Cajun Corner – Vol.
4, No. 44 – November 18, 2012
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This week we had the pleasure of entertaining our
friend and embroidery technician from Central Florida. She planned this trip to Pensacola and had four or five customers in
the area needing their machines serviced.
She arrived on Wednesday afternoon and was anxious to see the new
tablecloth. Once she did; she loved it. We all went out to eat each evening, drank
wine, and talked about embroidery and crafts.
It was such a delightful time.
There were a few new embroidery techniques that
she taught me. One was using scrap
thread in the embroidery. It is pretty
cool. The center fill of the design
needs to be changed to about a 20 point density. An outline of the design is
run; then stop the machine and place enough scrap thread to cover the inside of
the design. Then you cover the thread
with Solvy or Aqua Magic (any water soluble topping will do). Next you let the fill stitch run. Stop the machine and trim the threads outside
of the outline. Then let the machine
finish the embroidery. Once the
stitching is completed, wash away the topping.
The light fill holds in the threads.
The threads are very colorful and make a unique and pretty appearance.
The other technique was a spin on the fringe
technique. We did not try this but she
did digitize a sample for me which I will try out later. Using a satin stitch, you create a small,
simple design, let’s say an oval.
Digitize the oval very small. Then
digitize another oval over the first one but slightly larger than the
first. You can do this as many times as
you like. The important thing is that it
is a satin stitch and there are no center stitches. Use a different color for each round of
stitches. When you have finished
stitching, take your scissors and cut straight down the middle. The satin stitches fluff up in all of the
colors that you used.
As we discussed puff embroidery, I asked how to
use a hair dryer to shrink the puff that sticks out. She explained that it is not a hair dryer but
a heat gun. It looks like a hair dryer
but gets much hotter. George bought us a
heat gun and is going to try it out today on some practice puff embroidery.
She solved many of my embroidery issues and
answered my questions. When we get
together, we usually create designs and techniques of our own. It was a wonderful visit.
On Thursday, she decided to check out Clothilde
and make sure she was running up to par.
Poor Clothilde blew her Z Motor.
We had a new Z Motor overnighted and installed on Friday. That was unexpected but it could not have
happened at a better time – when my technician just happened to be here. We are up and running and purring like a
kitten now. Clothilde is a pretty
fabulous and amazing machine.
Our embroidery technician departed Saturday
morning. We fully intended to attend the
Wooly Booger Bawl at 3 p.m. However, we
were exhausted. Three o’clock came and
went and we just could not seem to get up and going. Nevertheless, a hearty congratulation to our
new Queen Sugah, Jayne Drees, who was apparently very surprised at her
selection as Queen Sugah.
This morning George decided to make pancakes for
breakfast. I usually don’t eat breakfast
at all but George makes some good pancakes.
He served me first and then, to my surprise, served the dogs
pancakes. He served himself last. My mother would be appalled. I was pretty amazed, myself. Those dogs are so spoiled.
The lap scarves were finished, embroidered and
mailed to the customer this week. I
haven’t heard from her since. I asked
that she let me know when they arrive.
Considering they were mailed, she may not have received them yet. I think they turned out lovely.
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. At 5 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, 2008, my Mama
passed away, peacefully, in our living room.
Thanksgiving hasn’t been the same since.
I am thankful for so much. In
fact, it is because of Mama that Cajun Stitchery even exists.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Found this at: http://frugalliving.about.com/od/clothingcare/ht/Laundry_Deterge.htm
Learn how to make your own laundry
detergent, and enjoy clean clothes for less.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10-15 minutes
Here's How:
1.
Mix together two parts Borax, two
parts Washing Soda and one part grated Fels-Naptha soap to create your own
laundry detergent (You can make as much or as little as you'd like).
2.
Use up to three level tablespoons
per wash load.
3.
Store the rest in a lidded
container, out of the reach of children and pets.
- Recipe Courtesy of James77777
Tips:
1.
Be sure to label your detergent
container, so others will know what's inside. Include a list of the ingredients
as an added safety measure.
2.
Borax sells under the name 20 Mule
Team, and can be found on the laundry aisle. You should be able to find Washing
Soda and Fels-Naptha soap there too.
3.
Having trouble locating Fels-Naptha
soap on the laundry aisle? Check to see if it's in with the bar soap.
4.
If the grocery store or discount
store that you shop at doesn't stock these ingredients, try an international
grocery store.
5.
Zote, Ivory or castile soap can be
used in place of Fels-Naptha.
What You Need
·
Borax
·
Washing Soda
·
Fels Naptha Soap
C’est tout, mes amis
Peggy Henshall
Cajun Stitchery
(850) 261-2462
P.S. You are always welcome to stop by and look at
all of the catalogs and pass some time with me, cher.
