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Keeping It Simple - Elegant Wedding Shower Decorations

My best friend's daughter is getting married. And I was going to give a shower at my home in April. The colors were ivory and pale gold with touches of red. It was the nearing the end of March and although there was still plenty of time I had been thinking about how to decorate. Then came this unexpected...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Fri, May 24 2013
Filed under: Filed under: lettering, the memory book, embroidery, projects, going green, Designs, Quick Projects, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects, Wedding Showers, Weddings, Bridal Showers
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 shut. In the past I have used a fabric covered brick...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Fri, Apr 26 2013
Filed under: 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 - 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 toys. At two though she loves Elmo and his fish- Dorothy...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Fri, Feb 15 2013
Filed under: 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 me several times recently what her favorite treat...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Fri, Jan 25 2013
Filed under: 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
Cold Hands, Warm Heart: Cutwork as Applique

This project combines two designs, applique and cutwork used as applique, and is created in the hoop. Add some wording with Alphabet Express and it becomes a unique decoration you can leave up through snow season. Start with Dakota Collectibles MI2021 heart applique as the base. I resized it to fit in...

Posted to Sew Easy by sewblest on Fri, Dec 21 2012
Filed under: Filed under: applique, Catalog Xpress, Sew Easy, alphabet xpress, Dakota Collectibles Christmas Cutwork, Debbie SewBlest, Warm Heart, Cold Hands, in the hoop projects, easy projects, projects
Cutwork Snowman Gift Bag

I've had the idea for this design since this time last year, so it's well overdue! The design is part of the Christmas Cutwork Collection by Dakota Collectibles. I added two variations on this design. Originally, the thread colors were shades of blue and plum, but I had a piece of "Let it...

Posted to Sew Easy by sewblest on Fri, Nov 30 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Sew Easy, cutwork, Dakota Collectibles Christmas Cutwork, gift bag, easy projects, projects
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. Rice therapy bags can be heated in the microwave...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Thu, Nov 15 2012
Filed under: 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
Snowflake Window Ornament

Applique designs are so versatile. They can be used as a traditional applique on apparel or a quilt and they can also be used as a stand-alone piece, much like freestanding lace. The Window with Snowflakes ornament (XM1791) from the Merry Christmas Ornaments set by Dakota Collectibles features 20 freestanding...

Posted to Sew Easy by sewblest on Tue, Nov 6 2012
Filed under: Filed under: applique, Sew Easy, freestanding applique, Dakota Collectibles Merry Christmas Ornament Set, Christmas ornament, in the hoop projects, easy projects, projects
Happy Haunting October Fest

Don't be afraid to change up the colors in your embroidery designs. Just because it shows up as an orange moon, doesn't mean that you can't make it yellow! This project uses Happy Haunting by Amazing Designs, a companion design to last year's Halloween blog . Although it was just fine...

Posted to Sew Easy by sewblest on Tue, Oct 16 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Halloween, applique, Amazing Designs, Sew Easy, Happy Haunting, easy projects, projects
Painted Embroidery

Like to color? Add a new dimension to traditional embroidery with fabric painting. I first read about fabric painting in an Anita Goodesign newsletter. The idea is to stitch an outline design and color it, giving it a watercolor appearance. They used Copic markers and a Copic blending tool which work...

Posted to Sew Easy by sewblest on Fri, Oct 5 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Sew Easy, painted embroidery, outline, sunflower, bean stitch, Sharpie, quilt design, easy projects, projects, quick projects, beginner projects
Freestanding Organza Leaves

I am fortunate to live in an area where I am surrounded by autumn's brilliance this time of year. With some water-soluble stabilizer, an applique design, and organza in shades of red, orange, and gold, fall leaves can be enjoyed well beyond their typical lifespan. Using the same Amazing Designs Applique...

Posted to Sew Easy by sewblest on Fri, Sep 21 2012
Filed under: Filed under: WSS, water soluble stabilizer, applique, Sew Easy, autumn, freestanding leaves, organza leaves, freestanding applique, Debbie SewBlest, in the hoop projects, easy projects, projects, quick projects
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: The original idea came from this site and there...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Fri, Sep 14 2012
Filed under: 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 - Create A Fabric Background and Embroider Some JOY

Have you ever just had an idea that kept calling out to you? This is one of those projects. More than a year ago I found this pile of blocks in the clearance section of a local department store. The packages had been broken open and a couple of the lettered blocks were missing. Someone had thrown them...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Thu, Sep 13 2012
Filed under: Filed under: lettering, Alphabet Xpress, the memory book, lettering software, Crafts, embroidery, projects, gift ideas, Photo Holders, Quick Projects, Picture frames, Holidays, Gifts, Christmas, easy projects, beginner projects, baby blocks, machine embroidery projects
Reversible Applique Towel

Take your applique to the next level by making it totally reversible. It is really easy to do with machine embroidery. Just place applique fabric on the back at the same time as the front. Start out with a cotton hand towel. You can purchase one or make your own. Since I'm adding autumn leaves, I...

Posted to Sew Easy by sewblest on Fri, Aug 31 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Wedding Gift, applique, Amazing Designs, embroidery gifts, gift ideas, last-minute gift ideas, gifts, quick gifts, Sew Easy, gift, towel, reversable applique, autumn, Debbie SewBlest, in the hoop projects, easy projects, projects, quick projects
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 had been made with colored felt squares. When she...

Posted to The Memory Book by db1921 on Fri, Aug 24 2012
Filed under: 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

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