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by basketkase 04 Apr 2011 ( edited Apr 05'11 23:22 )
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should be able to let your imaginations go with these....On all of them the first 3 color changes are the hanging loop, so that of course can be left off to stitch these onto fabric. Then because they are applique and not fsl, you can choose to change the color of the lacey background or leave that off entirely and use fabric instead or choose to not use anything and just use the tackdown and satin outline of the design. Next comes the designs inside the ornaments and on most the text and little doo dads are separate, so you can choose to leave the doo dads off if you like. Also note that the lacey part does outline the design so if you want to leave off the applique part you might can do that as well. Test that first though, because the lace may not cover all the edges depending on what pattern it is. What I would do in that case, if you did not want it to have the satin stitch around it, but want a defined edge around the state/country is to let the outline stitch run after you stitch the lace and that should outline the design and then you can skip the next 2 stitch outs which are the tack down and satin. Hope I am clear on that.....Anyway, I had suggested to peggyswain that she stitch the countries she had been to on a jacket or sweatshirt as a "travel duds" type thing, then she can even add to it as she continues to travel.......hope this helps give you some creative ideas for these......Vicki

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by dino 04 Apr 2011
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Thank you again for all your work. It has been a giant task and you are wonderful to do it for everyone. This info gives us lots of ideas and food for thought to incorporate your great country designs. You are truly appreciated!
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by ramona 04 Apr 2011
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Yes, this was a much appreciated project you created for us. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
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by almag 04 Apr 2011
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Oh My Goodness!!! Thank you for this timely advice.
I didn't check carefully and thought the designs were FSL and could then be little card inserts or ornaments. They can still be ornaments but I'll be making them the way I make coasters and such..... Not FSL.
I like the idea of a 'travelling jacket' and I'll go back and nab the designs of the places I've visited.

Thank you so very, very much for the time you've taken on this project. It's really been a true international goodwill project on your part.
AlmaG.
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by capoodle 04 Apr 2011
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If I wanted to make a puzzle out of them would they link together or do they have different scales? Thank you for all the great tips and ways to use them. You said make a travel jacket I thought right away to add to a travel bag.
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by basketkase 05 Apr 2011
I have kept them all pretty much in the same scale, but due to the satin outlin being cumbersome, they may not "fit" together as well as a chiseled edge puzzle if you know what I mean...I like the idea of a travel bag...that would be cool.......Vicki
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by gramsbear 05 Apr 2011
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My DIL is a Physician's Assistant, and goes on Medical Mission Trips every year. She has been to so many countries, I am going to make her a (Large) bag with all the countries she has been to on the bag. I think she will like it. Thanx so much Vicki for making that possible. Hugs, Judy
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by mysugarfootswife 05 Apr 2011
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I thought about a jacket for the states that we've lived in. And there are quite a few. Maybe putting the cities out to the side or under the design.
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by gerryb 05 Apr 2011
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Love the ideas! I did do one for a friend & used that shiny organza. Did beautiful. Sewn out on WSS, then used the organza like an applique. Was really pretty...and loved. Thank you again Vicki! AND for the new ways to use them!! Gerry B in Tenn.
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by devon 05 Apr 2011
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I am going to do all the states that I have been in and put in photo frame, With some photos that we have taken.
Also going to make key chains to give to friend and family.