Whew!

Yesterday I finally got up my courage to cut into the chiffon yardage my
future DIL gave me to make scarves for her bridesmaids. Since this yardage
was special ordered from the company that makes the bridesmaids dresses, I
didn't want to screw it up!!! I got the 5 pieces cut from the 2.5 yd
length....and they were straight and not too choppy. Yea! My new serrated
Ginghers helped. Today I got my serger satisfactorily set up to do a rolled
hem and I got all of them nicely finished. I'm so relieved! I used two
spools of a poly embroidery thread in the loopers and a metallic thread in
the needle. It has just the slightest sparkle. I also used strips of solvy
as a stabilizer under the fabric as I did the rolled hem. I didn't have any
"pokie" threads. Boy am I relieved! I just have to wash away a little bit
of the solvy and press....and I'll be able to deliver them this weekend.
Then I can get back to the 40+ treasure boxes I have left.....but I have
120+ done! As Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"

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Martha ain't got nothin on you!
I'd just love to see a photo of all those bridesmaids in perfect
scarves and the tables with treasure boxes.
Roberta in D

On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:38:22 GMT, "KJ" wrote:

Yesterday I finally got up my courage to cut into the chiffon yardage my
future DIL gave me to make scarves for her bridesmaids. Since this yardage
was special ordered from the company that makes the bridesmaids dresses, I
didn't want to screw it up!!! I got the 5 pieces cut from the 2.5 yd
length....and they were straight and not too choppy. Yea! My new serrated
Ginghers helped. Today I got my serger satisfactorily set up to do a rolled
hem and I got all of them nicely finished. I'm so relieved! I used two
spools of a poly embroidery thread in the loopers and a metallic thread in
the needle. It has just the slightest sparkle. I also used strips of solvy
as a stabilizer under the fabric as I did the rolled hem. I didn't have any
"pokie" threads. Boy am I relieved! I just have to wash away a little bit
of the solvy and press....and I'll be able to deliver them this weekend.
Then I can get back to the 40+ treasure boxes I have left.....but I have
120+ done! As Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"

Well done indeed, Kathyl. The first cut must have given you a scary
moment. Marvellous that you finished them without a disaster. I'm so
impressed!
At least you don't have the usual worries that brides' mothers have in
the months before the wedding g Yours are unique.
Mind you - I hope you haven't forgotten to start looking for your
outfit(s). The more wintry clothes will soon be in the shops g
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In message 2ztok.240964$TT4.132924@attbi_s22, KJ
writes
Yesterday I finally got up my courage to cut into the chiffon yardage my
future DIL gave me to make scarves for her bridesmaids. Since this yardage
was special ordered from the company that makes the bridesmaids dresses, I
didn't want to screw it up!!! I got the 5 pieces cut from the 2.5 yd
length....and they were straight and not too choppy. Yea! My new serrated
Ginghers helped. Today I got my serger satisfactorily set up to do a rolled
hem and I got all of them nicely finished. I'm so relieved! I used two
spools of a poly embroidery thread in the loopers and a metallic thread in
the needle. It has just the slightest sparkle. I also used strips of solvy
as a stabilizer under the fabric as I did the rolled hem. I didn't have any
"pokie" threads. Boy am I relieved! I just have to wash away a little bit
of the solvy and press....and I'll be able to deliver them this weekend.
Then I can get back to the 40+ treasure boxes I have left.....but I have
120+ done! As Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"


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Best Regards
pat on the hill

Oh wow! Kathyl. I can't tell you how happy I am for you to have that
accomplished - and! it sounds like, beautifully. Oh my, how wonderful.
Yipeeeeee for you.
Now. Is Patti telling us that you don't have your wedding ensemble(s)
safely and finally ready? With the troubles all of us have been having
trying to find clothes that aren't of the Hootchie Mama variety, that's not
an easy one either. Methinks the Mother of the Groom is supposed to wear
beige and keep her mouth shut.
Just for fun, (yeah, right), look over at Barrie Pace. There are some
lovely things there at sale prices just now. Don't know if there's anything
there that would suit you or that you could pay for - but it might inspire
anyway. Polly

"Patti" wrote Well done indeed, Kathyl. The first cut must have given you
a scary
moment. Marvellous that you finished them without a disaster. I'm so
impressed!
At least you don't have the usual worries that brides' mothers have in the
months before the wedding g Yours are unique.
Mind you - I hope you haven't forgotten to start looking for your
outfit(s). The more wintry clothes will soon be in the shops g

Yea! Kathyl, when you first wrote of the proposed project I thought 'I'd be
nervous to attempt that! One slip of the shears or one tangled thread and
the project is a loss!' So, I congratulate you on successfully finishing the
scarves. Now don't leave your own ensemble too late. Even though the star
woman will be the bride, you do want people to comment 'Gee, the groom's
mother looked lovely too!' You might check out Coldwater Creek. I like their
style, and the service is excellent. NAYY.
Pat in Virginia

"KJ" wrote in message
news:2ztok.240964$TT4.132924@attbi_s22...
Yesterday I finally got up my courage to cut into the chiffon yardage my
future DIL gave me to make scarves for her bridesmaids. Since this
yardage was special ordered from the company that makes the bridesmaids
dresses, I didn't want to screw it up!!! I got the 5 pieces cut from the
2.5 yd length....and they were straight and not too choppy. Yea! My new
serrated Ginghers helped. Today I got my serger satisfactorily set up to
do a rolled hem and I got all of them nicely finished. I'm so relieved!
I used two spools of a poly embroidery thread in the loopers and a
metallic thread in the needle. It has just the slightest sparkle. I also
used strips of solvy as a stabilizer under the fabric as I did the rolled
hem. I didn't have any "pokie" threads. Boy am I relieved! I just have
to wash away a little bit of the solvy and press....and I'll be able to
deliver them this weekend.
Then I can get back to the 40+ treasure boxes I have left.....but I have
120+ done! As Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"

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Sounds like all went well with the scarves -- good for you.

This advice is too late for you but an alert to others who may have
weddings coming up. When my kids got married, they had their dates set
about a year in advance. I started shopping for a dress immediately,
because I hate shopping under pressure and wanted plenty of time to find
something. In both cases, I found lovely dresses on sale months before
the wedding.

Julia in MN

Polly Esther wrote:
Oh wow! Kathyl. I can't tell you how happy I am for you to have that
accomplished - and! it sounds like, beautifully. Oh my, how wonderful.
Yipeeeeee for you.
Now. Is Patti telling us that you don't have your wedding ensemble(s)
safely and finally ready? With the troubles all of us have been having
trying to find clothes that aren't of the Hootchie Mama variety, that's not
an easy one either. Methinks the Mother of the Groom is supposed to wear
beige and keep her mouth shut.
Just for fun, (yeah, right), look over at Barrie Pace. There are some
lovely things there at sale prices just now. Don't know if there's anything
there that would suit you or that you could pay for - but it might inspire
anyway. Polly

"Patti" wrote Well done indeed, Kathyl. The first cut must have given you
a scary
moment. Marvellous that you finished them without a disaster. I'm so
impressed!
At least you don't have the usual worries that brides' mothers have in the
months before the wedding g Yours are unique.
Mind you - I hope you haven't forgotten to start looking for your
outfit(s). The more wintry clothes will soon be in the shops g




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Pat is correct. I haven't yet started shopping for dresses....plural. I
have DS getting married at Thanksgiving and DD at Christmas. However, if I
find the perfect ensem, I wouldn't hesitate to wear the same thing to both.
I plan to start that hunt by Sept 1. I'm not familiar with Barrie
Pace.....I'll google and check it out. Thanks!

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"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
Oh wow! Kathyl. I can't tell you how happy I am for you to have that
accomplished - and! it sounds like, beautifully. Oh my, how wonderful.
Yipeeeeee for you.
Now. Is Patti telling us that you don't have your wedding ensemble(s)
safely and finally ready? With the troubles all of us have been having
trying to find clothes that aren't of the Hootchie Mama variety, that's
not an easy one either. Methinks the Mother of the Groom is supposed to
wear beige and keep her mouth shut.
Just for fun, (yeah, right), look over at Barrie Pace. There are some
lovely things there at sale prices just now. Don't know if there's
anything there that would suit you or that you could pay for - but it
might inspire anyway. Polly

"Patti" wrote Well done indeed, Kathyl. The first cut must have given
you a scary
moment. Marvellous that you finished them without a disaster. I'm so
impressed!
At least you don't have the usual worries that brides' mothers have in
the months before the wedding g Yours are unique.
Mind you - I hope you haven't forgotten to start looking for your
outfit(s). The more wintry clothes will soon be in the shops g

I'll try to get one taken today and let you know when it's posted.

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"Roberta" Roberta@Home wrote in message
...
Martha ain't got nothin on you!
I'd just love to see a photo of all those bridesmaids in perfect
scarves and the tables with treasure boxes.
Roberta in D

On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:38:22 GMT, "KJ" wrote:

Yesterday I finally got up my courage to cut into the chiffon yardage my
future DIL gave me to make scarves for her bridesmaids. Since this
yardage
was special ordered from the company that makes the bridesmaids dresses, I
didn't want to screw it up!!! I got the 5 pieces cut from the 2.5 yd
length....and they were straight and not too choppy. Yea! My new
serrated
Ginghers helped. Today I got my serger satisfactorily set up to do a
rolled
hem and I got all of them nicely finished. I'm so relieved! I used two
spools of a poly embroidery thread in the loopers and a metallic thread in
the needle. It has just the slightest sparkle. I also used strips of
solvy
as a stabilizer under the fabric as I did the rolled hem. I didn't have
any
"pokie" threads. Boy am I relieved! I just have to wash away a little
bit
of the solvy and press....and I'll be able to deliver them this weekend.
Then I can get back to the 40+ treasure boxes I have left.....but I have
120+ done! As Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"

I like Coldwater Creek's selection. That's near the top of my list.

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"Pat in Virginia" wrote in message
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Yea! Kathyl, when you first wrote of the proposed project I thought 'I'd
be nervous to attempt that! One slip of the shears or one tangled thread
and the project is a loss!' So, I congratulate you on successfully
finishing the scarves. Now don't leave your own ensemble too late. Even
though the star woman will be the bride, you do want people to comment
'Gee, the groom's mother looked lovely too!' You might check out Coldwater
Creek. I like their style, and the service is excellent. NAYY.
Pat in Virginia

"KJ" wrote in message
news:2ztok.240964$TT4.132924@attbi_s22...
Yesterday I finally got up my courage to cut into the chiffon yardage my
future DIL gave me to make scarves for her bridesmaids. Since this
yardage was special ordered from the company that makes the bridesmaids
dresses, I didn't want to screw it up!!! I got the 5 pieces cut from the
2.5 yd length....and they were straight and not too choppy. Yea! My new
serrated Ginghers helped. Today I got my serger satisfactorily set up to
do a rolled hem and I got all of them nicely finished. I'm so relieved!
I used two spools of a poly embroidery thread in the loopers and a
metallic thread in the needle. It has just the slightest sparkle. I
also used strips of solvy as a stabilizer under the fabric as I did the
rolled hem. I didn't have any "pokie" threads. Boy am I relieved! I
just have to wash away a little bit of the solvy and press....and I'll be
able to deliver them this weekend.
Then I can get back to the 40+ treasure boxes I have left.....but I have
120+ done! As Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"

--
Kathyl (KJ)
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http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz

In article 2ztok.240964$TT4.132924@attbi_s22,
"KJ" wrote:

Yesterday I finally got up my courage to cut into the chiffon yardage my
future DIL gave me to make scarves for her bridesmaids. Since this yardage
was special ordered from the company that makes the bridesmaids dresses, I
didn't want to screw it up!!! I got the 5 pieces cut from the 2.5 yd
length....and they were straight and not too choppy. Yea! My new serrated
Ginghers helped. Today I got my serger satisfactorily set up to do a rolled
hem and I got all of them nicely finished. I'm so relieved! I used two
spools of a poly embroidery thread in the loopers and a metallic thread in
the needle. It has just the slightest sparkle. I also used strips of solvy
as a stabilizer under the fabric as I did the rolled hem. I didn't have any
"pokie" threads. Boy am I relieved! I just have to wash away a little bit
of the solvy and press....and I'll be able to deliver them this weekend.
Then I can get back to the 40+ treasure boxes I have left.....but I have
120+ done! As Martha would say, "That's a good thing!"


Good for you, Kathyl! I'd have been a nervous wreck cutting into that
special fabric, so I admire your fortitude. Good luck finding your
outfit and finishing the treasure boxes.

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