Split applique designs are very popular right now and they are so versatile that you can create everything from a garden flag to personalized towels and shirts. Add text with a program like
Embrilliance, create it with
Quick Font Lettering, or use fonts built into your machine. Best yet, some of these designs are only 99 cents during the Sew Frenzy sale!
Here are some ideas of what you can do with split applique designs:
For the Beach/Pool
Imagine everybody having beach/pool towels with this cute
dolphin and their names on them. Check out Deborah Jones'
video on how to stitch towels without pulling the loops.
For the Birthday Girl or Boy
Just add the name to the
cupcake. This would also be adorable for kitchen towels.
For the Yard
Garden flags are another popular trend right now. Stitch the word "Welcome" on this
pineapple and it makes a great housewarming gift.

Or, change the
design with the seasons and use it as a door banner.

Even
holiday greetings work well.
Wedding Decor and Personalized Items
Personalize anything with a split applique
monogram. Monograms. Not sure about the rules of monograms? Check out this
blog.
Terrific Totes
How adorable would this
design be stitched on a beach tote?

And this
teddy would be perfect for a baby blanket. (Check out this blog on embroidering on
fleece.)
Lots of possibilities for fantastic make-ahead gifts!
Debbie SewBlest