The T-Shirt Quilt

It took awhile, but the quilt is finally finished.

I worked on it off and on for close to a year.

It was made using 30 of my oldest son's race shirts.

David is a runner, marathoner and ironman.

Each shirt was washed and cut apart dividing them into fronts & backs.

I rough cut the fronts to around 15"x15" then ironed a lightweight fusible stabilizer (Pellon) to the backsides.

All the shirts were then cut to 14"x14".

The blue sashings were cut to 2 1/2" and I stitched 6 rows of 5 blocks each.

I had a local lady quilt it on a longarm machine.

She did a wonderful job on it.

I cut a continuous strip of binding 2 1/2" wide and machine stitched it around the quilt. I had to stitch it at the kitchen table to support the quilt.

The finished quilt measures approximately 80" wide x 95" long.

My son loved it.

I've very proud of all of his accomplishments!

In the Hoop Snowman Coffee Cozy, Sleeve & Mug Rugs

I've designed a set of new 'In the Hoop' machine embroidery designs.

My love of snowmen continues with a Coffee Cup Cozy, Coffee Sleeve and 2 sizes of Mug Rugs.

They stitch up 'in your hoop' and will make great gifts for teachers, co-works, neighbors . . .

Quilting & snowflakes adorn these designs.

The cup cozy & coffee sleeve secure with an elastic loop & button.

This cute set is for sale on my site HERE

http://www.embroiderygarden.com/shop/in-the-hoop/beverage-and-food/snowman-cup-cozy-and-mat.html

Burlap Flowers Photo Project

As promised, here is my finished photo project using the In the Hoop Burlap Flowers I made.

The wreath was purchased at JoAnns already pre-made. 

I used a 50% off coupon :)

The little black frames were purchased at Dollar Tree.

The frames have holes in the easels on the back side.

I attached the frames, with large safety pins. It was a bit tricky, but they are all secure.

I wanted to be able to remove the frames so I can change out the photos.

 I sized and printed all the photos of our grandson in black & white.

I used 3 of my burlap flowers to embellish my photo wreath.

The flowers are in this set of mine:

Frayed & Layered Flowers

In the Hoop Burlap Flowers

I love experimenting with my designs.

I stitched one of my Frayed & Layered Flowers using burlap instead of cotton fabrics.

I love how it turned out.

I'm working on a family photo project and a few flowers like this will be the perfect addition to it.

My In the Hoop Frayed & Layered Flowers Set 2 can be found on my site here:

http://www.embroiderygarden.com/shop/in-the-hoop/flowers/frayed-layered-flowers-set-2-frag102.html

I will post my finished project in a few days :)

In the Hoop Fall Pins

I've designed a couple of new flameless tealight pin designs.

My Scarecrow and Jack O'Lantern pins are perfect for fall & Halloween.

The designs stitch up 'in your embroidery hoop' and are placed over

small battery operated tealights.

To purchase these machine embroidery files visit my web site by clicking on the links below.

Jack OLantern Pin Design

 Scarecrow Pin Design

Embroidery Garden

Some of my 'In the Hoop' designs available on Craftsy

Fall Vinyl

I bought this distressed frame at Michaels.

After cutting the svg file from black matte vinyl, I adhered it to a piece of heavy cardstock.

I popped it in under the glass and wa - la instant fall.

I plan on changing out the vinyl with the holidays and seasons.

In the Hoop Halloween Flameless Tealight Covers

Just in time for Halloween stitching, I've created a new set of flameless tealight cover designs.

These covers stitch up quick in your hoop.

You can use these as table decorations, party favors, gifts or even treats for some special trick-or-treaters.

When turned on, a soft glow emits.

You can read more and purchase the machine embroidery design files from my site, Embroidery Garden.

http://www.embroiderygarden.com/shop/in-the-hoop/tea-light-battery-operated-covers/halloween-flameless-tealight-covers-set-2.html

While you're there, check out all of my original flameless tealight covers and pin designs.

http://www.embroiderygarden.com/shop/in-the-hoop/tea-light-battery-operated-covers/

Quick, Easy, Cheap Pumpkin Fun

I found these large jar candles at my local grocery store for $1.99.

They had orange and pumpkin scent candles.

I cut the pumpkin face from black gloss vinyl on my Cricut machine.

The pumpkin face svg file was downloaded free from

 http://imagesbyheatherm.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/pumpkin-bag-svg/

It took me about 5 minutes to complete this fun project

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Getting Social

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In the Hoop Leaves & Dollar Store Crafts

My new 'In the Hoop Fall Leaves' designs were created to be used with 

Texture Magic. 

Texture Magic is a polyester fabric that when steam is applied, it shrinks causing dimension and texture in the fabric project it is being used in.

The leaf below is before steam is applied.

 Look at the dimension created after applying steam to the leaf stitched with Texture Magic.

There are 6 fall leaves in the set. They all stitch up quick!

 Use the finished leaves for a variety of projects.

Make brooches, wreaths, seasonal displays, etc.

I created these 2 projects with my Fall Leaves and things from Dollar Tree.

Each one was under or around $5.00 to make.

Here is what I started with from Dollar Tree. I didn't use everything I bought. I saved some things for other projects :)

Spooning

I took a little time out and made something for me.

The frame is from Michaels. I didn't use the glass.

It's embroidered on linen using Scriptina and Caroline fonts.

The old spoons are glued on with E6000.

It will sit in an easel in my kitchen.