Valentine's Day Ideas

I went on a downloading spree today with Valentine's Day as my inspiration! So far, I've found the cutest and cleanest downloads on: Planet Applique.  It's definitely my favorite website right now!  Since I don't have a babe of my own yet,  I'd love to make something for your little one and have a few items ready to be appliqued:

• (4) 12 month old white Carter's long sleeve onesies
• (1) 3 month old white Carter's short sleeve onesie,
• (1) pink 3 month old Carter onesie.
• (4) 3-6 month Gerber white onesies (pre-washed they're now NB-3mo. size)

Here are my newly acquired V-Day designs:

Can be personalized with your Valentines name, of course!  (Tell me that Valentine Tie would not be SOO adorable for a little boy??!!)

I worked on several projects this weekend and as soon as they reach their owners, pics will be posted!

Monogrammed Onesies

This weekends goal was to finish a special order for my newest niece, Madelyn.  We're anxiously awaiting her arrival so I have been equally anxious to finish these cute onesies before she gets here!  As happy as I am with how they turned out, I have to be honest in saying it was quite the learning experience.  This last week, I've had an amazingly positive response to this blog and my "business in training".  Several people have really reached out and given me helpful tips on embroidery, monogramming, machines, and business ideas.  This is how I was introduced to my new best friends: Heat N Bond Lite and Comfort Cover.  I was told the heat n bond would make a huge difference in my appliques and the comfort cover is perfect protection from the stitching that may rub that soft baby skin.  They lived up to their reputation!!

First things first: I got my trusty ruler and blue marking chalk out to set the middle point of this onesie.  

Once I had established the center, I turned the onesie inside out and pinned my stabalizer.  This is a tip I picked up this weekend after almost pulling my hair out trying to hoop this thing!!  These Gerber onesies are SOOOO thin and small if you don't pin the stabalizer, it's almost impossible to hoop!  Also, because of the light fabric, I had to use two layers of mesh stabalizer and tighten my thread tension. 

Once I had pinned as close to the edge as possible, I turned the onesie back right side and hooped it.  I followed the natural lines of the fabric to ensure my hoop was straight and paid close attention to my blue spots.

Next is the "easy" part.  Although, I still stare at my machine while it's working to make sure it doesn't mess up!! (Surely, one day I won't have to do this,  right?!! )  I created my design using the ELS lettering program and just transfered it by USB cable to my machine.  Once it was complete, I cut a squared piece of the "comfort cover", large enough to fit over the back of the design.  I turned my iron onto a medium setting (wool setting), and pressed over the interfacing for about 6 seconds until it was fused to the fabric.

Repeat twice plus one applique =

Can't wait to see these on baby Madelyn!!

We're in business

My dream of having an embroidery business has taken a few steps closer to becoming a reality!  It started with a few nurses at work requesting I embroider their names on lab coats, which has led to more lab coat business.  Then, I was asked to do several things for my sis-in-law (for my new niece, Madelyn), and next came a request from my cousin for her new grandson!  My initial idea of giving some handmade gifts away in hopes of generating business has worked!!  Before I go too much further, I wanted to showcase what I offer, including fonts and pricing.  I am working with ELS lettering software which supplies the bulk of my fonts/lettering.  I also have an Embroidery Card which my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas, which has some super cute fonts (so named after her). 


Fonts above can be used for three letter monogram, initials, or names. Just remember, until I start makin the big bucks, I am limited to a 4x4 hoop size.

Pricing:

Burp cloths: (this includes applique, single intial, name or three letter monogram with/without fabric/ribbon): $10

Onesie or bib: (includes single initial, name, or three letter monogram) $10
Add applique: $2

Lab Coat Embroidery: $5 one line, $8 two lines

Your items:
Monogram, embroidery, or applique of your item: $8/item
Add $3 if you want applique + name or Initial + Name

Feel free to email me: stitchesbyjenna@gmail.com for any questions or to place an order!