cfidl — Cute Embroidery

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by cfidl in Community

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I would like to make a learn to stitch child thing. I need some sayings to frame it out. Any suggestions? Here are the blocks I want to use. I am not a writer. Stitch in time saves nine. I do not even know what that means. Back stitch your seams? If it r

5 29 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Community

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I have some sticky temporary adhesive on a towel that needs to be rinsed. Should I do something first to remove the sticky before I wash it?

1 29 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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This is my version of toogies hobobag. I expanded the bottom so I could gather. I ended up with elastic which makes more sense. I tried to put in the zipper using the directions and nope did not work, so I looked it up online and discovered I did it right

18 23 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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I made this hanging organizer by folding a piece fabric selvage to selvage to make the pockets. I started with a piece that was not squared and used the fullness towards the bottom which gives the pouches room for papers. It does fold nicely in half. Jus

21 17 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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Here is my first test of an Redtail Hawk chick. I have an extra front so this closes like an egg. I need to pull the wings in a bit, it is hard with the stuffing, and I need new feet. I also will personalize each one in a vertical rather than horizontal m

7 11 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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Here is another garden flag. I had machine trouble near the end, however I think it looks fine. I do beleive it is a goldenneedle design. Thanks for looking.

23 07 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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Here is another garden flag, I simplified the colors,

19 04 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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Here is a simple garden flag. I used iron on clear vinyl before I stitched the design. The design is from Sonia Showalter.

7 04 Apr 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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This corset bag is for Christie, she picked out all the pieces and I just had to finish it. It stills need a satin cord, other than that... It is out of here!

25 30 Mar 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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This pillowcase is for Christie - I am sending it to her sister so she can take it to Christie when she leaves for Germany in early May. It does not quite match the blanket I made for her visit, but close enough. I did the name up side down, oh well! It i

15 30 Mar 2015

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by cfidl in Community

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Here is a wonderful doll site with free patterns for dolls and clothes and hats and lots more!

1 links:

[1] http://www.lilliemaescrafts.com/index.html

www.lilliemaescrafts.com

5 30 Mar 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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This is stitched on white burlap with a felt backing. I am still not sure if I should frame it or back it. I used a sparkling gold fabric for the applique cross. The pic is incomplete for privacy.

20 30 Mar 2015

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by cfidl in Project

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Here is a 3D butterfly. It is about the size of my hand. I stitched the back on it so it could go on a chop stick. I rinsed it twice and had just the right amount of wws still to make it stiff. The top wings have organza and the bottom are a sparkling cot

12 30 Mar 2015

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by cfidl in Community

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21 March 2015 Today is International Day of the Forest! This designation is new from the U.N. and is a celebration of our forests, woodlands and wetlands. Arbor day is coming also! It is an excellent time to plant a tree!

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[1] http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blogs/woodland-trust/2015/03/idf-wonderful-trees/?utm_sour...

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

2 21 Mar 2015

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by cfidl in Community

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I found this today and thought high quality Linen? Purple? Carolyn! I can pick up if there is enough interest.

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[1] http://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/store/products/purple-linen-cloth-napkins/

www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com

0 05 Mar 2015