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<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nUPDATE:\u00c2\u00a0 While perusing my antique needlework magazines, I came across an article about embroidered parasols.\u00c2\u00a0 Does anyone know of a pattern or source for the hardware?\u00c2\u00a0 See article below.<\/em><\/p>\n I think this is so neat.\u00c2\u00a0 Judy Day monogrammed this umbrella for her granddaughter.\u00c2\u00a0 Whether or not she is the first to do this I can’t say, but I have never heard of it.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n Judy\u00c2\u00a0purchased\u00c2\u00a0this umbrella which has little plastic covers that\u00c2\u00a0slip over the tip of the\u00c2\u00a0 spokes. By freeing up the umbrella fabric, she was able to embroider the monogram!\u00c2\u00a0 I’m sure it took a good bit of maneuvering to keep the mechanical portions of the umbrella supported while the embroidery was being done.\u00c2\u00a0 But obviously, it can be done!<\/p>\n This was on display at the Babylock dealership where Judy teaches classes.<\/p>\n My two older grandchildren absolutely love umbrellas.\u00c2\u00a0 Now that they are past the age where they use it for poking and fencing—-well, Laurel is—I would love to embroider one for each of them.\u00c2\u00a0 Then we\u00c2\u00a0can talk about April showers bringing May flowers.\u00c2\u00a0 This will be fun.<\/p>\n Thanks, Judy.\u00c2\u00a0 You have such clever ideas!<\/p>\n UPDATE:\u00c2\u00a0 While perusing my antique needlework magazines, I came across an article about embroidered parasols.\u00c2\u00a0 Does anyone know of a pattern or source for the hardware?\u00c2\u00a0 See article below. I think this is so neat.\u00c2\u00a0 Judy Day monogrammed this … Continue reading <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"