December 2011
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Step 8 - Assembly
Remove the pleating threads Finish the raw edges either by serging or by simply zig-zaging each raw edge Bring the right sides of the finished short ends together and stitch using about a 2.0 length, then turn right side out Insert your hanger “hook” through the finished hole and pull the fabric gently, but firmly down over the padded hanger.  You may have to stretch it a bit to...
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Mystery Sampler
Good Morning Stitchers!  These are your last stitches.  After these rows are finished, find a creative way to use your sampler!  For the last 4 rows, use whatever stitches you like.  Try some new combinations and see what new and exciting motifs you can create and SEND ME A PHOTO. 
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August 2010
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Mystery Sampler
Good Morning Stitchers!  Mystery Sampler Stitches for Aug. 4, 2010:  Begin on row 12 and work a 6 step full space trellis up to row 11.  Now, work a 6 step full space trellis from row 11 to row 12 so that the center points meet [at the cable] and cross over each other.  When you’re finished, practice cast-on roses in every other diamond.
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July 2010
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Jul 12th
Mystery Sampler
Good Morning Stitchers!  Mystery Sampler Stitches for July 12, 2010:  Begin on Row 9 and work down to Row 10 -Work a 5 Cable 4-step full space trellis and then mirror image.  This is your only stitch this week as it should cover 2 rows.  Please post questions if you have them.
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June 2010
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Jun 14th
Mystery Sampler
Good Morning Stitchers! This may be a little tricky for new smockers.  I recommend looking in the A-Z of Smocking if you run into trouble. Beginning on row 7 work a 4-step full-space trellis down to row 8 and pick up a bead everytime you work a cable.  Then work a mirror image from row 8 up to row 7.  Remember, if you beaded a cable on the previous stitch do not pick up another bead just slide...
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Mystery Sampler
Good Morning Stitchers! Outline and Stem Stitches - Work the Outline Stitch on Row 1 and the Stem Stitch on Row 2. By the way, you can chart the stitches from your sampler for future reference.
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April 2010
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Mystery Sampler
Good Morning Stitchers! If this is your first time visiting to receive the Mystery Sampler stitches, the post below will have your first 2 rows and stitches listed.  If you have previously attended a sit and sew and this is the first time you haven’t “drawn” a stitch, work these two rows wherever they fit best in your sampler.  Here are your next sampler stitches:  Making...
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March 2010
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Mystery Sampler
Welcome Stitchers! Here is your first stitch: Work a 5 Cable, 4-step full space trellis on Row 5, then work a mirror image on Row 6. This is your only stitch this month (as it takes up 2 rows). Email a photo of your completed row. I will post everyone’s progress. Have fun and get smocking!
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WONDERFUL ANNIVERSARY!!
Thank you to all of my loyal customers and friends (new and old) who came out to make my 1st anniversary such a success!  We had a wonderful trunk show which inspired us, free gifts, good food and loads of fun!  THANK YOU! I want to especially thank my husband, children, grandchildren and friends who are my blessings, my inspiration and my source of strength and support.  I love you all! 
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June 2009
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1st Anniversary Sale/Open House
Announcing Adorable Heirlooms 1st Anniversary Sale/Open House! When: July 18, 2009 Where: Davison Senior Center 10135 Lapeer Road Davison, Michigan 48423 Time: 11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. Come and help us celebrate! If you can’t make it to the Open House, please visit us online and take advantage of the tremendous savings there, too! www.adorableheirlooms.com
Jun 24th
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Jun 23rd
Slipping Hoop? More "Hand" Sewing Sense...
An inexpensive and quick “no-sew” way to prevent your embroidery hoop from slipping is to wrap your hoop with athletic “pre-wrap”. You can purchase it at your local sporting goods store. “Pre-wrap” is a foam-like stretchy material, which sticks to itself when gently stretched. It’s about 2” wide and is purchased by the roll. If you go to the sporting goods store and the clerk has no idea what you...
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May 2009
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Tips for transferring embroidery designs to...
Trudy Horne, longtime columnist for Creative Needle Magazine and owner of Collars, Etc. Pattern Company, recommends using a 3B soft graphite pencil for tracing embroidery designs, especially delicate, detailed motifs. She suggests placing starched & ironed fabric over the embroidery design and tracing with the soft pencil. For more detailed information, go to the Collars, Etc. website...
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