This tea cozy would make a great gift. The chick and roses design is from Embroidery Studio.

Jazz up some old placemats and napkins. The Blackwork designs are from Annthegran.

The design was created in Kaleidoscope software from the flag picture. Print it out in three sizes and layer it. Click here to see what Kaleidoscope Kreator software can do.

This is quick and easy and makes a cute addition to the bath. No more jumbled barrets and headbands. See how to make this and get the daisy by going here.

Decorate using your embroidery machine and a little felt. To see all ten ideas and get the star designs go here.

Oh so cute, oh so easy. To see the blog and get the stars go here.

Use those old ones with ads on them and make them festive for the 4th. To get the stars and read the blog go here.

Gift card holders made in the hoop (or not) make great ornaments

A more subtle style. Basic instructions found here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/04/10/it-s-over-sigh-for-another-year-ii.aspx AlphabetXpress works great for these and is found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585

Repurpose two old placemats. For instructions go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/07/03/keeping-it-simple-with-a-quick-casserole-carrier.aspx The design used is here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=23912 Alphabet Xpress can be found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585

A simple but cute gift for the photo bug in the family. To get the instructions go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/08/07/keeping-it-simple-strap-covers-and-handle-wraps.aspx Use AlphabetXpress or other lettering software or even your machine lettering to create the name. AlphabetXpress can be found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585

An easy and elegant gift

One of my favorite quilts for girls using Morango Lexi Lou designs. You can find them here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=8115

Backpack from "Say it with Love" SewManyDesigns.com. Jacket from Target clearance. Use lettering software and designs of your choice. I used Brother BES Lettering for these. Annthegran has one called AlphaXpress here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585 The butterfly can be found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=2126

Pick the designs of your choice and embroidery on ATG Blanks for a great look. I used these designs: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=28029 The towels can be found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=7238

Say it simply using designs and lettering with simple borders added. The butterfy is here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=1354 The saying was done using lettering software but I can no longer remember which one I used here. Annthegran has one that will do this here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585

Use up some of that stash making great bags. Go Green! For instructions on the bags go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2008/09/05/designer-grocery-bags-who-d-have-thought.aspx There is a link to the site where I got these patterns or instructions for another square style. The jacobean design is here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=1285 The Monogram was made in Designer"s Gallery LetterWorks but you can make some cool ones using this software: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585 Or an alphabet: http://www.annthegran.com/Search.aspx?q=annalphabet&ssp=/3/4/0

Another style if you like. For instructions to make the bag go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2008/09/05/designer-grocery-bags-who-d-have-thought.aspx The rooster is found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=2123

A cut way to decorate your pumpkins without taking out the guts. To learn more about how to make these go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/10/09/keeping-it-simple-halloween-masks-for-my-pumpkins.aspx

Cute coasters. See how to make these by clicking here.

Babies love to snuggle up and these cute little guys are the perfect size for stollers, carseats and going along anywhere. Add ribbons or satin edges and your little once will have a cuddly friend made just for him or her. These make great gifts. Here"s the instructions for making one: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2010/01/07/keeping-it-simple-with-a-lovey-blankie-blank.aspx Here is where to find the blankie blanks: http://www.annthegran.com/Search.aspx?q=gaballi&ssp=/3/24 In addition to the bear you will find a giraffe, pig, cow and elephant blankie blank.

Here are a few more snack bags. See how to make them here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/12/04/keeping-it-simple-reusable-snack-bags.aspx

Here is another one. You can find instructions here. Use Alphabet Xpress to create names for your Art Tote.

A fun tote for any little girl who loves to dance. The dancing frogs are by Sew Many Designs Feelin Froggie.

Here is a towel using the Blackwork Designs from Annthegran.

Make a plan sweatshirt into a great spring jacket with just a little embroidery. The chick design is from Sew Many Designs Down on Bunny Lane. The flower is also from Sew Many Designs Bunny Hollow. I just sewed one flower and leaf from the easter egg and flower design.

Easy to do these cute T"s make great gifts. See the Bazooples Giraffe here. To see more and read how it is done click here.

Coffee cup wraps are a fun way to send a greeting to a friend. Here is the owl: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=5924 Here is alphabetXpress: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585 Here is where to find the instructions: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/04/10/it-s-over-sigh-for-another-year-ii.aspx You can also use Pacesetter BES Lettering or other lettering software.

This was easy and fun made using blank tea towels. Here is the blog with instructions. The designs are here. Here are the blanks.

The Daisy and Dan designs are perfect for a child"s quilt!

Quick and easy. See how and download the design here.

This is just a covered piece of cut-0ut plywood. Makes a pretty lid for the basket. The design is found here.

This was made using Kaleidoscope Kreator software from the flower garden picture. It was so easy. See Kaleidoscope Kreator here.

These took less than 2 hours and they match the child"s bedroom perfectly. Go here to read the blog on what we did. The design was done Adorable Ideas Elements Flowers and Bugs.

Quick and easy gifts for kids. Great for the pool too. You can see how to make this here. The design we used is from Sew Many Designs. We left the fabric out of the applique for this one.

These are embroidered on Glitter cardstock using Amazing Designs Christmas Glitz designs. See how they are made by reading the Keeping It Simple Blog here. You can use fabric too if you prefer.

Embroidering these quick magnets is a fun way to let kids help or make them from test sews. Here is where to find out how to make the ones you see

Read more in June"s blog here.

To read June"s blog go here. Look what a narrow hem foot can do:

Cute and easy. Add some embroidered snowflakes or crystals to add more if you like. To see how to make this sweatshirt and download the snowman go here.

Infant costumes that are comfortable for baby are hard to find. Go here to see this one and download the design. Here"s the back:

Every now and then you need a really big bag for something. My daughter uses this one to carry her teaching supplies for her science classes. Here are the instructions and information about the design used.

Use your embroidery machine to make a cute playhouse. Here is a blog on this one with some free deisgns.

Create these cuties all in-the-hoop. See how and get the designs free here.

The easiest runner. See how to make it here and download the funky flower.

Leave your hands free with these embroidered water bottle carriers made from old jeans. To see how to make them and where to find the designs click here.

Cute Shirts make great "Designer" gifts. To see more and read about how they are done click here.

These little sachets were made as shower favors for a special shower in anticipation of a sweet little girl. The in-the-hoop applique frame was made using these applique frames from Annthegran and wash-away stabilizer. The design was one of the machine"s built-ins.

These were very easy and the monther-to-be loved them. Here are the instructions for making these cute burp cloths. The designs are found here.

A cute bird makes a simple card using Kiwi cardstock. Here is a blog with instructions and information about the design.

Easy Father"s Day gift idea! To see how it is done go here. Here"s a couple more ideas:

This was made by my mother for a favorite little girl.

Personalize your next newborn gift. For instructions and free design go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2010/03/05/keeping-it-simple-designer-infant-gowns.aspx

Reusable fabric Easter Baskets. For instructions and the bunny applique click here.

What a quick and Cute project by Susan Mars. To see what she did click here.

A great way to wrap a special treat. You can download the blank in the hoop frame and the little flower in the instructional blog by clicking here.

So cute. To read about how to do this go to Carol"s blog Jumble Fun Baby Bibs

Make big letters in Alphabet Xpress, change the stiches to a pattern fill and frame them for a great mantle decoration. To learn how to make the big letters go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2008/06/19/when-you-need-really-big-letters.aspx The designs on the stockings are found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=2682

Little Photo Holders make a great teacher gift or for take-away gift for a gathering. Instructions, along with the little fish and butterfly can be found here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/05/01/little-photo-holders-for-mother-s-day.aspx Add lettering with AlphabetXpress: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6585

A tote that gets lots of comments

Don"t throw away those test sews. Make coasters.

Recover an old mousepad with embroidery for a fresh new look. The fancy framed A was made in Pacesetter BES Lettering software. As were the initials. The swirly butterfly can be found here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=3486 For basic instructions and a free flower design go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/08/28/keeping-it-simple-mouse-pad-revival.aspx

A great way to know which suitcase is yours in the airport. To get the star design and instructions go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/08/07/keeping-it-simple-strap-covers-and-handle-wraps.aspx

Easy covered buttons make cute bows. Go here for the little flower and to see how they were made: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/09/25/keeping-it-simple-buttons-and-bows.aspx

A fun way to use the ATG World Children designs. Find them here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=1454

A quick baby gift using blank towels and SewManyDesigns applique ducks. The ducks are here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=2049

A small quilt that was fun to make using sample sew outs on white squares.

Go green! These cute little snack bags save both money and plastic waste. They can use up your scraps as well. To see how they were made go here: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2009/12/04/keeping-it-simple-reusable-snack-bags.aspx

A great gift for Kids. See how to make one in this project blog Use Alphabet Xpress to create names. The design used came from Zoopendous.

Here is the inside of the finished Tote. Instructions are here along with a free design.

An easy way to get a smile. To see the Pillow Kids embroidery designs click here. For instructions on making a simple cover for a hot water bottle read here.

This one was done in the 4X4 hoop. Here"s how: http://www.annthegran.com/blogs/memory-book/archive/2008/07/25/an-addiction-to-embroidered-greeting-cards.aspx

You can carry your pillow anywhere when it has a handle. To see how to make this one go here.

Quick and easy - make any candy special. To see how to make these and download the designs click here

See how to make these here

Cute soft baby shoes. See the blog and get a link to the pattern here.

Fabric Book slings for the kiddos See how they are made here

Easy burlap project. Get the daisy and heart designs here

The project is found here The design is found here

Get the free letters and see how it was made here.

Read the blog and get the framed heart design here.

A cute gift and so quick do do. Read the blog here.

A gift every toddler will love. Sew them up in the blink of an eye. Get the free designs in this blog.

Cute decor and free designs here

You can see how to make these and download some free designs here

Great for preschoolers to practice buttoning skills. The free designs are here for the quick project

Soothing rice therapy bags are so easy to make. This one was a Halloween gift but you could do any season. The washable case is a plus. See how here.

These were made for treat bags for some little valentines. Great, reusable, washable. See how to make these easy snack bags here.

Embroider manel decorations for a wedding shower. The blog is here

An easy was to decorate for the new baby using Alphabet Xpress and the free owl that you can find here.

Keeping track of the bink is easy with this cute little project. Learn how to make it and download the free design here.

Just uses 5 - 6" squares of Minkie and flannel. To see how I made mine go to the bottom of this blog.

Quick and easy for Father"s Day. See the instructions and download the design (Dad and Papa) here.

Can"t find your keys in your bag or tote? Try this quick project. Key Keeper project

Here"s a quick idea for a hostess gift. You can see how to make it in thisTortilla blog

This is another easy storage cube. Go here for more.

This one is really easy and great for lots of things. See how it is made here.

Nice idea for a gift card holder. See the tutorial here.

No more lost lens covers or dirty binks. See how quick it is to make here.

Great gift idea See the blog here

There were easy and added just the right touch to the front porch. Download the designs and view the instructions here.

A going green project. Unwanted T"s turn into great headbands. There is a tutorial and free design here

Easy way to make a personalized gift. See how here.

Great for a Kids reading nook. See how to make it here

This decorative tree skirt is easy to make using a blank and one design The blank is here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=11 The design is here: http://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=6320

Really quick and easy. See how these are made and download the in-the-hoop designs here. Here is another one:

See how to make this cute stocking here. The design is from ATG Baby Snowmen.

These make the perfect toohfairy pillows and a gift card fits too. Great for Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries. See how to make them here and download the heart, and the below star and Happy Holidays designs.

Beautiful and so easy. ATG Fancy Snowflakes See what else I did with them in this blog

A quick project repurposing a placemat. To see how to do the project and download the flower applique go to Sewing for Sunday blog. Here is another using a monogram.

Bag tags have lots of uses to identify who and what. Here"s one to download and instructions for adding your own design orlettering.

Easy with any stocking pattern. The design is here. The name can be created in Alphabet Xpress

This makes a cute and simple costume for a newborn. Go here to see how to make it and get the design. Here is the backside. You can create lettering with Alphabet Xpress or Embroidery Lettering Software.

We made these for a charity dinner. Here is how we did it. The designs are here.

Create your own scrapbook elements using your embroidery designs and kiwi paper. To see how and get information on these designs click here.

What child doesn"t like to have their personal pillowcase. This was done with this font in Alphabet Xpress. The butterfly is here.

These fancy Jumbles are fun.

Embroider on Kiwi paper, cut it out and make your own embellishments. The stars are from here. You can do the lettering in Alphabet Xpress. To see how this was done click here.

I made lots of these a long time ago. If I find the pattern I"ll share it. They were fun. I believe that these designs were retired some years ago so I can"t give a link to them.

Easy with any stocking pattern. Name using alphabet Xpress Design is from Sew Many Designs

A great way to store books for the kids. See more here.

An easy, fun gift for any mom or grandmother. See how they are made here.

Cool and Cute! To see the blog project go here. The design is from Sewing With Nancy Wild Horses.

What to do with all those newborn photos. Great gift! To see how to make this click here.

Easy to make matching decor for a child"s room.

Quick and easy - No diapers required. To see how to make these go here.

Make a quick and easy wristlet anytime of the year. Instructions are here.

You can get the free applique designs for these in this blog.

Thre free designs for this door pillow are in this blog.

A cute item for an infant"s first Easter basket. To see how to make this and download the little outline bunny go here.

An oldie but still useful. See how to make one in this blog.

Nice for microwaved potatoes. They come out fluffy! See how it is made here.

An easy way to make a great little dress. There is a tutorial here with a free design.

There is a blog on the big one here Perfect for storage of a thousand things.

Whip this up in no time at all. The tutorial is here.

Easy little layered butterflies for push pins, headbands and more. See Blog titled Keeping It Simple - Layered Butterflies to download the design