Category: For babies

In-the-hoop toys and games to make for the holidays

So, have you tried making any in-the-hoop projects? Well, now may be your time to tackle it, especially since there are so many AMAZING in-the-hoop toys and games to make on an embroidery machine that make super cute and unique holiday gifts.  The kids will love them and parents will love them even more.  Products […]

How to make a custom baby lovey

How to make a custom baby lovey using your embroidery machine

Ready to make the most adorable, personalized baby gift using a few scraps lying around your sewing room? In this post I’ll show you how to make a custom baby lovey using your embroidery machine with just a little bit of sewing. First of all – i can take absolutely no credit for this project. […]

how to embroider on a baby onesie

How to embroider on a onesie

A few days ago, I helped my machine embroidery buddy, Rosselyn, set up her embroidery machine.  It was actually quite satisfying. In the course of less that an hour – we went from her embroidery machine sitting in the box to personalizing a towel! Are you wondering why the embroidery machine was still in the […]

in-the-hoop projects for babies

12 Must-Try In-the-Hoop Projects for Babies

In-the-hoop projects and babies go together like peanut butter and jelly. Both are on the smaller side, so they tend to be a natural fit. But what type of in-the-hoop projects for babies can you make? And will these items actually be used and appreciated by the baby – or more importantly – the baby’s parents? […]

101 things to machine embroider

101 things to machine embroider

Got an embroidery machine but don’t know what to make. There are so many things to machine embroider! In this blog post, I will provide you with a list of 101 things you can embroider with your embroidery machine. From the basics like towels and aprons, to more advanced techniques like baby onesies and gloves, […]

how to embroider on a swimsuit

How to embroider on a swimsuit

Now that it is officially spring, swimsuit season is just around the corner. I guess I must be hard on my swimsuits because every year, I have a few to throw out and replace. While it’s a bit of a bummer parting with the ones I love, it does present an opportunity to get creative […]

How to make a personalized photo album with your embroidery machine

Last weekend I attended a baby shower of a friend’s step-daughter which is something I hadn’t done in a while.  Since my peers are kind of done having babies, I saw this as a great opportunity to make a baby gift.  Although I purchased a few items off of the registry, I wanted to supplement […]

Baby shower gifts to make on your embroidery machine

Baby shower gifts to make on an embroidery machine

These days, it’s not often that I get invited to a baby showers. My peers are (for the most part) done having babies.  And I’m still too young to be a grandma. (Or at least I hope. ) Anyway, what this means is that I haven’t had much of a need to come up with baby shower […]

how to make a tooth fairy pillow using your embroidery machine

How to make a tooth fairy pillow and personalize it with your embroidery machine

I only live a few miles from my mom and dad which and they actually still live in the home where I grew up.  Great, right?  Yep – it’s great until your kids discover all your old stuff that’s still lingering around in your childhood bedroom.  One of the treasures my two girls recently uncovered […]