Back to School in Style with Embroider Buddies By Embroider Buddy

The warm weather is well on its way and that means exciting adventures are too. Whether you’re headed on a hike through your favourite trail, preparing for trips to the beach or on the way to summer camp, you’ll need somewhere to store your goodies when you’re on the move. We have the perfect Buddies for the job!

Our Embroider Backpacks have plenty of room for essentials like water, snacks and more!  All of our Embroider Backpacks are 25” tall making them the perfect size for easy hooping and embroidery.

Here are some tips for embroidering our adorable backpacks. It really is as easy as 1-2-3!

  1. Ensure that both the Embroider Buddy® skin and the Buddy liner are unzipped.
  2. Place the embroidery hoop in the desired area.
  3. Stitch your design.

    Backpacks steps

Tommie Dino Backpack Buddy
Don’t know the way to the beach? Don’t worry, Tommie Dino Easy as 1-2-3 Backpack will get you there! This dino doesn’t have scales, instead, his soft coat is as golden as the sand and his grin as shiny as sea shells. Unzip his hidden zipper to stow away your toys like shovels and small buckets and prepare to make the most epic sandcastle you’ve ever seen!

Embroidery inspiration for Tommie:

  • Raptor arms around me
  • Rex-traordinary

Pierce Dino is undeniably popular and is always ready for the next expedition. He’s a soaring success when it comes to flying kites, and he can help carry all the essentials. Bring him to your favourite open field or park (where there are NO power lines!) and prepare for take-off.

Embroidery inspiration for Pierce:

  • I love you this much
  • You’re dino-mite


It’s hard to believe, but one of the busiest days of the year is right around the corner. That’s right; back-to-school is here. While we get our kids ready for school routines and preparing bags, we mustn’t forget to pack a friendly, comforting compadre. Here are some of our Buddies who are most excited for back-to-school and will quickly become a school bestie!

Bus Stop Buddy
There’s no better send-off in the morning than having your favorite pup walk you to the school bus. Horatio Husky Buddy is not only a loyal four-legged companion, he is also a great protector and travel companion.

As the fall sweeps summer away, you can depend on Horatio Husky Buddy to keep you warm! Huskies have warm double coats making Horatio the “paw-fect” friend to keep your little one warm and protected this autumn.


Horatio Husky Buddy is the latest to join the Clara Classics Collection.  He is 16” and has a nice big belly perfect for bright embroidery designs. If you plan to send Horatio to school, consider personalizing him with a motivational quote like “Always put your best paw forward!”

The Buddy Who Makes School a Hoot
Oberon is a wise old owl who makes the perfect companion for study company. He is loved for his kind face and is always a hoot! His soft round belly is perfect for customization and looks great with monogram designs for safekeeping at school.


Available in a 16” Clara Classic Buddy, Oberon can fit at any study desk and help get the job done!

Moose Track Adventures
Mason Moose Buddy loves back to school because that means his favorite season is on its way! Mason loves the crisp fall air and changing leaves, you might even find him wandering through your local pumpkin patch looking for some snacks. His lush coat and magnificent antlers look especially charming paired with the mosaic of autumn colours.

Mason Moose is a Buddy of diversity. Available as a backpack, jumbo Buddy or classic Buddy, he loves adventure and makes the perfect friend for school trips. Whether you choose backpack Mason to hold your snacks and treasures, or a classic Buddy to conquer a great exploration, he’s the perfect companion for the new school year.


Down to Monkey Business
Looking for someone to do the legwork this school year? We’ve got the guy for the job, Lorenzo Long Legged Monkey Buddy! His long Velcro arms make him the perfect carrying accessory. Whether he’s hanging off your kiddie’s shoulder or attached to their backpack, he’s bound to put a goofy smile on everyone’s face!

Talk about carrying out a ‘leg-acy’; gift your little one a funny, long-legged monkey to help get them through the upcoming school year.


Divide and Conquer
Heading back to school can be overwhelming and intimidating until everyone is settled in. Children struggle to leave mom and dad even while knowing they’ll be seeing them in a few short hours. Send your little one to school with a personalized friend made just for them – making them feel at home!

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Community Circle Highlights

Community Circle Highlights

There is not enough space to tell you all the wonderful information and special friendships that occurred in Orlando over the weekend of March 27 and 28, 2009.  I would not have the first idea where to begin, but I do want to attempt to give you a few of the best highlights that I got from the best darned Community Circle ever!  Well, from A (aprons) to Z (zippers) we just could not have wished for anything more.

Did I mention that the food and conversation were excellent?

I personally was unable to go to the Apron, etc., presentation, but I do know that they made some really unusual designs, including a ‘slip on’ single piece apron.  That Mary Mulari is one imaginative woman.  You can see her work and designs at:  https://www.marymulari.com.  Mary is doing interesting things, especially with zippers!  You just have to check that one out.

Then there was Rita Ferro.  If she is ever in your neck of the woods, you have to see her.  Not only is she a wonderfully interesting person, but has a sense of humor that will leave you in stitches - - - so to speak.  She wrote the book “Life is not a Dress Size” about 10 years ago.  You can still get that out of print book by looking on sites that have used books for sale.  Rita can help you to see the dream bed that will make you feel like royalty in a fantasy, wrapped up in softness and delight.  You can currently catch her on Facebook.

The next demonstration was from James Raymer of Dalco Home Sew.  Despite his ‘corny’ jokes, he managed to dazzle the crowd with some very pretty appliqué designs. Those have a total of 15 sewouts for some really nice embroidery with appliqué projects.  When he had the group test the heat applied crystals, they were standing 3 deep in line to play with the fun bling!  I even got into it and you will be seeing some great projects from me in the future!

June Mellinger gave a terrific demonstration of the newest Brother machines which caused more than one of us to faint!  Those machines do everything except diaper the baby, and frankly, they are probably working on that too!

We even had Rick Macali show us the Whys and Wherefores of Design Creations.  He really helped us to understand why digitizing is done as it is.  That makes us much so much better at doing our craft and he was so informative.

My presentation included some very helpful computer features and software that are free for anyone.  I also talked about motivation in business as well in completing our embroidery projects.  People shared their motivational tips as well.

One of my free and very useful programs is called “Snipping Tool.”  When you are on the Internet, you can select a portion of the information that you see on the screen and save it as a ‘jpg’ file.

You can save your ‘capture’ (snippet) in free form or rectangle:

Or you can capture the Full Screen:

As promised, here is the XP version of the “Snipping Tool” download.  This is the one to download if you are using the Windows XP operating system.  If you are using Windows Vista, follow these steps:

  1. Select the Start Button in the lower left hand corner and then Select Help and Support. 
  2. In the Search box, type Snip and press Enter. 
  3. Download the small program.

There really was a lot more, these were just a few of the things that made the Community Circle 2009 the best of the best!

May I suggest that you consider starting a “Christmas Club” just for yourself for next year’s Community Circle?  Just saving a few dollars a week can add up quickly and you will be delighted that you attend.  I know I am!

Comments (17) -

Pat,


I guess I won't have to write about the Community Circle.  You said it ALL.  Thanks for getting me off the hook.  ;o)


LaRue


LaRue-I so enjoyed meeting you and Ralph!  I can see friendships that will stand the test of time from this gathering.


Thanks for being there, and see you next year, if not sooner!


Pat


What fun it was to be at the CC and meet so many wonderful people. Thanks to Pat, LaRue, Rita, June, Cheryl and all the others that provided great information and inspiration. It is definately a "must do" for anyone who loves ME- whether a long timer or newbie!


Nancy in IN


thank you for the SNIPPY link.


I downloaded the snip tool and when I click on the icon and then try to select what I want to snip I get a black screen and what I snip is only black...


Forget it... It now works it is a great idea for cutting and pasting.


The snip tool is so helpful when you need to just get a little piece of information from any site.  I love sharing my information both in ME and computers!


Pat


So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.  May God comfort you at this time.


Pat L


Pat,


I'm glad all of you had a great time at CC. Honestly, I'm jealous! Oh well, maybe next year.


Thanks for the Snipet tool! This is GREAT! It will come in very handy at work when I have to write out instructions on how to do something on the computer that involves icons!!!


Thanks also for the Mary Mulari link. It looks like she has some interesting things.


Rosie


This was my first and not my last Community Circle.  The many ideas taught by such talented artists, the camraderie and new friendships, and dining together with our newly-found friends was delightful.  All who were involved with this event worked so hard, especially those volunteers.  I truly appreciated Ann's appearance at such a trying time in her life.  I am so anxious to try out so many new ideas.  See you next year!  ....Hollye S.


lindaconklin 4/5/2009 8:31:48 AM

Gosh, I wish I could have been at the Community Circle. Maybe next year . . .  "Snippy" is really great. I have one problem that the "Shift+Drag" selects are reversed: the rectangular one does free-form select and vice-versa. I guess I just need to remember that they are backwards! . . . Linda C in MI


lindaconklin-I did not notice anything being backward, but you may have XP and I use Vista.  That is interesting, but as long as it works, it is a great tool to have available.


I hope people understand my enthusiasm about the Community Circle.  When we meet with people who have the same interests as we do, it is a lot of fun and excitement.  


Make new friends and keep the old . . .


Pat


Dear Ann:


Sorry to hear about your husband.  I know what you are going through as I have been there too.  Just remember that the good Lord does not give a cross that is too heavy to bear and He will help you through this, if you just ask.  Trust Him.  I know that the days and weeks ahead will be difficult but know that our prayers are with you.  God Bless.


Marg


Thank you for all your comments to Ann.  While she did attend a luncheon and dinner, I know her heart was elsewhere.


Ann is a courageous woman and appreciates all your thoughts and prayers.


Pat


flamiemimi 4/6/2009 6:32:47 PM

Dear Ann,


So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband Bill.   I remember him from way back.  He was always a very sweet and kind man.  I know it is a tough time for you, but just wanted to send my condolensces and to let you know you and your family are in my prayers.  I was shocked to hear about this news, as I was unable to attend this year's Community Circle as I had other committments, but will try for next year's event.   In the meantime, hang in there and take good care of yourself during these difficult times.


Maeme - Daytona Beach, FL


Pat,


Really was good to finally meet you.  I just got my computer back tonight so now I can get going on my embroidery.  Thanks for all the great information you gave and I look forward to much more.  Great blog by the way.  It was wonderful to see old friends and make new ones.


Linda J


Linda, it was my pleasure to meet so many enthusiastic and wonderful new friends.  


Perhaps my blog does not convey the friendship aspect enough.  These were not just people who were in the same place at the same time, they were kindred spirits and enjoying other like minded people.


The crowd was great!!


Pat


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