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I am a proud new owner of a Brother Quattro 2. Now we’ll see if I’m smart enough to operate it. Stay tuned.
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Category Archives: Machine Embroidery
Scripture Pillow
I needed a quick gift for a church leader and thought this would be a good idea. In my personal devotions I’ve been studying the different names of God from the Bible. On Monday, I give praise to Elohim, the … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery
Tagged Bible, El Olam, favorite Bible verse, gift, God, Isaiah 41, machine embroidery, names of God, pillow, Psalm 146, scripture
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A couple of cuties
Oh. My. Word. I had a great time making these beauties. This little diva has a sequins dress, pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings. But the fascinator is what makes her!! And have you ever seen a cuter monkey face? Add … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery, Monkeys
Tagged boa, diva, fascinator, pearl necklace, sequins, sock monkey, veterinarian
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President’s Block
Every year the outgoing President of our local quilt guild receives a block of her choice from each guild member. With these signed blocks she puts together a quilt to remember her time as our leader.This year our outgoing president … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery, Monkeys, Quilting
Tagged basket, block, Designs by Juju, guild, hand applique, Longaberger, machine applique, quilting, sock monkey
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The end of a great week
Today I did my first machine embroidery on the new Brother machine with great results. I started off slow and started a sampler of the available fonts on the machine. After getting bored with this I decided to try an … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery
Tagged Brother, Bugalicious, Designs by Juju, facebook, fonts, Heavenly Inspirations, Lady Love Bug, planet applique, scripture
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Neat Pin Cushion/Thread Catcher
I made this little project for a gift exchange for our guild. It sewed together quickly and easily. It’s by Elizabeth Hartman for Sew, Mama, Sew. I found the pattern and tutorial here. I used uncooked rice and a couple … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery, Quilting
Tagged gift, guild, pin cushion, project, quilting, sewing, thread catcher
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You won’t believe this!
Or maybe you will. Maybe I’m the only one who didn’t know I could have a sewing machine that was smarter than me. (okay, maybe it’s not that hard) But the point is, check this out. Have you ever seen … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery, Quilting
Tagged Brother, low bobbin, needle threader, practical features, Quattro 2, quilting, sewing, sewing machine, thread cuttier
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I have good news and bad news
The Delta Fair results are in. First the bad news. Can you see the tear in his eye? The poor guy lost the contest because of unsportsmanlike conduct. Apparently he pinched one of the other entries, I think this one. … Continue reading
Posted in Baby things, Machine Embroidery, Monkeys, Quilting
Tagged best in show, Delta fair, machine embroidery, Sock monkey quilt, Tennessee sock monkey
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Child’s Play
I have finished my Sunbonnet Sue and Fisherman Fred Quilt. These images photographed blueish but they are actually on a white background. I just love this dress-up Sue. My daughter loved to dress up. I found the designs at Embroidery … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery
Tagged baby, bedding, Embroidery Library, Fisherman Fred, girls, machine embroidery, machine quilting, quilt, starch, Sunbonnet Sue
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Sunbonnet Sue Quilt
This will be the fabric for my Sunbonnet Sue/Fisherman Fred Quilt. You can see the blocks in previous posts. I plan to frame the squares in black and use the larger print for sashing and back. The pink and green … Continue reading
Posted in Machine Embroidery, Monkeys, Quilting
Tagged Fisherman Fred, pinafore, sock monkey, Sock monkey quilt, Sunbonnet Sue, Tweets
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LadyBelle Monkeys 