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!

Easter Egg Banner ITH Project

This sweet banner is perfect for your Easter celebrations.  Add letters and designs from your embroidery machine or your personal files to personalize!

This is a quick and easy two-sided banner all done in the hoop with easy to follow 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 pieces slide onto ribbon 5/8" wide.

The step with the decorative Candlewick Stitches can be omitted if you wish.

5 Sizes - 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8"
Pictured is 4" size.
NB The Olivia Font pictured on this banner is not included but can be purchased separately.

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3.93" x 2.89"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.65", 6" x 4.38" and 7" x 5.1"
6x10 hoop - 8" x 5.83"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- EASTER EGG 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!

Happy embroidering!

GHOST BANNER In The Hoop Banner Machine Embroidery Designs Applique Pattern

 Perfect for Halloween. Add letters and numbers from your embroidery machine to personalize!

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, appliquéing 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.

4 Sizes - 4", 5", 6" and 7"
PICTURED is the 6" size. NB. The font is not included but can be purchased separately - http://www.etsy.com/listing/59522571/diamond-edged-font-alphabet-and-numbers

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3.92" x 3.33"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 4.25" and 6" x 5.09"
6x10 hoop - 7" x 5.94"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...
- GHOST 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!

PLEASE NOTE: This banner does not come with the font as photographed. To personalize, add letters or designs from your embroidery machine or your own files.

You can find this In The Hoop project in my Etsy shop.

To view more of my In-The-Hoop Banners, click here... http://www.etsy.com/shop/BigDreamsEmbroidery?section_id=7404677

Happy embroidering!

UPDATE!  Due to popular demand, you can purchase the letters to make up the word BOO which you see featured on my Ghost Banner ITH project. You receive the letters in UPPERCASE only in 3 sizes - 2", 3" and 4".  Click here... http://www.etsy.com/listing/82274835/boo-the-bs-and-os-only-from-diamond  

TATIANA BABUSHKA DOLL In-the-hoop Plush Toy Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

If you are looking for a gorgeous in the hoop doll project, then look no further than Tatiana Babushka Doll.  She's as pretty as a picture with her downcast eyes, red cheeks and heartshaped mouth. Change her hair color and dress her in fabrics from your stash to create many different looks.

When finished, this makes a perfect gift for a little girl.  Left unfinished it is a great project for a young girl learning to handsew.

It's up to you if you want to further embellish your doll using buttons, ric rac, ribbons, rhinestones or lace.  NB if giving this doll to a child under the age of 3, please do not attach small items as they may present a choking hazard.

Once you've handsewn the back and front of your doll together and stuffed with toyfill, the finished measurements will be 9.5" x 4.5".

This design is for the 6x10 hoop only. You receive 2 digital files - for her front and her back. The design also includes pin markings so you can easily align your pieces for hand sewing.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...
- TATIANA BABUSHKA DOLL In The Hoop Project in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions – simply cut as you sew!
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step assembly instructions including suggested hand stitching techniques with diagrams.

Happy embroidering!



She has a sister too...Anoushka.



PUMPKIN BANNER Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

Stitch out this row of pumpkins for a gorgeous display.  Perfect for Thanksgiving and Halloween. Add letters and numbers from your embroidery machine to personalize!

PICTURED is the 5x7 hoop size - 5" x 5".

3 Sizes - 4", 5" and 6"

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3.93" x 3.93"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 5"
6x10 hoop - 6" x 6"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...
- PUMPKIN BANNER in 3 sizes in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions – simply cut as you sew!
- Easy to follow Assembly instructions!

PLEASE NOTE: This banner does not come with any appliques as photographed. To personalize, add letters or designs from your embroidery machine or your own files.

Have fun using different thread color and fabric color combinations with PUMPKIN BANNER and you will be rewarded with a vast array of different looks. Enjoy!
Happy embroidering!

ITH (In The Hoop) SHIELD BANNER in-the-hoop Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

Perfect for birthdays...celebrations...or a fun way to coordinate and dress up a room. Its shape makes it perfect for boys and can be used for girls too! Add letters and numbers from your embroidery machine to personalize!

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, appliquéing 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.

PICTURED (right) is the 6" banner using Alexander Henry's Truck Stop Dot teamed with The Henley Studio's Pirates Allover.

PICTURED (below) is the 5" banner using a pink gingham teamed with Alexander Henry's Ta Dot in Ocean.

This banner blank slides onto ribbon 5/8" wide or for a nautical look use 1/4" cord. This banner features my signature contrast stitch of Triple Bean inside the Satin Stitch edge which gives you a quality look and allows you to more fully coordinate your thread and fabric colors.

4 Sizes - 4", 5", 6" and 7"

4x4 hoop - exact size 3.91" x 3.12"
5x7 hoop - exact sizes 4.99" x 3.98" and 5.99" x 4.78"
6x10 hoop - exact size 6.99" x 5.57"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...
- ITH (In The Hoop) SHIELD BANNER in 4 sizes in the format of your choice.
- Easy to follow Step-by-Step instructions – simply cut as you sew!
- Easy to follow Assembly instructions!

Happy embroidering!

CARNIVAL BANNER Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern...

Going to the circus was a memorable event for me.  We lived in a country town and when the circus came to town (or drove through it on its way to a bigger town) it was very exciting indeed.  We recently took our son to the circus and it brought back long forgotten childhood memories.  It was a great treat for all of us.

The Carnival Banner piece has been designed with the circus in mind.  The festoon area below is where you can use the brightest, stripiest fabric you have in your stash.  Personalize the banner with fonts you already own or use the fonts in your embroidery machine.

Pictured above is a sew-out I've done using the 4x4 hoop - each banner piece measures 3.93" x 2.81".  There are 5 sizes - 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8".  The banner pieces slide onto ribbon 5/8" wide and feature a contrast stitch of Triple Bean outlining the Satin Stitch edge which gives you a quality look.

For hints and tips on HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BANNER, view my tutorial.

If you have any questions, I'm happy to help.

Happy Embroidering!