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Sampler is worked on 14ct while aida. Cafe Cross Stilch towel border insert. Both are courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. For mats and frame, see Buyer’s Guide on page 12.
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For those who have been asking for dairy designs, hop on the ole milk train for a ride to the creamery. As
Creamery is worked on 14ct natural aida. Fabric is
are available from: The Stitchin* Post, 2153 Old Salisbury Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27127. For details call: (919)784-4173. For frame, see Buyer’s Guide on page 12.
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Dear Friends, This month I would like to continue the discussion of backstitching begun in the last issue. What we know as backstitch may be stitched in three different ways with the same results on the front of your embroidery.		ward and Back Stitch": tch is the one I think most stitchers use - it ! creates quick, neat, easy stitches. It is fine on
gift box filled with
fNEW ENGLAND SHORTBREAD
1 1/2 cups segrtslug flour Prom Dorothy’s Kitchen
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
Dash of mace 1 egg, beaten
Heat oven to 325°. Grease and flour an 8 inch round
small bowl. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and half the beaten egg. Beat well. Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until well mixed.
о the 8 in. pan. Brush the ting egg and prick well with
until light golden. Let stand 5-10
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