Bunny Reading Cushion

I decided to join a Sew a Long to get me back into sewing mode.  We were given five designs to pick from and I thought I would do the Bunny for my Great Grandson Laken's first Birthday which is not till December.  I already have a set of Australian story books for him.  So now I have one Birthday out of the way for the year.  These reading cushions are really easy to make it just has a pocket on the front to put the story books.
                     
                                                                                 

Bibs...

Some bibs for the newest member of the family. I had to used the teddy bear that I made many years ago for the model.   I also used some of the designs that I had in my embroidery file stash instead of buying new files. Not sure where all the designs are from but I have had them for quite a while.

                                                                                   

Another Cushion.....

Another cushion I made for the sew a long.  When I saw the design that we could use I knew immediately that I was going to make it.  I already had the key fabric and it was so perfect for the design.  I used the 7 x 12 hoop for this design.  Also this year I said my New Year resolution would be that I would use the fabric I have in my stash and not buy any more.  I do hope I can stick to it. Not sure who this one is for yet.   It was wonderful to win a prize for this cushion in the sew a long and it brightened my day. 


                                                                         

                                                                               

More Towels

Some of the Towels I did for a friend for Christmas. I am loving my new Machine with the big hoop so that I can fit all the name in one hooping.   The front Is called Sarah and is from Stitchtopia. Love the swirly bits on the first letter of the names.  Also added a bit of photoshop.
                                                                           

                                                                               

More Gifts for Laken

My friend Helen digitized  this design for me to put on a bunny rug for Laken.  As usual I didn't get any choice with what sort of bunny rug I could buy.  I was thrilled at the way it turned out as it was a very stretchy fabric.  Thanks Helen, the parents really loved it.  I also made the elephant banner for him.  It is really cute too.  The design came from Big Dreams and was really easy to make In the Hoop. I also added a bit of photoshop with the pink flowers.

Michael Jackson

A friend asked me to do a T Shirt for her grandson who is crazy about Michael Jackson. I was so happy with the way this turned out.  He really loved it too and wouldn't take it off.   As you can see from the photo below how excited he was.

                                                                         

                                                                                         

Laken's First Christmas

I made this Christmas Bauble for my First Great Grandson Laken.  I bought some Scrapbooking  Alphabets and they were sticky as they came off the paper backing I just stuck them on to the Bauble.  I put his name and date of birth and weight and length.   This will be a lovely memory as they hang it on the Christmas Tree each year. The Bauble also has flashing lights that can be turned on.

                                                                                   

                                                                                     

Towels for Christmas......

This year for Christmas I am giving everyone an embroidered towel. Here is some I have done so far.  I really love the swirly font.  The font is called Sarah and it is from Stitchtopia. I used washaway stabilizer on the back and a water soluble  topping. Also loving my bigger hoop.

Christmas Tea Towels......

A couple of hands towels that I embroidered.  I like to have a few items on hand that might come in handy for Christmas gifts.  Love how they turned out.

  

Table Runner..

Another gift for the gift box, a table runner that I did embroidery on each end. Also had this design for a while.  I am really loving using some of the designs that I have had for a while.  I used a wash away stabilizer for the backing and a water soluble topping.  I also used a Christmas overlay in photoshop.
                                                                             

Teachers Gifts.....

 I did a few little gifts for teachers and found these lovely sayings and put them on tea towels. Not sure where the designs are from as I have had them for quite a while.

Santa Magic Key Door Hangers.....

How cute are these Santa Magic Key Door Hangers.  I got them from Etsy. I stitched them out on vinyl and was really happy with the way that they stitched out.  I will be making a lot of things with vinyl as it is so easy to work with.  I think the grandkids will be happy with the Santa door hangers so the big fat man can get in through the door as not many houses have chimneys here..  I also used  some Boken overlays in photoshop for the background.

                                                                                   

Graduation......

The last couple of weeks I have been in Bowen visiting the grandkids and seeing my second eldest grandson, Kellen graduate.  I am so proud of this young man and hope that all his dreams come true.
                                                                               

Tea Light Angels...

I love these little tea light angels. I made both  girl and boy ones.  Again something to put away in the gift box.  I got the In The Hoop Design from Embroidery Garden and also used a snow overlay in photoshop