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Confirmation Stole Decorating Ideas & Helps
Before going into the stole decorating, I'm would like to share a little about on how the stoles construction came about. In 1988 when
working with our local church, during a craft sale, the church staff learned about my sewing, I was asked to make their stoles. Word
spreads, and the number of stoles being made was increasing.
working with our local church, during a craft sale, the church staff learned about my sewing, I was asked to make their stoles. Word
spreads, and the number of stoles being made was increasing.
In 2001, when computers were become more of a household item and the idea of creating a website came into being. My computer
tech also built web sites, when speaking with him about the website, Mr. Perry told me he could build my webpage for $75.00 or he
would teach me how. Mr. Perry, lso the Junior High Band Instructor in Stephenville, taught me how to build the website. The rest
is history!
tech also built web sites, when speaking with him about the website, Mr. Perry told me he could build my webpage for $75.00 or he
would teach me how. Mr. Perry, lso the Junior High Band Instructor in Stephenville, taught me how to build the website. The rest
is history!
Stoles can be personalized in many different ways. It varies from church to church as to how they want students to decorate their
stoles. Some churches want your name, baptismal date, confirmation date, a bible verse, various church symbols, and/or a special
interest of each student. Please check with your church, for their requirements.
stoles. Some churches want your name, baptismal date, confirmation date, a bible verse, various church symbols, and/or a special
interest of each student. Please check with your church, for their requirements.
The personalization of one's stole is really an art, and another way to express your faith.
How to Transfer Designs: Using a copy machine or computer designs can be reduced or enlarged in size. Print the design unto 24
pound paper. At this point a light box can be used to trace your design, or cut out your design, and trace on fabric, using a fine tiped ball
point pen onto felt, or directly onto your stole. I found a fine tip ball point, or Sharpie No Bleed Markers makes a narrow line which is
easier to cover. If you know the colors you will use for embroidery, select a pen color which is close. This will make cover your
lines easier.
pound paper. At this point a light box can be used to trace your design, or cut out your design, and trace on fabric, using a fine tiped ball
point pen onto felt, or directly onto your stole. I found a fine tip ball point, or Sharpie No Bleed Markers makes a narrow line which is
easier to cover. If you know the colors you will use for embroidery, select a pen color which is close. This will make cover your
lines easier.
Another method is to trace your design onto tracing paper using a transfer pencil. Keep the tip of your transfer pencil very sharp to keep
your lines thin. Turn your design upside down unto your fabric, using a hot-dry-iron hold the iron on one spot for about 30 seconds,
continue in this manner until your entire design is transferred.
your lines thin. Turn your design upside down unto your fabric, using a hot-dry-iron hold the iron on one spot for about 30 seconds,
continue in this manner until your entire design is transferred.
Appliqué: Fabric Appliqué includes fabric cut outs, which can be quite cost effective. When using fabric, it is essential to dampen all
fabrics and press them dry. Heat n' Bond comes in two weights. One in which can be sewn, the second Heat n' Bond Ultra, has an
excellent hold, is only pressed. The Ultra will gum up a sewing needle. It is best to cover your ironing board with an old piece of fabric,
and parchment paper over the design. These iron-on materials can make a big mess on an iron and ironing board. We have a wide
range of colors available, here and other designs and thread colors chosen can be matched to these fabric letters.
fabrics and press them dry. Heat n' Bond comes in two weights. One in which can be sewn, the second Heat n' Bond Ultra, has an
excellent hold, is only pressed. The Ultra will gum up a sewing needle. It is best to cover your ironing board with an old piece of fabric,
and parchment paper over the design. These iron-on materials can make a big mess on an iron and ironing board. We have a wide
range of colors available, here and other designs and thread colors chosen can be matched to these fabric letters.
Crayons: Yes, ordinary Crayola crayons can be used. Color directly unto fabric, being careful not to leave any little bits on crayon loose
on the fabric. Cover with an old piece of fabric, heat set with an iron for approximately 30 - 45 seconds. If the color is not dark enough
repeat the process. For an additional emphasis, hand embroider using a outline stitch around the edge of the design. Fabric crayons can
also be used, but offer fewer colors.
on the fabric. Cover with an old piece of fabric, heat set with an iron for approximately 30 - 45 seconds. If the color is not dark enough
repeat the process. For an additional emphasis, hand embroider using a outline stitch around the edge of the design. Fabric crayons can
also be used, but offer fewer colors.
Fabric & Permanent Markers: Markers comes with the two types of Inks, the alcohol or pigment. one can do some
beautiful work and one gets very interesting results when adding alcohol. The biggest drawback is the difficult in heat
setting, and I have found the ink will rub off on other fabrics. The alcohol is great on paper. but on fabric, only pigment
based ink should be used. The pigment inks are colorfast, do not fade, and are far more durable.
beautiful work and one gets very interesting results when adding alcohol. The biggest drawback is the difficult in heat
setting, and I have found the ink will rub off on other fabrics. The alcohol is great on paper. but on fabric, only pigment
based ink should be used. The pigment inks are colorfast, do not fade, and are far more durable.
The SAKURA Pigma Micron Pen is what most of the people use on their quilting projects, as they do not fade with time. Sharpie has
a come out with a new no bleed marker that says it is a no bleed pen, and a also a pigment based pen. Either one of these pens can
be used for outlining a designs.
a come out with a new no bleed marker that says it is a no bleed pen, and a also a pigment based pen. Either one of these pens can
be used for outlining a designs.
There are many markers on the Fabric Markers in various price ranges. We have worked with the Crayola, Sharpie Fabric Marker, and the Fabrico Fabric Marker.
To test for type of Marker - write or draw something on fabric - add a little rubbing alcohol - if It it runs, you have an alcohol based
marker. Please see our Test Results & Phots of Various Markers.
marker. Please see our Test Results & Phots of Various Markers.
Fabric Painting: For most fabric paint it is recommended that the item be washed before painting. That is not necessary with
the stoles since they will not be laundered.
the stoles since they will not be laundered.
When choosing a fabric paint is is essentail to use a pigment ink. Pigments are tiny bit os matter mixed with water, resin, amd
other additives. They are used on textiles and labels where durability is essentail. Once a pigment ink has been applied to fabric
and has been heat set they are permanent. If your were touse an alcohol ink, five years from now the design could be gone.
More information will be coming on fabric paints, or if you have an questions please email me at: dot45_2000@yahoo.com
Crochet: Hand crocheted designs can be used, for example a small cross, a butterfly, a flower, or other religious symbol
Counted Cross Stitch & Ribbon Embroidery:
Counted cross stitch can be done with the use of Waste Canvas. Ther are numerous books out which can be used - We
suggest looking at your local craft store or looking on line.
suggest looking at your local craft store or looking on line.
Hand Embroidered Designs: Hand embroidered designs can made on felt.
Hardanger: Beautiful Crosses and Angles Can be made from hardanger embroidery. Patterns and supplies can be purchased from
Nordic Needle, Inc. http://www.nordicneedle.com or at 800-433-4321. Hardanger fabric Red (#1008-954) and White (1008-001)
Cross Patterns - Item #'s: 1115, 1005, 0979A, 0969A Angels #'s 100-504-0003, 100-504-0004, 100-504-0009.
Nordic Needle, Inc. http://www.nordicneedle.com or at 800-433-4321. Hardanger fabric Red (#1008-954) and White (1008-001)
Cross Patterns - Item #'s: 1115, 1005, 0979A, 0969A Angels #'s 100-504-0003, 100-504-0004, 100-504-0009.
Iron On Transfers: One can make their own transfers using purchased clip art, or making your own design in a paint program. Print these designs on Textile Transfer Paper which you purchase either for a laser or ink-jet printer. Simply iron your designs or letters on your stoles.
Other good sites now for getting " How - to - Information" is Craftsy, and You Tube
When looking for ideas, Google is a very good place to start. The internet is full of Christian clip art, in addition to coloring books, bible story
books, and Sunday school materials. Books on Bible journaling also have excellent ides.
books, and Sunday school materials. Books on Bible journaling also have excellent ides.
Bible Gateway on the internet is excellent. Any given Bible Verse is listed in many different versions. It makes it much easier to
understand with the various wordings. Your Bible Verse can also help determine the church symbols used, or the opposite.
Choose a symbol, and certain bible verses follow.
understand with the various wordings. Your Bible Verse can also help determine the church symbols used, or the opposite.
Choose a symbol, and certain bible verses follow.
After one has selected what you want, then other factors that that need to be considered is the color of the stole and how much space
is available, and the cost. I strongly recommend the use of "Mixed Media", as different methods can be combined for wonderful results.
is available, and the cost. I strongly recommend the use of "Mixed Media", as different methods can be combined for wonderful results.
Please note this page is a work in progress, as we are in the process of
writing this page. Before any products are recommended - they are tested first.
Any questions - please ask - we will help in any way we can.