Are you SURE it’s for the Cat?
My grandson’s first project, a bag for his cat. He was so proud! Of course my puppy had to try it out even though we told him it was for the cat.
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Technique: embroidery
“Festival of Leaves” Gift Basket
One of my latest assignments was to create a home décor accessory that would be suitable for a hostess gift or wedding shower gift using the OESD “Festival of Leaves” Signature Collection #12354. The designs in this collection were perfect for the basket liner I envisioned. … More
Isacord Thread Tray
I just got this amazing Isacord Thread Tray. My favorite use is for sorting my embroidery threads and keeping them in order while I pick up the tray and take it over to my machine. … More
“Divine Flowers & Vines” Clutch
OESD’s “Divine Flowers & Vines” Premier Embroidery Collection #1102 — a BERNINA Exclusive — has become a favorite for me. I just completed a clutch purse…so striking!
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“Leaves in Contrast” Jacket Upcycle
I had a jacket in my closet that I had never worn. So I decided to stitch a design on the collar. OESD’s Design Studio Platinum Collection #61043 “Leaves in Contrast” by Bayberry turned out to be just perfect! … More
Squeak Toys for Digger and Buddy
Pet toys are so expensive. I make my pets personalized pet toys. They are so easy to do and I add the squeakers to make it fun for them.
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Trick or Treat! Bag from a Placemat
Kaysie turned a simple black placemat into a cute Trick or Treat bag with embroidery designs from OESD’s Halloween Treats collection #12357. … More
“Magic in the Air” Wallhanging
There is something about the holiday that brings an air of excitement and joy; that magic is felt when you gaze upon this festive wall-hanging. … More
Creating Embroidery Placement Guidelines in My Label 3D Pattern Software
The jeans pattern for My Label 3D Fashion Pattern Software provides a perfect canvas for the new “Flores de Mexico” embroidery collection #12351 from OESD. Plan embroidery motif placement on your 3D mannequin, then print pattern pieces with the embroidery placement marks printed on them! … More
QuiltMotion Sampler Quilt
When QuiltMotion Software was first introduced earlier this year, I immediately knew this was a product I wanted to become better acquainted with even though I’m not a quilter. QuiltMotion provides a way to do an all-over pattern on fabric to create that one-of-a-kind project for home décor, fashion accessories, and apparel. … More
Halloween Treats! OESD Design Collection #12357
Making Halloween Trick or Treat Bags can be so much fun! It’s a great way to use some of those fun designs, threads, buttons and trims that are in your stash. … More
Holiday Serging & Simple Sewing — Friday, Oct.14
The holidays are only two months away! Have you started your gift-making? Join Jo for “Holiday Serging & Simple Sewing,” a webinar on quick and easy gifts you can make on your serger, along with a few fast sewing and embroidery projects. … More