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by dianned 15 Aug 2010 ( edited Aug 21'10 17:31 )
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I just finished making this card for my very best friend, Carol, who will be 65 tomorrow! I'll post the design at DNC once I've ironed out all the glitches I found as I was sewing it out - I'm pleased with the final result but the process was interesting to say the least! :-) Love from Dianne x x

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Comments (30)
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by marietta 15 Aug 2010
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Lovely Dianne, I am sure she is going to love it.
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by mysew1325 15 Aug 2010
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very pretty work..
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by neuza 15 Aug 2010
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Very good.
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by neuza 15 Aug 2010
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Very good.
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by joanne8125 15 Aug 2010
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This is so pretty I am sure your friend will just love it especially since it is hand made instead of store bought.
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by shirlener88 15 Aug 2010
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Dianne, this is lovel and I am sure Carol will be pleased.
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by rwalden 15 Aug 2010
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I love it. Very pretty.
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by mooie24 15 Aug 2010
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Oh gosh its beautiful
Im sure carol will treasure this lovely gift from you
Big hugs from london
mooie xx
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by caroldann 15 Aug 2010
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Oh my gosh, that is truly awesome. And since it has my name on it. Carol
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by oaro 15 Aug 2010
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WOW!!!!!!!! Beautiful work
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by lindalee757 15 Aug 2010
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Very pretty Dianne **linda**
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by clawton 16 Aug 2010
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She will be sure to love it.
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by lenamae 16 Aug 2010
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Dianne this is so beautiful you do such beautiful work .Lena Mae
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by dianned 16 Aug 2010
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... I bet you're all wondering what DNC is .. well, it's a typo, that's what it is!! :-) Look at your keyboard and you'll see what letters I meant to hit! :-) Sorry! **** for all!
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by juanitadenney 16 Aug 2010
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Your card is beautiful and Carol will surely love it. *4U
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by stickmuster 16 Aug 2010
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beautiful card Dianne, i like the flowers *******
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by mops 16 Aug 2010
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It's a beautiful card. I love the colours and the flower design.
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by dianned 16 Aug 2010
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Well, I've just got back from giving my friend her card and yes, she was absolutely thrilled with it (I've known her long enough to know that her pleasure was genuine!) It's lovely to know that it's appreciated - and your kind comments are appreciated too! Flowers for everyone! Dianne x x x
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by nini 16 Aug 2010
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Beautiful card! No wonder Carol was delighted!***
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by lbrow 19 Aug 2010
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Very nice dianne *
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by lenore 19 Aug 2010
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This is so pretty Dianne. I love the colours and the frame fabric. Lenore
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by mlbell 19 Aug 2010
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I would love to know how you made the beautiful card? Is there paper behind it?
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by kezza2sew 19 Aug 2010
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Dianne, this is lovely, is all this done on fabric?
Do you frame it or how do you present it?
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by iris2006 19 Aug 2010
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Lovely card you've made Deanna
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by dianned 19 Aug 2010
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Re. the questions as to how I made it : it's all fabric - the "frame" is a floral printed fabric, appliqued on as part of the embroidered design by hooping the stabilser, fabric to be embroidered (in this case white felt) AND the applique fabric together, allowing a good 2 inches of the patterned fabric outside of the hoop. The first line of stitching is the rectangle, and after that was stitched I cut out the inside of the fabric (NOT the felt and stabiliser) to leave the frame. The rest of the design satin-stitches over the cut edges then embroiders the rest - the text was added with my machine's software. There are 24 colour changes so two files to combine and LOTS of jumps to trim! I measured the design plus a border equal on all sides then cut a piece of stiff card that size and folded the edges of the fabric under and mounted it as a greetings card. (Hope that makes sense!)
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by mlbell 20 Aug 2010
Thank you, you gave easy directions to follow.
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by milas 19 Aug 2010
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Really beautiful card!!!
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by gerryvb 19 Aug 2010
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beautiful!
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by cutegirl 19 Aug 2010
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THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL.
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by auntbaba 21 Aug 2010
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Beautiful card. I'm sure that your best friend will treasure it.
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by mdippenaar 21 Aug 2010
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Beautiful!!!!