Hey Friends,
You all know I’m over at Zibbet these days and I’m excited to share that Zibbet featured the Halloween Lollipop Holders in their Halloween Decoration Ideas blog post.
Zibbet has lots of handcrafted ideas to decorate your home or office as well as for gift giving.
Find the Halloween Lollipop Holder set HERE on Zibbet.
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
You know the nurse in me just goes into full on medical mode when people reach out to me for embroidery assistance that meets a medical need they have. Our loved ones who require special feeding needs have a place in my heart. I have always asked God to use this business to be a blessing to others and I’m grateful to be able to offer these feeding pads.
My latest is the Christmas Tree feeding pad. Note that the stitching of the bulbs, star and base of tree are done only on the top and do not go through to the back layer. There is also light stitching done to help prevent any irritation to the feeding tube site.
This design is done in your 4 x 4 hoop and instructions are included.
Here are a few additional tips for making the feeding tube pads.
Now you can stitch up a stack of these sweet Christmas trees to get ready for the Christmas season.
You can find the Christmas tree feeding tube pad on Zibbet and on Etsy.
Happy Stitching,
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Good morning Friends,
It is a beautiful crisp morning and I’m lovin’ every minute of it. I’m wrapped up in my big fluffy pink robe with my coffee and just enjoying the quiet time before getting ready for church. Just thinking of all I have to be thankful for.
Being real here…Some days being the single owner, one who does it all, of Embroidery It is incredibly rewarding. Always having had the dream of having my own business and then seeing it come to reality is a dream come true. Then there are other parts of the business I just haven’t got a clue with.
Friends, it is time in my business that I look at getting a little help with this website. Not permanent help, but someone to get it going in the direction that aligns with my vision. Someone who I can call upon when I’m baffled with search engine optimization or when I get an error page. Up to this point, I’ve done everything myself.
Friends, it is because of YOU that I am now able to move forward a bit more. I’m just beyond thankful for each and every one of you.
If you read my newsletter you will know that Embroidery It is planning a monthly club in which for a nominal fee you will get brand new, fresh and fun designs. This will begin January 2017. Stay tuned for more information.
Please be sure to grab the tag letter D. It will be replaced on Wednesday with the letter E so you have a few days yet to get it. Offering a free design each week is my way of saying “Thank You for being a part of my journey and for your support.” I’m so grateful for each of you. Just be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the home page to grab the free design of the week.
Much love,
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Good morning friends,
It is a cool drizzly morning here in Michigan. Enjoying being snuggled up under the quilt with my computer and cup of coffee.
Did you see in the newsletter the Embroidery JAM Candy Corn set was released?
It is a fun addition to the Embroidery JAM family of items and because it is part of the system, it is interchangeable with all other parts.
I made a couple of signs to hang up where there is one letter that can be changed out.
Because I wanted them a certain size, I just got 1/2″ foam board and cut it to the size I wanted.
Then I covered it with burlap, just because I like burlap. The burlap is stapled to the back side with a regular stapler that opens up.
The ribbons and lace are added only for decoration.
A small piece of the hook and loop tape is placed on the back of the designs and on the picture to make them interchangeable.
Then the 3M Velcro adhesives are added to both the back of the foam board and to the wall to hang them up. Just use the small size because these are really light weight.
Find the Embroidery JAM Candy Corn Set HERE on Zibbet and HERE on Etsy.
Enjoy!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Hi Friends,
Just in case you are not subscribed to the newsletter (you should be) I want to let you know we are up to the letter J at the intro price of only .99.
This is a fun and easy in-the-hoop project made in your 4 x 4 hoop.
With a sweet design added on the back side, this design takes only 2 hoopings. Step-by-step instructions included.
I’m showing it here in red and green for Christmas, but just think. You could do orange and brown for Halloween or pastels for Easter, or bright colors for a birthday party.
You can find the letter J here on Zibbet or here on Etsy.
The design stays on intro pricing for one week.
I hope you have a wonderful week everyone,
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
For you Saturday stitching pleasure I want to show off the Fall Candy Holder set made in your 4 x 4 machine embroidery hoop. Candy holders make super quick and easy gifts and are a great way to add simple decorative touches to your home.
Three designs included: Maple leaf, Apple and Pumpkin.
These are stitched with felt and clear vinyl is used for the window. You can also use glitter fabric or vinyl or other non-fraying fabric. Step-by-step instructions with lots of photos included.
Fall candy Holder set can be found here on Etsy and here on Zibbet.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
I hope you are having a very creative day today. Just a reminder to be sure and grab the free letter C from the website this week only. Just scroll down to the bottom of the home page.
Enjoy!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
There is nothing better than to spend time crafting and what fun to mix other things with machine embroidery!
Remember these little cuties?
Well, I took two of the flower designs that remind me of mums and did them up again. (There are 4 different flowers and one set of leaves in the set)
For the centers though, I didn’t want to use candy. (although I made one from candy) I started looking through my button stash and couldn’t find any large dark buttons. For me to drive into Grand Rapids is about a 30 minute trip one way. It was time to shop from what I had at home.
I came across a small bag of flat clear glass pebbles that are just over 1″ in diameter. They came from the floral department at either Hobby Lobby or Walmart. I don’t remember any longer. Since you could see right through them and I wanted the flowers to have a dark center I started looking through some scrapbboking paper. I used to be an avid scrapbooker.
I found a dark small print and using clear glue, glued the paper to the bottom of the pebbles and then trimmed around them.
The flowers were embroidered onto fall colored felt. I used dark brown thread on all the flowers and dark green for the leaves. Then the pebbles were glued to the center of the flowers. The flowers were glued onto bamboo sticks and the leaves glued on the sticks as well.
I love how these turned out and how just changing the felt gave them a whole new look. An entire bouquet of machine embroidery flowers were made in about an hour!
Another fun idea would be to glue them onto pens and give them as a gift with a cute notepad!
If you are interested in the flowers, you can find them on Etsy and on Zibbet.
Have a beautiful Sunday,
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
The letter A in the new Tag Alphabet Set begins. This is a fun in-the-hoop project to make on your embroidery machine using your 4 x 4 hoop. Step-by-step instructions included.
Just hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer and off you go. Two pieces, 3″ x 3″, of vinyl are required for this machine embroidery design.
To get the free embroidery design, just scroll to the bottom of the home page to instantly download.
Each letter will be released for free for one week and then will be available for purchase in the Embroidery It Etsy Store.
Happy Embroidering!!!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
The Monogram Baskets are a useful machine embroidery in the hoop project made quickly and easily in your 4 x 4 hoop.
And note the sweet stitching on the back!
The letter D has been released and is intro priced at only .99 for one week.
By just changing the color of thread, you can make them for any holiday or event. How about using school colors?
You can find the Monogram Basket D here in the Embroidery It Etsy store.
Make it a great day!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
School has started and cooler temperatures are happening here in Michigan.
I feel the need to spend time in the kitchen whipping up comfort foods. The Embroidery JAM Fall set makes a perfect muffin topper when making the small size. To learn more about Embroidery JAM, you can read this post here, but basically it is a mix and match of designs as you please.
I want to share with you my recipe for these jelly muffins that are a hit at our home and so pretty to give to a neighbor. A pretty embroidered fall muffin topper makes them a quick sale at church and school bake sales!
Jelly Muffins
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. In a small bowl combine the wet ingredients except for the jelly.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients all at once and stir until just moistened. Better should be lumpy.
Grease muffin cups or line with paper cups and fill 2/3 full
Spoon 1 teaspoon jelly atop batter in each muffin cup.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till golden.
Makes 10 to 12 muffins.
YUM!!!! Enjoy with just a bit of butter.
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautfully
Dear Friends,
For those of us here in the Northern hemisphere, fall is approaching. Honestly, I’m envious of you down south because spring is my favorite season. I know that when fall approaches it means winter is not far behind and Michigan winters can be brutal.
Enough of that talk, lets just get ready for fall with these sweet Maple Leaf in-the-hoop coasters made on your embroidery machine using your 4 x 4 hoop.
They are made using felt and are perfect to set your hot mug of apple cider, coffee or hot chocolate on.
You can whip up a set of these in no time and give as a housewarming gift!
You can find the Maple Leaf Coasters HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy shop.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
Get ready decorating for the holidays with these in-the-hoop machine embroidered Monogram Baskets. Make them in yellows, oranges and browns for Thanksgiving or how about red and green for Christmas and pastels for Easter?
These are stitched on felt and made in your 4 x 4 hoop.
Letter A is available now HERE and is intro priced at only $1 until September 7th.
Take a look at the sweet touch added to the back side!
Up to three letters each week will be released here so keep watch!
Happy Stitching,
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
Just a note to let you know that the Alphabet Tag set begins in just 2 weeks. It is a fun in-the-hoop alphabet set. Be sure to let your friends know so they can get in on the beginning. As always, one new letter will be released each week.
Currently, we are finishing up the Cross Stitch Alphabet and are on the letter “y”. It will be available for instant download on the home page for 1 week.
Happy stitching and make it a great day!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
I would like to share with you another feeding tube pad for those loved ones who require these. Quickly and easily, you may now create a stack of super soft and absorbent pads in a snap for a loved one. This design has been carefully created to be the perfect size and shape and to be fun and fashionable.
Light stitching is used for comfort. Gauze and tape can also be a skin irritant so these pads are the convenient alternative to gauze dressings. Flannel is used next to the skin to help promote wicking. An additional layer of flannel may be used for extra absorbancy.
Step-by-step instructions included. Made in your 4 x 4 hoop.
The Bear Feeding Tube Pad can be found HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy shop.
Dear Friends,
Did you know that all Embroidery It Candy Holders are made in your 4 x 4 hoop? All contain step-by-step instructions.
They are stitched on felt and have a clear vinyl window. The vinyl is purchased at your fabric store in the tablecloth section. The remainder of the designs are stitched on felt, vinyl, glitter fabric, or other non-fraying fabric.
I’ve been having fun making these little mini videos. I hope you enjoy this one!
To make it easy for you, just scroll down and you can click on the links of any you like. 🙂
Happy Stitching,
Nancy
Dear Friends,
Get ready for Thanksgiving!
I’m trying a new movie app here. It is a short 26 second video of the Turkey Candy Holder. It is now available in the Embroidery It Etsy Store HERE.
It is made in your 4 x 4 hoop and has step-by-step instructions with lots of photos. The design is stitched on felt and has a clear vinyl window. The felt for the feathers is a tie-died looking felt that I found in the craft felt section where you buy they squares of felt. I chose a piece that had more oranges and browns on it.
Happy Stitching!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
Get ready for your favorite little trick-or-treaters. You know, Halloween will be here before we know it. Make these cute in-the-hoop lollipop holders on your embroidery machine using your 4 x 4 hoop. Quick and easy. Then just add a bow!
You can find the Halloween Lollipop Holders HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy Shop.
Make it a great day!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
Embroidery Its Christmas in July event has officially begun. Just think of the smells of cinnamon sticks stuck in mugs full of hot chocolate or spiced tea. Today you can grab this sweet set of three Christmas Coffee Mugs, and decorate your tree. There is a bonus with them because they are actually gift card holders.
Tuck in a gift card to a favorite restaurant, or how about a gift card to the fabric shop for your sewing friend.
These stitch up quick and easily in your 4 x 4 hoop. Step-by-step instructions included.
This design set is 1/2 price TODAY ONLY during the Christmas in July event.
you can find the Christmas Coffee Mugs right HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy Shop.
Ho Ho Ho!!!!!!
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
Dear Friends,
Be sure to watch your in-boxes for the Embroidery It newsletter as the Christmas in July Event begins tomorrow and runs through the 31st. Each day there will be a new, never released design/set that will be offered for 50% off for 24 hours ONLY.
Here is a peek at what is to come:
Mason Jar Lids also include a matching font so you may personalize the blank one.
Coffee mug ornaments are also gift card holders.
Let It Snow comes in 2 sizes for your 5 x 7 hoop and your 8 x 12 hoop.
And lastly, don’t forget about the Candy Cane Bow. There will be a special link in the newsletters and this is my special “thank you” for being a newsletter subscriber.
Make it a great day everyone.
Nancy
be creative daily and live life beautifully
