Sneak Peek at Upcoming Christmas in July Machine Embroidery Designs

Sneak Peek at Upcoming Christmas in July Machine Embroidery Designs

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Dear Friends,

Just a little tease at what is to come July 29th through 31st.  Embroidery It will be celebrating Christmas in July.  All are new, not yet released designs and sets.  Designs/sets will be 1/2 price for 24 hours.

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Also, don’t forget that the Candy Cane bow will be free for newsletter subscribers, so if you haven’t signed up yet, be sure to do so.  There will be a link in the July 29th newsletter.

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Have a great day at your embroidery machine friends!

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Upcoming Christmas in July Machine Embroidery Fun

Upcoming Christmas in July Machine Embroidery Fun

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Dear Friends,

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?

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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:

Day 1 – Reflection

Day 2 – Plan

Day 3 – Schedule

Day 4 – Unfinished Projects

Day 5 – Lack of Motivation

Day 6 – Enjoy

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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.

Embroidery It Candy Cane Bow 3And 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.

Happy Embroidering,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Shhh Baby Sleeping Machine Embroidery Sign

Shhh Baby Sleeping Machine Embroidery Sign

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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.

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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.

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Step-by-step directions included.

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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.

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This is perfect for the new mama or grandma who babysits.

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You can find it HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy store.

Have a great day everyone!

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Create a Candy Bouquet for your Next Ladies Luncheon

Create a Candy Bouquet for your Next Ladies Luncheon

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Dear Friends,

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.

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5 designs in the set:  4 flowers and 1 leaf design.

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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!

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Step-by-step instructions with photos included.  The designs shown here have been stitched on felt.

As always, the Candy Flower Bouquet is found in the Embroidery It Etsy shop.

Make it a great day everyone!

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

The Party is Over but It’s not too late

The Party is Over but It’s not too late

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Dear Friends,

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

You can find the Big Birthday Bundle HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy Shop.

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And now you can create with your embroidery machine everything you will need for your next party.

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In addition, the Birthday Lollipop Holders are now being offered as a set. which can be found HERE.

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Make it a great day!

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

A Little In-the-hoop Machine Embroidery Decorating for the 4th of July

A Little In-the-hoop Machine Embroidery Decorating for the 4th of July

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Dear Friends,

We usually have a big cookout for the 4th of July and get together with friends to watch the fireworks.  I don’t do a lot of decorating for this holiday, yet I still want little pops of red, white and blue.

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These Pennant Flags are super quick and easy to make and add just the right touch.

Pop one in a potted plant.  Stick several in a mason jar and set it on the table.

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They are made in your 4 x 4 hoop and a wooden bamboo skewer, the kind you put meat on to grill becomes the pole for the flag.  You can whip up a bunch of these in minutes.

Then just use your pinking shears or straight scissors to cut them.  A bow adds a sweet touch.  🙂  Step-by-step directions with photos included.

You can find the Pennant Flags HERE.

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Free Machine Embroidery Design For Newsletter Subscribers

Free Machine Embroidery Design For Newsletter Subscribers

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Dear Friends,

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.

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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.  🙂

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Embroidery It Birthday Party Day 3

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Dear Friends,

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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.

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Just a Note design comes in two sizes. One for your 4 x 4 hoop and the other for your 5 x 7 hoop.

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Just wander on over to the Embroidery It Etsy shop and you can find the design HERE.

Make it a great day!

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

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Embroidery It Birthday Party Day 2

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Dear Friends,

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.Embroidery It Birthday 2016 15

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Mason Jar Tags can be found HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy Store.

Have an absolutely wonderful day everyone,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Free Machine Embroidery Design For Newsletter Subscribers

Free Machine Embroidery Design For Newsletter Subscribers

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Dear Friends,

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.

Make it a great day friends,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Cowboy and Cowgirl Machine Embroidery Lollipop Holders

Cowboy and Cowgirl Machine Embroidery Lollipop Holders

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Dear Friends,

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.

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Designs are made in your 4 x 4 hoop.

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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.

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Requires only 2 pieces of 5 x 5 felt.

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Step-by-step instructions with full color photos included.

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Cowgirl design has extra eyelets that you can thread with a ribbon to form a bow.

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Machine Embroidered Days of the Week Clothes Organizer

Machine Embroidered Days of the Week Clothes Organizer

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Good Morning Friends!

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.

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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.
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The design fits the 4 x 4 hoop.

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Step-by-step instructions with photos included.

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The design is stitched on felt and I used a variegated thread for the flower border.

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Great for selling at craft shows and is also a lovely gift.

You can find it in the Embroidery It Etsy Shop.

Happy Embroidering,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

 

Machine Embroidered Summer Citrus Coasters

Machine Embroidered Summer Citrus Coasters

Dear Friends,

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!

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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.

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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.

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Embroidery Blessings,

Nancy

Beginner In-The-Hoop Project for New Graduate and Teacher Appreciation

Beginner In-The-Hoop Project for New Graduate and Teacher Appreciation

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Dear Friends,

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.

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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.

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Four designs are included in the set and they are made in your 5 x 7 hoop.  Step-by-step instructions included.

 

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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.

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Machine Embroidery Flower Lollipop Holder

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Dear Friends,

Another fun in-the-hoop machine embroidery project for you!  Make a beautiful bouquet of flowers to set on your table or to give to a child’s teacher.  Made in your 4 x 4 hoop quick and easy.  Note the beautiful light satin stitching.  This helps your project be completed quickly!

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There is a file for the leaves, petals and center.  Get creative with the number of petals and leaves used.  A great scrap stash buster!

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Lollipop Flowers are found HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy Store.

Be creative daily and live life beautifully!

Nancy

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Free Easter Embroidery Designs

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Dear Friends,

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.

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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.

Nancy

Machine Embroidery In The Hoop Pennant Flag

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Dear Friends,

Yesterday and through the night we have received 10 1/2″ of the fluffy white stuff and it’s still coming down.  BRRRR….  Everything is shut down.  It is a great day to spend at the embroidery machine.

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Yesterday the large pennant flag was released and I’ve been placing them around my home for a bit of warm spring touches.  This one is made in your 5 x 7 hoop.  I also created a YouTube video that shows one being made.  It is a quick and easy in-the-hoop project!

Stay warm Friends,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Machine Embroidery Free Design Banner Letter X

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Dear Friends,

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!

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Blessings,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

Fall 4 Flap Gift Boxes by Granny Deb Designs

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Dear Friends,

I’m just thrilled to be showing you Embroidery It’s Fall 4 Flap Gift Boxes stitched by Debbie at Granny Deb Designs.

She is getting things lined up now for the fall selling season.  Smart girl!  For those of you selling at fall craft shows, NOW is the time to start.

Debbie sells her finished handmade items in her Etsy store, also Granny Deb Designs.  You’ve got to see her beautiful work!  She has embroidered items as well as beautiful quilted items and fabric purses.  Adorable!

Thank you Debbie for blogging about Embroidery It.

If you are a blogger and would like to collaborate with Embroidery It, just leave a comment below or hit reply on any newsletter.  I’ll get right back to you with details.

You can find the Fall 4 Flap Gift Boxes in the Embroidery It Store HERE.

Make it a great day everyone,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bags

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Dear Friends,

Today I am sharing the St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bags made with your 5 x 7 hoop.  It does take 2 hoopings but is very simple.  It is a great project for a beginner new to doing in-the-hoop machine embroidery.

There is even a video on YouTube to walk you completely through the process and you will see just how easy it really is!

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There are two designs in the set, a shamrock and a horseshoe which would also be good for a horse lover anytime.

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Those in the picture are done with clear vinyl so you can peek into the bag, but you could use a coordinating fabric just as easily for a beautiful look.

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Fill them with candy or other special treat.

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St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bags can be found HERE in the Embroidery It Etsy Store.

Blessings to you all,

Nancy

be creative daily and live life beautifully

This video shows the Valentine’s Day treat bag but it is made exactly the same as the St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bags.