{"id":18647,"date":"2011-10-10T05:45:43","date_gmt":"2011-10-10T09:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/?p=18647"},"modified":"2022-01-01T03:11:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-01T08:11:07","slug":"free-me-baby-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/10\/free-me-baby-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Free ME Baby Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPDATE: I’ve just edited the design to fit the 4×4 hoop. Please indicate in your request if\u00a0 you would like 4×4,\u00a0 5×7 or\u00a0 both.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It’s been so hectic here these last few days that I haven’t had a minute to write up a post.\u00a0 We had two of our grandchildren, Robert, 6, and Laurel, 7, for two days of homeschool, county fair projects.<\/p>\n

The culmination of those two days was a family gathering for Saturday’s football game.\u00a0 We enjoyed every minute of our time together, except for the Gator loss to LSU.\u00a0 Just into the second quarter of the game fiasco,\u00a0 my DIL received this text message from a friend, “I don’t know what is more painful, watching this game or having my wisdom teeth extracted without Novocaine.”<\/p>\n

Usually, Louisiana gal pal Linda McGehee calls during the game to congratulate or gloat, offer predictions and give\u00a0 Jack’s read on the game.\u00a0 This time, she was sensitive enough to just send a consolation e-mail, though her “Geaux Tigers” message title was less than sympathetic.\u00a0\u00a0 But today we have moved on and I’m ready to blog about sewing.<\/p>\n

I\u00a0 love stitching baby things, just like everyone.\u00a0 The idea of a precious new life, a sweet new member of the family, often inspires us to get out needle and thread.\u00a0 Whether we pick up a handsewing or machine needle, the urge to create something special for an innocent babe drives us to sew.<\/p>\n

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According to my new 16-month calendar, there is no new grandbaby or\u00a0 special little one due.\u00a0 Still,\u00a0 I decided to drown my football sorrows by sewing something baby.\u00a0 So I pulled out a linen pillowcase blank and embroidered this fil tire’ design.\u00c2\u00a0 It is no great effort, but it satisfied my need and helped me rank the importance of the\u00a0 loss in more realistic perspective.<\/p>\n

The linen pillowcase is one of many in my stash.\u00a0 It has a very nice cutwork edge, adding to its heirloom appearance.\u00a0 These are so handy to have.\u00a0 So handy, in fact, that I have a stack of them with the scallops as well as another pile with a hemstitched edge.<\/p>\n

The components of the 5 x 7\u00a0 design were all digitized by Suzanne Sawko, who loves emulating hand embroidery,\u00a0 and then put together by me.\u00a0 On this pillowcase, I tried to use brighter, more contemporary colors which seem to be favored by today’s young mothers. Frankly, I was disappointed and wish I had stayed with my favorite pastels.\u00a0 But this little project is just a soother for me so I can live with it.<\/p>\n

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If you would like this design,\u00a0 leave your request as a comment and I will be happy to e-mail it to you.\u00a0 The next time my daughter and SIL visit with little Alastair, 2-1\/2, I’ll have them show me how to post this as a download.\u00a0 I just can’t seem to figure it out.<\/p>\n

You can also let me know if you would like to purchase either of the blank linen pillowcases for $7 with a comment or by sending an e-mail to me at NCcabin@aol.com.<\/p>\n

For best results, Suzanne’s instructions should be followed carefully.\u00a0\u00a0 In order to stitch this design most successfully, you will need:<\/p>\n