Dear Friends, There is nothing as sweet and special as a new baby. If you are celebrating a new birth, Baby’s 1st Christmas in the hoop ornament and gift tag makes a beautiful keepsake. Stitch an in the hoop baby’s first Christmas in pink and blue if you want to steer away from traditional Christmas colors.
Added bonus is My 1st Christmas embroidery design, perfect for stitching on onesies or a ruffled baby bum diaper cover.
Also new today is Our First Christmas Together which can be stitched as a coaster, Christmas ornament or gift tag. You know, we have a wedding coming up this July so I have wedding ideas on the brain these days.
I’ve been on a freestanding lace creation kick lately. I’m just having so much fun making these little designs that are useful for gifts and tags and IMHO just darn cute. When a finished project can be made in just minutes, that is the best.
Here is the “Best Coach” gift tag for your favorite coach. Think little league coaches, swimming coaches and all your summer sport coaches.
The Best Coach gift tag can be done in team colors, or stitch it to match the colors of the gift wrap or bag. Quick, simple and fun!
Now, this is completely off topic, but just sharing a bit about what is happening here. Friends, I wish you could all come to my home and we could embroider in the fresh outdoors. (Not really practical here in Michigan, but it would be fun.) All the wildlife has had their babies and a mama deer was with her twin babies with fresh white spots and wobbly legs right up at my back gate. Behind the fence in the wooded area is a mama fox with her three little kits. And in a woodpile is a burrow of tiny bunnies. They have the littlest and most adorable hops in the yard. It is just pure preciousness outside right now. Then there are baby chipmunks and squirrels and lots of birds with their eggs a hatchin’. You notice I’m leaving out the negative animals…bugs, snapping turtles, and snakes. We have our share of those too.
Alright everybody, make it a great day and go embroider or sew something fun!!
Sometimes we just need a gentle reminder of our faith. This is what ‘Thy Will Be Done’ free standing lace tag will do. It can be used as a tag on a package or gift bag, use as a bookmark, or hang from something that will remind you God is always in control.
If you are like me, you are experiencing things in your life right now that you have no control over. These are the things God has His hand in and we need to let go and just trust. Thy will be done.
This design is made using your 4 x 4 hoop. And as always, when making free standing lace designs, use two layers of fibrous water soluble stabilizer rather than the plastic, film type water soluble stabilizer. The crisp film type is best used as a topper for designs and not free standing lace. It just tears too easily.
Thank you to those who have been joining me live over on the Embroidery It Facebook page on the second Tuesday of each month. For those of you who don’t know, you can stitch right along with me, real time. And I’m there to answer your questions. The applique coasters we’ve been doing are geared for the beginning machine embroiderer, but anyone and everyone of all levels is welcome. It is just a fun environment to stitch with others. It is the next best thing to actually being side-by-side with you stitching.
I also create a YouTube video of the project we are working on. Often times, I record the YouTube video the day before. This is a great way for me to work any bugs out before I videotape it live with you. Ha! And yes bugs to happen. Sometimes I’ve forgotten to have my scissors handy. In this video, I forgot to turn off the phone. I’m only human. 🙂
Anyway, here is the recording of the Watermelon coaster. And here is the link to the free design.
This link will only work during the month of June. If it has passed, there will be something else going on here that you can join in on. And if you miss it when it is free, it is only $1.50. Just enter the store to purchase.
It is always a fun time as we begin a new alphabet set. The letter A is free and ready for you to instantly download from the front page or home page of the website. Just click HERE and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
This embroidery design is a combination free standing lace and applique design. It fits in your 4 x 4 hoop and uses 2 colors of thread. One for the background and one for the borders. It is good to have bobbin thread that matches the top thread.
The original intent was these would be used as Christmas ornaments, but they can be used on tags for packages as well as identifiers on items like a backpack. Attach one to your sewing/embroidery machine when you go to your club meetings. Just imagine other colors to match birthday parties and other holidays.
The designs will remain free for one week and will then be placed for sale of only $1.50 in the Embroidery It store.
If you haven’t yet, sign up for the newsletter to receive notifications as each new letter arrives. Most weeks, the letter is changed on Wednesdays, but occasionally the schedule dictates a change so I don’t want anyone missing out.
Make it a great day everyone and enjoy the new alphabet!
Happy Saturday! What a lovely, yet cold, day today. The sun is shining. The robins are building their nests and as I type this, I can see 5 or 6 squirrels out in the woods just having the time of their life. It is a good day through and through.
So I want to share with you today’s deal of the day plus a bonus design. Woot Woot!!
Today is a set of 8 designs for you to turn into plant pokes or plant cards. They are for your most common occasions. Stitch these up ahead of time and then you will always have one ready to go. Here are the sayings:
Blank for you to personalize
Best Wishes
Congratulations
Get Well Soon
Happy Birthday
Thank You
Welcome New Baby
With Sympathy
Plant cards are stitched on felt and made in your 4 x 4 hoop. It truly makes a heartfelt gift
In celebration of the first day of spring it is time for some fun. Embroidery Its Spring Celebration begins today and runs through Sunday with all new designs, daily deals and some free goodies to make it a true celebration.
Today’s design set will get you ready to get your garden started and filled with beautiful flowers. It is an in the hoop Seed Packet Pocket Set.
3 Designs in this set.
For those of you who collect your own seeds, just place your seeds in an envelope and tuck inside the seed packet pocket. Or you can purchase your favorite seeds to tuck inside. Then, the seed packet pocket can be placed in a card and given to a special friend.
This would also be lovely to give at a garden party or ladies luncheon.
New designs will come out tomorrow 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
I am just beyond excited. Embroidery It is growing and has launched a brand new store for your shopping pleasure.
Up till now, Embroidery It designs could only be found on Etsy and Zibbet. Starting today, you can purchase your designs directly from Embroidery It. It is through your continued support and encouragement, I’ve been able to take my business to this next level.
You may visit the store by going to the Embroidery It home page and entering through the big green Enter the Store button.
To celebrate, between now and February 17th, any purchases made through the store will receive a this free Embroidery Hoop Pocket Set, 4 designs in 2 sizes each. These designs are created to help keep you organized as each one has a front pocket and is framed in a wooden embroidery hoop.
While you are there, I would appreciate any feedback. If you see anything that seems “off” or needs to be changed, just hit reply to this e-mail newsletter and let me know. I value your input and opinion.
The Embroidery Hoop Pocket set is ONLY available as a free gift for purchases of ANY amount directly from the new Embroidery It shop. This is not available for Etsy or Zibbet purchases. Offer expires midnight February 17th Eastern Time.
This design set will be e-mailed to you within 48 hours of purchase.
Embroidery It will remain on Etsy and Zibbet but future links will go directly to the new store.
Friends, I cannot thank you enough for all your support, kindness and friendship that has helped me grow Embroidery It.
Just a heads up to remind you that the Embroidery It sew along is this Tuesday, December 12th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time over on the Embroidery It Facebook page. It will be live so you may ask questions and join in the chat. This is PERFECT for machine embroidery beginners as you will see “real time” the making of this coaster.
This coaster is a free design for the month of December and the link to it is in the newsletter. Not a newsletter subscriber yet? Just sign up now. You will get the newsletter tomorrow so you can be prepared and stitch right along with everyone.
This is a great way to use up those little scraps and make a sweet gift.
I also show how to turn this coaster into a sweet ornament!
As a reminder, this design coordinates with the other sew along coasters we’ve been doing. The previous designs are available in both the Embroidery It Etsy store and Zibbet Shop.
If you are reading this and the sew-along is over, never fear. There is always something going on here at Embroidery It and like I said before, the newsletter is the best way to keep up-to-date with all the latest happenings.
In Michigan the snow is coming. We have about 4 inches and it is expected to continue much of the weekend. This means it is a good weekend for hunkering down at the embroidery machine. Today’s afternoon schedule at our home has me in the kitchen making Christmas cookies followed by making some embroidery gingerbread men as well. The plan is to make plates of cookies for the neighbors and include one of these little candy cane sliders in with each plate. A sweet finishing touch.
Here are several embroidery candy cane ideas. They stitch up quick and easy. And they are perfect for giving to co-workers, neighbors, club members and attaching to gifts and packages. Add them to your tree or tuck in a stocking.
The Snowmen Candy Cane Sliders were part of last months Embroidery Bee club designs. To find out more about the Embroidery Bee Club, just click here. You will get fresh and fun designs delivered to your inbox on the 1st of each month.
The candy cane sliders just add that special homemade touch to your Christmas gift giving.
This is such a sweet freestanding lace alphabet set. I found it fun to get back into free standing lace for a change. The size of the letters is nice as they make a sweet tag or even a tree ornament.
My favorite thing was to add rhinestones for some extra bling!
I’m going to warn you right now…I’m on a rhinestone kick and you will be seeing me add rhinestones to more of my designs throughout 2018. Love them!
There is no placement for the rhinestones. Just add as many or few as you like.
The rhinestones shown here are 3 mm “hot fix” rhinestones. That is what I just happened to have on hand. I used clear drying fabric glue as I feel trying to heat set the rhinestones would cause the polyester embroidery thread to melt. FYI, I think a 5 mm rhinestone would look even prettier.
You can get rhinestones at any craft store and I have also purchased from “Rhinestone Genie” and “Heat Transfer Warehouse” with good results/good customer service.
As an FYI, I stitched the letters on two layers of water soluble stabilizer. Then I didn’t over-rinse the stabilizer out. I wanted to maintain a bit of the stiffness.
You can find the Modern Script freestanding lace alphabet set HERE in Etsy and HERE in Zibbet.
Thanksgiving will be here in the blink of an eye. Make a basket full of these sweet machine embroidery designs to give to your children, grandchildren and friends. Stitch these quick and easy, in the hoop designs in your 4 x 4 embroidery machine hoop.
Customer, Dawn, chose to turn these into an adorable fall bunting! What a great alternative to candy.
Eliminate the final color which is the eyelets and turn into coasters as another fun way to use these designs.
Ok, I’m asking this in all seriousness….Where has this year gone???? How in the world can it be October already?
Dang. Time has just flown.
Well, with October here, I’ve been getting out all the fall decor. Here is a fun project for all of you who like using Mason or canning jars. It is the Pumpkin Mason Jar Alphabet. Just fill your Mason jar with your favorite goodies. How about a layered cookie mix?
Stitch the letter of your choice on cotton fabric and sandwich between the lid and the rim. Trim around the fabric with pinking shears and add a ribbon around the lid. Makes for a beautiful gift presentation.
The other fun thing is that this fits perfectly sandwiched in a plastic ornament.
You can find the Pumpkin Mason Jar Alphabet HERE in Etsy
I hope you are waking up to a beautiful day. For my Florida and southern state friends, oh gosh, please know my family and I are lifting you up in prayer. I’ve shared before that our home was affected by hurricane Charley back in 2004 when we lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area of Florida. It didn’t have near the severity that you are dealing with, but I remember watching the water rise in the living room and pour in through the ceiling light fixtures and the door frame of one of the bedrooms. Buckets were strategically placed all around to catch the water. Stay strong. And for my Texas friends, I hope you are finding your way into a new routine and getting your repairs taken care of.
On another note, I want to let you all know the Embroidery It sew along is tomorrow at 2:00 PM Eastern Time zone.
This is geared to the new embroiderer, but EVERYONE is welcome. So if you are new to machine embroidery and would like to try a simple project where you can learn how to applique and make an in-the-hoop project, here is your chance to embroider right along with me and ask any questions as we go along. All you will need are a couple pieces of felt and two small scraps of fabric.
The design is free for newsletter subscribers but just through the month of September. Just sign up here on this website and I will be sending you a link to the design as well as a supply list.
The apple was August’s design. If you missed it, you can get it HERE in Etsy or HERE in Zibbet. All monthly designs will have a similar feel to them so you can make a fun coordinated collection perfect for gift giving.
Please share your finished coasters on Facebook and Pintrest and use the hashtag #EmbroideryItSewAlong
This way we can all find you and see your finished work!
One more thing, I would truly appreciate you letting your embroidery friends know about this so they can join in and learn about Embroidery It. ~ Thank you!!
If you recall, from this post HERE, I’ve been learning how to make Kombucha. It has become a summer project for me to learn about and follow the process and you can google kombucha to learn more about it. Essentially, it is fermented tea that is very low in alcohol, yet plentiful in probiotics and B vitamins and is said to be very healthy for us.
I’ve created a design set for all you kombucha lovers. These are great stitched on a koozie to go around the kombucha bottle or stitched on a t-shirt or apron. For anyone who enjoys kombucha, stitch up some related items, add a bottle or two and it makes a great gift basket.
Yes, I’ve gone a little overboard trying different fruit flavors.
And because this is a process that can change with each batch, kombucha brewers keep a notebook of all the details for each batch. This design can be used to decorate the brewer’s notebook.
There are 3 designs total in the set and all fit in your 4 x 4 hoop.
And if you haven’t tried Kombucha yet, grab a bottle at your local grocery store, it is located in with the refrigerated produce. Let me know what you think as I think blueberry is wonderful!
Dear Friends, Last month’s Embroidery Bee designs included these sweet Quilt Block Nugget Squares as the Candy Holder. The Quilt Block Baby Nugget Squares were a bonus that if done in the same colors as the Quilt Block Squares coordinate perfectly.
I just want to give you some happy “eye” candy this morning. 🙂
4 designs in the Quilt Block set. All are made using a 4 x 4 hoop.
These nugget squares were done in a very light pastel pink and blue. Sadly the photo doesn’t do them justice as they look stunning in person. You will just have to take my word for it. Perfect soft colors for a new baby.
5 Designs in the baby set. “It’s a Boy”, “It’s a Girl”, “It’s Twins”, “?”, and a Blank one for you to personalize as you see fit.
Both sets above done in the brighter colors.
Embroidery Bee member Dawn added a ribbon loop before stitching on the back and turned them into little Christmas ornaments.
And Dawn also made some for her sewing friends. Look at what is peeking out of them! LOVE this idea!!
And Elaine was busy for a new mama expecting Twins!
The Quilt Block Nugget Squares can be found HERE in Etsy and HERE in Zibbet.
I’m so excited to share with you that an in the hoop, applique embroidery sew-along is coming Tuesday August 8th! This will be a monthly sew-along on the second Tuesday of every month. This Wednesday’s newsletter will have all the details so be sure to sign up and get notified. Also I appreciate you sharing this with your embroidery friends and letting them know so they may join in too!
Here is a short video that tells just a bit more about what to expect.
I can’t wait to stitch with you!!
Also, here is the link for more information about the Embroidery Bee club mentioned in the video.
