I am no expert when it comes to Machine Embroidery or for that matter Quilting. I don't need to be when I am surrounded by wonderful women who have achieved excellence in Machine Embroidery and Quilting. This is not to say that I'm not knowledgeable, because I am....but expert, nope, not me.
Knowing that the holidays are right around the corner, I started making gifts for my co-workers teachers....and of course the bus driver, the secretaries and I can't leave out the school counselor! Yes, I have a lot of gifts to make. I have a secret to share for making amazing gifts quickly....its called Machine Embroidery!
Another secret is excellently digitized designs by Anita Goodesign. I was introduced to Anita Goodesign by my friends in the Machine Embroidery Guild a few years ago. When I saw how wonderful the designs stitched out I knew these designs would be a great addition to IHAN®.
I am making these pillows for some of the teachers and I thought I'd take you along on the journey with me.
The instructions are so well written that even I can follow them. Each and every step is supported with excellent directions and photos. The instructions suggested that I add some fusible interfacing to the back of my fabric because of the dense stitching. Next I used Floriani No Show Mesh Cutaway as the stabilizer and hooped all layers. Nice and taunt so I would not have any puckering. I'm not a fan of puckering!
Above you can see the stippling stitches and the base of the Nutcracker being stitched. I chose white thread on white fabric because I wanted the Nutcracker to be the focus but I could have just as easily used another color.
Anita Goodesign has been using Floriani Thread in their designs and conveniently enough, I happen to love Floriani Embroidery Thread so this is excellent! TIP: You can always share your embroidery thread with another machine embroiderer. Who says you can't split the cost of all of your ME supplies with a friend...that cuts down on your inventory of stabilizers and thread. Just a money saving idea.
You can make pillows, quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats, coasters, embellish clothing....anything goes and you know you can't go wrong with the quality digitizing by Anita Goodesign.
Yes, I am trying to tempt you....and in my effort to do so, I've also taken $30.00 off the price of the Christmas Classics and $15.00 on the Nutcracker designs. All Anita Goodesigns ship for FREE at IHAN® (United States Only) so what are you waiting for?
As far as I can calculate, that leaves you plenty of money for at least one wild fabric shopping spree and lunch or some more money to tuck back into your mattress :)
Smiles,
Kelly
Knowing that the holidays are right around the corner, I started making gifts for my co-workers teachers....and of course the bus driver, the secretaries and I can't leave out the school counselor! Yes, I have a lot of gifts to make. I have a secret to share for making amazing gifts quickly....its called Machine Embroidery!
Another secret is excellently digitized designs by Anita Goodesign. I was introduced to Anita Goodesign by my friends in the Machine Embroidery Guild a few years ago. When I saw how wonderful the designs stitched out I knew these designs would be a great addition to IHAN®.
I am making these pillows for some of the teachers and I thought I'd take you along on the journey with me.
The instructions are so well written that even I can follow them. Each and every step is supported with excellent directions and photos. The instructions suggested that I add some fusible interfacing to the back of my fabric because of the dense stitching. Next I used Floriani No Show Mesh Cutaway as the stabilizer and hooped all layers. Nice and taunt so I would not have any puckering. I'm not a fan of puckering!
Above you can see the stippling stitches and the base of the Nutcracker being stitched. I chose white thread on white fabric because I wanted the Nutcracker to be the focus but I could have just as easily used another color.
Anita Goodesign has been using Floriani Thread in their designs and conveniently enough, I happen to love Floriani Embroidery Thread so this is excellent! TIP: You can always share your embroidery thread with another machine embroiderer. Who says you can't split the cost of all of your ME supplies with a friend...that cuts down on your inventory of stabilizers and thread. Just a money saving idea.
The Nutcrackers pants are being stitched in this photo. Wouldn't you think the stitches would start out uniform? You are seeing the under stitches being laid down. Wait until you see how beautifully the pants turn out.
Beautiful ay? Yes indeed.
Now the jacket is stitching....
Ta Da....and a Nutcracker is born :)
In this close up you can really see the beautiful detailing of the digitizing and the rich texture the Floriani thread brings.
Given I can't get to my fabric stash I am not able to put the side panels on just yet. Wheelchairs and stairs just don't go together. However, I do have an example from Christmas Classics that I finished before my ankle was broken.
You can make pillows, quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats, coasters, embellish clothing....anything goes and you know you can't go wrong with the quality digitizing by Anita Goodesign.
Yes, I am trying to tempt you....and in my effort to do so, I've also taken $30.00 off the price of the Christmas Classics and $15.00 on the Nutcracker designs. All Anita Goodesigns ship for FREE at IHAN® (United States Only) so what are you waiting for?
As far as I can calculate, that leaves you plenty of money for at least one wild fabric shopping spree and lunch or some more money to tuck back into your mattress :)
Smiles,
Kelly