Free Embroidery Designs, Cute Embroidery Designs

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Scottie and I went on an expedition today to find two fabric shops. The first was Economy Fabrics (near Chesterfield) which was a hotch potch of rolls of an amazing variety of cheap fabric. The second was Heaths Country Store (near Ollerton) an absolute p

2 links:[1] http://www.economy-fabrics.co.uk/
www.economy-fabrics.co.uk[2] http://www.webpagesbyme3.com/deesbarn/index.html
www.webpagesbyme3.com

1406 Oct 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Avast, me hearties! Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

521 Sep 2012

by spendlove in Community

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It is time to start sharing pictures of the lovely cushions you have all received! I have mine but I can't take a picture until I buy a nice, new pad for it tomorrow. If anyone has not yet received their cushion, please send me an email or PM.

8420 Oct 2012

by spendlove in Community

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We'll, I go away for a few weeks and what do I find when I get back? Everything looks so different! I'm really looking forward to having a good look around but I have the biggest pile of washing to do first. In the meantime, this link will show you at

1 links:[1] Stitherum at Moira Furnace Folk Festival
www.youtube.com

1118 Sep 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Mea culpa (Latin - LOL!) I started a thread about the difference between English here and English where most of you are. My facetiousness made some of you think that I wasn't a native English speaker. I would like to publically pay a tribute to those of

1 links:[1] My other thread,
answers.cuteembroidery.com

1215 Aug 2012

by spendlove in Community

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More things that mystify me. I am getting the hang of "English as a foreign language", but I do need a couple of explanations. 1. What is a "shower"? 2. Is a "mug rug" the same as a coaster? Than you for your perseverance!

4207 Nov 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Thoughts about cushions (or pillows!) The secret sister details have all gone out now. Some people have not given much detail about their likes and dislikes. So, how about telling us here what your ideal cushion would be like. Anyone can contribute - you

3929 Aug 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Please may I add a reminder to everyone to check their Private Messages? I have several which have gone unanswered. For the benefit of newbies, look toward the top of the page and you will see a bar with 4 tabs. If you have a Private Message, it will say

711 Aug 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Last call for the Secret Sister September Swap. Closing date for signing up is Friday and the sorting hat will come out over the weekend. I know that many of you are champing at the bit to get your SS's details -please be patient until Sunday!

711 Aug 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Suggestion - I've just bought a pack of 14 microfibre cleaning cloths for 99p. They look and feel like felt (although a bit thinner)and come in several pretty colours. So, I'm going to experiment and use them in place of felt for a few items to test the

1104 Aug 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Calling all Cute Secret Sisters. I have just sent out the details of the next swap. Please check your emails. My email system will not allow me to send everyone a message at once so I have to split my list. There is a chance that, in doing so, I have miss

2706 Aug 2012

by spendlove in Community

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A little bit of bragging..... An ex-pupil of mine wrote the music which was being played during the forging of the rings part of the Olympic opening ceremony! I actually taught him Science, but I did encourage him with his music which was mostly self t

1601 Aug 2012

by spendlove in Community

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July Challenge - in response to biddysews question. "Rules" Use one of Veronika's designs on any item and post a picture in Projects for us all to see. Put "July Challenge" in the title. It would be great if you use the design in an "out of the b

2008 Jul 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Advice please! How do I go about making a quilt out of recycled t-shirts? Must I use iron-on vilene to stop the jersey fabric stretching or could I mount each square on old sheeting and get the same effect? Vilene is very pricey (and I need a lot) and it

2203 Jul 2012

by spendlove in Community

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Secret Birthdays. Ropheka received this gorgeous cushion from her secret sister earlier this month. She asked me to share the picture for her. She hasn't been very well so I'm sure you all want to join me to say Get Well Soon!

2928 Jun 2012