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by rsehorse 21 May 2013 ( edited May 24'13 00:51 )
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This is another gift for my sister's birthday. I got this design at Stitch Delight for $!. What a deal. It stitched out perfectly and went together just as easily. I had trouble with my fabric in the middle though. I prewashed it but it still wanted to stretch after I sewed it in place. Any suggestions Cuties? What kind of fabric is best for this application? Thanks for your suggestions, Susan

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by crapule 21 May 2013
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trés trés joli ,tellement fin et vrai félicitation.catherine
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by oaro 21 May 2013
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looks great
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by drh2276 21 May 2013
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Very pretty!
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by laffma1 21 May 2013
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Oh my!!!!! This is lovely!!!!! Your sister is absolutely going to love this !!!!! Looks like it stitched out perfectly for you. Great job assembling it,too.

Can this design be used to make a larger doily as well, or does it only go together in one size? Thanks so much for sharing!
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by rsehorse 21 May 2013
This doily is about 11 inches in diameter. It can only be done in the size, but there are 2 other designs in the set that I believe will work up a bit smaller. Thanks, Susan
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by michemb 21 May 2013
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just lovely, beautiful gift to offer anyone
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by sdrise 21 May 2013
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Love their stuff!! Always comes out great! Nice job lucky sis... Suzanne
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by annyn 21 May 2013
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Beautiful.!!
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by noah 21 May 2013
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Did u add the gimp or was that part of her pattern??I love it.I always use the fabric chiefs aprons are made out of .It stays in place and washes well hugs
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by rsehorse 21 May 2013
I added the center designs. They frame designs that are in my machine. I will look for some aprons. thanks Susan
by rescuer 22 May 2013
Thanks for the hint Carolyn. You are awesome!
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by myrizun 21 May 2013
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Beautiful work
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by tllmargie 21 May 2013
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Did you stay stitch just inside of the center before stitching the lace?
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by rsehorse 21 May 2013
Yes, I did. It didn't stretch until I used my steam irom for a final touch up. Doesn't make any sense.
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by teun 21 May 2013
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Sieht sehr schön und edel aus
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by highlandermom 21 May 2013
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Lovely you Sister will love it.
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by sewilso 22 May 2013
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Very nice!!!!
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by rescuer 22 May 2013
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Very lovely!
Perhaps a small embroidery in the middle will hide the pull?
Steam press before you begin and starch it to death...
I do like Carolyn's idea. I may have to try that.
Have you washed it again since you finished it? I wonder if the steam iron created a temporary pucker??
Please let us know how you fixed it. It really is beautiful!
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by rsehorse 22 May 2013
I did not fix it. I mailed what you saw in the picture. I figure she will set something in the middle of it anyway and that will hide the minor pucker. I just strive for perfection and was disappointed that my fabric did this. Next time I am going to wash it and starch it super stiff before I begin assembly. Hugs, Susan
by rescuer 22 May 2013
I too wish my projects could turn out perfect. I should tell you, I would be thrilled to receive one just exactly like it -- so I am certain she will love it and find it absolutely, perfectly wonderful!
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by cfidl 22 May 2013
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Wowzer! Beautiful! I think cotton or linen on the fabric is the best you can do. Looks perfect!
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by jrob 22 May 2013
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It's beautiful! It may not be anything you did, it may just be the rounded design pull and when you added steam it "let go". I always use a pressing cloth on these and I don't iron- I press. I also have the fabric so crisp with starch (not spray on for this type- liquid) I'm afraid it will crack. ;)
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by rsehorse 22 May 2013
Oh that is a good idea. I usually do starch the fabric guess I was in a hurry to get this done and get it into the mail. I am going write "Wash & Starch"right on my design sheet so I don't forget again. Thanks, Susan
by rescuer 22 May 2013
Thank you Jerrilyn! Washing it with liquid starch is a great idea! I will have to be sure mine is ready-to-crack before I stitch one of these. You always have great ideas!
Thank you Susan for posting this and letting us know where to find the treasures. If I make one -- I hope it turns out as lovely as yours!
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by gerryvb 22 May 2013
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wow, it is so beautiful, I just love it !
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by wolkenkind 23 May 2013
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so beautiful
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by kezza2sew 23 May 2013
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very pretty doily
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by rosedeprintemps 23 May 2013
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Absolument magnifique - Félicitations et merci de ce partage -
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by arlene 23 May 2013
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it is absolutely beautiful.
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by marianb 24 May 2013
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A beautiful design