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• Remaking a Sweatshirt

  I started this project over a year ago and for various reasons, I did not want to proceed with it. So, I considered my work on this sweatshirt will be an experiment and discovery of what works and what did not. First I took a sweatshirt that I really... Posted Dec 13 2010, 02:00 PM by pat71896 with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: projects, Green, Holidays, zippers, butterfly, gift ideas, Quick Projects, sweatshirt, remake, fleece, bear, recycle, winter, Fall Harvest, Cat N Stained Glass, Fall Leaves, reflection

• Mylar and Embroidery

  Embroidery is always trying to do new and different things. My mother's embroidery was limited essentially to linens, some decorating and clothing. Now we embroider on screen doors, wood and just about anything that does not move or require food.... Posted Sep 17 2010, 04:45 PM by pat71896 with | with 6 comment(s) Filed under: avid embroiderer, The Avid Embroiderer, FSL, shadow applique, Christmas, Holidays, Ornaments, metallic thread, bridal gown, digitizing, bling, applique, density, guest towels, tearaway, butterfly, freebie, bride, organza, halloween, Mylar

• Dotted Swiss, 7/10/09

  AnnTheGran has placed these threads on sale!! Check it out at Madeira . Dotted swiss was very popular in the 1950's for women and children's garments. I remember the wonderful billowy curtains that blossomed in the summer breezes. No matter how... Posted Jul 10 2009, 09:30 AM by pat71896 with | with 17 comment(s) Filed under: fabric, blog, table top, summer, Shabby Chic, AnnTheGran, curtains, bow, butterfly, Madeira, dotted swiss, rolled hem