I used Embird Alphabet #14 for the text, and took the basting brush and steak from an Embroidery Library design.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Grilling Set
When Susie requested the phrase, "I'm not aging, I'm marinating" on an apron, I knew immediately it would be perfect for my dad! He already has several aprons though, so instead I stitched it on a hand towel and included a new mitt and pair of pot holders for him to use while grilling.
I used Embird Alphabet #14 for the text, and took the basting brush and steak from an Embroidery Library design.
I used Embird Alphabet #14 for the text, and took the basting brush and steak from an Embroidery Library design.
Christmas hand towel
Part of my Christmas gift to my mom and mother-in-law was a set of holiday hand towels. Well, actually they only got one towel, and a promise for more throughout the year. :)
For their Christmas towel, I stitched GG Designs' Rag-It-Up Pieced Christmas Tree Applique design on a waffle weave towel. They have been washed/dried once, and will continue to fray the more they are used.
For my mom's, I just used one layer of fabric:
For Kathy's I added a layer of white flannel underneath the fabric as Gail suggests:
They are both pretty. I guess I have to decide what I prefer before doing the next one.
For their Christmas towel, I stitched GG Designs' Rag-It-Up Pieced Christmas Tree Applique design on a waffle weave towel. They have been washed/dried once, and will continue to fray the more they are used.
For my mom's, I just used one layer of fabric:
For Kathy's I added a layer of white flannel underneath the fabric as Gail suggests:
They are both pretty. I guess I have to decide what I prefer before doing the next one.
Casserole Carriers and an Apron
Susie was so pleased with her casserole carrier that she, her mom and sister ordered several to give as Christmas gifts this year.
The chef hat and utensils design is from Embroidery Library. I used Embird Alphabet #8 for the text. The border design came from Dee Giles.
And the other four, virtually identical:
Susie also requested a phrase to stitch on an apron: "I'm not aging, I'm marinating." I thought that was so cute! I used Embird Alphabet #14 for the text, and took the basting brush and steak from an Embroidery Library design.
The chef hat and utensils design is from Embroidery Library. I used Embird Alphabet #8 for the text. The border design came from Dee Giles.
And the other four, virtually identical:
Susie also requested a phrase to stitch on an apron: "I'm not aging, I'm marinating." I thought that was so cute! I used Embird Alphabet #14 for the text, and took the basting brush and steak from an Embroidery Library design.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Panda shirt for Annaliese
Annaliese's Build-a-Bear is a panda, so earlier in the fall I bought Lynnie Pinnie's panda applique design knowing she would love a panda shirt. I finally got to it in time to give to her as a Christmas gift. I used white minkee and black felt. She loved it!
Special Delivery
In the midst of Christmas sewing I did have one Special Delivery onesie to stitch (and I have another to do in January).
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas, Amy!
My sister-in-law Amy recently got a new dining room table. For part of her gift this year I stitched a few placemats.
Amy loves bluebirds, so per Kathy's suggestion I used a couple redwork designs from Embroidery Library.
Kathy and I are also going to attempt to create a set of holiday placemats for Amy to use throughout the year. For Valentine's Day I used Five Star Font's Deco Heart Applique Frame and inserted her initial with the Bingham font from 8 Claws and a Paw.
For St. Patrick's Day I used Embroidery Boutique's Shamrock Applique, and inserted her monogram using the Chez font from 8 Paws and a Claw.
That's all we've done so far. Hopefully one of us will do a cute Easter one in time...
Amy loves bluebirds, so per Kathy's suggestion I used a couple redwork designs from Embroidery Library.
Kathy and I are also going to attempt to create a set of holiday placemats for Amy to use throughout the year. For Valentine's Day I used Five Star Font's Deco Heart Applique Frame and inserted her initial with the Bingham font from 8 Claws and a Paw.
For St. Patrick's Day I used Embroidery Boutique's Shamrock Applique, and inserted her monogram using the Chez font from 8 Paws and a Claw.
That's all we've done so far. Hopefully one of us will do a cute Easter one in time...
Nameflake ornaments 2009
For this year's edition of the nameflakes I used a sparkly white fabric. Most of them were made for the Connelly family, plus a couple extras. I used Embird Alphabet #38 for all of them.
Michelle also ordered a few other things. Two of the girls got key chains. I used Tinker Toy from 8 Claws and a Paw for their names.
Lacey had asked for this cute apron on her bridal registry, so Michelle bought it and I stitched her name on it using the Frenchie font from 8 Claws and a Paw.
Michelle also ordered a few other things. Two of the girls got key chains. I used Tinker Toy from 8 Claws and a Paw for their names.
Lacey had asked for this cute apron on her bridal registry, so Michelle bought it and I stitched her name on it using the Frenchie font from 8 Claws and a Paw.
Cute personalized gifts
Jenn requested a few things to give as Christmas gifts. She wanted a onesie for her new nephew that announces to the world his daddy is a doctor!
The design is from My Embroidery Nook (it just happened to be the sample design of the occupational babies set, I LOVE it when that happens), and I added the text with Embird Alphabet #8.
She also wanted tote bags for her nephew and daughter to use at church, just like Annaliese's tote bag.
The design is from Embroidery Library, and I added the text with Embird Alphabet #33.
The design is from My Embroidery Nook (it just happened to be the sample design of the occupational babies set, I LOVE it when that happens), and I added the text with Embird Alphabet #8.
She also wanted tote bags for her nephew and daughter to use at church, just like Annaliese's tote bag.
The design is from Embroidery Library, and I added the text with Embird Alphabet #33.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Happy Birthday, Dashiell!!
Saturday was Dashiell's first birthday, but in the craziness of the last week, I haven't taken the time to post my stitching projects for the day.
On his shirt I stitched an applique "1" using Chubby Wubby Applique Numbers from GG Designs, and stitched his name across it using the Whoa Nelly font from 8 Claws and a Paw.
Here's my big birthday boy, happily playing with a new toy.
I've already posted about his birthday bib, but here are a couple pictures of him wearing it. Before:
After:
On his shirt I stitched an applique "1" using Chubby Wubby Applique Numbers from GG Designs, and stitched his name across it using the Whoa Nelly font from 8 Claws and a Paw.
Here's my big birthday boy, happily playing with a new toy.
I've already posted about his birthday bib, but here are a couple pictures of him wearing it. Before:
After:
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