I just want to quickly share that did you know there are only 156 days till Christmas! How on earth does time fly so fast.
It is a good time to take a moment and reflect back and that gives us the direction we need to move forward. Are we on the right track? Do we need to pivot? Are we reaching the goals we set for this year? Do we need to change our goals?
Remember at the beginning of the year, we went through a week of “A New Year – A Creative New You”. That week went step-by-step in helping you think about your creative goals for the year. You can review each of the days here:
Beginning July 29th, Embroidery It is celebrating a 3 day Christmas in July event with all new designs to get you in the holiday stitching and gift giving spirit. I always like to offer a special thank you to my newsletter subscribers. It means a lot to me that you allow Embroidery It into your inbox each week. Therefore, there will be a link in the July 29th newsletter for this sweet in-the-hoop candy cane holder FREE for you, my newsletter subscribers.
And here it is made with glitter fabric. I wish I could capture the true sparkle that it really has. 🙂
Please know friends I’m very grateful for you and I really appreciate your sharing the word about Embroidery It.
No one want that precious bundle to start crying after you have just gotten them to sleep. Create a beautiful sign to hang on the nursery door or on your front door by the bell to keep others from making noise. Another place to hang the sign on the front door is in the center of a wreath. Everyone will easily see it.
Design fits in your 5 x 7 hoop. I used a 1/4″ wooden dowel rod and bought wooden end caps that fit it. Design is made entirely in the hoop with no additional sewing.
Step-by-step directions included.
Make it in several colors that match the nursery or home décor or for an elegant look, just keep all the colors the same. Try ivory, pink, baby blue, or other pastel color. Beautiful! One yard of ribbon makes the hanger and bows if desired for embellishing. Design is stitched on white felt but could easily be stitched on another non fraying fabric.
This is perfect for the new mama or grandma who babysits.
If you are looking for a small gift to give to the ladies at your next luncheon, coffee or other get together, here is a “sweet” Candy Flower Bouquet that you can make in your 4 x 4 hoop.
5 designs in the set: 4 flowers and 1 leaf design.
These stitch up quickly and easily and are a great beginner in-the-hoop project. The centers are intentionally left blank for you to fill with a wrapped candy, button or other round object. This is a good project to use your variegated thread!
Step-by-step instructions with photos included. The designs shown here have been stitched on felt.
Did you miss the Embroidery It Birthday Party? No worries. First off, There is always something going on or being planned here at Embroidery It so keep your eyes open.
First and foremost, if you haven’t yet, take just a second to sign up for the newsletter. I will protect your e-mail and it will never be sold or shared.
Next, if you like the designs that were during the party week, now you can get the Big Birthday Bundle, the entire 21 design set collection at over 1/3 off if purchased separately.
***Set includes***
3 Different Lollipop Holders – made in your 4 x 4 hoop.
2 Happy Birthday Dear Friend – 2 sizes, one for your 4 x 4 hoop and the other for your 5 x 7 hoop
4 Mason Jar Tags – made in your 4 x 4 hoop
2 Just a Note – 2 sizes, one for your 4 x 4 hoop and the other for your 5 x 7 hoop
5 Kitchen Emblems – made in your 4 x 4 hoop
2 Happy Birthday – 2 sizes, one for your 4 x 4 hoop and the other for your 5 x 7 hoop
2 Make Something – 2 sizes, one for your 5 x 7 hoop and the other for your 8 x 12 hoop
1 Cupcake Candy Holder – made in your 4 x 4 hoop
The party is coming to a close and want to send you off with one more free design. I hope you have enjoyed this week and all the designs.
Sending you off with a big bear hug.
Nancy
Please note….this is for my newsletter subscribers only. It is my way of saying thank you for letting me in your in-box each week. In today’s newsletter there is a special link to this design. If you are not a newsletter subscriber, it’s easy-peasy and its free! Just fill in your name and e-mail in the box at the right and hit submit. You will receive an e-mail and then have to confirm that “yes” it was you who signed up. That’s it. You will typically get only 1 or 2 newsletters a week from me, unless it is my birthday week. 🙂
We are at the last day of the party. I want to thank all of you for coming. Many of you have written me with birthday wishes and they have all made my day, my week. Thank you.
Now for today’s design. The Cupcake Candy Holder. As guests leave the party it is nice to send them off with something in their hand and something sweet.
Today’s design is a cupcake candy holder. It is quick and easy to make and takes just scraps of felt. It is made in your 4 x 4 hoop and I’ve included lots of step-by-step photos with it. There is a small slit on the back of it where the candy is inserted. Any small candy is fine. I’m partial to M&M’s 🙂
Make a bunch to set around the party table or have a basket full ready at the door.
You can find the Cupcake Candy Holder HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy shop for only $1.00 for the next 24 hours.
Here is today’s free design as part of the Embroidery It Birthday Party. If by chance you are just finding my site, be sure to sign up for the newsletter. There will be one more free design this week and then there is always the free alphabet letter and other fun events that happen around here.
Remember those handwritten notes we would write on paper and pass in school? Sometimes just a simple note to say “Happy Birthday” is needed and nothing is better than a machine embroidered note. Even the notebook paper, which is white felt here, is part of the design! But you could use any white fabric. Pure simple country charm.
Just a Note design comes in two sizes. One for your 4 x 4 hoop and the other for your 5 x 7 hoop.
Just wander on over to the Embroidery It Etsy shop and you can find the design HERE.
To go with all those creative homemade gifts and yummy goodies, here is a set of mason jar tags. Quickly and easily the set of 4 are made in your 4 x 4 hoop. Step-by-step instructions included. Design is stitched on felt and could easily be stitched on other fabric of your choice. Your gift giving gets a sweet added touch.
Mason Jar Tags can be found HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy Store.
I mentioned before, I am sprinkling in a few freebies throughout the week and here is the first! 🙂
I so appreciate you letting Embroidery It into you inbox each week. As a thank you to newsletter subscribers, I have this design free just for you. You will receive a newsletter this morning (about 9:00 AM Eastern Time Zone) and in the newsletter is a link with a password to let you instantly download the design. You must be a newsletter subscriber to get this free design.
If you’re not a newsletter subscriber yet, it’s easy! Just enter your name and e-mail address into the box at the right. You are then sent a confirmation e-mail that says yes, it is me and I’ve given you the right e-mail address. Then you’re in.
This design is just for the Embroidery It birthday party so if you’re reading this and you’ve missed it, no worries….There is always something fun going on at Embroidery It.
Oh how the little cowboys and cowgirls love to put on their boots and hats and strut around. Now you can embroider something to show them just how ‘sweet’ they are to us by embroidering a Cowboy and Cowgirl Lollipop Holder.
Designs are made in your 4 x 4 hoop.
Designs are made with stops to change colors for the words, horseshoe, border and eyelets but if you like, just do them all in one color for a great look.
Requires only 2 pieces of 5 x 5 felt.
Step-by-step instructions with full color photos included.
Cowgirl design has extra eyelets that you can thread with a ribbon to form a bow.
Hate spending time while rushing to get ready for work or school and searching for the perfect outfit? Eliminate that morning chaos. Now you or your child can get ready for the week ahead of time and make mornings run just that much more smoothly by having your outfits planned. No more discovering at the last minute that something needs to be pressed or a button sewn on.
Days of the week closet organizer has a Boho-chic feel and contains 8 designs. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and a Blank for your own personalization. Fits closet rods up to 1 3/8″ diameter.
The design fits the 4 x 4 hoop.
Step-by-step instructions with photos included.
The design is stitched on felt and I used a variegated thread for the flower border.
Great for selling at craft shows and is also a lovely gift.
Need a place to set your ice cold glass of sweet tea or fresh watermelon cooler? Now you can stitch up a set of these Summer Citrus Coasters in minutes. Make them different colors so each family members knows whose glass is whose without the confusion. It’s an accent to your table or picnic that shows summer freshness at its best!
Coasters are made with only one color thread and are done completely in-the-hoop using your 4 x 4 hoop. This is a great beginner project. Includes step-by-step instructions.
Friends, I hope all of you are just easing smoothly into summer with all the warmth and beauty it has to offer. Take time to slow your pace and enjoy a refreshing beverage out on your front porch and enjoy the evening fireflies.
It’s that time of year. My two youngest are both in college and although they are not looking forward to finals, they are looking forward to a break from their studies.
If you have a new graduate in your family or your child/grandchild has a special teacher, here is a quick and easy in-the-hoop project to whip up on your embroidery machine.
Four designs are included in the set and they are made in your 5 x 7 hoop. Step-by-step instructions included.
Wrap up a gift for your special teacher and your favorite graduate. These gift boxes made on your embroidery machine hold several pieces of imported chocolate, a gift card to a favorite place, a handmade bar of scented soap or other small gift.
Happy Embroidering!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
ps. I have some companionship in the Embroidery It studio this week. We are waiting for mom’s furniture to arrive.
I’m trying to grow my little business here and I’m asking for your help. Would you please share the word about Embroidery It with your embroidery friends. It would seriously mean the world to me. As a special thank you to all of my newsletter subscribers, I will have these two Easter Lollipop Holders available as an instant download. You will need to be subscribed to the newsletter to get the link which will be in the March 13th newsletter.
The free embroidery designs are made entirely in-the-hoop using your 4 x 4 hoop.
Again, thank you, to each an every one of you. Your support is a blessing to me and my family.
A quick note to remind you to grab the letter X is you have not yet. Just scroll down to the bottom of the home page for the free design. It will be replaced on Wednesday with the letter Y. We are almost finished with this set!
Here is a sneak peek at the next free alphabet set. Quilters, you are gonna love this!
Just imaging your Easter dinner table with a sweet treat at every place setting. Make extras for your children and grand children to give to their teachers and friends. And the oh’s and ah’s at a baby shower using the bunny candy holder as party favors.
In-the-hoop projects are FUN and EASY! It is great to have a finished project ready for gift giving.
Today I want to share with you the 4 Flap Gift Box Spring Set. Just fill with candy, jewelry, or how about a small bar of handmade soap. Any small treat is perfect for these. Set has four designs.
It has a Heart for Valentine’s Day,
A Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day,
Happy Easter,
and 4 You (for anytime).
These sweet gift boxes require a 5 x 7 hoop. Step-by-step instructions are included.
Just a quick note to remind you to grab the Let’s Celebrate Pennant Banner U this week while it is free. Just scroll down to the bottom of the home page to download.
While you are here, don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter to get embroidery inspiration and be informed of all the new releases.
Just a heads up that you have through Tuesday to grab the letter T for free this week. It is currently at the bottom of the home page and will soon be replaced. Requires a 5 x 7 hoop.
And here it is made with glitter fabric. I wish I could capture the true sparkle that it really has. 🙂
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