What I Did Today

Monday, October 19, 2009

I'm almost embarrassed to tell you what I did today. It seems so trivial .....but I have to admit I really enjoyed myself. (I'm going to tell you but you have to swear not to tell another soul!)

The weather was lovely. I took some of my white rick rack and cotton tape and over dyed them with tan Rit dye. They are hanging on my string clothesline to dry.


Then I got my favorite glue (PVA glue from Paper Source), a sponge brush, sanding paper, chip board (a heavy cardboard), and a piece of decorative paper. I used a piece of music paper.


I cut the chip board about 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" with my rotary cutter. You have to press the blade firmly to cut through this thick cardboard. I spread the glue on the chip board with my sponge brush and glued the musical paper in place. The picture above shows the back side of the chipboard. You can tell from this photo that the musical paper was not cut exactly.



Use the sand "paper" to sand the edges until the excess paper comes away and is flush with the chip board edge. This sand paper is really some kind of netted material my husband purchased. The regular sand paper is my favorite...but this works well too.


After the edges are sanded away I wrap my trim around the card. Now it's ready for my sewing box. This trim is one I purchased at quilt market. It is cotton cording for candle wicks.

I couldn't resist purchasing it. I thought it would be a great finish to some of my pincushions. Who knew candle wicking could be so attractive to me at market? It was one of my favorite finds.


Here is a trim card I made several years ago. It's a color copy of a picture of my husband when he was eight. I have him "all wrapped up!" It's one of my favorites.


This was some wrapping paper that I couldn't throw away. It had to have another use. Now it's holding my rick rack.


I love old bird prints. This is a reduced color copy of one of my favorites. The perfect backdrop for my daisy trim.

Now you know I'm loosing it don't you? I just can't help it. When I get done the trims look so sweet in my sewing box....the problem is they look so great I don't want to use them.

A couple of notes.

September and October Stockings will be released the second week of November. We are running behind....(and I'm busy with my trim cards!)

We will not have a fall quilt book. The pattern Wild Pomegranate is it until spring....we will then have a spring book published by the Kansas City Star. The quilt from the beach will be in the spring book.

Loose Feathers will be released in November too.

There is an error in Joyeux Noel. E-mail me and I will send the missing pattern to you. I uploaded one of Niki's strawberries twice. I'm really sorry...but have a pdf to correct it. I know you will want to make her cute berries!

Until later dear friends.

Alma

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  1. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I have purchased the booklet- Joyeux Noel. Please send me the correction.
    dede@caplingers.com
    Thanks, Dede

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  2. bamagirlkathyOctober 19, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Please send me the correction.
    bamagirlkathy@yahoo.com

    Thanks,
    Kathy

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  3. KathleenOctober 19, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Where is this booklet available? I'd love to have it.

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  4. Rebecca's Tea HouseOctober 19, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Of course I have Joyeux Noel:) It's lovely......please send correction to rebw41@hotmail.com. Thanks!

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  5. Meadows08October 19, 2009 at 9:10 PM

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  6. CarolOctober 19, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Joyeux Noel is a wonderful book...could you also please email me the correction at threadedneedles@gmail.com

    Thanks you,
    Carol

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  7. WoolenSailsOctober 19, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    What a wonderful idea and gives your trims a vintage look.

    Debbie

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  8. Mary AOctober 19, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I love Joyeux Noel. Wait, there's a mistake? But it's perfect! Please send me the correction though, just to be safe.
    Thanks,
    Mary
    jmbrown1@frontiernet.net

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  9. NancyOctober 19, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    I love your trim cards, and thanks for posting instructions to make them. I don't have Joyeux Noel yet, but I will email you when I do. Hope you have another fun day tomorrow.

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  10. KatrinaOctober 19, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Alma, I also got Joyeux Noel. If you could send me the correct at katrina@thepcsweb.com. Thank you so much.

    I am looking forward to the stockings and new loose feather chart.

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  11. MarnieOctober 19, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    I just picked up my copy of Joyeux Noel on Friday. Please send the correction to marlow0915@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

    Marnie
    countryfriedstitches.blogspot.com

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  12. StefOctober 19, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    I have to agree that it's perfect - I can't find a duplication in it at all. My email address is stephnie114@yahoo.com. Thanks Kathy!

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  13. Debra @ Life is a StitchOctober 19, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    I don't think dying and wrapping trims is crazy. It's cool! (o.k., I do it too, so this just may be justification on my part! See, someone else does it too, it's o.k., right?)
    Thanks for sharing
    Deb in Ohio

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  14. corinnaOctober 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    i just received the book
    love it
    a present to myself
    doesnt even require stitching
    just perusal and a cup of tea
    mmmmmmm
    doliver2@austin.rr.com

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  15. Aileen RubinOctober 19, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I purchased Joyeux Noel and I'd love to have the correction pdf. Love all your work. Thanks
    Aileen
    arubin2@pacbell.net

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  16. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    I'm a new follower! The Halloween stockings got me - so of course I grabbed Joyeux Noel! Please send me the correction @ csquire@wdemail.com

    I'm going to do up the beautiful cardinal (:
    Sarah

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  17. KimOctober 19, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    I love your trim holders! Love the idea! and cannot wait to get my hands on Wild Pomgraneates. I suppose that will have to tide me over until spring! :o)

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  18. PatriciaOctober 19, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    I bought Joyeux Noel at Market, as did several of my friends... Please send me the correction

    drostep@aol.com

    Thanks, Patricia

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  19. AndreaOctober 19, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Oh, I just got the book today and didn't notice anything wrong, but please email the correction anyway :-) thanks so much!
    deepfriedcupcake@hotmail.com

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  20. Carol E. in AZOctober 20, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Now don't "beat yourself up" because you were playing in the glue and dye, it's just your creative juices flowing.....girl can't help it! Besides, we love seeing all of your wonderful ideas.

    I too have purchased Joyeux Noel and would love the email correction. Thank you!

    carolinmesa@yahoo.com

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  21. Sue in AustraliaOctober 20, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Hi Alma, I have also bought 'Joyeux Noel' which I love. Please send me the correction. Thanks.
    pjskdunn@bigpond.net.au

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  22. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    It is wonderful to know I am not alone. I too make trim cards for all my ribbons and trims, and yes they do look lovely in my sewing box. Thanks for letting me know I am not the only one addicted to organization.

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  23. DaniëlleOctober 20, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Hi Alma, I too bought your booklet Joyeux Noel. Please send correction to d.h.s.hanekamp@hi.nl
    Thanks so much. Hugs, Danielle

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  24. SherreOctober 20, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    I purchased your Joyeux Noel booklet at my LNS market party. What a delightful collection of patterns. Please send me the correction.
    swinkle@cox.net

    I love your trim cards! And I think you chose a wonderful way to spend the day!

    Thank you.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    I ordered Joyeux Noel too, so please could you send me the correction Alma.

    jonandkarenv@tiscali.co.uk

    Thank you :)

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  26. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    Please send me the correction.
    fwkf0495@mb.infoweb.ne.jp

    Thanks
    Hide

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  27. GillianOctober 20, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I bought Joyeux Noel last week and never noticed the error! Could you please send me the correct pattern for strawberry #3?
    hamilton.stives@bigpond.com

    Many thanks,
    Gillian

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  28. JudyOctober 20, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    I have your lovely Joyeux Noel book. I just love it. I think I must stitch every thing in it this time, it is just full of things I love. Please send the corrections. Thank you, Judy
    starkey_judy@yahoo.com

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  29. LauraOctober 20, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Your trim cards are genius!!!!!! Can't wait to try that myself. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    I also bought the incredibly gorgeous Joyeux Noel. Love it so!

    My email is duetabode@comcast.net

    Laura Duet

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  30. JanineOctober 20, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Psst - I wont tell a soul what you did today. It sounds like fun.

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  31. MoonBeamOctober 20, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Love your trim card idea. They are really cute.

    I noticed that one of the strawberry patterns was printed twice. If you have a chance, could you mail me the third one? Thanks.
    B.Frizzelle@gmail.com

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  32. MonicaOctober 20, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    also need the correction to Joyeaux Noel - Thanks!

    mmassanyi@yahoo.com

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  33. MargaretOctober 20, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    You're always so creative -- everything looks perfect, even your trim storage!

    I bought the Joyeux Noel book as well. Not sure of your email addy. Could you email me the correction? Thanks!

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  34. TraceyOctober 20, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    I love your little cards! They're lovely!

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  35. KarinOctober 20, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I bought Joyeux Noel as well. Please send me the correction karinzk@yahoo.com
    Thanks again for the great time at the Dyeing to Stitch retreat!

    From the one who lived in France :-)

    Karin

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  36. SusanOctober 20, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Yes, please send the corrections as I am in love with the book.
    sms101051@aol.com

    Thanks!

    I love the new quilt pattern also. I have it on order from my lqs.

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  37. VickieVOctober 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Just shows you have a wonderful imagination and great ideas! Love what you did with the trims.

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  38. AnnemarieOctober 20, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Oh, what a lovely way to spend your day! The cards are just perfect :o)
    I got your fabulous Joyeux Noel as an early birthday gift, so could you please send me a correction as well? Thanks!
    amcdevries@gmail.com

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  39. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Hi, Yes I have the book. Please send the corrections to me. Thanks
    pglover@pei.sympatico.ca

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  40. GiovannaOctober 20, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    I received my copy from the US today - what a wonderful book!! Could you please send the correction to gio162@gmail.com ? Thanks in advance!

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  41. DianaOctober 20, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I can't believe you have time to make those trim boards. They sure are cute! Please send me the correction for your book.
    diana.h@comcast.net

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  42. A.B.October 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    thank you Alma for your answer to my question about stockings but i agree with you....those card boards are so lovely and what a fun in doing it.
    Needless to say that i can't stop to thank you for sharing with us your skills and your "secrets".
    happy stitching!

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  43. CatherineOctober 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I love the trim cards - what a neat idea!

    I'll need the correction for Joyeux Noel as well. Thank you for that! catgerenser@aol.com

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  44. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    I have purchased the Joyeux Noel book too - please send me the corrections.

    bogfairy@yahoo.com
    ps i loved it too!

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  45. MariaOctober 20, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Alma I received my copy today...
    Please send me the correction of wild berry...
    Joyeux Noel is a wonderful book...
    It's lovely..
    ciao Maria
    mariaerba2008@gmail.com

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  46. Carrie P.October 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Those cards are such a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. dorisOctober 20, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    In my dreams, Alma, I win a week-long trip to your house, and we spend the whole time doing things just like you did today. LOL! Getting excited about the little things is so much fun.

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  48. staciOctober 20, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Love your thread cards...what a great idea!

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  49. AnnaOctober 20, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    What a cute thread cards!! It seems easy...I will try...sure..

    Thank you very much for such a great idea!!

    Regards from Barcelona (Catalunya - España)

    Anna

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  50. JOLENEOctober 20, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Please send me the correction, dipdiddly143@gmail.com . Thank You!!

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  51. jillOctober 20, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I love the way you spent your day - totally get it!!! And the cards you make for wrapping trims is awesome - just may have to unabashedly steal the idea ........

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  52. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    I love the trim card you made. My dad passed away 19 years ago, but I have a part of his cigarette box with DMC thread. The time (my trim card is 30 years old) has given it a vintage look.

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  53. CarolGOctober 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I would love if you would give us a tutoral on how to cover the boxes - I would love to attempt it but not without some guidance. thanks for all your lovely posts I enjoy each and every one.

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  54. KathyOctober 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Your little cards are wonderful! I made a fabric covered box this weekend, so would like to try these, as well.

    Thanks for telling us about the new book not coming until the spring...now I will know not to drive myself crazy looking for it for a few more months! I can go back to my cross stitch and current quilting projects!

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  55. BarbOctober 22, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Hi!
    what a beautiful blog! I can't wait to "back read" it all!
    You can be a virtual cupcaker anytime --
    barb

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  56. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    In the Joyeux Noel, why is the page 3 dedicated to Katherine and not Kristine?

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  57. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsOctober 27, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    not crazy... just detailed!! its better than the messy box i have.. some things tied together.. many not.. just a slew of color!!

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  58. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Please send the correction for Joyeux Noel to tkarbginsky@salud.unm.edu

    thanks for the beautiful designs

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