Martha's Newsletter - June 30, 2008

INTRODUCING GIRL’S WRAP DRESS OR TOP-SIZED 4-14
(SLIP INCLUDED)

This new “Girl’s Wrap Dress” pattern from the Sew Beautiful Collection is just too cute for words! Very stylish and trendy, it is the perfect dress up dress for a wedding flower girl, or as a casual top to wear with blue jeans for older girls and little girls! The little slip is a precious sundress just by itself, or can be worn underneath the wrap dress for a contrast layer. The two basic pieces in this pattern can be worn independently or as a set. Make several to mix and match. The armhole for a sleeveless style can be finished with a bias binding, facing or lining, or an option is included for a flange-style, capped sleeve. The sleeves can be applied to the wrap or slip dress/top. The pattern includes dress- or top-length options. The slip dress/top bodice was drafted with two neckline options, a V-neck concealed by design under the wrapped bodice and a round neck, designed so that the coordinate or contrast slip fabric peeks from under the wrapped bodice. Click here to order for $12.00.

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KARI MECCA'S SEWING WITH WHIMSY!

Sewing with Whimsy is a fanciful treat in children’s sewing and embellishing. Each chapter begins with a classic pattern based on a simple silhouette then takes the sewing enthusiast on a magical journey, traveling down a path of originality filled with trims and techniques. Kari Mecca’s one-of-a-kind projects and ideas range from fun and funky to sweet and sassy. She teaches each new trim or embellishing technique using step-by-step directions that mesh by design with a simple construction approach. The Stitches & Techniques section provides clear, in-depth instructions using easy-to-follow photographed steps and detailed illustrations. Special tips and hints are highlighted throughout and are punctuated with inspirational photos to encourage readers to lend Kari’s touch to their own projects and patterns. Includes 3 Full-sized patterns: Girls Sundress (sizes 2-6), Girls Puff Sleeve Dress (sizes 2-6) and Pinafore (sizes 18mo & 24mo). Soft-cover, full-color, 96 pages. Click here to order for $24.95! Click here to preview the book.

MARY & MORGAN YOUNG MISS PATTERN

This pattern offers multiple options for dresses and casual tops. There are two different bodice silhouettes and two cutting lines for the skirt (a curved empire-waist seam designed with a shaped waistband or a straight empire-waist seam designed to join the bottom edge of the bodice to a smocked skirt). It is available in girls sizes 6-14. Click here for more information. Click here to order for $12.00. Click here to order the Misses pattern in misses sizes 2-14 for $16.00.

BABY LOVE MACHINE EMBROIDERY CD

A cuddly little blessing has arrived in town and he comes surrounded by adoring friends. “Baby Love” is our newest embroidery cd and it comes with 23 full color, multi-format designs in a variety of sizes. Bright and cheerful colors will lift your spirits and these designs can fill a nursery with a playful menagerie. Besides the animals, word sentiments such as Baby, Joy, or Love among others can be used to create or personalize gifts for baby or provide a decorating theme for showers. A combination of some or all of these designs could be used in a quilt or on the border or a garment. You’ll find these child-like designs endearing as “Baby Love” and his friends invite you to come and play with them! Some of the designs are 4X4; others are 5X7. Click here to order for $40.00; IEC pricing is $30.00. Click here to view all the designs up close. These designs also make a lovely quilt:

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From our readers

BEAUTIFUL PICTURE OF DRESS, BOOTIES AND BONNET FROM OUR CD FROM ANITA DICKSON, A MARTHA PULLEN /BABY LOCK LICENSED TEACHER
I purchased the Bonnets & Booties CD at the Baby Lock Heirloom licensing in April. What a joy it has been making my new granddaughter these precious items.

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GORGEOUS DRESS USING THE NIVIA DESIGNS FROM LINDA JOHNSON
I wanted you to see the dress that I made for my Granddaughter, Abigail. I used the Kari Me Away, Carolyn’s Pinafore pattern and the embroidery is from Nivia Designs Volume 2 and 3. She will be wearing it to our family reunion. Thanks Martha for all the inspiration, and courage you have given me to attempt something like this.

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WONDERFUL LETTER FROM LAURIE DE SANTIS ABOUT A FABULOUS MARTHA PULLEN SERGER LICENSED TEACHER’S CLASS FOR THE BEND, OREGON AMERICAN SEWING GUILD’S CLASS: LICENSED TEACHER IS ANDREA VERZANTVOORT (MEMBER PORTLAND, OREGON AMERICAN SEWING GUILD CHAPTER)
We all had a great time and enjoyed Andrea very much and found her to be a very good teacher, and we all learned to do heirloom sewing on the serger and came home with a beautiful lingerie bag. She told us that when she starts teaching she gets into talking like Kathy McMakin and talks with a Southern accent. In the morning we were treated to a trunk show and Andrea shared many of the heirloom projects she made with the serger and it was a treat to see all her lovely items.

Andrea brought some laces and fabrics, and I bought some to make bags in other colors to give as gifts. I am getting ready to attend the ASG Conference in Chicago from July 10-14. I am going over on the 8th so I will be there to attend the leadership day on the 9th as president of our chapter.

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(NOTE FROM MARTHA: Oh, Laurie congratulations on being the president of the Bend, Oregon American Sewing Guild. This is one of the best organizations in the world as far as I am concerned. Have fun at the Chicago leadership conference! We will be having a Martha Pullen Beginning Licensed Teacher program here in Huntsville during that time. Andrea is a fabulous teacher and I am thrilled that you loved her class. Our licensed teachers are taking exciting education all over the country as well as the world. I would personally like to invite any of you reading this newsletter to come to become a licensed teacher. We have many programs planned this fall and a full schedule next year. PLEASE CALL TO GET INFORMATION AND REGISTER EARLY. OUR LICENSED TEACHER PROGRAMS MANY TIMES FILL MONTHS AND MONTHS IN ADVANCE. Please call Dody or Karen at 800-547-4176 ext. 107 or ext. 131 to get more information. The dates of the licensed teacher programs are listed below in this newsletter.)

PLEASE SEND SEWING TIPS AND PROJECTS WITH PICTURES, ESPECIALLY PICTURES WHICH INCLUDE MARTHA PULLEN CD’S, IEC DESIGNS, GIFT OF THE MONTH DESIGNS, PATTERNS, PATTERNS FROM SEW BEAUTIFUL - OUR READERS LOVE TO SEE HOW YOU HAVE USED OUR PRODUCTS!! AND SO DO WE!! PLEASE SEND TO martha.pullen@yahoo.com.

SEWING IDEAS FROM SALLY FUHR
My Mama, too, indulged me, her oldest daughter, in pretty handmade dresses. I still remember most of them, because my younger sisters wore them as hand-me-downs that LASTED for the eight- and twelve-year age disparity. People ask me, "How did you learn to sew?" My answer is always, "How did you NOT learn to sew?" Sewing has always been my comfort, my salvation, my occupational therapy. Now I have three grown sons--no daughter and no grandchildren yet. I bought "Grandmother's Hope Chest" fifteen years ago because Martha advised not to wait until the grandchildren arrive. I am still waiting and praying. Meanwhile, I have found a way to indulge myself. I still have the best of garments I made for my little boys. I can't throw them out because I see them wearing them still. I found some shadowbox picture frames (at Dick Blick Art Supplies Outlet in Galesburg, IL) at very reasonable prices. In these I plan to mount the little shirts my boys wore to their first day of school, adding the first-day-of-school photo of each one wearing them. I want everyone to appreciate the pleasure I get from sewing, and I want my sons (and their wives) to see how proud I was (and still am) of my boys.

SEWING IDEAS FROM BARBARA O’BRIEN
You asked for pictures of projects we had done using your embroidery designs, etc. I'm sending you pictures of 2 very special bags.

My own daughter was married in our garden - everything she owned was right in the house, no need for a bridal bag for her but when my son was getting married I thought a special bag would be a perfect shower gift for my soon to be daughter-in-law. I used the bag from a past Sew Beautiful I think by Marlis Bennet. I made it out of white silk dupioni and used the designs from your cutwork embroidery CD - selecting designs that were significant to the bride and our family - the grapes because the reception was held at a winery, the traditional Irish horseshoe since we're Irish, the pretty doves - their beaks touching where I attached my son's gold baby ring!

I stitched a different heart on each of the inside pockets and their names and wedding date on the inside bottom. I thought she could use it for a travel lingerie bag after the wedding but instead she has used it to keep her veil tiara and some other special wedding mementos.

Well, when my daughter saw it she thought she should have one, too, even though she had been married for over a year. I had a piece of the prettiest rose silk so used that and a reticule pattern from your Fancywork magazine. Most of the embroideries came from your Boullion Roses CD. She uses it for a sewing bag which is very special to me - it's such a reward to me that both my daughters love to sew, too!

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Martha's Letter

Dear Sewing Family,

    I am still reeling in joy from our Martha’s Sewing Market in Arlington. To be truthful I was too emotional over the love and joy and happiness you gave to me last week when I got home to really tell you what happened. You always give US so much when we travel. I am very deeply grateful when you have such a good time. I am very deeply grateful when you make our events financially successful so we can plan to come again. I am very deeply grateful when you tell us what it means to you for us to bring an event to you like this or what it means to you that we have events of many different kinds. I love to hear about how you have “looked forward to this event so much” and how “it has helped you get through a very hard time since you had something to look forward to.” Many more statements were told to me very similar to this one. I love it when you tell me “this event is so fabulous-the classes and the rest-and it is affordable.” I could go on for pages.

    HOWEVER, I was so filled with emotion and thanksgiving when I arrived at the DFW airport and sat down to order a Guiltless Chicken Salad at Chili’s since the plane was about 3 hours late. I had the nicest server and when I realized the full impact of this market and what it had meant to me personally, to our staff, to our vendors and most of all to YOU, these funny round things began to drip down my cheeks. Now, I did not sob but I was just shedding tears of joy. Tears of joy that our educational program had brought so much joy to you. Tears that because you came and supported our 11th year in Arlington so well that we can comfortably sign the contract for next year. Tears that you had been so happy and that we had not heard one word of complaint.

    I think most of you know that this is “not just a business” to me or to my precious staff. We like to think of ourselves as “joy makers” or “joy bringers.” If I thought for one minute that we were just coming to you to “conduct a sewing class” I personally would not be coming anymore. Indeed I pray we do conduct fabulous, fabulous sewing classes but we come also to minister to you. In many ways. To bring you joy. To bring you encouragement. To God goes the glory and to Him I send my thanks. I thank you. And thank you. And thank you.

Martha's Sewing Market in Arlington, TX!

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The new adorable little sundress, Girl’s Wrap Dress or Top, is so cute and has a wonderful variety of sizes, 4-14. This is one you will surely want to have. I am so glad the young misses version of the gorgeous graduation dress is ready also. This again is the perfect big girl dress. The beautiful graduation CD was the focal point on the gorgeous dress at the recent dedication of our pastor, Dr. Jimmy Jackson’s, new grandson at the 30th anniversary celebration of Brother Jimmy’s pastoring our church, Whitesburg Baptist. I think Kathy Barnard is going to feature this dress in a future issue of SB magazine so watch out!

    Now, we have another INCREDIBLE event in a couple of weeks. The 26th year of the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion! With the adult schools and the kids schools! We have a huge crowd of excited people coming. We are just 14 people short of the largest number of students that we have ever had to attend! OK, where are you 14 who have not registered YET? Two of our granddaughters will be attending. Sarah Joy can’t come since she will be on a mission trip and Emma will be in Florida. Cecil and Rebekah just can’t wait! PLEASE GO AHEAD AND CALL 800-547-4176 ext. 105 or 106 IF YOU WANT TO COME to our School of Art fashion! I am really looking forward to the School of Art Fashion July 21-27, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. It is time to register for yourself and your little one who loves to sew or who wants to learn to sew! Some of the classes are full already, but many of the classes still have space for you. We will be celebrating my 65th birthday and have a wonderful week with some of the world’s best teachers, sewing machine companies, and staff. By the way, I am not retiring and I am asking your presence, but not presents. You can read the whole brochure on line!! Click here.

    I have a hint to tell you. At the school of Art Fashion we will launch our next GORGEOUS hard cover book with the TWO accompanying CDs! The book title is still a secret but I will be personally signing the first 1,000 so when it is announced please order immediately. Actually I think next week we will unveil this fabulous book for YOU my newsletter family, so you can be sure to get in on the signed copies. I’ll give you one more hint. This book is from Martha Pullen’s Favorite Places Series!! The embroidery designs are the most beautiful we have ever done and the First CD has 42 designs and the Second CD has 42 gorgeous designs. You will drool over the book also. Some of the designs are 5X7 and some 4X4 and all designs are in all formats of course!

    I read a hint on the Weight Watchers public website this week which I thought was great. One lady who had lost a lot of weight said she keeps a 100 calorie bag of popcorn with her in her purse at all times. She can usually find a microwave oven and that is a filling snack. Well, I took a whole box with me to Tuscaloosa last week and left them in the car; however, I think this was a great idea. Joe and I are having this type of popcorn for our nightly snack along with a caffeine free Diet Coke or Dr. Pepper. I’m still trying to lose my “baby weight” and my baby is 32 years old! Can any of you identify?

    Now from a NOT diet viewpoint my friend, Barbara Strain, sent me a great party appetizer idea this week. “Cream cheese, finely chopped cucumber, onion, Tabasco sauce, salt & pepper, and finely chopped dried beef. Mix all and spread onto flour tortillas. Roll up, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or (preferable) overnight. Unwrap and slice into 1/2 in slices. Arrange on plate with parsley, etc. for garnish. It always get a lot of rave reviews and is always eaten up at any party.”

    We here at Martha Pullen Company and Sew Beautiful magazine are very saddened by the death of Kathy Barnard’s brother, John Baggett. He leaves behind three young children and a loving family. Kathy’s address is kathy@sewbeautifulmag.com if you would like to send her a note. Kathy, our hearts hurt for your nephews, for their mother, for you, for your mother and the extended family. Our prayers are with this whole family.

    I pray for our men and women serving in harm’s way and for their families. I pray for our country and the world leaders who are in decision making positions. I pray for you and your family and for your circumstances this very day and this week. I send you Revelation 4:8 “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” Hang on to God. He has never failed me. He is sovereign. He is perfect. He does not make mistakes. Thank you for letting me come to your home each week. Thank you for always supporting Martha Pullen Company so that we can continue to bring you sewing joy. Thank you for praying for us as we travel and plan our events. Know that I pray for you and your family always. I send my love and my deep appreciation for each of you. Until next week,

May God Bless You,
Martha

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News and Sales
June 30th - July 7th, 2008

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2008 Internet Embroidery Club

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2 or more embroidery designs each month

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Martha Pullen and Sew Beautiful Embroidery CDs
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JUNE 2008 DESIGNS!
2008 IEC designs

Rainy Day (2.83 x 3.53 in.)
Rainy Day Redwork (2.84 x 3.52 in.)

2008 BONUS DESIGNS!
2008 IEC designs

Rose Crest with Bow (2.26 x 3.37 in.)
Rose Crest with Bow Redwork (2.24 x 3.35 in.)

2008 BONUS DESIGNS!
2008 IEC designs

Rose Crest with Bow and Doves (4.94 x 6.74 in.)
Rose Crest with Bow and Doves Redwork (4.89 x 6.75 in.)

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MARTHA PULLEN LICENSED TEACHER WEEKS

The licensing dates are scheduled as listed below:

Martha Pullen/Teaching Beginners Licensing - July 11-17. 2008
Martha Pullen/Serger Licensing - September 12-19, 2008
Martha Pullen/Husqvarna/Viking III Licensing - October 1-8, 2008
Martha Pullen/Pfaff Licensing - October 10-17, 2008
Martha Pullen/Serger I Licensing - January 6-13, 2009
Martha Pullen/Serger II Licensing** - March 12-19, 2009
Martha Pullen/Serger II Licensing** - April 16-23, 2009
Martha Pullen/Heirloom Quilting - July 30-August 6, 2009
Martha Pullen/Teaching Beginners - September 16-22, 2009
Martha Pullen/Heirloom Sewing I** - October 20-27, 2009

** New curriculum in 2009.
Roman numeral designations indicate a collection of curriculum and not the order in which the licensings need to be taken. All licensing curriculums are stand-alone and have no pre-requisites other than a love of sewing and a desire to learn.

For more info, call 800-547-4176 ext. 107, 131 or 108. Or visit our licensing info page: Licensing Link

TO CONTACT US BY PHONE: 800-547-4176 ext. 2 or 256-533-9586

TO e-mail ONE OF OUR DEPARTMENTS, choose from this list:
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SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK

HEBREWS 11: 13-16
13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
14 For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.
15 If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return.
16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.

I am reminded that this earth is not my home. When Dr. Daughdrill put this scripture on his Prayers at Work website for July 4th that seemed like exactly the scripture I wanted to use for this week. I am fully aware that I will not live here on this earth forever and I thank God that he has promised in the scriptures that he has prepared for me a city. I thank God for the freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America. I am so grateful that this is my home-at least while I have my feet on the earth. Then, I thank God for my “real home” which is yet to come.

RECIPE FOR THE WEEK from the editors of Taste of the South, a magazine about the food and rich food heritage of the South. Each issue of Taste of the South features more than 60 easy recipes, which we know you will adore. It’s published by Hoffman Media of which Martha Pullen Company is a subsidiary. Thanks to their editors for sharing these recipes with us. If you have questions concerning these recipes, please visit TasteoftheSouthMagazine.com, or call, (888) 411-8995. Click here to subscribe to Taste of the South.

Make it a flavorful 4th of July with these spicy, coffee-crusted ribeye steaks. For more recipes like these, see the June/July issue of Taste of the South.

Coffee-Crusted Steaks
Yields: 4 servings
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Cool: 10 minutes

1/4 cup autodrip coffee grounds
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons adobo sauce*
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (8- to 10-ounce) bone-in ribeye steaks

In a small bowl, combine coffee grounds, brown sugar, molasses, adobo sauce, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Rub 1/4 cup coffee mixture on each steak. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook steaks in batches, for 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Allow steaks to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

*Adobo sauce can be found in the Hispanic food section of most supermarkets.

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