For Christmas my husband bought me an embroidery sewing machine. I have been so excited to use it. This weekend I finally figured it out enough to start on my first project.
For my first project I wanted to make monogrammed pillows.
I bought four napkins from Home Goods.
I took each napkin and ironed them (this is before I ironed them).
Then using my new embroidery sewing machine, I created my design.
I started simple with a single initial.
I used brown embroidery thread for the initial.
Then I decided to hand sew the top and the bottom together using a whip stitch.
For the second pillow I wanted to try something a little different.
Again I embroidered the "K" but then added a frame around it. I guess I need to be more careful to check the design on the computer before I send it to the sewing machine.
It's not exactly centered around the "K".
What do you think?
Not bad for my first attempt. I have plans for so many more projects.
I hope for my next project to try multiple colors.
Don't forget there is still time to enter my MirrorMate frame giveaway.
You can click here to enter.
-Judy
24 comments:
It looks great! Darn...now I want an embroidery machine too!
Beautiful pillow Judy! You are going to have some fun with your new toy!
I think they came out great, Judy! Great choice for initial, too! : ) I've got an embroidery/sewing machine on my list of things to get ~ eventually. I'm still looking into reviews or I would have gotten it for Christmas. I was looking at a Brother model. Meanwhile, I get by for sewing with my 25 year old Singer!
Hi lovely lady.
Your pillow is Beautiful Judy.
XXOO Diane
What a fun machine! The possibilities are endless; you could tweak your design a hundred ways.Great that you made a decision and tried it. I often get lost in the "what if" part of the project. Jo @ Let's Face the Music
Nice job!
I like the one with the little bit of design best.
=)
Gorgeous! I've always wanted a set of monogrammed sheets.
They look great! I bet you're going to have alot of fun with that new machine.
Just tell everyone that you planned to have the "K" off-center, because having it centered would make them less of a conversation piece!!!
They look great!
Awesome sewing machine! Love the initial. Napkins...a great idea for a pillow.
Your first attempt with the 2 pillows is great and you will have fun using your machine for more projects.
I envy you gals that can sew.
How cool is that...???? I want one of those machines now, too! lol!
xoxo laurie
Hoppin by, Those pillows look great. I just brought some monogram hand towels and they were $20. You will really save money while having some fun
Those are way better than not bad! Nice job!!
Monogramming always adds such a touch of elegance...yours looks very professional...nice job!
Have fun.
How exciting! The pillows are lovely! What a fun new machine!
Looks fantastic! I love the monogram look!
Wow, they came out really great! You are a pro! :)
This looks so great! I want to use an embroidery machine now... :)
Thanks for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)
These are gorgeous Judy! Great job!
Melody
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PS Come show these off at my place on Wednesday if you can!
What a great idea and they turned out beautifully!
I love them!
Very nice! I like the plainer one best.
Wow. This is gorgeous. I'm in the process of moving. I'm hoping to integrate some of your awesome ideas into my new decor!
Thanks for a wonderful link for the letter "H".
Your talents never cease to amaze me!
A+
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