1001 uses for Embroidables?

[ewigginton]

It's getting down to crunch time, folks! Christmas is right around the corner and I need ideas ..... FAST! We've all gone the dish towel, hand towel, t-shirt route. Any cool girlfriend gifts? Do tell!! Ellen

[ewigginton]

I should add that I'm particularly interested in ideas using the Dolly Mama designs. What an awesome line! Love the cards too .... Ellen

[ajsmom]

My family is trying to "go green" this year, so I am making reusable grocery bags, and I think some of the Dolly Momas designs will be perfect for personalizing them to each family member!

LS

[sewamy]

I made some pillow cases last year and embroidered them. This year I am doing the dish towels. I would love new ideas too.

[sewamy]

Oh I have one... I just bought this " quilt in a cup" yesterday from my local quilt shop. I am going to put something in it for her for Christmas. Here is the web site. www.quiltinacup.com


Amy

[Cogmom]

That is too cute, I do candy wrappers and I have wrapped labels around them but never a quilt! Good idea
Cynthia

[deesmom]

I would also love some fun new ideas for the adults for Christmas. Can't wait to see what everybody comes up with!!

[mamashug]

There are alot of "blanks" out there to do cool gifts. Oriental Trading has a ton of really cute blank products in their craft activity section to make neat personalized gifts. I buy alot of products from them. they are inexpensive and easy to do. I especally love the travel cups, and the address and datebook covers.

[mamashug]

oh! and also, I think the xmas dolly mommas would make GREAT stockings for ladies. We always want a stocking up in hopes of getting some "little surprise" from santa. there is so much personality in them, it wouldn't be hard to fit to most anyone you know. I will love making one to put on my mantle!!

[mamashug]

Bravo for that idea. "Green" is the way to go, and I applaud your efforts to do so. what a great gift idea! I am going to do that too!! thanks for the inspiration.

[deesmom]

oh! and also, I think the xmas dolly mommas would make GREAT stockings for ladies. We always want a stocking up in hopes of getting some "little surprise" from santa. there is so much personality in them, it wouldn't be hard to fit to most anyone you know. I will love making one to put on my mantle!!

Stockings are a great idea for those. Hmmm...I might have to do that. I need to make us all new stocking since we all had matching ones, and then I added another child to the mix and his doesnt match the rest.

[sewamy]

Stockings are a great idea for those. Hmmm...I might have to do that. I need to make us all new stocking since we all had matching ones, and then I added another child to the mix and his doesnt match the rest.



would you embroider the stocking, then sew it up? or is there a way to embroider the stock that is already made? :confused:

[ewigginton]

Do you have a pattern for the reusable grocery bags? Ellen

[jemimabean]

Ellen, I think a plain old tote (without gussets even) would work for the grocery sacks! Just make a rectangle the size you want the bag and add seam allowances and a top hem. Then strips for handles.

I'm going to make my coworker's "green" lunch bags! I can't take credit for the idea, it was on Sew Mama Sew's 30 days of Christmas (http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/index.php?paged=2)projects this week! They are so cute tho. The DollyMama designes will be perfect for these. I've been slowing collecting, LOL.

Angie

[ewigginton]

I saw some really nice ones today but can't tell if there is a gusset or not. They're cheap enough. At Envirosax.com


http://usa.envirosax.com/images/pictures/store/RK.B3_tn.jpg

Ellen

[deesmom]

would you embroider the stocking, then sew it up? or is there a way to embroider the stock that is already made? :confused:

If the stocking is big enough you could do it on one already done. The last ones I just put names on the tops, but I did some tiny tote bags for a birthday party one time that were pretty hard to get into, but I managed it. Almost pulled all my hair out in the process, but I managed to get them done without stitching the things together, lol.

[ewigginton]

Here's a stocking for ya . . .

[deesmom]

Now that one would be so perfect for one of the Dolly Mama's!!

[SewFanatic]

Oh I have one... I just bought this " quilt in a cup" yesterday from my local quilt shop. I am going to put something in it for her for Christmas. Here is the web site. www.quiltinacup.com


Amy

I love the quilt in a cup. Thanks for the info!

[SewFanatic]

I'm making personalized tree skirts for Christmas gifts. They are easy and look fabulous!

[SewFanatic]

Ellen, I think a plain old tote (without gussets even) would work for the grocery sacks! Just make a rectangle the size you want the bag and add seam allowances and a top hem. Then strips for handles.

I'm going to make my coworker's "green" lunch bags! I can't take credit for the idea, it was on Sew Mama Sew's 30 days of Christmas (http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/index.php?paged=2)projects this week! They are so cute tho. The DollyMama designes will be perfect for these. I've been slowing collecting, LOL.

Angie

I made the lunch bag that looks like a plastic grocery sack and everyone at work wants one. If I have enough time (HA), I'm going to make some for Christmas gifts.

[ewigginton]

OMG! An oilcloth lunchbag! I feel a Cath Kidston splurge coming on! Brilliant idea!

[sewamy]

I'm making personalized tree skirts for Christmas gifts. They are easy and look fabulous!


Please post pictures, I would love to see them. I thought of doing a tree skirt for my mom and dad, but thought it would be complicated and take to long.

[sewamy]

I'm going to make my coworker's "green" lunch bags! I can't take credit for the idea, it was on Sew Mama Sew's 30 days of Christmas (http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/index.php?paged=2)projects this week! They are so cute tho. The DollyMama designes will be perfect for these. I've been slowing collecting, LOL.

Angie


Angie, are the directions on how to make the bag on the site?

[SewFanatic]

Please post pictures, I would love to see them. I thought of doing a tree skirt for my mom and dad, but thought it would be complicated and take to long.

As soon as I get one done, I'll post a pic. I started it last night and should be done tomorrow night or Sat. If I could just stay home and sew instead of going to work..... :)

[ewigginton]

There is a nice tutorial for the oilcloth lunch bag on the site (with pics)!

[SewFanatic]

The instructions on the site are very easy to follow.

[USC Mom]

Could you share which quilt shop you purchased your quilt in a cup from? Do they mail order? I can not find a source in my area.

[starsite]

What a great gift idea - especially for the quilter, but it could be for anyone if we just used a Dolly Mama design!

Question for those who quilt, do you use your embroidery machine & hoop to do the actual quilting part. I have several stipple designs, but I was unsure of how to use them so that they line up. Do you quilt each block as you go then put together with a straight seam or do you sew blocks then quilt and last question what is the trick to keeping the backing fabric from puckering?

Thanks,
Wendy in South West FL



Oh I have one... I just bought this " quilt in a cup" yesterday from my local quilt shop. I am going to put something in it for her for Christmas. Here is the web site. www.quiltinacup.com


Amy

[sewamy]

As soon as I get one done, I'll post a pic. I started it last night and should be done tomorrow night or Sat. If I could just stay home and sew instead of going to work..... :)



You can finish that sucker in 2 days. OMG.

[sewamy]

Could you share which quilt shop you purchased your quilt in a cup from? Do they mail order? I can not find a source in my area.



Quilting Adventures In Richmond, Va Their # is 804-262-0005

web : www.quiltingadventures.com

[sewamy]

Question for those who quilt, do you use your embroidery machine & hoop to do the actual quilting part.

Thanks,
Wendy in South West FL

Hey Wendy, I don't use embroidery to quilt. I just use the normal sewing machine to quilt , so I can't help you out.

Also I think the Dolly Mama's would look so cute in the "quilt in a cup"

Amy in Va

[ewigginton]

Sewamy! You're half way there! Woo hoo!

[SewFanatic]

You can finish that sucker in 2 days. OMG.


It really isn't that much to do..and my husband is going away for the weekend so I can sew the entire time!!

[Dianne S.]

Hi, I am loving this thread that discusses my new product, the "
Quilt in a Cup" It was received beautifully at Market last week. If you are interested, my phone number is 318 247-8151, or 318 247-9725, or you can visit my web site, which for the moment is a look-see only, sorry.

www.quiltinacup.com

should get you there so you can see several completed cups. The kits are $!8.00 plus shipping which is $5.00 for the first cup and $2.50 for each cup after that. The completed cups are $32 for those of you too busy to make one, or just-gotta-have-it-NOW folks, like myself. These are quick and easy to make and are good for all levels of sewers. Fun to put those decorative stitches into use, decorative threads, embroidery, gifts for a bride or bridesmaid with fabrics from the wedding party and monogrammed, birthdays, etc etc. I use some of mine as practice for potential big quilt ideas to see if I like where the project is going, for testing embroideries without having to toss the results, whatever. All supples and directions are included, all you need is about a fat quarter's worth of scraps.:)

I would love to hear from you and get your comments. One of my customers came to me to say she liked keeping the cup in the cupholder of her car because her water bottle fit perfectly in it and kept the water chilled for a long time. I thought that was perfect. Anyway, thanks, again, for whoever started this and thanks, too, for the lovely comments.

Dianne Springer Designs
sales@quiltinacup.com


Depending on where you live, it is very possible that your local quilt shop handles the kits. I happily sold to shops from all over the world.

[ajsmom]

You are very welcome for the idea... Please post photos of yours when done, so I can see!

LS

[SewFanatic]

I'm going to show them to "my shop". They may want to start carrying them.

[Sharon3]

I am making tree skirts and blankets this year. Hope I get some new ideas from some of you

[starsite]

Hey Wendy, I don't use embroidery to quilt. I just use the normal sewing machine to quilt , so I can't help you out.

Also I think the Dolly Mama's would look so cute in the "quilt in a cup"

Amy in Va

Hi Amy,

I did one wall hanging for over my fireplace during the Holidays and I was happy with it as long as no one looked at the back because it puckered. I guess the answer is more pins - ugh I am not patient when it comes to the prep work, but I better learn right?

[starsite]

I do use my embroidery machine for quilting sometimes, more fancy stitches to choose from, plus all those digitized block quilting designs. I have to get this picture thing to work so I can post some great examples of what my daughter and I have done.

Please do, I need all the ideas & help I can get.

[jemimabean]

Angie, are the directions on how to make the bag on the site?

Yup, or at least they link to the tutorials. There are several different kinds to choose from! I love the oilcloth ones the best tho!

Whoever posted that boot stocking, that is awesome! I have to make that with my dollymama's embroidery! Thanks for the pic!

[ewigginton]

Just as soon as you get that pattern made, could you send it over? That's the worst part ... seeing an awesome picture and trying to duplicate it. It's the perfect stocking for my friend who lives in stilettos!

[starsite]

Yup, or at least they link to the tutorials. There are several different kinds to choose from! I love the oilcloth ones the best tho!

Whoever posted that boot stocking, that is awesome! I have to make that with my dollymama's embroidery! Thanks for the pic!

I'm saying this on this board a lot, but I never thought of using oilcloth to embrodier on wow! all new inspirations.

[clae]

What about the travel mugs with insert??? I think those are really cute and would be great for someone who has a drink in their hand all the time!!
Christy

[Terrie]

Oh I have one... I just bought this " quilt in a cup" yesterday from my local quilt shop. I am going to put something in it for her for Christmas. Here is the web site. www.quiltinacup.com


Amy

Oh, that is cute! I would have fun doing that!

[Terrie]

That is too cute, I do candy wrappers and I have wrapped labels around them but never a quilt! Good idea
Cynthia

Oh wow. I bet the candy wrappers is really cute! Have any pictures of that done?

[Terrie]

There are alot of "blanks" out there to do cool gifts. Oriental Trading has a ton of really cute blank products in their craft activity section to make neat personalized gifts. I buy alot of products from them. they are inexpensive and easy to do. I especally love the travel cups, and the address and datebook covers.

Do they?? Great info! Oriental Trading Co has great prices, I'll have to check that out!! Thanks for the tip!

[Terrie]

Now that one would be so perfect for one of the Dolly Mama's!!

It sure would!! Looks like it was made specially for Dolly Mamas!

[Terrie]

I'm making personalized tree skirts for Christmas gifts. They are easy and look fabulous!

That would be such a nice and special gift.

[marilynd]

I could always do boxer shorts and panties with cute designs. Kids or adults.

Koozies and the travel mugs are fun too!!!

I may do a toothbrush holder and soap dispenser with the crown design if I get it. My girls would love it.

[dana]

I would love suggestions too! I seem to do a lot of towels. What types of things are people doing for the tween-ager, and adults?

[sewamy]

Does anyone have a easy and fast tree skirt pattern?

[pcsews]

I've actually got 13 towels to do this week for a client. She is giving them to a missionary couple and their 12 kids for Christmas!!

[Luciana]

I have an idea!!!!
you can do some bags in several sizes, to put your gifts in!!!
that is a great idea, I did last year and everybody loved it!!!
they prefer the bag more than the gift was in it!!!
and in this year they can use it to decorate their home!!
luciana

[Sew So Happy]

I have seen but not done yet, the key fobs. A lot of the teen set are buying those. They use the cotton webbing and bright ribbon and embroider a name on it. I have seen those in the embroidery shops here.

[kurthco]

Cooking aprons. I've done tons of them.
Michaels has a ton to choose from and you can use the 40% off coupons too!

[peachy3]

I have not made any, but I think that the Dolly Mama's designs would look really cute on purses or tote bags. Most women love bags and never could have enough.

P3