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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patti
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Mar 25 2006 : 12:01:29 PM
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My grandma taught me to embroider when I was really little, but I didn't embroider for years until a few weeks ago. I'm enjoying it but have some questions.
Do you "wash" your floss first?
If not, does the floss "bleed" when you wash the item?
I found a gorgeous set of stamped-embroidery pillowcases on clearance at the craft store, and I'd like to get started on them today, but wasn't sure if I should wash the floss. Thanks for the info.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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Terre
True Blue Farmgirl
97 Posts
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2006 : 12:07:45 PM
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I've done counted crosstitch for a long time and some embroidery and I've never had to wash the floss or had any problems with it bleeding. I usually buy DMC as I think its one of the best flosses and is easier to work with. Coats and Clarks is good too, but usually a little thicker because of the higher cotton content. My grandmother always did alot of embroidery and I don't ever remember her washing the floss. I don't think she would have embroidered is she had to do that. You just want to buy good floss. Good luck!
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2006 : 1:34:45 PM
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I was an art director for a needlework company for 15 years, and here is what I learned about floss. The only floss we ever had bleed was the reds - 321, 498, 815, 816, etc. I would soak the floss in vinegar and let it dry before using it, and then it would not bleed when washed. DMC and all the other companies are getting good at colorfast floss; you should not have any real trouble. Just with the red!
Oh, and always wash your work by hand, in soft detergent and in cold water, then blot with a towel. Iron while damp on the back side.
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Mar 25 2006 1:35:59 PM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2006 : 1:49:26 PM
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I don't wash mine either..but I remember my grandma always washed the reds.
Jenny in Utah
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HorseyNut
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Allena
MO
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2006 : 2:26:44 PM
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I do all kinds of smoking (anybody interested?) for my two little girls and I always just hand wash or gentle cycle and never have had any trouble, but here are a few hints I know about. If you use 100% cotton cloth preshrink it by prewashing in warm water if possible. If you use a very dark color it can never hurt to gove it a soak in hot water and vinigar. Also always match your threads with your material if possible to prevent uneven shrinking that can occur, causeing puckered seams. Maybe this is all irrelevent you you girls???
Smoking is a wonderful old fashioned hobby that is so versitile. You can make dresses shirts, pillows. Anyone who is interested I would be happy to help get started and pleat some fabric for them and send it along in the mail. You can make really cute little christmas ornaments that are quick and easy.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 25 2006 : 3:48:59 PM
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Smocking is something I have always wanted to learn. My grandma used to do it but not as much as other things and never got around to teaching me. I would LOVE to learn!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 08:49:45 AM
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smocking for those who live in utah tthe stitching corner in Orem and west jordon teach smocking
have a lovely day
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Edited by - sunshine on Apr 28 2006 09:27:08 AM |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 09:17:23 AM
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I used to smock when my daughter was little and I enjoyed it but it's very time consuming and I didn't have a pleater machine so had to do everything by hand. It was fun, though!
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 10:53:09 AM
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Like I said the stitching corner in West jordan for those in the salt lake area teaches they will also pleat for you on their machine I know there is a fee per needle I think it was .25 not sure but might be of use if you want it pleated quickly
have a lovely day
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Edited by - sunshine on Apr 28 2006 09:27:29 AM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 12:51:43 PM
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Okay...where in Orem is The stitching Corner Wendy??????/ That is one I havn't found yet..sounds like I need to find it next trip up north to shop!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 1:28:34 PM
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The stitching corner is on the orem hill just a little off of state street just up from shepards candy on the same side of the road if you are coming from the south before you get to university mall if you are coming from the freeway on to 1300 then turn right on state street it will be about 3-5 blocks down on your left next to the mending shed 631 east 1700 south 801-426-6900
they do heirloom sewing supplies and quilting stuff plus normal sewing items they were in Provo for years just down the street from the eldred senior center ( which is where the utah valley quilt guild meets monthly)they use to be in an old pool hall now they are in orem in an old bowling alley kind off funny. Lovely store for any one who likes to sew. I use to teach classes in the West Jordon store and have taken clases at both. ( I taught temari balls ( japanse type of embroidery) and english paper piecing a type of piecing in quilting) I took to many classes to list the one is west jordan I think is on 7800 just off of red wood road just down the street from the west jordan libray where the "the behive lacers" meet a local guild for people who make all kinds of lace ( this is their meeting place)
they teach embroidery classses also at both stores traditional and silk ribbon
have a lovely day
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Edited by - sunshine on Apr 28 2006 09:42:25 AM |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 4:25:51 PM
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Wow! I'm going up "north" in a week or so, and now I think I'll add the "stitching corner" to my list of places to visit. Thanks so much for the information...
XOXO, Libbie
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 7:35:01 PM
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Ther is another nice store in provo but it is for knitters and crochets and people who like to embroider not sewing stuff. That store is on center street it is called Heindselman's I like the store they treat me well I have taught class there too ( crochet afghans, just chrochet, and romanian lace ( a mixture or crochet and needle lace similar in style not apperance of battenburg lace) I also have taught through community ed ( tatting, crochet, yo-yo's, quilting, basic embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery and temari balls) and just word of mouth in my home. I also have taught in the Utah Valley Quilt guild at there annual quilt fair in July last year taught english paper piecing grand mothers flower garden) Not teaching at the moment. I t.a. to much at my childrens school to do much teaching at the moment. I might do some in the near future for my local ward ( church) it would be crochet for the ladies in my church group ( about 50 people).
have a lovely day
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Edited by - sunshine on Apr 28 2006 09:27:51 AM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2006 : 9:46:46 PM
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I have quite alot of fun at Heindselmans!! I LOVE that place!!! I never ever go to Provo without making a stop there! Will have to for sure stop at the Stitching Corner too. How fun! I love to go to new places! I had to go to Tooele awhile back for some not so fun paperwork business and treated myself afterwards to the cutest little quilt shop I found near the place I went.
You sound so talented WEndy!! Wow!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 07:20:17 AM
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There is a nice quilting store in springville too called the "corn wagon" try it I love that place. They even have russian needle punch supplies, shirret supplies ( I type of rug a crochet type rug but not what you would think you are crocheting a cord that rungs threw the wool or other fabice and the fabric stans on end you cut fabric on bias instead of straight of grain. They also do a roving punch work Kinda neat I have bout all the supplies to do the last two I just haven't had the time yet. I have been repairing temple alter cloths and repairing a table cloth for a lady in SLC which is taking forever. Speaking of Heindselman's if you went in there and asked who around repaaired antique table clothes I would be the person they would recommend to you. Just an FYI.
have a lovely day
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Edited by - sunshine on Apr 28 2006 09:28:28 AM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 07:53:40 AM
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there is a sort of new shop here in American Fork just next to the library in down town next to the tabernacle. Can't think of it's name right now but it is cute and the people nice also just half a block away is another little store use to be called hemstitched by the previous owner I think it is called elegant collage now what it sells is hemstiched bibs, blackes, car seat cover, etc. and the like. A never smalll store one little room but is you go to one you might as well check out the other they do have weird hours and I do not know them off hand I think the are closed monday and tuesday not sure on that though.
have a lovely day
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Edited by - sunshine on Apr 28 2006 09:28:11 AM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 09:29:13 AM
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Thanks for all the resources Wendy...sounds like I need to plan a trip up north!! If I do we will have to get together for sure!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 09:31:53 AM
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sure that would be fine
have a lovely day
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Edited by - sunshine on Apr 28 2006 09:28:44 AM |
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