Snow Globe Banner and how to add the "flitter".

When stitching the Snow Globe Banner ITH Project, you have the option of adding a clear vinyl layer before the final Satin Stitch edge finish and the option of inserting "flitter" inside the layer before the eyelets are stitched.

Snow Globe Banner ITH Project by Big Dreams Embroidery

Neither the clear vinyl nor the "flitter" are necessary but depending on the look you want, the additional steps can make your banner pieces look very elegant.

The easy to follow step by step instructions included with the files fully explain how the design comes together and this pictorial is to help clarify the steps for preparing the vinyl for adding the "flitter". 

If you are NOT adding "flitter", simply ignore the step for stitching the guideline and treat the vinyl like a piece of fabric as there is no need to use the guideline.

As you can see in the below image, there is a red circle which has been stitched onto the fabric.  This step Color 6 is the guideline (or template) for lining up the insertion hole (in the piece of clear vinyl).  The circle is exactly where the eyelet will be stitched in the last step and serves as a positioning aid. 

The red circle is the guideline for lining up the clear vinyl.

After applying the backing fabric, Color 7 asks you to cut a piece of the vinyl slightly larger than the globe (or dome) and place the vinyl onto the hoop directly on top of the globe and mark the position of the guideline hole (previously stitched in Color 6). 

Remove the piece of vinyl and then use a hole punch (or sharp pointed pair of scissors) to cut a hole where you made the mark.  The hole should be no bigger than the guideline hole -  ¼” diameter.

Use a hole punch or scissors to cut a hole in the vinyl.

Before Color 8, position the clear piece of vinyl with the hole directly over the guideline on the fabric (the red circle stitched previously).

Line up the hole in the vinyl with the guideline on the fabric.

Color 8 is the vinyl tackdown stitch for the globe.

Remove the hoop from your embroidery machine but DO NOT unhoop the project. Trim around the vinyl being careful not to pull it away from the stitches.

Take a tiny funnel (or create an open-ended cone made out of paper and tape). 
To insert the funnel tip into the hole, gently prize the vinyl forward.  Use the point of your scissors to pull the opening forward as I did in the picture below. 

Prize the hole in the vinyl forward to insert the funnel tip.

Fill with “flitter” to the desired level.  For best results, don't go above the lowest level of the snow area as you still want to see the satin stitching.
Shake the “flitter” down to the snow area before inserting the hoop back into your machine.

Color 11 is the stitching of the eyelets. As the eyelets are being stitched the "flitter" will want to jump around inside of the clear vinyl.  To stop this from occurring, gently place your finger flat across the snow globe to keep the “flitter” from moving towards the needle.

Finish your banner as per the remaining instructions and don't forget to show us your completed Snow Globe Banner on Facebook or Instagram using #BigDreamsEmbroidery.

Happy embroidering!

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!

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!

Love Heart Banner ITH Project perfect for your Valentine!

This sweet banner is perfect for Valentine's Day as well as weddings, birthdays, celebrations...or a fun way to coordinate and dress up a babies room. Add letters and numbers 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.

3 Sizes - 4", 5" and 6"
PICTURED is 4" size.

Exact sizes:4x4 hoop - 3.92" x 3.92"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 5"
6x10 hoop - 6" x 6"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...- LOVE HEART 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!

You can find more banner projects here... http://www.bigdreamsembroidery.com/category/catalog/hoop-projects/banners 

Happy embroidering!

 

Natasha Babushka Doll Toy 6x10 In The Hoop Project Applique Machine Embroidery Design Pattern

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 or left unfinished, it is a great project for someone learning to machine or hand sew.

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 sewn the back and front of your doll together and stuffed with toyfill, the finished measurements will be 9.5" x 4.5".

NB 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 or machine sewing.

She has two sisters too. Take a look at Tatiana and Anoushka: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66388487/tatiana-babushka-doll-toy-6x10-in-the
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73988483/anoushka-babushka-doll-toy-6x10-in-the

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...
- NATASHA 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.

You can find Natasha Babuska Doll ITH Project in my Etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/listing/83051294/natasha-babushka-doll-toy-6x10-in-the

Happy embroidering!

PARTY BALLOON BANNER In The Hoop Banners Machine Embroidery Designs Applique Pattern

Perfect for birthdays...celebrations...or a fun way to coordinate and dress up a room. The Party Balloon Banner is perfect for both boys and for girls!  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. The narrower lengths of "balloon string" ribbons are stitched into the banner pieces during the embroidery process.

4 sizes - 4", 5", 6" and 7"
PICTURED is the 4" banner. NB: This banner does not come with any lettering. The lettering used on this banner is the Olivia Font - http://www.etsy.com/listing/64969080/olivia-font-elegant-machine-embroidery

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 3.91" x 3.10"
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.96" and 6" x 4.74"
6x10 hoop - 7" x 5.52"

WHAT YOU RECEIVE...
- PARTY 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!

You can find this gorgeous banner pattern in my Etsy Shop...  http://www.etsy.com/listing/82002929/party-balloon-banner-in-the-hoop-banners 

Happy embroidering!

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!

CHRISTMAS TREE BANNER In The Hoop Banner Machine Embroidery Design Applique Pattern

You can make this too!  This in-the-hoop project is a fast and cute way to decorate your home for Christmas. After stitching out, simply slide each banner piece onto a length of satin ribbon or you can tie pieces together to make cute tree bows. You can add letters or designs from your embroidery machine to personalize if desired!

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 fabrics and adding font or designs (if desired) over the top, applying backing fabric behind your hoop, finishing the edges and ribbon holes and trimming away the stabilizer. This banner pieces slide onto ribbon 5/8" wide.

IDEAS:
- Stitch out the banner and hand-embellish it by adding buttons, spangles, ric rac, bows etc. Use your glue gun if you are not fond of handsewing.
- Leave your banner plain to show off your favorite coordinated Christmas fabrics.

NB This design is NOT available for the 4x4 hoop.

5 Sizes - 5", 6", 7", 8" and 9"
PICTURED are the 6" banner pieces.
Exact sizes:
5x7 hoop - 5" x 3.29", 6" x 3.95 and 7" x 4.61"
6x10 hoop - 8" x 5.26" and 9" x 5.93"

You can find this design and many more in my Etsy Shop.

Happy embroidering!

RETRO BUBBLES Machine Embroidery Applique Design Pattern

Looks great on a t-shirt, cushions (and other home furnishings), totes...or wherever else you see this gorgeous design suiting.  Applique a combination of the different sizes and say "Wow"!

This applique design is a delight to sew out. It features a gorgeous stitch of Triple-Bean against the Satin Stitch edges to give your finished sew out a look of luxury.

5 sizes - 2", 3", 4", 5" and 6"

Exact sizes:
4x4 hoop - 2" x 1.76", 3" x 2.62 and 3.92" x 3.42"
5x7 hoop - 5” x 4.35” and 5.99” x 5.22”

Have fun using different thread colour and fabric colour combinations. There's bound to be some fabric in your stash perfect for this project.

You can find this design at my ETSY SHOP. 

Happy embroidering!