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February 12th, 2002
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| Trevor and George team up to sew the first batch of ribbons. We actually
got started in the afternoon when Darcy, the production manager of Broadway
Embroidery, set the first run up on our 12-head. We used a uni-frame that
hoops the material continuously. At 5:00pm, when the staff was done for
the day, there were already hundreds of ribbons sewn. My mom, Wendy, came
back with supper, and we stayed until about 9:00pm. We completed 2 runs
of the chained together ribbons, totaling over 950 individual ribbons, and
approximately 1.7 million individual stitches. While we were at it, we set
the 6-head up to sew the large version of our 9-11 Memorial Design, not
to mention we had the 2 heads sewing Stitchitize Stock Design bags for our
CD's. Pretty good for a Father and Son team, if I do say so, myself. |
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| February 13th, 2002 |
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took the sheets of ribbons to our very good friends, the Reasers, garment
factory called Actionwear.
Robin helped us with the ribbons, by applying white fusable backing, with
a very large heat press. This gave the ribbons a finished edge on both sides.
Now the ribbons are ready to be cut out. |
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| We held a party at the Stitchitize office, to make the first batch of
ribbons for Scott's Tree. All of our family and friends were invited and
many were able to help out. Everybody pitched in and cut ribbons until they
were all cut out. |
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| Then it was time for Pizza. Did you ever use your 6-head as a pizza stand? |
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| After supper, we kept working on the tree. Setting the tree up, writing
names on the ribbons, and finally hanging them on the tree, was a group
effort. By the time everyone was ready to go home, almost everything was
done. |
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| We took a few group photos for fun, and Lauren found great new box to
play in. The tree is beautiful, and I would like to thank everyone that
has hung a ribbon. Each ribbon shines so bright on the tree, and comes with
such wonderful memories. Please add
a ribbon at any time, we will be adding to the tree often. |
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| February 14, 2002 (Valentines Day) |
We hung 546 ribbbons of Remembrance.
546 ribbons multiplied by 1834sts per ribbon = 1,001,364 total stitches
on the tree. |
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Deanna Sadowsky of Northern Stitches in Fort Saint John, BC. Canada,
sent in these two beautiful crosstitch ornaments.
Thank you Deanna!!
Two new ornaments for the tree.
Estimate 8,000 stitches each total 16,000 stitches.
1,001,364sts plus 16,000 new stitches = 1,017364 total
stitches on the tree. |
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Estelle Murphy of Nassawadox, Va. USA,
sent in this beautiful angel in lace.
Thank you Estelle!!
One new ornament for the tree.
Estimate 5,000 stitches.
1,017,364sts plus 5,000 new stitches = 1,022,364 total
stitches on the tree. |
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Annette Costello of Lakewood ,California, USA,
sent in these beautiful ornaments.
Thank you Annette!!
Two new ornaments for the tree.
Estimated 1,500 stitches and 1,000 stitches
1,022,364sts plus 2,500 new stitches = 1,024,864 total
stitches on the tree. |
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Beverly Hovatter of Wilmington NC, USA,
sent is these beautiful ornaments.
Thank you Beverly!!
Two new ornaments for the tree.
Estimated 1,000 stitches and 500 stitches
1,024,864sts plus 1,500 new stitches = 1,026,364 total
stitches on the tree. |
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Linda and Paul MacLachlan of Carleton MI, USA,
sent in this beautiful ornament and also a wonderful hat for Lauren.
Thanks Linda and Paul !! Lauren wears the hat every day and loves
it.
One new ornament for the tree
Estimated 54 Beads
1,026,364 total stitches on the tree plus 54 Beads |
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Diane Tucker from Sheskis at Mad Dawg Lake in Indiana, USA
sent in this beautiful ornament with Scott's Bear on it.
Thanks Diane!!
One new ornament for the tree.
Estimated 16,000 stitches
1,026,364sts plus 16,000 new stitches = 1,042,364
total stitches on the tree. |
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Chris Wetmore of Baby Lock Canada in Calgary Alberta,
gave this beautiful ornament.
Thanks Chris!!
One new Ornament for the tree.
Estimated 21,000 stitches
1,042,364sts plus 21,000 new stitches = 1,063,364
total stitches on the tree |
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| March 5th, 2002 |
| After taking Scott's tree to a few trade shows, we realized that when
we travel as a family, the box will not fit in the vehicle with all of the
people. Before Lorna and I were married, she used to have a very small Christmas
tree for her apartment. We decided that we would make Scott's Tree of Remembrance,
JR. The smaller tree will be easier to take with us for longer trips. Along
with Scott's Tree, JR. we bring a book with all of the pages from our web
site with everyone's messages of love. |
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We hung 38 new ribbons on Scott's Tree JR.
38 ribbons multiplied by 1834sts per ribbon = 69,692
new stitches on the tree.
1,063,364sts plus 69,692 new stitches = 1,133,056
total stitches on the tree. |
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