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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014 ( edited Sep 22'14 01:11 )
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I just finished a Birth Annoucement pillow for a friend who just became a Grandma for the first time. I used minky, my favourite fabric for Baby things. Hugs Jerri

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by kanny 21 Sep 2014
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Very nicely done :) I am also a lover of minky
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you.
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by lidiad 21 Sep 2014
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So cute, well done!
Hugs, Lidia
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank youo
by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Oops should be you....got a little carried away, must be my bedtime...
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by asterixsew 21 Sep 2014
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Lovely and I do like the way you have used minky fabric
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you, I use it all the time for my Baby Gifts.
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by ethan 21 Sep 2014
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It's lovely, I'm sure Grandma will love it. A lot of names for a small baby. G
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you. I thought the same thing on the names.
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by edithfarminer 21 Sep 2014
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It is lovely Chris. must now go an have a look what Minky fabric is. Looks fluffy to me when I enlarge it.
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by edithfarminer 21 Sep 2014
Sorry it is Jerry once again asleep lol. Looked at the picture and seems alike when so small. Please forgive me!
by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Not a problem, you can mistake me for Chris anytime.
Minky is a fur like fabric, very very soft...
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by elemausi 21 Sep 2014
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Lovely pillow, the Grandma will like it.
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you.
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by pennifold 21 Sep 2014
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Wow! Gerry what a big baby at over 9lbs! Lovely fabric Minky, it's so soft and cuddly. Looks great. Love Chris
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thanks Chris. She is a very big baby, so guess they thought she needed a lot of names. I love Minky for all my baby things. Hugs
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by michemb 21 Sep 2014
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Ahhhh, so cute,they will love it, great job,
big hug
Michelle
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thanks Michelle. I was going to get creative like you do with all your design combinations, but my machine isn't working right, so didn't want to take the chance and I don't have all the cute designs you do....lol
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by RockyB 21 Sep 2014
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That's adorable! I'm afraid to use the minky fabric even though I love it! I'm afraid it will stretch out! What stabilizer did you use?
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you. I usually use WSS adhesive on the back of minky and regular wss on the top, but this time I just used regular both top and bottom, but did a basting stitch around each section.
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by joannmeyer 21 Sep 2014
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Very cute!
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you...
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by marianb 21 Sep 2014
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Sweet names and a good size..
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Guess they couldn't make up their minds and thought she need a few extras.
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by NancyBT10 21 Sep 2014
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Beautiful! I have not tried embroidering on Minky fabric. Please share what type of stabilizer you use and any other tips (hooping, etc.).
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you. I normally use WSS adhesive on the back and regular WSS on the top. The adhesive prevents the fabric from stretching. WSS on top flattens the pile down, so the stitches aren't lost in the fur. I draw my gridlines with a Frixion Pen (ink disappears when ironed) on the top stabilizer, line up the lines with my hoop and then tighten the screw. You can also use a basting outline to help keep it altogether.
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by decojo 21 Sep 2014
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Lovely pillow!
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you. People love to get these birth announcement pillows. I have lost track of how many I have made over the years...
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by shirlener88 21 Sep 2014
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How adorable - I am sure your friend will adore it.
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you Shirlene and welcome back. Hope to see you more here. Hugs
by shirlener88 22 Sep 2014
thanks Jerri
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by toogie 21 Sep 2014
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That's a big baby! Well she would have to be, to carry her big name-lol- Congratulations on a well done job! Congratulations too, to the first time g-ma, her life will never be the same!
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you. I thought the same thing when I saw how big a baby she was and the long name.
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by lbrow 21 Sep 2014
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I love the Minkee too Gerry, Wow! what a name. Beautiful work and a treasured keepsake for an heirloom one day/Lillian
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you Lillian. I enjoy making these for people.
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by rsehorse 21 Sep 2014
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very cute Jerri
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you Susan. Hope all is well with you...
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by dragonflyer 21 Sep 2014
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So sweet...that is quite a name for such a little one!
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
She does have a long one, but guess they tried to please everyone...lol
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by rescuer 21 Sep 2014
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As always -- excellent work! Minky is so hard to work with I am always impressed by your projects.
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you rescuer. I love working with minky and don't have a problem with it. My machine isn't working well, so it was a challenge with this one, but worked out okay.
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by pldc 21 Sep 2014
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Jerri this is so pretty & I'm sure they will love to have this keepsake!~hugs~
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you Loralye. The Grandma is actually a school friend from Grade 4 and next weekend we are celebrating our 50th High school reunion, so have known each other for a very long time... Hugs
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by sewdeb 21 Sep 2014
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What a sweet gift! I love using Minkee for baby projects - makes them as cuddly as the child. :-)
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you, sometimes wish I was a baby again, I love Minky..
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by noah 21 Sep 2014
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excellent job Jerri!!She should be very pleased with it:):) hugs
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you Carolyn Hugs
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by highlandermom 21 Sep 2014
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Beautiful keepsake.
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you.
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by sonjapotgieter 21 Sep 2014
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Great work...Awesome
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by jerrib 21 Sep 2014
Thank you...
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by ELAINELACZNY 22 Sep 2014
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VERY NICE!!
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by jerrib 22 Sep 2014
Thank you.
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by PIGNADA 22 Sep 2014
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A nice keepsake. Thank you for sharing. Amitiés de France.
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by jerrib 22 Sep 2014
Thank you.