Did you complete your stitched gifts on time? I certainly hope so! There is something so comforting about finishing your Christmas gift stitching ahead of schedule. We make things to share love and joy with others. When it becomes a chore, it takes the fun out of making merry.
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Gingerbread Garland
Just in time for Christmas, Bonnie’s little gingerbread man makes a great centerpiece for a holiday garland!
Once again, I’m using Bonnie’s Christmas Cookies designs, namely, the gingerbread boy. I stitched him in the freestanding applique technique on felt and you can see how it is done here.
Snowman Wire Hanger With Mittens
Turn a wire snowman shape into a dazzling door hanger you can keep up well after the holidays!
Angelina Angels
Use one of Bonnie’s angels to stitch a freestanding applique that can be glued onto a candle or a glass-sided lantern.
Christmas Bakers’ Cookie Hanger
Take a holiday rolling pin, add one of Bonnie’s Christmas Cookies, and you have a fun holiday decoration! Add some 3D fabric paint, and you have a creative mixed media project that takes it up a notch.
Fun Embellishing Christmas Ornaments
Have some fun adding dimension and extra pizzazz to your machine embroidery with embellishments. Whether you use paint, beads, or buttons, there are so many fun ways to embellish Bonnie’s Christmas Cookies!
Keeping Stabilizers Under Wrap
Keeping your stabilizers identified properly makes a big difference. Here is one way to ID them and keep them from unrolling!
Why Handmade Gifts Mean So Much More
Anyone can go to the store and purchase a gift or, even easier, have something delivered right to the door. So why do handmade gifts mean more?
When to Use Heat-away Stabilizers
Heat-away may be one of the most under-utilized stabilizers in machine embroidery. Here are just some of the reasons you may find it useful.
Which Felt is Best for Machine Embroidery?
Felt image from BenzieDesign.com
Whether it is ornaments, banners, or embroidered cards, these tips will help your felt projects stand out! We are rapidly approaching the most wonderful time of the year for makers. I have several Christmas project blogs planned that involve embroidering on felt, one of my favorite mediums.