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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Washing Embroidered Items

Before embroidering

If you think an item will be laundered, you should pre-wash before embroidering. Tumble dry warm, then press smooth. Do not push with the iron, as this could stretch the fabric. Steam shrink cut-away stabilizer, just to be sure. After embroidering, a little spray sizing will help restore that fresh, new look.

After embroidering

If embroidered with rayon thread, wash the item in warm water with mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry at a low or warm setting until mostly dry, then touch up with an iron to keep the embroidered area from puckering or going all wavy.

Do not leave embroidered items soaking. Do not wring out the embroidered area.

If the item will need to be washed in hot water or with bleach (baby items, towels, clothes for dirty jobs), use polyester thread instead of rayon.

Next issue: the two foot rule

from Mary Jane Allen of Perfect Little Stitches

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Melodies in Red

Perfect for the Holiday season
and a tribute to Lyn's dad.

Baby Blocks Delight

Welcome a new baby into the
world with this quick sampler!
This collection of six charming
appliqué designs would look
great in a little boy's room
...or a little girl's!

Each design fits in a 4x4 hoop.

Add a ribbon or loop of thread
on the back to make an ornament
for someone special.

Santa Softies
and
Matching Quilt Block

Who says Santa can only wear red?
These 'in the hoop' Santa Softies look
great in any color.

Perfect for Baby's First Christmas,
to hang on the tree or to fill up a basket.

A matching Santa Quilt Block,
done in the hoop too, is included.

MOOSE B STITCHIN

HOME OF THE "IN THE HOOP" EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

HOLIDAY
STEMWARE COASTERS
for the 4X4 hoop

These coasters slip onto the
base of stemware and travel
with the glass. Very quick and
easy to make. All finished in
one hooping. Be sure to see
the matching NAPKINRINGS
for 4x4 and 5x7 hoops.

Teeny Candy

Miniature designs to
satisfy the sweet tooth.

Half-Price, Today Only!

Sweet Angels

Ten charming redwork designs
for both the 4x4 and 5x7 hoops.

A new letter is now
available for those collecting
this beautiful alphabet.

It is found at the top of Page 1.

Patterns
for Babies and
for Adults

Each pattern includes
instructions for use with
Texture Magic.

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Mary Jane
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