Weekend Challenge = Success!

After an additional trip to the fabric store yesterday morning and some colorful language, I have successfully completed the quilt top complete with embroidered binding! After this project, I have to say I am even more in love with my embroidery machine!!

Here are some pictures to show my progress:

It's not completely done yet. I still have to add the soft chenille backing but that will be the easy part! I can't wait to deliver this later this week. I hope they are as happy with it as I am!

I plan to make another one for my new nephew that is due in late September. I'd like to include his name and birth date and will have think of something for the other 2 sides. Leave me a comment with any suggestions you have!!

 

Weekend Challenge

This weekend I am taking on a new challenge. I'm making a baby quilt with embroidery but instead of the standard embroidery on the blanket itself, it will be on the binding or satin edging of the blanket. Each of the 4 sides will have a different saying on it.

I have a couple of theories for how I am going to accomplish evenly spaced letters both vertically and horizontally on all 4 sides. I'll let you know later this weekend how my theories work out!

Wish me luck!! Pictures will follow!

Simple Embroidery Projects

Here are a couple pictures of two simple embroidery projects using a golf towel and dog collar purchased at the store.

Here is a golf towel I found at Target and added a monogram.  This will be given as a gift to a co-worker tomorrow.

I also wanted to try my embroidery machine on a nylon dog collar.  I added her name and phone number in case she gets out.  I am thinking about offering these as a custom order in my Etsy shop. Let me know if you are interested!!

Personalized Dog Collar

I have a chocolate lab that doesn't lie still during the night.  She is constantly roaming the halls, checking on the kids I guess.  I've been bad about making sure she has her ID tag on because it makes so much noise with every little movement and literally keeps me awake at night!  Of course the concern is that if she gets out of the house, no one would know who to call.

I had an idea that I thought would take care of both situations: no noisy collar and an identifiable dog.  I  ran to the store to pick up a nylon dog collar and decided to embroider her name and our phone number on the collar.  I am pleased with the way it came out, I'll post pictures this evening so you can see for yourselves and let me know what you think.

Have a great day!

TGIF!!

Friday is the best day of the week!!  I love the anticipation of the weekend and that it's just getting started!  The Tastefully Simple consultant is stopping by tonight to dropoff invitations and stuff for my party that I will be holding on August 12th, I went to my first party a few weeks back and absolutely love the products!  Everything is so delicious and what could be easier than adding 1 or 2 ingredients to prepare an appetizer, side dish or dessert!

I am also on a mission to limit my computer time this evening so that I have time to start on the Tiny Tote for my daughter's lunch bag this evening.  That is the only problem with getting on the computer, once I start it's hard to stop!  So many great blogs out there to read!  Here are some of my favorites:

For sewing and inspiration:
Cluck.Cluck.Sew
Sew 4 Home
Sunshine Girl
The Pine Cone Teacup
Quilted With Love
Made By Rae

For savings and great deals:
I Heart Publix
Moms by Heart


All have great ideas and inspiration to keep me motivated!  Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

Back to School!

I can't believe that the kids will be going back to school in about 4 weeks!  This summer is flying by.  The kids have really enjoyed staying home with Dad this summer, although, Dad is excited about starting his new career next week as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

In preparation for school, I am making new insulated lunch totes for the kids.  I am going to experiment with laminated cotton for the first time.  This fabric should be great to use because it comes in so many fabulous patterns and colors and will be easy to wipe clean.  I found a really cute pattern on Sexy Apron Day's Etsy shop, it looks like a mini-tote. I am also going to monogram them so there shouldn't be any mixup at the playground after lunch and recess.

I'll post a sneak peak of the fabric I'll be using later today.

Have a great day!