonja- she can never have too many bed clothes but this will be more of a surprise for her mom.

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by DKLC 05 Dec 2016

Leave as is or use the small heart. We as embroider pick our work to hard. We know what wrong put they will not know or see the 1/2 difference.

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

That's exactly what my DH says....but I know and there is an emphasis on I.-lol

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by katydid 04 Dec 2016

I think you did it! Kay

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

Thanks Kay

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by lbrow 04 Dec 2016

It's beautiful as is Toogie/Lillian

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

Thank you Lillian, now I need to wrap it.

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by baydreamer 04 Dec 2016

wonderful job !

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

Thank you

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by worthy edited 04 Dec 2016

Love the wording on the sheets and she will know your heart when she receives them.. As far as adding to it.. You could ask her if it bothers her.. If so how about an redwork design and not open the hem.. Would look good on both sides if used matching thread in bobbin.

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toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

That's a good idea....thanks

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by pennifold 04 Dec 2016

Gosh Toogie, I wouldn't worry about it. You've done an awesome job between you and Pooky37. Avery will know you did it all for her. Love your work, love Chris

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toogie by toogie 04 Dec 2016

Mom will be surprised for sure, as Avery can just 'feel' our love. She is such a beautiful child Chris and I'm speaking of her heart, not looks. When I reach my arms between her and her chair back, to really give her a good hug, she just lights up!
I wish I would have paid more attention, but I was working late at night, trying to do this.

missqueenbee47 by missqueenbee47 04 Dec 2016

I think they are beautiful just like they are - what's a 1/2" in the light of all your hard work?

toogie by toogie 05 Dec 2016

I most likely will leave it as I need to finish other things.Thanks

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by noah 04 Dec 2016

Oh i love those words and there from the heart too:):)hugs

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toogie by toogie 04 Dec 2016

Yes, they are Carolyn....our Miracle from God.

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by asterixsew Moderator 04 Dec 2016

Great work Toogie, I admire the challenges that you set yourself. Don't think that I would do 3 hoopings for a project

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toogie by toogie 04 Dec 2016

I have done 10 for a project!

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