Since my last post I have had many sister bloggers
tell me that they have embroidery machines.
Some have been using their machine for years like,
Some have not used them much at all.
Therefore; I have created a spot over in my right-hand column
where I have links to
their blogs.
their blogs.
If you are into machine embroidery and want to be included in this list,
please leave a comment and let me know.
I think we can all learn from each other :)
I also have some embroidery design downloads and software sites listed.
I personally have not tried downloading a design yet,
but that is something I want to try.
but that is something I want to try.
Here is my latest project.
I purchased these inexpensive tee shirts at Walmart,
and made Steve and I each a shirt to wear when sailing on Gypsy Rose.
Knit is a little harder to work with,
but I think they turned out pretty good.
When I get more experienced,
I'll purchase some better quality shirts and try again.
Maybe for next year :)
Maybe for next year :)
If you haven't put your name in the hat for my give-a-way, please check the post below.
You have until midnight Sunday, July 21st to get in on the fun.
You have until midnight Sunday, July 21st to get in on the fun.
You must follow my blog and leave a comment on that post to enter.
Good Luck . . . I don't know anyone that couldn't use a $25 Amazon gift card.
Buy art supplies or a good book :)
Or if you have seen what my dear friend Roxie
Sweet Vintage Of Mine
has done with duct tape,
you may decide to purchase some of that.
at:Sweet Vintage Of Mine
Duct tape is not what it used to be :)
Have a wonderful weekend
&
Check back Monday to see who the lucky winner is :)
Your blogging sister,
Hi Connie, thank you very much for that link to bloggers who embroider. I received a machine for Christmas a few years ago, and I feel terribly guilty that I have not used it nearly as much as I should, partly because I just don't know anything apart from the most basic function! I am off to have a peek at some blogs for help and inspiration! Happy embroidering to you,
ReplyDeleteBH x
Hi, it's always nice to have sisters to bounce questions and ideas off of. I've added your name to the list :)
DeleteHave a happy weekend, Connie :)
your t-shirts look fabulous, connie! thank you for sharing my link--you are so sweet:) off to check out your sidebar links-- have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHello Lynn, so far you are the sister with the most machine embroidery experience . . . our mentor :)
DeleteHave a lovely weekend, Connie :)
Love the t-shirts! Great job. I know you will do amazing things with your new embroidery machine, just like all of your other crafty goodness!
ReplyDeleteCindy Bee
Hi Cindy, you dear sister, are a sweetie :) Maybe it's from spending so much time with the bees and their honey. Have a great weekend, Your blogging sister, Connie :)
DeleteThat's a beautiful machine. I love the t-shirts, great job on those. Cute too. Enjoy your new projects. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteHi Susie and thanks so much :)
DeleteYour shirts look great. I have downloaded some free designs and it's a pretty easy process between downloading and retrieving it on your machine.
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, so here's my question. Do you save them on the hard-drive of your computer or in the hard-drive of your machine? My machine will only save amount a dozen, so I'm hoping that I can save them to my computer and then use them over and over through the years. It makes me nervous to try :)
DeleteHave a great weekend.
Great job on the shirts and what a cute idea!
ReplyDeletethank you :)
DeleteGood Morning Connie, First, thank you so much for the sweet comments and the link to my blog and I also left a comment on your give-a-way post! Wow, I feel like I've missed a lot in a few days. Your new SKIPPER and CREW shirts turned out beautiful and your pillow cases too! I can't wait to see them on you and Steve (not the pillow cases?! lol!) That machine is awesome...I can only imagine the beautiful items to be made. And I also LOVE Lynn at shabbystory...she has a beautiful blog and talent! I didn't mind at all you linking my blog, you are a lovely person! Blessings, my friend~~~from one sweetie to another~~~Roxie
ReplyDeleteHi Roxie, I'm so happy that you didn't mind me putting this link in my post. Your Sweet Sue is a charming little cutie and I love the polka dot trim. So clever :)
DeleteHave a great weekend, Connie :)
A very hot Hello to you! Where is our nice 75 degree weather! Those are darling T-shirts you embroidered. I am sure you will have lots of fun playing with your machine and making many wonderful things! Enjoy! Nancy
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, yes, our temperature is 94 right now and that is the coolest its been in about 5 or 6 days. We are a dry climate so I am having a time keeping the lawn and flowers green. I love summer, but I notice that as I get older the heat doesn't agree with me as much as my younger days :) Thanks for stopping by, I always enjoy your visits :)
DeleteYour shirts came out awesome!! And I love this picture of the thread, you have made it look like an art piece!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginny, thank you, you always say the sweetest things. :)
DeleteNo kidding duct tape is not what it used to be! I used black duct tape on some cardboard magazine holders so they'd look fancier on my shelf (back in the day when I was trying to upscale my living room a bit). I was just talking to a friend last night about all sorts of stuff but including how back in the day you would hand embroider pillowcases and towels and put them in your hope chest. I was past that era and her mother told her she was too ugly to find a husband but both of us thought it would have been a neat skill to learn. However, I see now that a machine that does it for you is by far the best way to learn! Quicker results anyway.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of a mother tells her daughter that she is to ugly to get a husband. That is so sad :(
DeleteCongrats on a fabulous purchase! Love the design on the shirts!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anita, I'm having fun learning to use it.
DeleteLove your embroidered tee shirts Connie and I also love Gypsy Rose, she's a cracker. My daughter and her fiancé have just renovated a small motor boat and they launched her last weekend near to where we live and where they'll be cruising the canals through the Essex countryside. Have fun.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
Hi Patricia, I follow a couple blogs that are couples with narrow boats that cruise the canals. It looks like so much fun. I can see why it is so popular, just enjoying the views and stopping in villages along the way to tie up and spend a night or two. The more I travel through your beautiful country, through blogging, the more I long to take a trip there. Have a lovely weekend, Connie :)
DeleteHi Connie,
ReplyDeleteLove the shirts! At first I thought they were hand towels. I'd say you're feeling right at home with your embrodeiry machine.
Congrats to your giveaway winner, by the way.
Hugs,
Kay