Boutique Zipper Case

Boutique Zipper Case
Originally uploaded by D Lue

I had fun playing with a new pattern I found on Pickle Pie Designs. The instructions were very easy to follow with excellent step by step directions and great pictures. The entire project was done on the embroidery machine.

I experimented with a couple different types of stabilizers. The Sulky Sticky back is pretty good but I wouldn't recommend it when doing small designs like the stippling on this case, it was a pain to remove! (In fact, don't look inside!)

The case shown here is about 4.5" x 5".

Visit www.flickr.com/dlue to see the smaller (3.5" x 4") with a wrist strap.

Monogram Lunch Bag for New School Year

Lotus Green/Pink Lunch Bag
Originally uploaded by D Lue

I like the way the shape of the bag came out but I am having issues with closing it!

I used insul-bright fabric for the lining hoping that it would help keep food cool. The only problem is it added so much bulk to the top that it's nearly impossible to close it the way I want. I have an idea that I am sure will work but it means starting over from scratch. Darn it!! I was hoping to cross this one off the list too!

Thank God for Weekends!

I am looking forward to having a relaxing yet productive weekend.  My daughter and I are headed to the beach with friends later today so I hope the rain holds off until much later.

I finally started school supply shopping last night.  Now I need to get my daughter's lunch bag made (especially since there is only about 2 weeks left before school starts!).  I can't believe how fast the summer has gone by!  I'll post pictures later this weekend.

I also need to finish hand stitching the binding to the baby quilt I've been working on.  I think I've milked that long enough!  I'll post pictures of the finished product as soon as they are available.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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!!

Sewing Room Make Over

I've decided to start on what is probably a much larger project than I realize...making over my sewing room.  My 7 year old daughter and I share a sewing room.  I have been piling fabric and tools over the years and really haven't done a great job at keeping the room organized.

I've decided on the colors for the room: pale yellow with bright pink accents.  I will post some before, during and after pictures so you can watch the transformation.  Hopefully the result will be an inspiring tranquil room with a little bit more room to move around!

Wish me luck!