3 New Designs

I just got 3 new very cute designs! All 3 are from Planet Applique.

Great Valentine's Day design--could do in red or white for a boy.

Giddy Up Horsey--How cute is this?

This polar bear would be cute and so soft done in white minky.

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If you are a fellow embroiderer:

Planet Applique is offering free designs (up to 5) for submitting photos of their designs that you have stitched out. You get to pick the designs that you want for free. That's how I got these designs--and a couple of others. I have finally reached my quota, but thought I'd pass along the info to you. I always love free stuff.

Gifts for two special girls...

I had been wanting to try to make these huggable "dolls" for my two nieces for quite some time--and finally got around to it for Christmas gifts. My brother-in-law, Les, is in Iraq for his second tour of duty. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like for his wife and his girls to not have him at home with them.

These "dolls" are made with a picture of their daddy.

Can also be done with anyone's picture--makes a great rest buddy for preschool.

I did the backside in pink camo for the girls--can be done in regular camo or any kind of print.

The backside also has a pocket with a monogram--the pocket would be a great place to hold a photo or letter. The monogram can say anything you like.

Message me if you are interested.

Appliqued Hand Towels

I love how these hand towels turned out. They are done on a waffle weave kitchen towel and would make a great gift for someone or yourself. As always, I can customize the colors to match your kitchen. I just love how the green and brown look together.

One of these towels done with a holiday design would also be a cute idea for a teacher gift.

Waffle Weave Hand Towel Cost: $10

This first towel is done with the Mia Frame Applique from Planet Applique. Both towels are done in Juliet font. It is shown packaged with some Bath and Body Works hand soap. I would be glad to package one up for you as a gift for an additional charge.

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This towel is done with a frame from Bunnycup Embroidery.

Monogrammed Towels

Monogrammed towels make great gifts. They can be more formal for a wedding or house warming gift--or they can be cute for a child's gift. Prices vary on towels---based on style and quality of towel you want and style of monogram. I am always willing to look for an item for you if you want a particular color/style. Here are some pictures of towels I've done:

The brown towels and the pink towels were bought at the big after Thanksgiving sale at Walmart. I'll have to check for pricing on these now since they are no longer on sale.

The brown towel with blue monogram was done as a set of 2 large towels and 2 hand towels.

Shown with Juliet font with an added scroll. I have many different scrolls and borders to choose from.

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Got to love pink and purple together. Shown with Curlz font. Can be used in a bathroom or this towel is actually large enough to be used as a beach towel.

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Love this towel!  These will be available as long as the store I get them from keeps them.

The price on this particular towel (white leopard) will be $12.

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I've seen lots of other cute towels out there. Target has some great looking zebra print--but they cost more for me to purchase. Just message me if you are interested.

Versatile Embroidery Design

I continue to be amazed at some of the things that can be done with machine embroidery. Almost any embroidery design can be altered in appearance by changing thread colors, etc. This particular design is especially versatile. I did this design on a pair of matching pillowcases for my nieces to match their bedroom.

The design can be done as is--or I can eliminate any part of it: the outer swirl, the inner circle, or even the letter or letter outline. I think it would look really good with just the outer swirl and the letter--just a simple design. This particular design can also be done with applique.

And with applique---fabric choices are unlimited! This would look great with a single letter monogram or even with an appliqued letter--such as the babybet on the right in designs.

SO....if you ever see something you like, but want different colors or wonder if it can be done differently--just message me and we'll see what we can come up with!

Note: For those of you who have an embroidery machine--these are both Planet Applique designs. The first design is a free set available for joining the Planet Applique yahoo group. The second design (applique) is available at the website: http://www.planetapplique.com/. This is probably my favorite place to buy designs. They have frequent sales and some great freebies. If you join their mailing list by January 1st, you'll recieve 150 loyalty points to use to purchase their designs.

Now taking orders...

I just got back from a wonderful trip to the mountains after a very busy Christmas schedule. I will go ahead and start taking new orders. Please note that all items are "made to order".  I always work to get orders done as quickly as possible, but please allow 2-3 weeks for an item to be ready. I usually have items done much quicker than this--sometimes even the next day on some items. It all depends on if I have the items you want readily available or if I have to special order fabric, etc. As always, message me and I can give you a time frame of when I can likely complete your order.

Send all questions and/or orders to sjackson1701@yahoo.com.

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it. If you are interested in me doing something for you for Valentine's Day, please message my by the end of January.

Is it too early to be thinking about Valentine's Day?

This new design would be perfect for Valentine's Day--and classroom parties. I think it would still be fine to use year round for a little girl. Can also put name or initials inside.

Design from Planet Applique--they have lots of other Valentine's Day designs as well.

Message me if you see something you like.

New Designs

I've just added some new designs to the side of the blog--so be sure to look for them. This one is one of my favorites:

How cute are these mittens? They are an Applique Cafe design. For those fellow embroidery people--I have followed this lady's blog for a while now (even before I had an embroidery machine) and she has just recently started digitizing her own designs (http://www.appliquecafe.com/). They are just adorable--and I like that she keeps things simple. I plan to make an outfit for my little guy using this applique on a shirt and making some matching corduroy pants. This would also look adorable in pink corduroy for a little girl. I'll post some pics once I make the outfit. First I've got to conquer the pile of items that I've got to do for Christmas gifts. So much to do...so little time!

Aprons

Okay...so the little guy is getting a kitchen for Christmas--so he's getting lots of things to go with it. I couldn't resist doing a little apron for him. As you can see--he's already been wearing it around. This is just a simple apron (there are more colors available) and is available in child or adult sizes. This would be great for your little kitchen helper or for a teacher to use in a center (with the classroom theme, of course)--as well as a gift for Grandma in an adult size. I can even do matching Mommy & Me aprons. I tried to get a good pic so you can get an idea of the child size, but Jonah is always on the go--action pictures are the only ones I'm taking these days. Jonah is still a little guy, so I had to make a knot in the top part in order for it to fit him better.

Child Apron: $10

Adult Apron: $12

Monogrammed Initial with Last Name

This is a monogram I did for a customer--I do not have the blankets for purchase (If you would like a blanket, I would be willing to find one in your price range and monogram it for you). What a lovely gift--I thought the monogram turned out really good. Font: Harrington

Lots of Pillowcases

Here is just a sampling of pillowcases that I have done. As you can see, the possibilities are endless. You can pick an applique that you simply like or match it to your child's room decor--you can do a name by itself (monogrammed or appliqued--limit 5 letters applique)--and don't forget those favorite sports teams! Pillowcases are also a great wedding gift (with newlyweds initials, his/hers, or Mr. ...... or Mrs. ....--done in neutrals or tone on tone).

More Christmas Stockings...

While I am not taking any new orders--here are some items that I have done lately. Remember me next year when you need Christmas stockings! I can do colors according to whatever your style is or color theme is.

This stocking is $20 (due to having 2 monograms) and is great for all those Bama fans...

I did these stockings for a friend--her grandparents have never had Christmas stockings. She decided to do these for a gift and have family members bring items to put in their stocking for Christmas--what a wonderful idea!

No New Orders Until the New Year

Sorry...but I won't be taking any new orders until the beginning of the year. Thank you to all of you who have let me do stuff for you. Keep checking back--although I won't be taking any new orders, I plan to post items that I am doing or have done.

If you have anything you would like done before Christmas or New Years, please contact me by the end of this week. I will only be able to do a limited amount of orders. I have a huge pile of stuff I've planned to do for Christmas gifts just waiting for me to get to them, as well as several orders. Please continue to check back, as I plan to be posting items that I have created. And please remember me when you need something personal for a baby or wedding gift--as well as anything for you or your little ones. Thank you for all the wonderful feedback that many of you have given me.

Small Baby Bag

I can monogram or applique one of these adorable small baby bags for just $12. Makes a great baby gift. The bag is available in light pink or light blue. The top layer of the bag is actually white--but is made to make the under color peak through. There is also a small zipper compartment in the bag. This little bag makes a great "quick" diaper bag to hold those necessity items--or a great church bag for an older child.

Christmas Stockings

Place your orders now.
Christmas Stockings: $15


Here are 2 different examples of stockings that I have done. Both stockings are done in decorator houndstooth fabric with a regular toe. I can also do a whimsical curled toe. I will gladly search for fabric to match your preferred color scheme. Decorator fabrics work best, as they help the stocking hold its shape. All stockings are fully lined.

Custom Memory Board

These custom memory boards are a perfect way to remember special days (baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries). They are a great way to have a record of who was a part of that special day or to have a keepsake of messages for the new parent or birthday boy or girl. I have personally done these for my own baby shower (with a sonogram picture of my little guy and his name) and also his first birthday (with a custom picture and birthday message: "Rubber Ducky, You're the ONE, to Make Jonah's 1st Birthday So Much Fun"). They are a wonderful keepsake. I can customize this with a picture and borders done in colors to match your theme--and can even come up with a special saying to go with your theme. You simply e-mail me the picture you would like to use--with any special directions (colors, themes, ribbon color, etc.)--and I'll create something special just for you! I will gladly work with you--I'll e-mail you what I come up with--and once I have your approval, I will create your custom memory board. You can buy special pens to use on these, or I have just used a fine-tip sharpie.

Cost: $10

Photo Featured

A picture of my sweet little inspiration, Jonah, wearing A Whale's Tale custom made outfit is featured as a sample photo @ http://www.planetapplique.com/applique-themes/rock-stars-theme/simple-guitar-applique/prod_180.html.

Available Designs

There are so many designs available out there to put on just about anything. I am putting pictures on the side of my blog showing you designs that I have purchased and have readily available. This is just a sampling of designs that I have and I can also find a design if you need something particular for that special project. Many of these pictures are directly from the site they were purchased from (see favorite embroidery sites) so it is likely that I won't be able to match fabrics. I can work with you to pick out fabric colors and add names, etc. to make your purchase as custom as possible. Designs can be put on just about anything: hand towels, shirts, burp cloths, bibs, pillowcases, baby blankets--and I could go on forever. Send me an e-mail if you are interested in making a purchase or for a price on an item. I also sew custom items. I will try to get a price list up soon.

WELCOME!

Welcome to my little boutique--I'm so glad you stopped by. I have been creating items for some time now, mostly for my sweet little man and for gifts--and am now offering my items to others. I have always had a creative side--and now enjoy creating items for children and monogrammed gifts for the home. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas you might have. I am willing to work with you to create a special item. Please be patient with me, as I have decided to plunge into this venture right in the middle of the holiday season. I will be working from time to time on projects, as well as getting my blog and my etsy store going. I look forward to showing you my ideas/projects and working with you on yours!