http://www.designsbysick.com/articles Embroidery Articles and Embroidery Blog Mon, 14 May 2012 17:20:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by SewMagical A friend of mine went to a costume event not tong ago. As part of her outfit, she needed an armband with some text and a small design. So, of course, I made one for her. Afterward, she told me how the armband had attracted  the attention of someone who runs a monthly social event.  It turns out she had been looking at having armbands made for various staff members to wear, to show their jobs. To make a long story short, I wound up with a commission to make a number of armbands. They would be in different colors, with different wording to show the job title... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/band-it/ created by Marlene What you need: 4x4 hoop Water soluble stabilizer Styrofoam 1 1/2" balls for rosebuds floral stem wires floral stam... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/mothers-day-fsl-bouquet/ by Rhonda What a delightful set to stitch out for the little ones in your life! These lace up cards will keep the children busy for hours! To see the complete set, please click This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-activity-lace-up-pages/ By Rhonda Rhonda has created the cutest set of toys!  These Baby Taggy Toys are a must have for every mother, grandmother and aunt to stitch out for the newest little ones and those about to make their appearance!  What great Baby Shower gifts! General Instructions These can be stitched in the same color as fabric Color #1: Outline placement, stitch this on the stabilizer This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-baby-taggy-toys/ by SewMagical If you need to make a quick gift, or practice sewing straight lines, or use up some of your fabric stash, or want a new “canvas” for your creativity, consider making an apron. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. In this article, I'll give you instructions for making a simple half-apron with a pocket. The measurements I give are for an apron to fit me. I am a large woman, and I like the apron to cover all of my front. You can make the waist ties as long or as short as you need them. You can adjust the fullness  of the apron not only by changing the wi... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/apron-strings-anyone-would-love/ by Marlene These Baby Bottle Wraps use the same basic instructions as the Beverage Wraps. You can see the Beverage Wrap Instructions by clicking here. Yo... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-baby-bottle-wraps/ by Rhonda Materials: tear away stabilizer, med or heavy thread to match colors cloth to match project. 14 pieces approx 4 1/2 " square Mylar applique scraps General instructions for each piece placement stitch: stitches out an outline. This can be cut out for and stitched again or after stitching, place material over the top of the stitching line. I prefer a child's washable glue stick to secure in place.(the child's wa... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-spring-bowls/ by Marlene Combine any of the 10 designs with the Wrap pattern itself. These are made in-the-hoop can be made in a hoop: 4x4, 5x7, or a 6x10. The instructions for each hoop is below. Supplies (Used for all 3 sizes of hoops)... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-beverage-wraps-ith/ by Marlene & Rob You can see/read the instructions by clicking here. I have also used a glue stick instead of a... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-easter-bag-toppers-and-ideas-for-fillers/ by Bonnie These zipper cases are totally done in the hoop, no extra sewing is required. Supplies: •    Fabric scraps for tissue cases cut as follows: •    Left and right sides - two pieces measuring 5 x 6 inches (12.5 x 15 cm) each, fold in half to 2.5 x 6 inches (6.25 x 15 cm), wrong sides together and press a nice crisp fold line. •    Backing piece: 5 x 6 inches (12.5 x 15 cm) •    Felt for padding, which is sandwiched between the folded left and right fabric pieces (this is optional and not required). •    Nylon zipper with plastic coil for each... This is a copy. See the original article here]]> http://www.designsbysick.com/articles/potw-zipper-tissue-cases/