EJ July 2002 - Needleheads

Gift Gallery

Created by Martha Murphy

The Big

Chill Keep winter at bay with a monogrammed scarf or muffler that is hot, hot, hot.

Project: Square Scarf—Tan & Paisley Materials:

• 1 yard of fabric • Software with monogramming capabilities Scarf Construction: 1. Cut square from fabric 34 inches by 34 inches. 2. Hem edge with a narrow fold over the hem. 3. Monogram where desired.

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Monogram Construction for Paisley Scarf: Appliqué Monogram 1. For this project, Monogram Wizard software was used to 2. 3.

create the monograms. The font chosen was Heirloom. The Motif Shape 12 was chosen from the Shapes Motif, which is an appliqué friendly motif. The motif size was increased and then the motif width decreased to achieve the desired look.

Monogram Construction for Tan Scarf: 1. For this project, Monogram Wizard software was used to create the monograms.

2. The font chosen for this monogram was the Curly-Q Script. 3. The monogram was then placed in the desired 4.

monogram style. The motif Freestyle 8 from the motif pack Freestyle was used to accent the monogram.

Regular Monogram 1. For this project, Monogram Wizard software was used to create the monograms.

2. The font used was Ad First. 3. The desired Monogramming Style was then selected. Project: Green Muffler with Fringe Materials:

• 1 yard of fabric (this particular piece of fabric had a border and fringe at one end)

• Software with monogramming capabilities Scarf Construction: 1. Cut out two pieces 18-inches wide and 30-inches long. 2. With the right sides together, sew the pieces together to form one long 60-inch strip.

3. Fold in half lengthwise and determine placement of monogram.

4. Sew monogram above the border. 5. Fold scarf in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch a 1/2-inch seam the length of the scarf.

6. Turn fabric to the right side and press. 7. Stitch ends closed just above fringe if desired.

Monogram Construction: Blue Muffler 1. For this project, Monogram Wizard software was used. 2. The font used was Serif Block. 3. The desired monogram style was then selected. Plaid Muffler 1. For this project, Monogram Wizard software was used. 2. The font chosen for this monogram was the 3. 4.

Monogram Script. The monogram was then placed in the desired monogram style. The Motif Freestyle 12 was chosen from the Freestyle motif pack, which is an appliqué friendly motif. The motif size and the motif width were adjusted to achieve the desired look.

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GiftGallery Project: Polar Fleece Mufflers— Plaid & Navy Blue Materials:

• 1 yard of fabric • Software with monogramming capabilities Scarf Construction: 1. Cut fabric crosswise, creating a 60-inch by 18-inch (or 54 inch by 18 inch) piece.

2. Fold in half lengthwise and determine placement of monogram. 3. Sew monogram. 4. Fold in half, right sides together, and stitch with a 1/2-inch seam the length of the scarf.

5. Turn fabric to the right side and press. 6. Measure 2 1/2-inches from each end of the muffler and mark.

7. Sew across the fabric at these marks. 8. Create fringe by cutting fabric on the ends up to the sew line. E J

Monogram Construction: Blue Muffler 1. For this project, Monogram Wizard software was used. 2. The font used was Serif Block. 3. The desired monogram style was then selected. Plaid Muffler 1. For this project, Monogram Wizard software was used. 2. The font chosen was Diamond 3Ltr. 3. The Motif Shapes 9 was chosen from the Shapes motif pak, which is an appliqué friendly motif. The motif size and the motif width were adjusted to achieve the desired look.


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Martha Murphy has enjoyed a lifetime interest in sewing, ever since she was a little girl. This interest turned into a business when she started an embroidery company, the Mark of Distinction, 13 years ago.

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