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by KarenVA
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Machine Embroidery
Topic: Christmas Pajamas....
Replies: 7
Views: 178343

Re: Christmas Pajamas....

The girls will love wearing these PJs--they are so cute!!
by KarenVA
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: What's Under The Needle
Topic: My new table runner from striped fabric
Replies: 3
Views: 65732

Re: My new table runner from striped fabric

Thanks, Ladies!!

Luzenia—can you believe all those are cookbooks!!!!

Nonie—LOTS!!!! LOLOLOLOLOL
by KarenVA
Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: What's Under The Needle
Topic: My new table runner from striped fabric
Replies: 3
Views: 65732

My new table runner from striped fabric

I always wanted to make one of these! I debated how to quilt it and found that one of my Amanda Murphy heart templates fit the cardinal area just right! So, I did walking foot straight line quilting in the center and heart ruler work in the Cardinal area. Here's a tutorial if you want to make some, ...
by KarenVA
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Blast From The Past
Topic: My Napa Valley Santa
Replies: 8
Views: 173527

Re: My Napa Valley Santa

Thanks!! This was my first porcelain doll from scratch! I really loved the whole process--and then the store with the kiln and accessories closed!! I almost cried!! Nonie--the stars were already on his gown. But, I sewed on all of the fur trim, ribbon, cording and gold seed beads. The big jewels are...
by KarenVA
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: Blast From The Past
Topic: My Napa Valley Santa
Replies: 8
Views: 173527

My Napa Valley Santa

I made him from scratch a few years ago--but had to re-do his hair in 2019. It's made from Tibetan Lambs wool from a farm in Montana--good thing I had some leftover!
by KarenVA
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: The long Winter
Replies: 6
Views: 135438

Re: The long Winter

I love her books, too! I read all of them to our kids at bedtime! We especially loved the part when Ma made pancakes in the shape of butterflies and bears! So, we had to do that, too!!
by KarenVA
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: Machine Embroidery
Topic: I'm Busy door hanger
Replies: 6
Views: 98823

I'm Busy door hanger

I think this was a monthly freebie from JuJu desings. I made this for Teresa's birthday.
by KarenVA
Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: Tomato Bisque Soup
Replies: 3
Views: 41487

Re: Tomato Bisque Soup

We sometimes add shrimp or scallops, too!
by KarenVA
Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Machine Embroidery
Topic: FSL Angels
Replies: 9
Views: 391028

Re: FSL Angels

Thanks, Ladies!! Kathy—just go for it! This angel would be a good first try, just three colors. I hoop two layers of WSS, use an 80/12 needle (unless I’m using metallic thread—then I use a 90/14 topstitch needle for the whole thing), and the bobbin thread is the same as the top thread (because you s...
by KarenVA
Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: Tomato Bisque Soup
Replies: 3
Views: 41487

Tomato Bisque Soup

We make this when we are craving comfort food! The base starts with a can of tomato soup and a can of milk. Add dried onions, chives, and Montreal Steak Seasoning (to taste). Then, if we have any leftovers with a red sauce base (like spaghetti sauce, ratatouille, etc), we throw in some of that, too.