I am doing VERY LITTLE work right now (at least until school starts and the kitchen reno is under way). I’ve done a few things this week for a couple of friends and remembered to take pictures! These backpacks/lunchboxes are Buckhead Betties and they were fabric covered in vinyl (easy cleanup!). When I got them I was a little afraid of how hard they’d be to monogram, but they were pretty easy! I used my Fast Frames, sticky stabilizer and I did have to pin them in place (so a few pin holes in the vinyl that you barely notice). Henry & Harris are my friend’s twins and I think they are 2+, so she wanted a mini design on them so they could tell their backpacks apart since they can’t read! The minis came from Applique Momma and I think all in all these turned out CUTE!
Today I dusted off the ole sewing machine, which is an el cheapo E-bay Brother special I bought when Browder was like a year old (so 7+years ago). Notice the tape holding the bottom plate in place! It took me 30 minutes to locate the machine, and then find the cord. I had a baby gift to do today so I took a poll on Facebook and the majority said I needed to sew something (ribbon or fabric) on an end. It turned out cute (see down below – pics are out of order).
I also bought these today at Michael’s, as all of their “crafting furniture and accessories” are 50% at my local Michaels store. These were $12.49 each! I was going to do the big sheet of peg board, but I think I’m going this route, and I got the ribbon holder for stabilizer (and may go get 1 more). I like the little shelf space on it too for my jars!
I think I’m going to hang them like this on the wall in between my 2 windows. My plan is to hang my 5000M spools on the peg board and other things. I apologize for the HORRIBLE picture! It’s cloudy here with bad lighting! I will post a picture when I get it all hung! I might even paint my thread stands black or something to match the bulletin board from the other day’s post! I have a picture of some painted black on my Pinterest Sewing Room Board.
Here is the baby gift I did today. I found the cute striped bib at a new store in town called Embellish! There is no tag on it or else I’d be trying to find some! I did the AC Giraffe 2 on the burp. Giraffes are cute for babies I think! Anyway, I thought it turned out cute! I haven’t done any burp cloths in a LONG TIME! p.s. I like 4×6 ply burp cloths from Embroider This. They are thick, nice, soft and even (some are crazy on the ends).
Gotta go! We are heading to the lake shortly and I’m blogging!! p.s. Did you notice I added the Pinterest button under my Follow Me tab? I have about as many followers on there as I do on Twitter! Have a great weekend! We will hopefully be celebrating 6,000 fans on Facebook soon! 🙂
First, I have to tell you how much I love what your doing (designs, website, blog, etc.)! I’ve just had my embroidery machine for a year and a half and your information is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for all of the time you are putting in to all of this. It’s greatly appreciated!!!!!
On another note, thank you for the burp cloth suggestion. Mine came in the mail yesterday. I’ve ordered tons from them, but never their burp cloths. Now I’m hooked. 🙂 My question is I was wondering if you washed them first? I always wash my items first but I wasn’t sure if they kept their shape or if I would have to iron them all before stitching? Any help is appreciated!
Thanks again for everything you do!
I don’t prewash anything!
thanks!
Where did you find the striped bib? I have looked everywhere and can’t put my finger on one! Thanks.
I got the striped bib at a local gift shop!