Bookcovers
Our church got a new hymn-book to be introduced at Easter. They were delivered at my home address by mistake, so I could make covers, some on request, the rest because I'm sure I'll be asked to do some more.Here is the first dozen.
I got a remnant of beige Alcantara (faux suede), a small strip of green and some red velours, all from a local upholsterer.
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23281Beautifully done, Martine!! And what luck on the fabric, makes the covers extra-special, and also far more durable. How did you stabilize it, if at all? Perhaps the weight of the fabric is enough to hold the stitches? These are so beautiful, now the congregation will be in competition for which one they will use, hee hee hee. So lovely!! Hugs, Marji
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by mops
12 Feb 2014
Thank you. They did not need any stabiliser, but I did not dare hoop the fabric, so i used some tear away to stick them to. Only used one piece, never mind the hole in the middle, as long as I could stick it along the sides it worked. No puckers, no problems, no wss on top needed, it was a joy to use.
33451the saying goes "everything happens for a reason" i think thisis the reason...beautiful...soozie
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by mops
12 Feb 2014
Maybe, but the result was that hubby had to transport those boxes to the intended destination, they were to heavy for me to lift.
25169I was away for the greater part of the day and am quite a surprise to see so many nice comments. Thank you all!
145234That was NO mistake, but you have done a lovely job sing sing sing L Sherene XX
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16686I would say they landed right place to start with. These are beautiful protecting covers.
8690165978This mistake was not a mistake so I see. You make it beautiful. I think they are verry happy to get this.
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15982These are lovely - I'm sure the recipients will be quite grateful, and "sing" your praises throught the year.
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64451Oh my what a project!! But, look at your work - it is wonderful! I wonder how large your church congregation is?? I bet it would be nice to get some help on this project!! Hugs to you!! Laura*
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by mops
12 Feb 2014
Not that large and weekly attendance even smaller. Parishioners could buy their copy in a bookshop or we could place a larger order via the church giving one free copy for every 10 ordered - nice for visitors etc. It is those i am making my next set of covers for - all cut out and ready to be embroidered and assembled. I'm thinking. of doing a line design depicting the church for those.
Hugs to you too, and thanks.
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62459Way to go may God bless you!!!for service for
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360548Wow, your parishioners will be impressed, beautiful. Carole NB Canada
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261162They look awesome! I don't know what that church would do without you!
158682They are very special and will be appreciated for years to come.
17368078101Die ziet er heel mooi uit,bij ons krijgen we ook nieuwe kerkboeken,is een leuk kaddo voor een kind die naar de 1ste kommunie komt met naam of zo
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