Pillowcases done with Buttercup font from Embroitique. Hubby invited more company for Christmas and I had to think of something quick and "one-size-fits-all" for a gift. I hope this works as I've never posted pictures before! A Merry Christmas to every
My first embroidery machine was the Pfaff 7570. The designs I used were Creative Fantasy and were on purchased cards that fit into a slot at the side of the machine. Well, I traded that machine in for the 2140 (which I still have, although it's been upda
Am I having and "old timer's" moment or what?!?! What are knockdown stitches? I gather this is used to reduce pile in a fabric.....so...how do you achieve this? Avis Thanks to all who answered my question. I've never heard of either term so I g
Doily using Sue Box's designs: Versatile Doily 4 (smallest size) and Roses 3 (smallest size). This fit in my 240X150 hoop. Finished measurement: 5" wide and just short of 8" long. It's good to be sewing again now that summer has gone and garden etc. i
Well, I've been playing around with making cards again. The lettering on the first one is part of my 5D software and the frame is one of Elsa's. The Christmas cards are designs from Embroidery Library which were free if you joined their Christmas Club t
This is as good a time as any for me to wish everyone in this group a very Merry Christmas and a New Year, 2018, filled with hope, love, joy and peace. We celebrate the birth of Christ in our home and know that He is the hope of the nations and that He is
This is probably a strange question but here goes. How do you get rid of the number in your Inbox after you have answered the person who sent you the message? I guess I'm still learning!! Avis
Awhile back these coasters were free in Embroidery It. I finally decided to stitch them out. I'll bundle them up with a pretty ribbon and will make a nice hostess or thank you gift. Oops...there are 8 in the set...wonder what I did with the other one!!!
Happy July 4th to all our American Cuties! You are great neighbours! A Canadian Cutie.
No...I did not raid Toogie's fabric stash! Anyway, since I saw how sweet her hearts looked I thought I'd stitch some for Valentine's Day; it may end up being a gift. The large heart is done in my 200X200 hoop and I show it placed on a luncheon plate (8
Placemats - using up fabric in my cupboards! Avis
I was just going through some of my pictures. Last Christmas we invited a retired pastor and his wife to share the day with us...they have no family close by. I wanted to make them something that they would use. Here's a set of pillowcases I did for the
Good Morning to you all. I've just logged in this morning and noticed that my number above is 2222! Thank you all for your comments and encouragement since I've joined this group. I am especially indebted to those that take the time to post replies when
My youngest sister turns 65 next week and she's relocating to the Sunshine Coast in BC so I made her a set of pillowcases and used the Wedding Font J in white-on-white. I'm a little disappointed in the puckering and can't figure out why. This is a beau
This is not related to "sewing", however, it does come under "sowing"! Our garden is crazy bountiful this year and thought you'd like to see what I picked this morning. This is ONE lettuce leaf and it weighed 1 5/8 ounces, the cutting mat shows you t