 When a printed card just isn't enough, send an embroidered one! Trifold cards to hold embroidered design are available from Sherio Productions, 32815 E. Thomas Street, Coburg, OR 97408. FAX (541) 344-8451; http:///www.sherio.com and In-Stitches, 475 Arrowhead Trail, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Designs featured on blue, pink and ivory cards are from Elsa Goussard's Embroidery Designs, card collections #1 and #2, http://www.bcity.com/elsadesigns; goussard@megaweb.co.za. Basket card design is from Laura Jenkins Thompson's heirloom collection for Cactus Punch, 1101 W. Grant Rod., Suite 202, Tucson, AZ 85705, (520) 622-8460 or Order Hotline 800-487-6972. |
 n this electronic age of e-mail, beepers and cell phones, very few
hand-addressed envelopes make their way to the red-flagged mailbox at the end of the driveway. An electronic message does not generate
the warm feelings awarded by an old-fashioned hand-scripted letter.This personal note can be taken to a higher plane with machine embroidery. For milestone birthdays, weddings or other special occasions, the home embroidery machine can stitch special affection and meaning into greeting cards. Add her favorite flower to your aunt's birthday greeting. For a new baby, include the name and birthdate so that the card can be framed as a keepsake. For a special thank-you note, stitch an heirloom basket of flowers. A set of embroidered note cards is a unique gift for favorite grannies, sisters or far-away friends. Since there are designs available on virtually any topic, the cards could reflect the interest of the recipient. There are even embroidery design collections specifically for note and greeting cards, shaped to fit the cut-outs on commercially available trifold card stock. To stitch the embroidery, simply hoop fabric with lightweight batting, and embroider the chosen design. Choose a lightweight cotton batting, such as Request, to give the design loft and dimension. Cut to size of precut card and attach with double sided tape.
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