04
Mar
Mar
I saw this cute poem on the internet and it was so apropos to my day, I decided I needed to make it into a small wall hanging or embroidered mini-poster.
Tag Archives: Designs
30
Nov
Nov
Whip up some really fast ornaments you can hang anywhere, anytime! They aren’t just for Christmas trees! I created these ornaments from a previously released collection, called Fanciful Birds (lvp001), and you can see how I used those original designs in this post, Quick & Easy Fantasy Bird Spring Napkins. Many times after creating a design, I’ll […]
05
Jul
Jul
For the past year I taught a monthly embroidery club at a local quilt shop.
Blog, Embroidery Techniques, Projects, Software Techniques
How to Create Your Own Embroidery Designs without Digitizing
22
May
May
Did you ever want to make your own embroidery designs but you don’t want to digitize?
09
Apr
Apr
Looking for something fun and fast? How about this bright and cheerful snack mat
21
Mar
Mar
Use open redwork or running stitch designs to quilt and add a little dimension to your project
21
Jan
Jan
What can I say? I just love appliqué! I love adding the texture and pattern of fabrics to designs.
Blog, Embroidery Designs, Embroidery Techniques, Projects
Whooo’s Got Your Reader? Owl Mini-Reader Bag or Purse
21
Jan
Jan
Owls are hot! And have been for a few years now. This owl-themed purse or mini-reader bag is full of features and is perfect for toting your iPad mini and smaller Nook, Kindle or other reader. Last year after releasing my In-the-Hoop Sewing organizer, I received a number of requests for an in-the-hoop iPad sleeve or […]
18
Dec
Dec
I love appliqué! And what I love best is how you can change the look of the design by changing the fabric.
11
Dec
Dec
Embroidery friends have been after me to do one of those pieced embroidered quilts that have become so popular—you know, one of those over sized scenes that are broken into little squares for embroidering in a small hoop and then pieced into a giant embroidered quilt. While I do admire them, all I could think […]
08
Nov
Nov
Angels are in and have been for quite a while. The last two years I’ve designed and digitized large, complex angels, starting with the Heirloom Lace Angel in 2011 and the Poinsettia Lace Angel in 2010.
19
Oct
Oct
Did you ever start out with an idea for a project that evolved into something totally different? That’s what happened with these Halloween Luminaries!