Sharing at several Linky Parties.
Sewing Machine Gifts 2012- A Series
I used embroidery files on my machine a lot more this past Christmas to make gifts.First I enJOYed several hours at the Sewing Forum site downloading FREE embroidery files.
Then I made some super simple coasters out of denim fabric from old jeans.
I used my Master Works Lite software to create multiple squares of a simple stitch.
The font used was Tinker Toy which I got FREE from the Sew Forum.
I did have to use my software to make the 'M' a bit more dense.
That took some time for this otherwise should have been fast project.
After the single stitched square and the monogramming was completed,
I cut out the squares 1/4 inch from the stitched edge with the rotary cutter.
Each were laid on top of another piece of denim to cut out a copy for the back.
Then stitched over the single stitch line again.
Thanks to FREE
GIMP for cropping & other digital effects
Photoscape for downsizing & watermarking photo

Oh they're really nice, and with my initial :) send them over lol
ReplyDeleteA great idea, Joy!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Joy, I've featured your coasters today... Threading Your Way Features
ReplyDeleteI want an embroidery machine!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow I want one too! Stopping over and saying hi from a blog hop www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
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Super cute project and fabulous machine!
ReplyDeleteHappy week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Awesome embroidering! Cute, quick coasters for a gift!
ReplyDeleteCute coasters! I love denim crafts! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!
ReplyDeleteT'onna
What a neat idea! I would so love an embroidery machine! One day....
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Hmmm. I think I need a smarter machine. :D Thanks for sharing. Looks great.
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Love your coasters. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Very fun and cute. Useful too! Loved and pinned. Thank you for sharing at MightyCrafty Mondays!
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