spendlove — Cute Embroidery

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by spendlove in Project

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I bought these serviettes (aka table napkins) in Poundland last summer and thought it was time I did something with them. They are polycotton which is probably why they are a bit puckered. The leaf design is part of a bigger one from Urban Threads,

19 12 May 2014

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by spendlove in Community

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Later today, I'm going to send out the final details for the Cute Birthday Gift Swap. Then, everyone taking part will know who to send a gift to. Now they need your help to decide what to send! Their challenge is to make one item and incorporate at le

86 12 May 2014

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by spendlove in Community

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Brand new TV series coming up - of interest to all in this community! I've been exchanging PMs with another member (who shall remain nameless unless she decides otherwise) about the current arguments which are taking place here. I suggested someone sh

42 10 May 2014

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by spendlove in Community

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Almost every day, a question is posted about when DBC is likely to return. This is usually from someone who does not contribute to the forum in any way, but is upset because they can no longer take the free designs. I'm sure that most of you are heartily

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[1] Read through this thread

www.cuteembroidery.com

15 10 May 2014

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by spendlove in Project

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Another mug-rug. Sorry to bore you all, but I thought I'd show both sides so that you could see how easy it is to create a themed rug by choosing fabrics to go with the design. <br /><br /> The Crazy Garden Lady is from Urban Threads (I've put a requ

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[1] Design can be found here

www.urbanthreads.com

19 07 May 2014

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by spendlove in Project

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Three mugrugs - just an excuse to play with some of the Urban Threads designs I've bought recently!

21 06 May 2014

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by spendlove in Community

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I've just sent out emails to everyone who asked to be part of the Cute Birthday exchange. If you haven't received one, please let me know. If you missed the original posting and would like to join in the fun, let me know quickly!

25 05 May 2014

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by spendlove in Project

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This design was in the sale at Urban Threads and I couldn't resist it for a notebook cover.

20 04 May 2014

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by spendlove in Project

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After more tweaks and several tests, these designs are now available on Yoriko's site. I'm six weeks too late for UK Mothering Sunday, but I believe other countries have Mother's Day next week. Please note I have changed the font on the Birthday one

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[1] Mother's Day

www.mygardened.com

[2] Birthday

www.mygardened.com

17 04 May 2014

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by spendlove in Project

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My Urban Threads T-shirt using the new free design. I did the background with bleach in a syringe.

34 03 May 2014

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by spendlove in Project

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Today's experiment in 3D applique - not 100% successful! The petals and leaves are all made separately and turned through for nice neat edges. They are gathered to give the realistic curls. Unfortunately there was no way I was going to be able to appl

23 02 May 2014

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by spendlove in Community

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The only embroidery machines I've had have been Janome but I am intrigued about other makes and their software which is often referred to here.<br /><br /> I get the impression that some machines are dependent on particular software and can't be used

19 02 May 2014

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by spendlove in Project

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Three more bags for the hospice. This fabric was one of the few plain pieces in Ann's stash so it was an ideal excuse to play with some Urban Threads designs. I've made 17 now altogether and I think it is time for a change!

20 01 May 2014

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by spendlove in Community

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Has anyone tried this method of making a cord? The wooden gizmo is a lucet. They were used by the Vikings over 1000 years ago and were commonplace in Medieval times. It is used much like a "dolly bobbin" only, because it has two prongs, the cord is squa

14 01 May 2014

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by spendlove in Community

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Quite a lot of members share their problems in the forum, but there are probably more who keep things to themselves. Through organising the Secret Sisters I often get emails from members who are ill or struggling in other ways. It is heartwarming that the

25 30 Apr 2014