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| from the editor For the past several weekends, I’ve
been in an organizing mode—feverishly going through piles
of fabrics, test-samples, photo props, projects and other items
that were gathering dust in my storage area. I’ve become very
creative with shelving placement and stacking bins! I wonder, “Didn’t
I just go through this purging process? How can I accumulate so
much stuff in a year?” |
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Many machine manuals recommend little or no home servicing for computerized machines. Oiling is usually not required or recommended, but it’s still important to keep your machine clean.
Reader Mary L. of Arvada, Colo. has
a great idea for organizing CME’s
original designs. When she downloads one of our motifs, she always
adds the CME issue month and year as part
of the file name. When she wants to use or re-use the design, she
knows exactly which issue it’s from and can easily locate
the article and instructions. |
In
this issue, we have loads of techniques and projects to satisfy
the need to experiment and create. Use unexpected materials for
appliqué embroidery (see “Appliqué Unlimited”),
learn how to make locker hooking (see “Get hooked”)
and try your hand at a needle felting technique (see “Autumn
Glory”). We have several projects with a fall flavor, plus
our new CME/Butterick Collection top pattern
(at a 70% discount!) with a What’s your experience with machine embroidery
hoops? Are you limited by one size? Or do you own several? By sharing
your input, you help us determine editorial content for CME.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the form, and add any additional
information in the “Comments” section. Click here
to share your input now. helpful resources Misplaced a back issue of
CME? In addition to CME’s
original embroidery designs, you also can purchase copies of past
subscriber issues, and current and past newsstand-only issues of
Quilting & Embroidery, Paper & Embroidery
and Holiday Embroidery on our secure shopping
site at www.SewnShop.com.
For phone and other ordering options, click here.
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We at CME
thank you for subscribing to our free CME
e-Update. To show our appreciation, each month we’ll randomly
select from among our subscribers a winner of a special embroidery-related
prize. This month it’s a copy of the new book, “Print
Your Own Fabric” from authors Linda Turner Griepentrog
and Missy Shepler. If you’re already a subscriber, you’ll
automatically be entered in the drawing. |
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