Embroidery Machine

Well, as some of you know, I have been looking at sewing/embroidery machine combos for a while. I just really couldn't justify the cost. That was until I got my Costco rebate last Saturday. It paid for 1/2 of it. So, I ordered it on Monday and it was delivered on Thursday. OH YEAH! I almost kissed the UPS guy. Here is a picture of her still in the box. Sorry for the horrible picture, was taken with my phone. Once I get it up and running, I will take a picture.

I have been sick all week with Shingles. So I haven't even had a chance to put it together let alone read the manual. I did however purchase two really cool fonts from Meringue Designs. Check her out at http://www.deepthoughtsbycynthia.blogspot.com/ or her Etsy shop at http://meringuedesigns.etsy.com/ I have purchased from her in the past and love her work. Check it out. Those of you who don't know what Etsy is~ it is like Ebay for Crafters but you don't bid, you just buy. There are so many talented people out there. I use it to sell my Lauren Tote Bag pattern.

Well, I may stay up tonight and read my manual so I can monogram something tomorrow. It is supposed to be cold tomorrow so it will be a great day to stay in and sew/embroider.

DIYDish Episode 9

I loved these hooded towels. But especially loved their sponsor today. It is Embroidery.com. I just ordered my embroidery machine yesterday so this was of special interest to me.

Skip to My Lou~ Made By You Mondays

I finally posted something to one of my favorite blogs~ Skip To My Lou~ Made by You Mondays. I am always in aw of the great talent out there.

Sophia's Baby Blanket and Burp Cloths

One of my son's best friend just had a baby girl. They named her Sophia.

I made this super cute flannel blanket and burp cloths for her. I put her name on the burp cloths. On the blanket, I made an applique with the fabric I used for the backside. The "S" took some time but so worth it. It turned out so cute.

My sewing machine only has 1 font. After making this project, it just makes it even more clear that I have to get a sewing/embroidery machine combo. And Costco is helping me buy it. I got my annual rebate today and it will pay for 1/2 of it. So, I am ordering it..... I can't wait...

After this project, I am so addicted to the monogramming. My family better sleep with their eyes open. I may just monogram their butts.

Crazy Life

It has been crazy around here. So busy with work.

I made this adorable cake for a friends daughter who was having a birthday party this weekend. She loved it.. It turned out so cute.

I'm making another one for Kenny's girlfriend's birthday.

Family

As some of you know, I was going to be working on a few patterns last weekend so I can put them in my Etsy Shop. One of my New Year's Resolution was to commit more of my time to my sewing.

Well, last weekend one of my brothers had a heart attack. He is doing well but it was a pretty rough week. So, this week, I will be working on finishing up my patterns.

Patty Young's Flora & Fauna

I just love designer Patty Young's fabric and her knewest line ~ Flora & Fauna is no exception. It is bright, beautiful and fun. The most difficult thing is actually bringing myself to cutting this great fabric. It comes in Raspberry, Mustard, Turquoise and Stone. I chose Stone but really love the Raspberry as well. I may have to order some in Raspberry since my local fabric stores do not have it in stock.

Don't you just love it... the pink dots are just regular Michael Miller dot fabric. I love how they work together, don't you?