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For generations, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh has been everyone’s favorite bear. On this little bib, he enjoys his favorite treat, “Hunny,” while your baby gobbles their favorite sweet potatoes. With THE Dream Machine or another Brother Disney machine, you can make this simple, practical item very special. A previous post detailed Pooh’s burp cloth and … Read More
Making greeting cards is so much fun! With Valentine’s Day around the corner you have time to whip up some really special cards for family and friends. With cardstock, fabric scraps, designs from iBroidery.com and THE Dream Machine by Brother, you have all you need for a card making marathon. With regular 8.5 x 11” … Read More
Dressing up for seasonal festivities? Set aside an afternoon to make a special faux suede handbag to pair with your holiday attire. We feature the Non-Stick roller foot as the Foot of the Month using it to glide over the suede when stitching from the right side. Leave your everyday handbag at home, this faux … Read More
I love having new seasonal throw pillows in our living room. They add just a great pop of color and fun holiday decor for any season/occasion. For this festive project, I used my new Brother Innov-ís NS1150E as it comes with a large hoop (and it’s been great to have the larger hoop!) and some … Read More
Getting dressed for summer often means sundresses and sleeveless garments like tank tops and camisoles. These are all quite comfortable in a warm setting but what happens when you enter the zone of chilly air conditioning? If you’re anything like me, you reach for a sweater! This sweater is designed to complement both casual and … Read More
Kite flying, picnics, family reunion, and Labor Day celebrations are just a few of the occasions for which this cool and comfortable summer picnic dress can fill the bill. Construct your own white dress or purchase a “blank” with drawn thread work at the hemline. Embellishments include the embroidery, of course, but also contrasting topstitching. … Read More
Independence Day is just around the corner. From sea to shining sea, from the west coast to the east, to the great state of Texas in the south, our great country celebrates July 4th with parades, picnics and celebrations of all sorts. And, of course, we also have Mickey Mouse. He is recognized through the … Read More
One of the things I love most about machine embroidery is the ability to personalize most anything you can get into an embroidery hoop. With that in mind, how about transforming a pair of utilitarian garden gloves into a stylish set stitched in bright and cheerful colors? Combine a small garden theme accent design with … Read More
Summer, Pooh, flowers and cool, comfy play clothes—that’s what sewing this time of year is all about. The easy-to-sew, fully lined tunic with coordinating capris is a joy to stitch on THE Dream Machine or a Quattro. The design is built in on these machines. Alternatively, the design can be purchased at iBroidery.com. So, pull … Read More
Journaling is a great way to record thoughts, memories, and dreams. It’s especially nice to have a beautiful book to hold all of your hand-written ideas and reflections. This embroidered cover is the perfect way to dress up a plain journal. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you can make this in an afternoon … Read More
The Brother Free Design for this month is a beautiful decorative buttonhole. In this project you’ll find a Free Bonus Design and a blank bookmark design file. Combine the two designs together, add some lettering to personalize the bookmark, and you have the makings of a great little gift. Why not make one for Mom … Read More
Recently I was in a popular store strolling down the baby aisle. Seeing so many little baby things inspired me! I decided to create something that could be included in a special gift set for a new baby. Along with a lot of other must have baby items, I saw some very boring baby bottles … Read More
What could be cuter than a baby in a bath wrap with embroidery added to the hood? This wrap is finished with pre-purchased bias binding and attached using our featured foot of the month, the MuVit Dual Feed foot along with the Open Toe foot attachment. Add a few items such as a bath mitt … Read More
I am not much of a chef, but I do enjoy planning parties. The next party on the agenda is for the big game! Here is something super fun and easy, not to mention your guests will really get a kick out of (no pun intended 😊) embroidered coasters in team colors. Supplies: The size … Read More
This month Brother brings you a beautiful paisley patterned embroidery design. Use the design to add random, artistic motifs to a scarf made from warm wool. Accent the edge of the scarf with color-matched bobbin work stitchery for a high-end look found in the best boutiques. Follow along and see how easy it is to … Read More
While I love machine embroidery, I honestly forget that Felicia can do it until I’m alerted to a design that is entirely in my wheelhouse. This totally happened when I was shown the new Disney Tsum Tsum Holiday Designs. I had no idea what I was going to make with them, but I knew that … Read More
Sewing Machine: THE Dream Machine 8500 (but could use any Brother embroidery machine) Supplies: faux suede fabric plastic or vinyl embroidery thread tailor’s chalk I have been trying to find the perfect colored velvet fabric for Christmas stockings to match the rest of my decorations. I have found every shade of red, but the color … Read More
I’ve made my favorite jumper pattern as my Daughter’s Christmas dress for a couple years now and this year I’m adding a fun touch with a Disney Embroidery Design created on my Brother Innov-ís NS1750D. I love the fun Disney® Christmas Designs you can purchase on the iBroidery site this holiday season. Here are a … Read More