Project of the Week - ITH Gift Card Holders
     Released November 6, 2009

Digitized by Rhonda
For Designs by SiCK
The new project design created by Rhonda is just what everyone needs at this time of year!

The cute little ITH Gift Card Holders will fill every need for those hard-to-buy-for family members and friends this holiday season.

The optional added ribbon and button make them one-of-a-kind!

These are the kinds of items you can make up in your spare time and have them tucked away for an unexpected last minute gift!

Gift cards or cash will easily fit into these cute little holders!

You can see/purchase (or download if you are a member!) this new set here:

http://www.designsbysick.com/details/rsgiftcardholderchristmas

COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS:

The 1st two Color #’s will all ways be the same for all designs.

The Last 3 Color changes will all ways be the same for all designs.

#1 stitch out template
glue fabric down over template
#2 stitch out template
Now it will stitch out the design area

The next two steps are optional for ribbon placement.

Remove hoop from machine and flip over to the underside.
Place ribbon across design and secure with tape on the ends.
Make sure that the ends do not get tangled in the stitching.
For a loop for the Button Options:
Attach a loop of Ribbon or elastic to the top of the design area with glue.

Last 3 Colors as Follows

remove hoop from machine and glue fabric to the “bottom” of the hoop
#1 stitch line for fabric
remove hoop from machine and cut around outside line of fabric.

Fold matching fabric or contrasting fabric piece in half and turn hoop over, glue folded piece to bottom of stabilizer with the folded edge 2″ from bottom.
#2 stitch down
remove hoop from machine and cut around the three sides.
This will form your pocket.

#3 Satin Stitch around Gift Card Holder.
Remove from hoop.

Tips:
for a nicer finished edge, stitch out on water soluble fiber stabilizer.
If using ribbon for ties, attach ribbon between layers of fabric during the beginning of the design. Glue or pin ribbon ends away from project during the rest of the stitching to prevent them from getting caught.
You can use sticky Velcro dots for closures too.
For a package look, fold a long piece of ribbon in half and attach it to the bottom between the 2 layers of cloth in the beginning steps.

You are only limited by your own Imagination!