Have just finished this doily, which is from the Sue Box Collection,(FSL 015 Square Doily Quarter). I am thinking of adding some beads and making a milk jug cover, but wondering if it is too stiff/dense for a milk jug cover.
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27683Sue box has such beautiful designs and you did a great job on this one. Very nice
Michelle
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10179Gorgeous! I love Sue Box FSL designs. I have had to soak in warm water for several hours to get the soft feel. It is worth the time it takes. The end result is outstanding. You did a great job
Well done
Cindy B.
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by mi30kaja
08 Nov 2011
I have soaked it some more, Bought some invisible threas this morning to sew on the beads.
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sometimes less is more i just love the
delicate nature of this.. gona go have a look at Sue Box site I just got an email saying christmas designs have 30% off
Big hugs - maria xx
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24276this is really stunning and it sewed out perfect...
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by mi30kaja
08 Nov 2011
Thank You. Have a look in Sue Box Collection. (FSL 015 Square Doily Quarter)ONLY $4
735It is beautiful what ever you will use for the stitching looks hand made i love it Maria
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5321Very pretty...how would you add the beads? I thought when it is done with crochet the beads are added as you go, guess they could be just hand stitched on this one.
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988this is really lovely and beads would be wonderful....soozie
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24826You have done a great job! I have stitched it four times (4 gifts) each in one hooping. To have it soft, I have rinsed first in warm water and then kept in a large bowl of water for about two-three days, renewing the warm water often. The result is a very lovely, shiny and soft (but heavy) doily! I had used Robison-Anton rayon thread.
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by mi30kaja
07 Nov 2011
I would loved to do it in just one hoop, but I have a 5 X 7 hoop that I use so have to do it in the 4 quarters. I have it soaking again at the moment. I think it is really a beautiful deaign.
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37638This is beautiful Lyn, what thread weight did you use? I agree with everyone else, if you just keep washing it - it will soften. Love and blessings Chris
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by mi30kaja
07 Nov 2011
Chris, Might sound silly, but I don't know. I used polyester thread from Creek Creations here in Aust. It is #307 and is called Linen. Hope that helps.
234497It is beautiful! It is hard for me to believe you can do it on an embroidery machine. What size is it?
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9888It's excellently stitched. If you want it soft you could put a little bit of fabric softener or vinegar in the hot water rinse. The beads should give it enough weight to hold it in place.
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89895Lyn, this is lovely - I have stitched this design several times - I think I would soak it in very 'hot' water and rinse it several times. If it gets soft enough - I know it would be lovely with the beads and be wonderful for a milk jug cover. A+
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211079I think it would look stunning as a milk cover, with beads.
Try soaking it over night, that should make it nice and soft. Hugs Yvonne
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20173This is sew beautiful. Would be lovely as a milk jug cover - hope it works when you add the beads. (please post a photo). Lovely work.
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by mi30kaja
07 Nov 2011
I might soak it again before I add the beads just to check if this is why it is so stiff.
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70767I don't think so, It is beautiful.
Smiles
Sewinhuggs
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by mi30kaja
07 Nov 2011
Thank You. If the milk jug cover doesn't work then it will just have to be a doily.
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