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LATEST NEWS February 2010 Hello To All ----
Wanted to update everyone that the “One-Arm” Chief Popper’s surgery went well. Judy is doing fine. She is listening to her doctor’s orders by faithfully exercising, taking her meds and resting when needed. Judy is also getting caught up on Project Runway episodes, quilt magazines and Chick-Flicks.
Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, I thought a quick Valentine’s Day project might be an interesting topic and project. Since it is quick, it can be done in time for February 14th for sure!
Fabric Goodie Bag 5” W x 6-½” L Valentine Fabric 5” W x 6-½” L Solid Fabric Embroidery Design 21“ of Coordinating Ribbon
Choose a Valentine Embroidery Design that will coordinate well with the solid fabric and the valentine fabric. I chose white muslin fabric and the Heart Bubble Wand embroidery design which is being offered for free on www.StarbirdStockDesigns.com Embroider the design you chose on the solid piece of fabric.
Press ¼” seam on the narrow end to the wrong side of the Solid Fabric. Fold the ¼” seam again and stitch. This is the top of the Goodie Bag with a finished edge.
Do the same with the Valentine Fabric top edge.
With the Valentine Fabric right side up, find the center. Come down from the top in the center 1-1/2”; mark lightly. Take the ribbon, right side facing up and place at the mark on the Valentine Fabric. Tack stitch the ribbon down.
Place wrong sides together of the Valentine Fabric and the Solid Fabric; pin. Be sure to “tuck in” the ribbon piece (ribbon cannot be caught in the seam). Fasten with a straight pin if necessary. Sew up the (3) open sides with a ¼“ seam.
Turn inside out and unfasten the ribbon piece. Gently push out the corners with a bodkin or similar tool. Press.
Fill with Chocolate Kisses, Chocolate Hearts, etc. Bring ribbon around the front and tie a bow.
Lace Goodie Bag Free-Standing Lace Goodie Bag Embroidery Design Valentine Fabric / cut to size of Free-Standing Lace Instructions (+ ½” if necessary) Solid Fabric / cut to size of Free-Standing Lace Instructions (+ ½” if necessary) 21“ of Coordinating Ribbon
Choose a Free-Standing Lace Goodie Bag Embroidery Design. I chose a free-standing lace design from www.EmbLibrary.com.Embroider out the lace panel.
Find the center of the right side of the Valentine Fabric.
Come down 1-1/2”; mark lightly. Take the ribbon, right side facing up and
place at the mark on the Valentine Fabric. Tack stitch the ribbon down.
Take the Valentine Fabric and the Solid Fabric with right sides together and stitch 1/4” around being sure to leave an opening for turning (I usually place my opening on the side half-way). Turn and Press.
The Valentine Fabric is the back side of the bag. The Solid Fabric is the inside of the bag. The Lace Panel is the front of the bag.
Keeping the ribbon out of the way, line up the lace panel to the fabric; pin in place. Satin Stitch (Zip-Zag Stitch) the (3) open sides,
Fill with favorite candies.
Bring ribbon around to the front and tie into bow. On the lace panel, the ribbon can be weaved within the design and then tied.
Joan Chief Popper’s Temporary Right Arm
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