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!

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  

GINGERBREAD MAN Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

Perfect for your Christmas projects, this jolly Gingerbread Man has delicious-looking fill-stitched eyes, mouth, bowtie and buttons.

The design features a gorgeous inner-edge stitch and top stitch of Triple-Bean (both can be omitted if desired) which work together to give the impression of a braided finish - adding an extra look of luxury to your Christmas projects.

IDEAS:

- Stitch out a plain gingerbread man and hand-embellish it by adding buttons, spangles, ric rac.

- Add a satin bow to the top to "girlie" up your gingerbread man.

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

PICTURED is the 5" sew-out..

Exact sizes:

4x4 hoop - 3.92" x 3.19"

5x7 hoop - 5" x 4.06" and 6" x 4.86

6x10 hoop - 7" x 5.67"

You can find this design and more, in my Etsy shop.

Happy embroidering!

CUPCAKE and CUPCAKE With CANDLE Machine Embroidery Applique Design Patterns

Doesn't this cupcake design look delicious - and the one with the candle is very appropriate for a someone who is having a birthday! With two variations - with and without the candle - these appliques look lovely on childrens garments, aprons, table linen, kitchen towels and more. Sew a row of them in different colors for a really cheerful display.

4 sizes - 3", 4", 5" and 6"
Please note that the cupcake without the candle is the same size and shape as the cupcake with the candle so they are compatible when used together on the same project.

Exact sizes:

Cupcake with Candle...
4x4 hoop - 3" x 2.51" and 3.92" x 3.26"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 4.15" and 6" x 5.06"

Cupcake...
4x4 hoop - 2.51" x 2.24" and 3.26" x 2.90"
5x7 hoop - 4.15" x 3.70" and 5.07" x 4.5"

You can find this design in my Etsy Shop.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!

PARTY BALLOON...perfect for a special birthday boy or girl!

What is it about balloons that make people happy?  My little one arrived home from a visit to the shops with Dad and proudly showed me a new aquisition - a bright blue balloon filled with helium.  "Don't let go of the string, Mom!", I was sternly warned.

Not only is this appliqué design a quick and easy way to jazz up your child's clothing, it is great fun for birthday boys and birthday girls – there’s plenty of room for you to add a numeral too.

It features a Triple-Bean stitched string and comes complete with SHINE spot. There’s bound to be some fabric in your stash perfect for this project!

Have fun using different thread color and fabric color combinations with PARTY BALLOON and you will be rewarded a vast array different looks. Enjoy!

 

3 sizes for the 4x4, 5x7, 6x10 hoops:
 - 4x4 Hoop - exact size 3.92” x 3.58”
 - 5x7 Hoop - exact size 4.96” x 4.53”
 - 6x10 Hoop - exact size 5.94”x 5.43”

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
- PARTY BALLOON in 3 sizes in the file format of your choice.

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

You can find this new applique design at my Etsy shop.

Happy Embroidering!
Kate