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Laurel in stamps dress, Robert in rocket shirt. He thinks he got the better deal. A strip of that skirt fancyband ribbon, measuring the exact width of the armhole, has been stitched down at either end of the casing. The ribbon is simply whipped with thread in the center and tacked through the elastic and casing. This gives the illusion of a bow.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Aw, shucks, Laurel!<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

“Stamps” are quick and easy machine embroidery embellishments for anything from baby knits to adult clothing.\u00c2\u00a0 Somehow, photos of my “stamped” pink onesie and hat have disappeared.\u00c2\u00a0 But you can trust me when I tell you it was very, very cute.\u00c2\u00a0 And quick and easy.<\/p>\n

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stamp dress components<\/p><\/div>\n

For readers, machine embroidery design for these little squares are free and available in three sizes:\u00c2\u00a0 1-1\/2″, 1-3\/4″ and 2 1\/2″.\u00c2\u00a0 You simply insert a design small enough to fit into that square.\u00c2\u00a0 Also included is one stamp with a bumblebee.<\/p>\n

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This is one of Laurel’s favorite dresses.\u00c2\u00a0 She loves the butterfly “stamps” and I like the versatility of the sundress\/jumper pattern, Hanna by Collars, Etc.\u00c2\u00a0 It can be smocked or not.<\/p>\n

If you would like these designs (a set of four), simply leave a comment with your request and I will e-mail them to you.\u00c2\u00a0 Unless requested, the designs will be in .pes format.\u00c2\u00a0 Let me know if you need another or have trouble converting.<\/p>\n

Then you will be a stamp collector!<\/p>\n

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Laurel in stamps dress, Robert in rocket shirt. He thinks he got the better deal.<\/p><\/div>\n

A strip of that same ribbon, measuring the exact width of the armhole, has been stitched down at either end of the underarm casing for elastic.\u00c2\u00a0 The ribbon is simply whipped with thread in the center, mimicking the knot of\u00c2\u00a0 a bow, and tacked through the elastic and casing.\u00c2\u00a0 This gives the illusion of a bow.<\/p>\n

Made from brown Imperial broadcloth, the neckline and shoulder ruffle are edge stitched with pink thread.\u00c2\u00a0 Stitched on top of wide pink grosgrain ribbon is a brown grosgrain with pink polka dots.<\/p>\n

The design concept of “stamps” came from Dianne Boney, associate editor and contributor to Creative Needle <\/strong><\/em>magazine.<\/p>\n

Intrigued by a baby dress she had purchased, her creative juices began to flow.\u00c2\u00a0 The dress featured little applique’ squares, literally the size of postage stamps, embroidered with even tinier flowers\u00c2\u00a0 scattered on the bodice of the newborn size frock.<\/p>\n

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Laurel’s brown dress and a few other projects were stitched for a Creative Needle article, inspired by Dianne, written by me and the bulk of which is included below.<\/p>\n

If you would like to try some stamps, I would be happy to e-mail the design files mentioned in the article.\u00c2\u00a0 Just send your request in the comment section.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Stamp of Approval<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stamp a bit of playful machine embroidery on your next project for quick and easy personalization.\u00c2\u00a0 Much like postage stamps which feature subjects from Elvis to famous artwork, there is no limit to what can be centered in the embroidered frames.\u00c2\u00a0 By using software such as PE-Design and BuzzEdit2, miniature designs are imported to the applique’ square design files.<\/p>\n

Stamp of Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though embroidering a child’s name on a cap or ballet bag may seem like a good idea to prevent loss, doing so creates a security risk.\u00c2\u00a0 By rather assigning a frog or even a Disney character to a youngster, a distinguishing stamp can be attached to his gear that is nearly as specific as a name.\u00c2\u00a0 Additionally, that youngster’s mittens, scarvbes or athletic bag can be readily identified in a pile of similar items.<\/p>\n

Stamp of Individuality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transform any unembellished item–plain shirt, purse, placement or whatever-into something that reflects your personality or favorites.\u00c2\u00a0 In no time at all, embroidered stamps can elevate” ready made” to “specially made.” Dinosaur stamps on bath towels will please a junior paleontologist.\u00c2\u00a0 Little Disney fans will be delighted with Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh or other character patches on pj’s or simple tee shirts.\u00c2\u00a0 Baby aviator patches scattered on infant items can match a nursery them.\u00c2\u00a0 It will also bring a smile to his pilot daddy’s face.<\/p>\n

Stamp of Rememberance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many years ago, my creative friend Suzanne Sawko digitized a unique “love bug” which she embroidered in every item she made for her first grandchild.\u00c2\u00a0 Often it was hidden in a pocket or under a collar.\u00c2\u00a0 He delighted in searching for this tender reminder of his Mamaw’s affection.<\/p>\n

With all the tiny designs available today, digitizing suitably sized embroidery is unnecessary.\u00c2\u00a0 Simply select one heart or butterfly or whatever and embroider it somewhere on each gift to a grandchild, even if it is hidden in the hem or lining of a garment.<\/p>\n

How to Select a Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collections of miniature designs are available from many sources.\u00c2\u00a0 Those used on the butterfly stamp dress are from Things with Wings collection by Embroidery Library www.emblibrary.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Tiny elements also can be extracted from larger designs.\u00c2\u00a0 The smaller butterflies on the back of the brown sundress have been extracted from Embroidery Library’s butterfly buttonholes designs, available individually or as part of Nature’s Buttonholes design pack.<\/p>\n

How to Create a Stamp<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
The \u00e2\u20ac\u0153stamp\u00e2\u20ac\u009d appliqu\u00c3\u00a9 design file is offered in three sizes, 1.4\u00e2\u20ac\u00b3, 1.6\u00e2\u20ac\u00b3 and 2.3. The first two are small to maintain the illusion of a stamp. The larger appliqu\u00c3\u00a9 square can accommodate a much larger number of designs, such as the built in Disney characters on Brother embroidery machines.<\/div>\n
<\/em>Study the sequence of the stamp design file. There are five color stops:<\/div>\n
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