Congrats KC 2012 Grads!

Our oldest son graduated from high school this year (YEAH!!) and I knew we'd have several graduation parties to attend...in addition to throwing one for him! This winter I purchased several 50" x 60" Holiday Time Plush Throws on clearance after Christmas. Since my son's school colors are red and white my brain immediately began thinking "graduation gifts"! I used a 2" collegiate font (slightly reduced), I didn't want a solid font as I like the look of the plush showing through the letters. The design has just under 25,000 stitches.

Baby Shower Gifts for Anna

Close up pic of the baby gifts/decor. The banner was made to match the baby's room, each letter was completed in the hoop!!

Baby Shower

My niece and her husband are expecting their first baby the end of this month. I was asked to bring along some decorations for the shower....well....I ran out of time to shop, so I turned my gifts into decor! LOL! Hey a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!! :)

Hunter's Headband

Trying out a font "converter" on my new machine.....the "u" may be a little too funky for a boy...

Bubble Chandelier

I just adore the look of these "new" Bubble Chandeliers! They're all over the internet and HGTV programs!

eclectic dining room design by san francisco architect Mark English Architects, AIA

I'm saving this idea for my "Dream House"!
After doing some internet surfing I was able to find both pricey and less pricey options.
Premiere Luminaire http://premiereltg.com/ had similar styles that ranged from $380-$3,400. Other sites had them up to $12,000!!!
Then I found this great DIY link! http://froufroufashionista.blogspot.com/2010/05/bubble-chandelier-diy.html

Definitely drool worthy!!!

Gifts for Macy

Another vinyl lined tote and embroidered cup.

Welcome Simon!

One of my colleagues was blessed with a new addition to their family this past Christmas Eve!
I decided to do some internet searching to see if there was a pattern out there to make another bag similar to the leopard bag I made and lo and behold I found one on Little Lizard King. The pattern was similar to the one I whipped up on my own, but hers only had the one handle and I really like that so I used it on this bag. I also chose to line this one with HeatnBond Vinyl to make it leak proof! I bought several rolls of this when it was on clearance at JoAnn's a while back. Now I've got the perfect use for it! I see many more bags in my future!
The applique patterns for the burp and bib are from Planet Applique.
The Elephant is holding a minky style blanket that I embroidered with his name and date of birth.

I Massage!

Another embroidered T-shirt gift for my fave massage therapist! :)

Bus Driver T-Shirt

Isn't this a funny saying? I couldn't resist making this for my sister who starts her debut as a school bus driver today!

Leopard Bag

I thought it was time to post something besides embroidery projects! But don't worry they'll be back tomorrow! :)
I made this little bag out of two fat quarters and some ribbon. Nothing fancy, just a little gift bag to fill with goodies. The hardest part was the box pleat corners and if you've made them you know they are super simple! Of course I could always add a monogram or something before I give the gift. ;)