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September 10, 2008

Table of Contents

• Sewing Circle -- Embroidered Tulle
• To the Point -- Beaded Embroidery
• Words of Wisdom
• Find of the Month -- Acorn Pattern

Sewing Circle
Have you ever seen a lace veil or mantilla with embroidery and wondered how they were made? Thanks to one reader, Elizabeth in Texas, you can use a regular sewing machine to decorate tulle. Her instructions were so excellent and thorough that I made a new page on my website entirely devoted to the subject. If you have something to share, please see the invitation at the bottom of this newsletter!

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To the Point
An easy way to make embroidery extra special is to embellish it with beads or charms. They add texture and sparkle to highlight details. If using beads on an evenweave fabric, make sure you choose a bead size the same as or slightly smaller than the fabric count. If using buttons or charms, make sure they are not too heavy or the extra weight can distort the cloth over time. Beaded embroidery takes more time, but it adds a new dimension to your work!

Words of Wisdom
"Any philosophy that can be put in a nutshell belongs there."

Find of the Month
Since I'm a little nutty with my words of wisdom this month, here's an acorn needlepoint pattern for you to try. It can be worked on 18 count mono or plastic canvas. The acorn chart could also be used for cross stitch, but with cross stitch the squares are spaces and with needlepoint the squares are canvas thread intersections. Isn't that nuts?

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The most interesting feedback will be shared in next month's issue!