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Out of State Shops & Events
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Let’s Go Green! ~ Recycle to Create New Tea Gifts
by Gail Gastelu, The Tea House Times
Meadowbrook Shopping Centre • 2035 Barracks Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903 Convenient to I-64 and I-81
Quilting, Rug Hooking, Punch Needle,
Embroidery, Supplies and Classes
Gift Cards Available! Authorized
Dealer
How are you Going Green? Small changes add up to big help for the environment.
Shop Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6
Wed 10-8 • Sun 12-4
pillow or apron with them.
Recycle and re-use to help save natural resources. Some ideas:
Sew two old tea towels together to create a great shopping bag for groceries. Or make a
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Meetinghouse Hill Designs
Wool Appliqué Art Patterns Designed For Distinction
Welcome Christmas
Ornament
At Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
Permission Granted for Personal
Use of Pattern to Readers of The
Country Register. All Other Rights
Reserved.
Enjoy seasonal gift buying for unique, handcrafted presents
from over 90 juried artisans and crafters.
Find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list
as well as items to dress up your home for the season.
Original ornament was made from
felted 100% wool fabrics and stitched
with color #869 DMC Floss (2 strands)
and #5 Perle Cotton (outer edge).
Also needed: freezer paper for
pattern templates, size 24 chenille
needle, scissors, pins, white chalk
marker, 6” piece of ribbon & black
sewing thread. Refer to photograph
for assistance.
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The Dropped Stitch
by Sharon Greve
Just For HIM
Any time is a good time to knit something
special for your guy, but Christmas is the most
popular. Sometimes, however, the generous knitter regrets her gift-giving. Many single
women have knitted a sweater of love for a boyfriend, only to have the relationship
fail before the project is completed. Or, she gifts a garish holiday or ski-sweater which
took her many hours and many dollars to knit of which she is very proud, only to
hear him gasp with dislike and shock. Over the years, this has become known as the
“boyfriend curse”—especially with college coed beginning knitters. And, what wife
hasn’t secretly knit many hours creating a work of art for her husband, only to discover
he refuses to wear it. A Knitter’s Review poll reported 41% of knitters were aware
of the curse and were cautious in relationship knitting while 15% said they had
actually experienced the curse. The good news is that for every cursed experience,
there’s a happy knitter whose husband wears his sweater, even if it’s in the garage!
So, how does a knitter successfully create a gift of love for her guy—one he will
enjoy and wear in public? By knitting what HE wants with the following guidelines.
First, take a good look at your guy—a really good look! Take note of his positive
areas (broad shoulders, eye color, biceps) and his negative areas (broad mid-section
for some). Does he have a short or long torso, long or short arms? Men are just as
concerned about their appearance and fit of clothing as women. Take measurements
to ensure a good comfortable fit or measure a garment that fits him well. Work a
gauge swatch for accuracy and adjust the sweater pattern as needed.
Next, in selecting a sweater pattern and yarn, keep his body shape and maturity
in mind. Men don’t like a “busy” or complicated look. Stick to straight or geometric
designs. Simple cables, ribbing, garter, and stockinette stitches are popular with men.
Don’t let the sweater overpower the man; it should compliment him. The viewer should
see the man first and the sweater second. Men like freedom of movement. Bulky yarns
and heavy textures are not favorable. A man of slight stature appears weighted down
while a man of full stature appears larger and heavier. The reverse is true with lightweight yarns. Again, consider the man’s size first as you would for a woman.
Forget the colors you select for yourself. Men don’t care for bright, wild colors, or
baby pink, lemon yellow, or Halloween orange. As one man said: “I don’t want to be
a billboard of design or color.” Variegated yarns should be calming—not alarming!
Acquaint yourself with his wardrobe—what color and styles does he wear. He will
be more likely to wear the gift if it fits into his wardrobe and makes him feel good,
comfortable, and special. Stroll through the men’s departments in stores to learn
what’s current and fashionable.
Sweaters are popular ambitious gifts which can be expensive and time-consuming.
However, if your guy doesn’t wear sweaters or your budget or time doesn’t allow a
sweater, you can still knit him a special gift. What man doesn’t need a warm scarf
to compliment his coat, a cap to capture his body heat, a pair of socks or slippers
to keep his tootsies warm, or an afghan for snuggling with his favorite knitter.
Consider his preference for success.
Knit simple with love for HIM!
©2011 Sharon Greve Reach her at [email protected] No reprint without permission
STITCHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Trace patterns onto freezer paper. Trace each piece twice, except for pineapple and greenery
(trace each one time). Cut out each and press, with warm, dry iron onto felted wool. Cut out
each wool piece and carefully remove freezer paper as you stitch.
2. Center and pin pineapple to one wool oval and
Blanket Stitch. Pin greenery overtop of
pineapple and Blanket Stitch.
3. Pin lemons on each side of
pineapple and Blanket Stitch.
4. Pin ribbon tails overlapping
pineapple lower edge and
Back Stitch through centers.
Pin ribbon bows overlapping
pineapple. With chalk, mark
stitching lines to create inside edges of ribbon and
Back Stitch. With Perle
Cotton, form a 5-wrap
French knot for ribbon knot.
5. Pin apples on each side
of pineapple overlapping ribbons and Blanket Stitch. Form
short straight stitches for apple
stems.
6. With chalk, mark the word
“WELCOME,” then Back Stitch the
letters.
7. With black sewing thread, stitch ribbon
loop to wrong side of second wool oval.
Pattern Pieces
Shown Actual Size
8. Pin two wool ovals together and Blanket Stitch perimeter with Perle Cotton.
Meetinghouse Hill Designs, LLC has been in business since April 2009.
We offer a variety of patterns for wool appliqué, featuring dimensional details
and stitching embellishments.
Please visit www.meetinghousehilldesigns.com to view and purchase
all of our patterns, and to learn more about the history of this
company and its designer, Kathy J. Gaul.
Contact Kathy at (719) 282-3518 or
email her at [email protected].
Shopkeepers, wholesale pricing is available upon request.
Welcome Christmas Ornament – Copyright September 2011.
Designed by Kathy J. Gaul, owner of Meetinghouse Hill Designs, LLC
www.meetinghousehilldesigns.com
Use broken china to create a trivet for your teapot. Using an old picture frame as a
base, affix some sturdy cardboard to the back of the frame. Fill the front with premixed tile grout. Place pieces of broken china into the grout. Smooth out evenly for a
level surface. Spot clean pieces of china, and allow to set. Try creating a pretty pattern
with the broken china. BE CAREFUL! Not for children.
Use mis-matched pieces of china to create a special 3 tiered serving piece. All you
need to do is stack them up (glue together if you want). Use a larger platter for the
bottom, top with a level cup, top with a smaller plate, another cup, and finally the
smallest plate. Best used on a buffet table or at times when it is not necessary to pass.
Another idea: glue an old candlestick holder underneath one plate for a pretty display.
Supplies:
Recycle:
Broken China
Tea Towels
Mis-matched
cups and saucers
Find new uses for
Mis-matched, missing china pieces
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