Some helpful software info...

I have had many questions about what software I use to merge appliques and fonts and I wanted to let everyone know that I use Sew What Pro.

You can find info about Sew What Pro at http://www.sandscomputing.com/

They have a trial version that last 30 days that is FREE! And if you like it you can purchase the software for only $65 bucks! It is very user friendly and a very resonable price! Please let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks!



Sunday, October 16, 2011

A few Halloween shirts...

First one is for a friend...she was so sweet to lend me some clothes for Emery a while back (actually newborn-6months since I was on bedrest and couldn't really do much shopping). I wanted to do something to THANK her!!

It only took me about a year...sigh...but at least I came up with something cute!! LOL

This adorable pumpkin scallop applique is from Applique Market! I merged in the girls names using the Grins and Giggles font from Applique Frenzy.
Next up is a cute little bat from Embroidery Boutique! Love how simple this design is!!

And lastly a little girlie ghost from Swak Embroidery site. There is actually a matching brother one with a bowtie! Super cute!!




Baseball Tee

A friend of mine brought me this shirt (that she found on clearance at Old Navy for a buck!) and wanted me to do something on it. After looking at different appliques we decided on a baseball glove! This cute little applique is from Embroidery Boutique! She didn't want any names seeing as she has 3 boys and this was for the oldest. Good shirt to pass down!!


Gotta LOVE them VOLS!

First up is one for my little princess!! This applique can be found on etsy. I can't remember where exactly but I am sure if you google it you will find it. I merged in the Go Vols using the Grins and Giggles font from Applique Frenzy. Probably one of my favorite fonts right now!

Secondly, is one for my lil man. This applique came from Applique Frenzy and the T on the shirt actually came with the design for the 5x7 design only.
And last one was for a friend of mines daughter. I saw a design similar to this and figured I could make one myself....so I merged together the letters using the Applique font Cade from Embroidery Boutique. I love how this turned out! I will be making Emery one asap!

Like I said above...Gotta LOVE some VOLS!!!



Thursday, September 15, 2011

big, big, big, and lil

A good friend of mine is finally having a lil girl!!! I was so delighted to make these shirts for her when she asked!! How much fun is that to have 3 sweet little boys and now to add a little princess to the mix!!

It took a little while for her to decide on a design but I think we hit it head on when we did!! I used the Cade zig zag applique font from Embroidery Boutique for the big and merged in the brother using the Tipsy Topsy font from Applique Frenzy!
For the lil princess I used the Cheri vintage applique font from Embroidery Boutique and merged in the sister using the Tipsy Topsy font so they could be somewhat similar.

Can't wait to see a picture of her sweet family wearing these!! Less than 2 weeks away!! Praying for you dear friend!!


Thursday, September 8, 2011

strawberry birthday girl!

So my daughter just had her first birthday and I wanted to come up with some cute things to go with her Strawberry Birthday Party! First up...a party hat!! The 1 is from Anna Kate Applique font from Applique Momma and I merged in birthday girl using the Grasshopper Font from Applique Frenzy. Glued the material to the hat and added some green fuzzy stuff and there you have it!

The official party tee!! Here I used the same 1 from the Anna Kate font, a strawberry applique from Applique Cafe and merged in her name using the Grasshopper font.
The bloomers are the same design I used on the party hat. I made some bows and pinned them on the bottom so I could use them on other things!

The tutu was super easy too! I got the rolls of tulle from Hobby Lobby. I used elastic as my base part and sewed it together. Put on the tulle alternating with green, red, white, and pink. Then added some ribbon for just a little extra cuteness :)

The complete look!!!
And her bloomers!!
I love how it all turned out! I mean I am a little partial but I think she looked so adorable!!!


name shirt!

I whipped this up the night before Emery's one year photo shoot with our friend Julie (117 photography). I had some water shots of Max in his name shirt and shorts I made him so I decided I wanted something similar for Emery! I really didn't have time for shorts and ruffles so I went with a skirt.

I LOVE how the name turned out. It wasn't the easiest thing to do since I was putting a 5x7 hoop sideways in a 12month tee but it turned out super cute! I used the anna kate applique font from Applique Momma. I did layer the letters some so that they would fit in the 5x7 area and I made them a bit smaller.
Here's a close up! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

play ball!

So FIRST I have to admit a friend of mine Melissa purchased a shirt for her son with this design on it and I just had to go and find it! I was so EXCITED when I found it for sale at Applique Market!

I merged in the Max's name using the Millie Font from Jolson's Designs and I just LOVE how it turned out!! Super cute!