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by mops 12 Feb 2014 ( edited Feb 13'14 03:43 )
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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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Comments (27)
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by satinsewer 12 Feb 2014
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Sooo generous and beautifully done.....Gorgeous work!
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by oaro 12 Feb 2014
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great job
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by dragonflyer 12 Feb 2014
+10
Lovely of you to do these...they are lovely..
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by teun 12 Feb 2014
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Die 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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by lidiad 12 Feb 2014
+9
Great job!
Hugs, Lidia
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by cfidl 12 Feb 2014
+7
They are very special and will be appreciated for years to come.
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by jrob 12 Feb 2014
+7
They look awesome! I don't know what that church would do without you!
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by basketkase 12 Feb 2014
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Oh, Martine, these are so beautiful and rich looking!
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by mycarole 12 Feb 2014
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Wow, your parishioners will be impressed, beautiful. Carole NB Canada
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by noah 12 Feb 2014
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Way to go may God bless you!!!for service for
him hugs and what a nice job
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by clawton 12 Feb 2014
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Those are great. What wonderful things you do.
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by dailylaundry 12 Feb 2014
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Oh 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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by michemb 12 Feb 2014
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just lovely, they will all be thrilled
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by pldc 12 Feb 2014
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terrific job, hugs Loralye
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by buffy1 12 Feb 2014
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very nice!
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by laffma1 12 Feb 2014
+4
These are lovely - I'm sure the recipients will be quite grateful, and "sing" your praises throught the year.
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by theduchess 12 Feb 2014
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These are just lovely.
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by Hedera 12 Feb 2014
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This 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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by sonjapotgieter 12 Feb 2014
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Stunning...Well done
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by highlandermom 12 Feb 2014
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I would say they landed right place to start with. These are beautiful protecting covers.
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by chefin 12 Feb 2014
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zien er zeer goed uit
groeten micheline
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by baldacchino 12 Feb 2014
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That was NO mistake, but you have done a lovely job sing sing sing L Sherene XX
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by mops 12 Feb 2014
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I was away for the greater part of the day and am quite a surprise to see so many nice comments. Thank you all!
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by snowbird42 12 Feb 2014
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the saying goes "everything happens for a reason" i think thisis the reason...beautiful...soozie
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by mops 13 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.
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by marjialexa 13 Feb 2014
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Beautifully 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 13 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.
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by sewilso 13 Feb 2014
+2
Beautiful hymnal covers! Very nice workmanship!
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by mops 13 Feb 2014
Thank you.
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by rescuer 13 Feb 2014
+1
Excellent work on these Martine!
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by mops 13 Feb 2014
Thanks!