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		<title>If You Had It To Do All Over Again�</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[rob]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/if-you-had-it-to-do-all-over-again/" alt="If You Had It To Do All Over Again�"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/title_small.jpg" align="left" alt="If You Had It To Do All Over Again�" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Rob

...

�<strong>what would you do</strong> when you brought your first embroidery machine into your house?
<strong>
</strong>I know the excitement you felt!

My thoughts when I first brought my Brother PE150 home�.

�I am so excited! I can do SO much!�
�I am going to make gifts for everyone!�
�I am going to do this every day!�

�and then reality set in�.�� Hmmm� - I had kind of forgotten:

 	I was still raising and HOMESCHOOLING three children and my husband require... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/if-you-had-it-to-do-all-over-again/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Clean Up With Butterflies!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2015 18:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[rob]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/clean-up-with-butterflies/" alt="Clean Up With Butterflies!"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/butterfly-dish-soap-holder-168x300.jpg" align="left" alt="Clean Up With Butterflies!" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Deanna
I made a dish soap bottle apron and used the new butterfly design. I am pleased to say that it stitched out beautifully and the project was a big hit with my friend whom it was for.
<a href="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/butterfly-dish-soap-holder.jpg"> <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/clean-up-with-butterflies/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Delicate Fabric?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2015 20:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/delicate-fabric/" alt="Delicate Fabric?"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hairspray-81x300.jpg" align="left" alt="Delicate Fabric?" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Marthie<a href="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/hairspray.jpg"></a>

For that flimsy material like organza, etc that is difficult to stitch or embroider on, just spray with a little hairspray and off you stitch.... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/delicate-fabric/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Things to Do While the Embroidery Machine is in the Shop</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 01:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[rob]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/things-to-do-while-the-embroidery-machine-is-in-the-shop/" alt="Things to Do While the Embroidery Machine is in the Shop"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/title_small.jpg" align="left" alt="Things to Do While the Embroidery Machine is in the Shop" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Jolene

(Editor's note..� I know SewMagical wrote something similar to this a while back, but Jolene shares some different ideas!)

My machine had to go to the shop for some serious repair. I am totally lost without it.

So what do I do?� Well, as I look around my work room (aka dining room) I see a number of Possible projects.

1.������ Sort through my embroidery thread, make a list of colors I need
2.������ Sort through bobbins and and take care of the loose ends
3.������ Go throu... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/things-to-do-while-the-embroidery-machine-is-in-the-shop/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Announcing &#8211; The Storybook Series! Red Riding Hood, the FULL BOOK!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 01:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/announcing-the-storybook-series-red-riding-hood-the-full-book/" alt="Announcing - The Storybook Series! Red Riding Hood, the FULL BOOK!"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/redridinghood1.jpg" align="left" alt="Announcing - The Storybook Series! Red Riding Hood, the FULL BOOK!" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Rob, Idea/set created by Heidi



How exciting is this?
All of you who waited patiently for Heidi to release another in her Quilt in a Set Series (you can see all 57 Set in the series by clicking <a title="Quilt in a Set Series by Heidi" href="http://www.designsbysick.com/search?firstword=Series" target="_blank">here</a>) we now have something even MORE exciting!
This has been a project Heidi has wanted to get off the ground for a long, long time and she was finally able to tackle... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/announcing-the-storybook-series-red-riding-hood-the-full-book/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Project of the Week &#8211; Empty Pockets &#038; New Challenge!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/project-of-the-week-empty-pockets-new-challenge/" alt="Project of the Week - Empty Pockets & New Challenge!  "><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/emptypockets_thumb.jpg" align="left" alt="Project of the Week - Empty Pockets & New Challenge!  " hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p><a href="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/emptypockets_thumb.jpg"></a>
By Rob, Designs by Rhonda

Rhonda begins her instructions for this delightfully original new set as follows, "How many times did you wish you had a little pocket on something?
You can use printed mate... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/project-of-the-week-empty-pockets-new-challenge/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FSL 911!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2015 05:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/fsl-911/" alt="FSL 911!"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FSL-411-200-X-200.jpg" align="left" alt="FSL 911!" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FSL-411-200-X-200.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">by Rhonda</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Have you tried to stitch out any FSL (Free Standing Lace) designs?
Did you get frustrated after taking it... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/fsl-911/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Just in Time for Spring/Easter!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2015 05:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[rob]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/just-in-time-for-springeaster/" alt="Just in Time for Spring/Easter!"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/napkins2.jpg" align="left" alt="Just in Time for Spring/Easter!" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Myron (and his wife)

When Myron and his wife saw the new Easter/Spring chicks designs - they knew right away what they wanted to do!

You can see that their table will be all dressed up in the Easter/Spring finest with the new Placemats and Napkins!

You can see/download/purchase the Easter Time Chicks (by Sandra) by clicking <a title="Easter Time Chicks" href="http://www.designsbysick.com/details/eastertimechicks" target="_blank">here</a>.
You can see/download/purchase the Vintage Ea... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/just-in-time-for-springeaster/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>POTW  &#8211; International Recipe Towels</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2015 05:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-international-recipe-towels/" alt="POTW  - International Recipe Towels"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ContactSheet-1.jpg" align="left" alt="POTW  - International Recipe Towels" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Rhonda and Rob

We asked - you answered!
You sent in the International recipes and I cannot wait to try them (Rob).
Rhonda did a beautiful job of creating the designs!

What should be next?� Any ideas?� Click COMMENT and let us know!

Also, what else might you do with these designs?� Again, comment below, please!

You can download/purchase/see the set here:

<a title="International Recipe Towels" href="http://www.designsbysick.com/details/recipetowelsintl" target="_blank">http://w... <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-international-recipe-towels/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rose Garden &#8211; Project of the Week</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 23:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/rose-garden-project-of-the-week/" alt="Rose Garden - Project of the Week"><img src="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/rosegarden-framed1.jpg" align="left" alt="Rose Garden - Project of the Week" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align=top/></a><p>&nbsp;</p>by Tonya
Tonya has given us a delightful project this week!
This Rose Garden has a lovely poem and many extra roses to adorn the design.
The poem is 5x7 and there are 8 4x4 Roses and 4 5x7 roses to use to adorn the project as you choose.

<a href="http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/rosegarden-framed1.jpg"> <a href="https://www.designsbysick.com/articles/rose-garden-project-of-the-week/">Read on and comment</a>]]></description>
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