Tutorial - Styling the Christmas Decoration Banner ITH Project.

This is a little step-by-step tutorial on how I styled the Christmas Decoration Banner ITH Project.

I decided that not every banner piece will have a bow with this banner.

1.  For the banner pieces where you want to tie a bow, push the length of ribbon from the back to the front of the eyelet.  Leave a tail of around 5" to make it easier for tying the bows.

2.  Thread the ribbon through the other eyelet from back to front, again leaving a tail of around 5".  You may need more or less than 5" tails of ribbon - it all depends on how nimble your fingers are.

3.  You'll want to have consistent spacing between the banner piece and its neighboring piece before you tie your bow.  I prefer to have my banner pieces close to one another.

4.  When you are happy with your spacing, tie your bow.  

Spend a moment teasing the bow into the right size and shape by gently pulling and re-pulling the tails and loops until you are happy with the result.  

 5.  Repeat the steps for the other eyelets along your banner....

Finally, it's time to trim your tails.  

I recommend you do the trimming after all of your banner pieces and bows are made.

The finished result...  My Christmas Decoration Banner ITH Project is ready to hang!

This method is just one of the many ways you can style your own beautiful banners. I'd love to know your styling methods too!

Have fun!

Tutorial - Styling the Alphabet Banner ITH Project.

This is a little step-by-step tutorial on how I styled the Alphabet Banner ITH Project.

Working with one eyelet at a time...
1.  Use something pointed (but not sharp) to push part of the length of hanging ribbon from the back to the front of the eyelet - pull through 1" of ribbon to create a loop.  Make sure this longer length of hanging ribbon stays untwisted and horizontal as you proceed with your banner.

2.  Take a 13" long piece of ribbon and place it vertically midway through the loop.  You may need more or less than 13" of ribbon - it all depends on how nimble your fingers are.

3.  Gently pull the horizontal piece of hanging ribbon so that the loop disappears and gently gathers the vertical piece of ribbon.  Don't pull too much or it will disappear into the eyelet and you will have to start again from step 2. 

4.  Take the bottom half of the ribbon and loop it over to the left with the tail to the right.

5.  Take the top half of the ribbon and bend the tail over to the bottom left corner while pushing a loop of it through the middle and out to the right hand side.  Now you should have a loose bow.

6.  Spend a minute teasing the bow into the right size and shape by gently pulling and re-pulling the tails and loops until you are happy with the result.  

 7.  Repeat the steps for the other eyelets along your banner....

8. Trim your tails. ...I recommend you do the trimming after all of your banner pieces and bows are made.

This method is just one of the many ways you can style your own beautiful banners. I'd love to know your styling methods too!

Have fun!

South Carolina Range Machine Embroidery Design Applique Patterns

Show your love for South Carolina with this fun applique design range!

2 variations - South Carolina with Heart and a plain South Carolina.

These designs feature a gorgeous contrast stitch of Triple-Bean against the Satin Stitch edge which gives your sew-out a quality look. You can use the same thread color if you don't need a contrast or this step can be omitted entirely. These choices give you even more freedom to personalize your South Carolina Range appliques.

4 sizes - 3", 4", 5" and 6"

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3" x 2.37" and 3.32" x 3.1"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.94"
6x10 hoop - 6" x 4.74"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- SOUTH CAROLINA Range in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions - Simply cut as you sew!

You can find this applique range at my website: http://www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/south-carolina-range

Happy embroidering!

Hot Air Balloon Banner In The Hoop Project

 Perfect for birthdays or a fun way to coordinate and dress up a child's room.

The Hot Air Balloon Banner is perfect for both boys and for girls! You can add letters and numbers from your embroidery machine to personalize!

There are 2 hot air balloon variations and each size is coordinated so you can mix the different sizes on the one banner to give an illusion of distance. You also receive a gorgeous Cloud banner spacer piece which is perfect for separating two words or it makes for an elegant way to finish off the ends of your banner too.

This is a quick and easy two-sided banner all done in the hoop with step-by-step instructions to guide you. You are hooping stabilizer only, appliqueing your fabric and font/designs over the top, applying backing fabric behind your hoop, finishing the edges and ribbon holes and cutting away the stabilizer. This banner blank slides onto ribbon 5/8" wide. The "balloon rope" ribbons are stitched into the banner pieces during the embroidery process.

5 sizes - 5", 6", 7", 8" and 9"
NB This project is not available for the 4x4 hoop.

PICTURED is the 5" banner pieces combined with the 4" cloud spacer.
NB This banner does not come with any lettering.

Exact sizes:
Hot Air Balloon V1 and V1...
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.29", 6" x 3.94" and 7" x 4.58"
6x10 hoop - 8" x 5.23" and 9" x 5.88"

Cloud Banner Spacer Piece...
4x4 hoop - 3.91" x 2.45"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.11" and 6" x 3.72"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- HOT AIR BALLOON BANNER ITH in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions - simply cut as you sew!
- Easy to follow Assembly instructions!

NB: This banner does not come with any lettering. To personalize, add letters from your embroidery machine or your own files.

You can find this banner and more at my website...

http://www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/hot-air-balloon-banner-ith-project

Happy embroidering!

Bowling Pin and Bowling Ball Set Machine Embroidery Design Applique Patterns

This appliqué range is a delight to sew out.  All designs include my signature stitch of Triple Bean inside the Satin stitch edge which brings a look of luxury to your sew out.

3 designs in 5 sizes:
- Bowling Pin and Bowling Ball
- Bowling Pin
- Bowling Ball

Sizes: Bowling ball on its own is 2", 3", 4", 5" and 6". All other designs are 3", 4", 5", 6" and 7".

Exact sizes:
Bowling Pin and Bowling Ball
4x4 hoop - 3" x 2.15" and 3.93" x 2.8"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.56", 6" x 4.26" and 7" x 4.96"

Bowling Pin
4x4 hoop - 3" x 1.23" and 3.93" x 1.58"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 1.98", 6" x 2.37" and 7" x 2.75"

Bowling Ball
4x4 hoop - 2" x 2", 3" x 3" and 3.93" x 3.93"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 5"
6x10 hoop - 6" x 6"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- BOWLING PIN AND BOWLING BALL SET in the file format of your choice.
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions – Simply cut as you sew!

You can find this applique design set at my website...

www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/bowling-pin-and-bowling-ball-set 

Happy embroidering!

Red Wagon Machine Embroidery Design Applique Pattern

This applique design is a delight to sew out and features a gorgeous inner stitch of Triple-Bean against the Satin Stitch edge to bring an added look of luxury to your stitch out.

4 sizes - 4", 5", 6" and 7"
PICTURED is the 5" sew-out.

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3.93" x 2.39"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.05", 6" x 3.67" and 7" x 4.28"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- RED WAGON in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow step-by-step instructions – simply cut as you sew!

You can find this applique design at my website...

http://www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/red-wagon  

Happy embroidering!

Cowboy Boot Machine Embroidery Design Applique Pattern

This Cowboy Boot applique design is a delight to sew out and features a gorgeous inner stitch of Triple-Bean against the Satin Stitch edge to bring an added look of luxury to your stitch out.

4 sizes - 3", 4", 5" and 6"
PICTURED is the 5" sew-out.

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3" x 2.49" and 3.93" x 3.25"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 4.12" and 6" x 4.94"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- COWBOY BOOT in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow step-by-step instructions – simply cut as you sew!

You can find this design at my website...

www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/cowboy-boot

Happy embroidering!

Caterpillar Machine Embroidery Applique Design

This sweet caterpillar applique design is a delight to sew out. It features a contrast stitch of Triple-Bean inside the Satin Stitch edge to highlight the shape of its body.

4 Sizes - 3", 4", 5" and 6"

Exact sizes:4x4 hoop - 3" x 2.93" and 3.92” x 3.83”5x7 hoop - 5” x 4.85"6x10 hoop - 6" x 5.8"


WHAT YOU RECEIVE:- CATERPILLAR in the file format of your choice.- Easy to follow step-by-step instructions – Simply cut as you sew!


You can find this design at my website... 
www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/caterpillar 


Happy embroidering!

Eiffel Tower Machine Embroidery Applique Design

Show your love for Paris with this tres chic applique design of its famous landmark!

This design features a gorgeous inner contrast stitch of Triple-Bean against the Satin Stitch edge to bring an added look of elegance to your stitch out.

7 sizes - 4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9" and 10"

Pictured is the 4" stitch out.

Exact sizes: 

4x4 hoop - 3.91" x 2.26"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 2.81", 6" x 3.33" and 7" x 3.86"
6x10 hoop - 8" x 4.37", 9" x 4.89" and 10" x 5.42"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE: 

- EIFFEL TOWER in the format of your choice.

- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions - Simply cut as you sew!

You can find this design at my website... www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/eiffel-tower

Happy embroidering!