by lbrow 08 Jul 2015

oops, G. daughter's 35th b'day today. Remembered I had purchased these placemats last fall 2 for a dollar. So appliqued monogram of last name on all 8 for her. She was pleased because they do a lot of entertaining outside in the summer and she said they were perfect.

1. All 8
2 a close up of 1 Tried to pick up the green stripe in the fabric and match with green thread. I managed to get a pic before they went out the door this afternoon. Did all of them in a couple of hrs./Lillian

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by jrob Moderator 12 Jul 2015

Grandmother's magic tricks! I know that she was thrilled with this fabulous gift.

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by pldc 09 Jul 2015

Lillian these are wonderful & so glad that you remembered in time. Can I ask please are these placemats the ones with the white tubing inside? If so I have some of in yellow & I was wondering about embroidering on them. It is so hard to tell from the photo so I thought I would ask just in case. ~hugs~

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lbrow by lbrow 09 Jul 2015

I have sent you a pm with a picture and explanation. Hugs to you/Lillian

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by sonjapotgieter 09 Jul 2015

Gorgeous

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lbrow by lbrow 09 Jul 2015

Thank you much/Lillian

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by decojo 09 Jul 2015

Beautiful placemats!

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lbrow by lbrow 09 Jul 2015

Thank you/Lillian

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by toogie 09 Jul 2015

Lucky you, to have found these at such a 'steal' and lucky her, for having you 'remember' her in such a way. These look really festive!...sometimes I buy things ahead and forget that I have them, or where I put them, until the occasion has passed, birthdays,christmas,whatever.-lol-

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lbrow by lbrow 09 Jul 2015

Thanks Toogie. I try to keep everything I buy that will one day be a gift in a specific area, so I can find it. In the past I have purchased as well as made things a long time ahead and then couldn't find 'till 6 months after the occasion LOL. It was daughter's suggestion I keep everything in one place and that was good advice.//lillian

katydid by katydid 09 Jul 2015

I have a closet in my sewing room that is my gift stash. It has worked wonders as I buy things things on clearance and wait for an occasion. I can go shopping in my closet at any time. Kay

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by lidiad 09 Jul 2015

That's a lovely set, love the fabric you have used. for the initial.
Hugs, Lidia

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lbrow by lbrow 09 Jul 2015

Thank you Lidia/Lillian

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by highlandermom 09 Jul 2015

Wow that is great how you did so many so quickly. They look terrific.

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lbrow by lbrow edited 09 Jul 2015

Thank you . While 1 hoop is in machine, I'm getting another ready. I used no stabilizer because placemat is real thick. The font is one of Amazings last ,so stitches out beautifully,hence everything went so smoothly and FAST./Lillian

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by rescuer Moderator 08 Jul 2015

Well done! You always remember -- even if it is last minute. You are so good!
My son read over my shoulder (as he often does) and said, "WOW!" (he insisted the "wow" be in all capitals) He was very impressed by them being all done in a couple of ho

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lbrow by lbrow 08 Jul 2015

Your son is a sweetheart/Lillian

rescuer by rescuer 09 Jul 2015

Not sure why my post was cut off...it should have said hours at the end.
You are right -- my son is a sweetheart!

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by Leaha 08 Jul 2015

Beautiful job, will add great atmosphere to any festivities. :)

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lbrow by lbrow 08 Jul 2015

Thanks much/Lillian

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by katydid 08 Jul 2015

Great job as placemats are not a piece of cake especially when one does not have a prof multi needle machine and I know you don't,. So glad you chose applique as it really pops. Kay

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lbrow by lbrow 08 Jul 2015

Thanks kay. I'm just glad I remembered I had them Haven't been able to get out anywhere lately but church on Sunday. . I remembered it last week but then Ron has been having problems for several days and I forgot all about it 'till this morning./Lilli

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by tlp22 08 Jul 2015

Beautifully done.

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lbrow by lbrow 08 Jul 2015

Thank you/Lillian

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by noah 08 Jul 2015

Very nice Lillian .I love them.It is nice to make something for the family.hugs

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lbrow by lbrow 09 Jul 2015

Thanks Carolyn. Hugs/Lillian

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by dailylaundry 08 Jul 2015

Great job, Lillian - I am certain your Granddaughter was thrilled with them!! Hugs to you and yours, Laura*

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lbrow by lbrow 08 Jul 2015

Thank you Laura. She has a 7 yr old and a 4 yr old. One plays ball and the other in dance. They are always having other young parents over for cookouts. Her hubby is also our youth minister at church as well as a school teacher so they are a busy couple/Lillian

dailylaundry by dailylaundry 09 Jul 2015

Sounds like a wonderful family!!!

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