Baptism towel

Made this for a friend's daughter...I photoshopped out the last name since this is a public blog. :)

I finally figured out how to use the "plus hoop" for my embroidery machine. It allows me to make longer designs. Anyways, I got the idea for the ruffle and band from a friend. (lest you think I am an original thinker. haha)

If you would like me to embroider something like this for you, let me know.

Even better jeans hemming!!!

Here's an even slicker method than I posted before. Enjoy!!

PS- click on any image to see it bigger.

This also looks fun :)

http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/2010/11/gifts-for-little-guys-tutorial-hanging.html

These look fun!

http://thedillspiel.blogspot.com/2010/05/puffy-blooms-tutorial.html

Changing Pad and Pocket

Here is the link to the changing pad and pocket I made.  It was really simple, especially if you swap the chenille for a coordinating towel.  This is a picture of the one I made.

car roll

So here is a darling boy gift idea. I made one for a cousin Karters first birthday. I found the pattern on no big dill blog. I wish I was good enough to link it for you all but.. I did get this far and am learning. I used a elastic and button instead of velcro which I really like although getting the placement was a bit tricky. keep sewing! Glenda

How to make your own bias tape

So, you all probably know how to do this.  I pretty much did, too, but I like her tips.  Like marking your fabric, sewing it together, and THEN cutting it.  So much faster!  And the bias ruler..I want one.  I have the little metal tip for folding...but haven't used it yet.  I think custom bias tape is so much cuter than the boring solids, although they're convenient.  I have a project I'm working on (the first one of the summer, gasp!) that requires bias tape.  I'll post about that when I'm done.  And here is a video tutorial for a "No swearing bias tape method".  I hope this works, because I never seem to sew it right.  I haven't actually started cutting or sewing yet because I just got the fabric today.  And, I'm taking a page from Ariana's book and doing some dyeing to match the cute fabric I found.  Wish me luck! Found on Prudent Baby and video found on Angry Chicken.