Easter Bunny Table Runner

 Hello,

This Easter Bunny Table Runner looks beautiful on a dining table and on top a decorative cabinet. The quilt block and sashing are done In The Hoop using the flip and stitch method. Then you finish with the embroidery designs. What I like about making quilt blocks In The Hoop is you don't have to cut the fabric precisly and when it is stitched in place the embroidery machine will stitch every block you make the same. For myself it is easier than making quilt blocks the traditional way. I will be teaching this project at the Moore's in Brea. 

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Blessings, Diane

Uncle Sam Pillow Wrap

Hello,

I have really enjoyed making Pillow Wrap projects for a variety of holiday's.  This Uncle Sam Pillow Wrap can be displayed for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Veterans Day. This project is not limited to being desplayed on a sofa.  I display mine on a decorative cabinet.  Once you have the embroidery design file you could use it to also create a wall banner.  I will be teaching this project at Moore's in Huntington Beach. Print out the directions if you want or just save the PDF file and read from your computer or phone.  

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Blessings, Diane

Bunny Pillow Wrap

Hello,

I have a beautiful project I will be teaching Saturday at the Moore's in Huntington Beach, March 15th at 9:30am.  My beautiful Bunny Pillow Wrap.  This bunny is so beautiful sitting in her garden of flowers.  It is an appliqué project that is stitched in the hoop with your embroidery machine.  It stitches out easily.  I have several pillow wrap projects for a variety of holidays.  Just purchase or make a 14" x 20" pillow to cover with a pillow cover that coordinates with the pillow wrap and change the wrap for each holiday.

Click on the project picture for the link to access the step by step directions.  Print out the directions if you want or just save the PDF file and read from your computer or phone.  This link will expire after class event.

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Blessings, Diane

Memorial Day Banner

Hello,

This is a new project design I created with my new software.  I learned a lot while creating this project. Line drawing, Steil stitches, Fills of a variety of types, Underlay, there is so much to learn about that. Had to make a few edits.  Though I have had to do that with my prior projects. After designing a project I stitch out a test project to see where I need to make adjustments. I may have to test a few times before I am satisfied with out the project stitches out and goes together. I am really please with how this one came together.

I will be teaching this project at Moore's in Huntington Beach and Brea.  Check with your store for date. Print out the directions if you want or just save the PDF file and read from your computer or phone.  This link will expire after class event.

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Blessings, Diane

New Software! Floriani Universal Bundle

Hello,

I have been creating machine embroidery designs with the BES4 software that came with my first embroidery machine for the past two years.  The class coordinator recommended that I upgrade to a software that would give me the ability to create a variety of more designs.  The cost of the software was too prohibitive to consider.  The store where I teach recently had an event where the software was being featured.  I decided to attend the event and check out if the software would allow me to create some of the ideas I had in mind.  The presentor was great at showing me some of the features I was looking into.  There was an special offer that included more than the basic software at a great discount.  I decided to go ahead and get the software.  I was told by people online before my purchase, as I had inquired if others had the software and asked if it was difficult to learn. I was told it was difficult to learn. Not to be dismayed, and knowing I have more computer software skills than most, I figured it couldn't be too hard for me to learn.  I watch about 4 tutorial videos and a couple videos related to what I was specifically looking for.  In no time I have created several different designs.  I am so excited to be able to create a wider variety of designs to offer to teach and create more projects for myself.

This is the software I purchased.  Lot's of options for me.

Have a blessd day, Diane

Fourth of July Flag Banner

 Hello,

I have really been enjoying my new embroidery machine. I have been learning how to use the BES4 software my machine uses.  I have enjoyed the look of quilts for years.  When I have tried the traditional method of quilting I am not too successful.  With my machine software I am figuring out how to make a quilted project that is done with my embroidery machine.  Each project comes out the same as the stitches always stich in the same place.  Here is my fun quilted look of a flag.  Enjoy! 

I made a video of how I made my project. 

Blessings, Diane

 Hello,

I love seeing beautiful quilts.  I have attempted to make a small one.  Never get them completed.  I cannot keep my seams even and end up with a quilt not in proper alignment.  I recently made a quilt using my Embroidery Machine.  It came out beautiful and was actually really easy to make. I enjoyed this process much better.  I decided to try to create my own simple quilt block using the BES4 software my Embroidery Machine has.  The image at the bottom shows the block I created. 

 Here is a video I made showing how to assemble the block in your embroidery machine.

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Here is a link for a PES embroidery file t  make your own block.  Click here for PES file.  If you have a smaller hoop than*' x 12" and you can edit the file. Delete half and the use a smaller hoop.  You will need to hoop twice instead of once to complete one block.  Make several blocks and sew together to make a quilt, table runner or a wall display.  Have fun!

Blessings, Diane

Hello, I have been trying to learn how to use the BES4 software that comes with my new Embroidery Machine. I created a Tic Tac Toe game board. It has a faux leather backing and fabric on top. I plan to use buttons or candy for markers. This one didn't take too long create the file.

Here is the file for you to use. It is a PES file. Click Here for File

Blessings, Diane

Back to School Face Masks

 I was asked to  make Face Masks for the local church school staff.  I gladly accepted the opportunity. Being so new to using my embroidery machine I quickly found it a challenge to figure out the proper stabilizer and tension to use for the embroidery designs. I found some nice designs to use.  It did take me quite a bit of time to complete the task.  I am very happy with the results.  The school staff were also pleased with the finished masks.  See the beautiful results.

Blessings, Diane

Working on a Table Runner

 Hello,

I have been working on a table runner.  I LOVE these quilt block squares from Tattered Stitch Embroideries. There are several different floral designs to choose from.  I have purchased almost all of them. What will I create next with the designs?? You can even stitch out the blue border part and put in a design of your choice if you want. I really like that these designs are not too dense. I made them into 8"x 8" squares. The designs come in 4-5 sizes. This is such a deal as so many places charge you for the same design in each different size.  Took some shopping to find a matching blue fabric I liked for the border.  I want to put a white border around the outside.  I think what I have here may work beautifully. I have used the same squares to make some coasters.  I think they will be beautiful for pin cushions also. Join the Facebook group.  So many wonderful ladies sharing their projects, ideas and help when you are stuck.

Blessings, Diane

New Embroidery Machine

 Hello,

With the Covid-19 Pandemic keeping us all home many are needing to keep busy somehow.  I have lot's of hobbies to keep me busy.  A friend shared with me her embroidery machine.  I must say I was intrigued about what I could possibly make. A local shop was having a online sale.  I decided to buy a embroidery machine.  I treated myself to a Brother Essence Innovis VM5200.  I really like that it have 3 hoops so I can embroider different sized projects.  It also sews like a basic machine and does quilting.

I have been having fun making a few projects.  I have make pin cushions, coasters and working on a table runner.  One thing that becomes addicting is buying embroidery designs.  I have  really come to like the the designs by Tattered Stitches Embroideries, She has some really nice items. I have also shopped from Embroidery Library, Sweet Pea,  Pickle Designs, SWAK embroidery, Kreative KIWI,  Embroidery Designs.com  This is just a small few I have visited and what is available to shop from.

Christmas Craft Fair

Hello Everyone,

I have been very busy prepping for a upcoming craft show.  Deciding what to make and how many of each item to make for a craft show can be daunting.  I have to take into consideration my interests and skills when deciding what I want to make.  Then figure out if the items would be something someone would be interested in buying.  I have so many ideas in my head and not enough time to create and make all those ideas a reality.  I think the important thing is, that I enjoy the process of making whatever I decide. 

Here are some the the items I have been working on.
These are treat boxes.  Aren't they so cute. Fill with candy.  Make a hot cocoa gift set with a couple of cocoa packets, mini marshmallows in a cello bag and a couple of candy canes. Great for co-workers, party favors for a Christmas party. I use my Cricut to cut the images.  I found a couple of patterns at Miss Kate Cuttables and some I created with Illustrator.

Here are some gift card holders I am working on. A cute way to present a gift card to someone.

Come back to visit to see what else I am working on.

Blessings,  Diane

Trick or Treat

Hello,

For my first craft show I made some adorable Halloween treat boxes.  It took quite some time to create some cut files for my Cricut.  Using my Cricut sure made the process of getting these boxes made so much faster.  I didn't sell many boxes at the show.  I did get a huge order from a friend and a couple of smaller orders.  I have made over 80 boxes.  I am tired.  The original idea came from using a Stampi Up die Top Note and a variety of punches to punch out shapes like the nose, bolt, eyes.  If you search for Top Note Halloween boxes you can find some tutorials. Here is a link that has some great tutorials. http://dreamcreateandshare.blogspot.com/2009/09/and-heres-frankie.html

Have a blessed day!

Blessings, Diane

New Adventure

Hello,

A friend I have known for many years recently retired and asked me if I wanted to participate in craft shows with her.  I have done a few craft shows several years ago.  I  also decided to retire this Summer.  We have joined up together and so far we work really well together.

I am selling my Chic Totes that can be used for grocery bags, beach bag, sleepovers, craft projects, and carry stuff around everyday.  I am also selling pin cushions, knit and crochet dish cloths, rice filled warmers for sore necks and cold toes. Greeting cards, treat boxes, gift card holders and more.
My friend has a variety of items she is personalizing and decorating with her new embroidery sewing machine.

I made us matching aprons that were wonderful for holding lot's of things we needed.  I love our stands that we got from IKEA.

Here are some photos from our first craft show.

Have a blessed day,

Blessings, Diane

Hello,

DIY - Make your own re-usable produce bags.

My family has been trying to reduce the use of plastics.  One thing I have noticed is those plastic bags in the produce department get very little use.  Put your produce in the bag, check out, get home and remove the produce, throw the bag away. I decided to make my own re-usable and washable produce bags.  They are very lightweight so add very little to the cost of your produce purchase. I believe the small cost is worth the environmental impact all those plastic bags add to the landfill. I made a video of how to make your own produce bags.  I started out with a mesh laundry bag from my local dollar store. You also need some cording or a thin shoelace, cotton yarn or durable ribbon for your drawstring.  These bags can be hand sewn if you do not have a sewing machine.  Watch the video for instructions. Follow my YouTube channel for more videos to come.

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