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| Designer's Name: Angie Kowalsky | |
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Location: Adel, IA
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Would you tell us a little bit about your family?
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How did you become a cross-stitch designer?
Linen Flowers Designs began in approx. 2002, when I began to branch out of Crochet Patterns at http://angiesgiftsbyhand.com, into Cross Stitch. It was a challenge for me to learn to draw pictures rather than importing them.
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What inspires you to come up with new designs?
God's hand in creating, and His Word inspires me most. My goal is to make each one natural looking, and realistic.
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New From Linen Flowers... Comfort Quilt Squares Features II Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for thee" (design size is 70w x 51h), and Psalm 71:5, "For Thou art my hope, O Lord God" (design size 64w x 46h). Suggested retail price is $7.00. |
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How important to our industry is teaching others to cross-stitch?
All needlework is beautiful, but Cross Stitch is like a painting coming to life on fabric. Most people are surprised that a series of X's are able to accomplish that. Teaching children is one way to insure the future of Cross-Stitch. I have been fortunate to teach many homeschool classes in needlework- it was exciting to see kids proud to learn.
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What do you enjoy doing when you’re not designing or stitching?
I like watching old movies with my kids and love all needlework. Each one of my days starts with a blessing when I read the Bible with my coffee.
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Is there an independently owned needleart shop in your area?
Stitch 'N Frame in Des Moines, Iowa, has been very supportive of my designs. Thank you!
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What’s your favorite recipe?
Easy Caramels (Large recipe) 4 sticks butter 2 1/3 cups brown sugar 2 1/3 cups white sugar (may use all brown sugar) 2 dashes salt 2 cups light corn syrup 2 (15 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp. vanilla Candy thermometer Using a large stockpot, melt butter over med. heat. Add brown sugar and salt. Stir until combined. Blend in syrup, add milk. Stir constantly and cook over med heat until 245 degrees. (Takes 12-15 minutes) Remove from heat, add vanilla and chopped pecans if desired. Put in 2 buttered 9x13" pans. Cool, cut, and wrap each in waxed paper. Fill a mason jar and top with a fabric circle and raffia tie for a special gift.
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