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• Keeping It Simple - Embroidered Door Stop for Spring

  While out one day a few weeks ago my mother and I saw some really cute little door stop decorations done in an Easter theme. I love the fresh spring air flowing through the house but I always have to use a door stop to keep my front door from swinging... Posted Apr 26 2013, 10:00 AM by db1921 with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, projects, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, Applique, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects, spring embroidery projects, burlap, door stop

• Keeping It Simple - Burlap Wreath for Spring

  We had our first really nice day here today in what seems like forever. And tomorrow is supposed to be even better. Maybe those 8 foot piles of pushed snow will finally melt. So, with spring in the air the mood struck to create some new things for the... Posted Mar 22 2013, 11:00 AM by db1921 with | with no comments Filed under: lettering, Alphabet Xpress, the memory book, alphabets, lettering software, Crafts, embroidery, projects, going green, Designs, Quick Projects, Applique, handmade, beginner projects, free designs, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects, wreaths, raw edge embroidery, spring embroidery projects, burlap

• Keeping It Simple - Gone Fishing In-the-hoop

  Our third granddaughter is not a sit in the corner type. She is always in motion. On top of that being the third little girl in her family we are always struggling with gift ideas. The other two are not hard on things so they have lots of little girl... Posted Feb 15 2013, 01:30 PM by db1921 with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: the memory book, embroidery, projects, in the hoop projects, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, kids, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, machine embroidery projects, busy bags, embroidery projects

• Keeping it Simple - Easy treat bags for Valentine's Day

  I love hearts so Valentine's Day is one of my favorite days of the year. And it is right around the corner you know. Since it is snowing and super cold out today I decided to get a head start on the day for love. My granddaughter has already told... Posted Jan 25 2013, 01:00 PM by db1921 with | with no comments Filed under: the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, bags, projects, going green, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, sandwich bags, reusable snack bags, washable bags, lunch bags, fabric bags, valentine's day, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects, treat bags

• Keeping It Simple: Soothing Boo Bags aka Rice Heat Therapy Bags

  Today's blog started out on my stocking stuffer list but I was just in the mood to try one after finding an old package of rice in the back of the pantry this week. So, I went ahead and made a couple with washable covers in the theme of Halloween... Posted Nov 15 2012, 04:54 PM by db1921 with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: lettering, the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, bags, projects, stocking stuffers, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, Halloween, Applique, washable bags, fabric bags, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, Fall, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects, boo bags, rice therapy bags

• Keeping It Simple - Embroidered Book Slings

  Do your kids love to read? Ours do, but keeping track of the library books can be a challenge. And while our daughter was reorganizing their schoolroom area she wanted a reading nook and a place to keep those library books. Here is what we came up with... Posted Sep 14 2012, 10:00 AM by db1921 with | with no comments Filed under: Alphabet Xpress, the memory book, alphabets, lettering software, embroidery, projects, Designs, Quick Projects, kids, babies, baby gifts, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, children, pillows, machine embroidery projects, book sling

• Keeping It Simple - Is it a Snake or a Caterpillar?

  Now, here is a fun idea, complete with designs to make it, that would make a great stocking stuffer or busy bag learning toy for any preschooler on your list. My daughter was looking for ideas one day and came across one of these cute little guys that... Posted Aug 24 2012, 11:00 AM by db1921 with | with no comments Filed under: the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, projects, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, kids, Christmas, handmade, auctions, easy projects, felt, free designs, children, button snake, machine embroidery projects, busy bags, embroidery projects

• Keeping It Simple - Keeping Track of the Camera Lens Cover (and more)

  My daughters and I love to take pictures. With digital cameras we take lots and lots. However with three little ones almost always in tow one big problem I now encounter is keeping track of the lens cover. And Andrea is always looking for hers, digging... Posted Jun 01 2012, 02:00 PM by db1921 with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: the memory book, embroidery, bags, projects, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, pacifier holder, camera lens pouch, lens pocket, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects

• Keeping It Simple -Quick Wrap Up for Mom

  If your Mother is like mine she really, truly doesn't want anything for Mother's Day. And we kids all go together once a year and get mom and dad something they really want. This year it was a new floor for her big, country kitchen. That is supposed... Posted May 04 2012, 05:00 PM by db1921 with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: lettering, the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, projects, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Mother's Day gifts, Holidays, Gifts, test sews, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, gift card box, can cozy, free designs, gift card holders, mug wrap, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects

• In-the-hoop Cookies

  The girls love to play with the kitchen that their dad made for them. Their play kitchen isn't tucked away, it is staged in the great room of their house. So, they play with it lots. Each Christmas Andrea has added felt food items to the kitchen.... Posted Feb 10 2012, 03:00 PM by db1921 with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, projects, in the hoop projects, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, kids, Applique, baby gifts, valentine's day, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, girls, children, felt food, felt cookies

• Finish It Beautifully -No Lining Required

  I am in the mood for spring to get here. Really, it has been a mild winter so I shouldn't be so anxious but I am. So, what to do but start on an easy springtime project. My daughter loved the pillowcase dresses that the girls had last year. I decided... Posted Feb 03 2012, 11:15 AM by db1921 with | with no comments Filed under: the memory book, embroidery, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, kids, Applique, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, summer, free designs, girls, children, pillowcase dress, girls clothes

• A Pretty Felt Playhouse -Part 2

  Finished! And with a little time to spare. We decided to just button down the sides instead of sewing them. It will make removing it from the table and folding it up for storage a little easier. Kate got to see it during the final fitting since she is... Posted Jan 06 2012, 10:00 AM by db1921 with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: lettering, Alphabet Xpress, the memory book, alphabets, lettering software, Crafts, projects, gift ideas, Designs, Gifts, kids, Christmas, Applique, babies, baby gifts, handmade, infants, felt, free designs, girls, children, felt playhouse, playhouse

• A Pretty Felt Playhouse - Part One

  OK. It is the Thursday before Christmas! A few weeks ago my daughter showed me a picture of a playhouse made from felt. It fit over a card table. Very cute and felt is easy to work with. So I planned one for the girls for Christmas. When I showed my drawings... Posted Dec 22 2011, 10:20 AM by db1921 with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: the memory book, Crafts, projects, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Holidays, Gifts, kids, Christmas, Applique, babies, baby gifts, handmade, beginner projects, felt, free designs, girls, children, felt playhouse, playhouse

• Going Green - Recycle a T-shirt

  A couple of weeks ago, when we were out and about, my oldest granddaughter saw some college girls sporting wide, stretchy headbands with their monograms embroidered on them. Of course, since she thinks that anything the teens do is "way cool"... Posted Dec 09 2011, 01:00 PM by db1921 with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: lettering, Alphabet Xpress, the memory book, alphabets, lettering software, projects, going green, gift ideas, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, Christmas, t-shirts, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, headbands, horse, horses

• The Quickest Fall Decorating Ever

  Nothing like needing something at the last minute to make your heart race a little, right? A few days ago a friend came and asked me to do some table decorations for a senior's luncheon. "When do you need them?" I asked. "The luncheon... Posted Oct 28 2011, 01:00 PM by db1921 with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, projects, Designs, Quick Projects, Holidays, Halloween, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, Costumes Crafts, Fall