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Summer Subway Embroidery Pocket..

2011-06-22T09:09:00.000-07:00

It' s so easy to get hooked on the "subway art" style of creative expression. The words create the art.. and also send a message to all that view it.
This embroidery pattern and file.. is all about summer. While it could be a wall hanging, or enclosed in a frame. I think it would make an outstanding patch pocket.

For the example shown, I simply stitched out the design.. then added two strips of green to add a resemblance of the watermelon theme. Attached a same size piece of cotton right sides together. The turned it inside out and stitched the opening closed. It's now ready to be attached to a beach robe.. summer tote bag.. or anywhere else a packet could be used..

This a quick and easy Patch Pocket project.. but I am sure you can think of some different ideas this Summer Subway Embroidery.. can be applied to.

If you are a new visitor I hope you will become a follower of my PES embroidery files.. Just give my followers button a click.. and you will be notified of new embroidery files when they become available online.

Here is the PES File.. for Summer Subway Art which sews out in a 5 x 7 hoop.

Have a great week sewing and creating.

Patty

We will be part-tee-ing at the following:

Make A New "Kindle" Cover with "Subway Art"

2011-05-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

I have made several "Kindle" Covers.. I love my Kindle it goes with me almost everywhere. But for the summer I decided to create a tote specifically for outings with a shoulder strap and a pocket for outing extras.
My attention focus of late has been on "subway art" type of embroidery, I thought why not a Kindle cover that would bear and reflect the same.

So.. a new pes file has been developed.. which creates the following "Subway Art"

The Embroidery is sized to fit the 5 x 7 hoop. This size will fit the fabric cuts for almost all of the patterns on line for Kindle Covers.

So I would suggest that you embroidery the fabric. . and then follow the cutting instructions for which ever pattern you choose to use..

Rather than build a new tutorial... I found a GREAT online pattern with a Tutorial from Sherry at Southern Girl Creations.. that WORKS. I started here:

http://southerngirlcreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-kindle-cover.html

It's a complete tutorial on making a flap closing Kindle Cover.. Thank You Sherry for all your effort to put this tutorial onLine.

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And then I added to it slightly.. By making my flap a bit different.. and adding a fabric wrapped cord which I attached with 2 circle rings.. The "Subway Art" front shows while its over your shoulder.. keeping your personal stuff in the pocket safe against your body..

The pocket in the back.. is perfect for carrying a pen, note pad and phone.
Or sometimes.. I take my "Kindle" with me when I need a drivers license, some money or charge card.. and the pocket is perfect for that...

So over my shoulder "Kindle Tote" and off I go for those summer outings..

Ready to make Your Own.. Here is the PES Embroidery File.

The following are parties we are attending this week.. Please click and visit with us.

And The Winner Is ???

2011-05-26T05:45:00.000-07:00

The Drawing for the Jelly Roll Winner didn't take place until 7:00am May 26th.. We had such storms in the area I shut down the computer for the evening on the 25th..

But here we go... Drum Roll...... The winner is # 21

Caren Adams..
Sending an E-mail your way this morning.. so we can get your mailing address and can get your jelly roll off in the mail.

This was so much fun.. and while there were a few glitches.. mostly on my part, I am still learning.

We shall do it again soon..

Thank You to all the new followers.. I hope you will find this an interesting place as the blog continues to grow.

It's the May Give Away Party. (Closed)

2011-05-23T11:53:00.000-07:00

What fun.. We are participating in the Sew Mama Sew Party.. Of course it's easy to see our Give Away, simply look to the left...........<<<<<<<<<<<<

Give our "Followers" Button a Click and your In.. We will use Random.org to choose the winner on the night of May 25th. We will E-mail to announce the winner.... if you have your E-mail address attached to your "Follow",
If Not Please Check Back Here on Thursday Morning.
Now if you would like to have some fun and enter a ton of give-aways.. Click the Sew Mama Button..

Go On..........you know you want to click it !! Enter and have some fun at all the Give-Aways..

Memorial Day Decorating w/Subway Art.

2011-05-21T13:50:00.000-07:00

It's the words.. the words enhance the decoration, or do they make the decoration? I have become addicted to "Subway Style Art" for decorating.

Our most patriotic holidays are just ahead.. Memorial Day and 4th of July. It simply seemed appropriate to create some decor using the "Subway" style seeing as there are such descriptive words that match those celebrations..

It's so red white and blue..

I created this embroidery file to fit the large hoop.. for my Brother... 71/2 x 11 1/2 so it makes a nice "tag" for the door. Something different than the standard grape vine type wreath.. I think it has a nice summer cottage appeal.

While this is a large piece.. I have a few more decorations coming shortly that will be for the smaller hoops..

Enjoy this free file and I would love if you would become a "follower". Just Click the follow button on the left column..

Here is the Download File for this Red.. White and Blue Design..

Celebrate with me as we participate in the parties below..

Subway Baby !

2011-05-09T07:46:00.000-07:00

This week.. we have worked on some more "Subway Art" embroidery. It's baby's turn. There is one for a boy and one for a girl.

The design has a lots of wonderful "words" and includes a cute tag type border.. that you can add.. or simply stop the machine and choose not to do the border segments..

Enjoy the downloads..

Shown above with the border.. it's a tag of sorts with a cute flower hole surround to put a ribbon through. Or you could choose not to sew the border segment and use the embroidery to use in a baby quilt.. or a wall hanging..

Enjoy these file downloads.... They are free.. and I would love it if you would

become a follower of this site by clicking the "Follow" link on the left side panel

leave a comment before you grab these files for your own use..

Subway Baby Boy or Subway Baby Girl

Thanks so much..

This week we are participating in the following parties..

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Tote Bag Embellishment..

2011-05-02T12:06:00.000-07:00

First a big Thank You to Carlee.. over at Ladybird Lane.. for the mention of the Lilies of the Field Pillow in her post this week..

Creating a special tote bag to carry when shopping for sewing supplies is not only "the GREEN thing to do".. but it's fun. The following is a spin on a printable from Mique.. . She is the creator of 30 Handmade Days.. It's just perfect for my tote bag..

The embroidery was done with fabric on stabilizer.. and then I glued it in place on the tote bag. You can't really iron on these micro fiber tote bags.. they just melt. So fabric glue works just fine for this project.

The PES FILE is Here I am also working on the design that reads "Given enough fabric I could rule the world".. and will have that design up this week on the download page.. Stop back by.. Or become a follower ( look at the left side bar.. and click the followers button ) and you will get a notice when I put new designs up for you to copy and use..

and yes thanks for mentioning it.. the theme here was pink.. and I thought "Think Yellow" so I did. We always love to hear your comments..

It's "Country" Subway Art..

2011-04-30T11:49:00.000-07:00

Subway Art.. "the personalized kind".. It seems to be all over the blog-a-sphere.. but I think Jen from Tatertots & Jello kind of put it together in a new style.. and from there is has grown and everyone has added their own takes.. I am going to try "Saying It With Thread"

I am sure the above title is an oxymoron, however the term "artistic license" can be added which then seems to make almost every art concept "OK". Such is the case of Country SubWay Art. But here is how it all becomes clear.. The more you view the descriptive words or pictures in "subway art" the more the concept seems likely to be applied to so many other things including HOME DECOR embellishments..

Simply the word.. embellishment.. opens the door for so many concepts.. For instance the simple way to add an embroidered tag with a ribbon to a throw pillow.. A pillow always seems to say welcome when placed on a chair or couch.. but add some "subway art embellishment to the pillow, and it is a touch of decorating magic.

The embroidered tag slides on the ribbon and the ribbon securely fastens it to the pillow by tying it off in back..

The pillow shown is 15 x15 inches.. The tag is created in the 5 x 7 hoop and the PES file
is Free to download and create your own pillow Country Subway Art..

Also.. I have created an embroidery file that will create a square Tag.. of Country Subway Art. I think this can be hung from door, cabinet knobs.. or also attached to a pillow. this art tag is 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in finished size. The file is a PES Country Square.. ready for you to down load.

the tags add a touch of embellishment almost anywhere..

You can also always find the FREE download files on the Download Page here. If you download the free files.. please leave a comment below, I would love to hear from you.

These are so much fun.. and I will shortly add a "how to" for making these tags on your Brother embroidery / sewing machine..

We are participating in the following parties..

Stick Them Everywhere..Machine Embroidery Labels

2011-04-27T08:04:00.000-07:00

Last Weekend we were featured at to Sew with Love.. Blog..Thank You so much.

The celebrations of Easter made for a wonderful week-end.. and now our thoughts turn back to projects for fun and past time.

Recently I found that I can make quick and beautiful labels.. with my embroidery machine.
A scrap of fabric.. a bit of "Steam a Seam" and you can apply a label to almost anything..
A name label can personalize something quick as a wink and make it appear that you have created a handmade especially for .. ???

So the following is a quick tutorial on making a fabric label.. and some PES files using a whimsical font Circlet..
Iron the labels on to almost anything.. like these Brag books.

So you will need

2 1/2 inch wide scrap
a piece of tear away stabilizer to fit your hoop 5 x7
2 pieces of "Steam a Seam" 2 1/2 " wide x as long as your labels.

Using the Steam a Seam attach the strip of fabric to tear away stabilizer and press with iron
Then hoop your tear away stabilizer with the fabric strip centered.
Sew out your embroidery.. All of the label PES files here produce 2 to 2 1/4 inches high or less embroideries..
Remove the stabilizer.
Attach another piece of "Steam a Seam" to the label back and then using a pair of pinking shears trim your label to size, Now you are ready to "iron" attach your label almost anywhere..

Since Mothers Day is just around the corner.. We have made Mom and Grandma labels..

The Files Are Here.. PES MOM and PES Grandma. in CIRCLET FONT..

I love this Circlet Font, for whimsy.. But I can see the need for labels where the font might be a be fancier.. For the next few days.. I shall be trying out all the spaces and places that Fabric w/embroidery labels could be used.. If you have some ideas please leave a comment below and I will.. create a label in the Circlet Font and paste it on the download page..

Thanks Karen.. for the mention on Heyde's Facebook.

PS.. I thought of this quickie.. to do with a label. Make a label, Iron it on to folded card stock.. and you have a creative card.

Add some Iron on fabric Confetti to the card and the envelope.. and there you have another Embroidered LABEL use.. More to come.. Look for these files on the download page too. Happy Birthday PES Circlet Font Thank You PES Circlet Font

We participated in the following parties..

Saying it with Thread Jar Lid Bonnets for Easter

2011-04-15T07:44:00.000-07:00

These are so much fun and quick as a bunny to do.. Of course Jar Lid Covers are not new, but this little spin makes a "gift receiver" take a second look.

The process is an applique, that is machine embroidered.. All you need are scraps of fabric ( literally scraps ) and the PES file..

The jar lid bonnets fit both standard and large mouth jars.. I have also included a Bonnet for Chocolate..

Here are the PES FILES.... Easter and Chocolate

The following is a quick " How To"

Place ONLY tear-away stabilizer in your hoop 4x4 or larger .. no fabric yet

Sew segment # 1 onto the stabilizer.. It is simply a placement guide for the top.

Then place a small piece of fabric at least 3" x 3" or as shown just place the corner of a large piece of fabric over the sewn circle guide.

Next, sew segment 2, which is the tack down stitch.. SEW IT TWICE. Use your screen to back up to segment 2 again and re-stitch. This will secure the fabric tightly to the stabilizer for the next step.

Next you will remove the hoop from your machine and carefully with a scissors trim next to the stitching, leaving the circle of fabric only. Replace the hoop back on your machine.

Your next step will be accomplishing the next segment in the file, which is the lettering.

The Next Step is to PLACE A COORDINATING 7" or 7 1/2" fabric square centered under your hoop. This fabric is loose and not hooped.. But this works !

Start the next segment of your design, which is the satin stitching around your circle.

Let the machine finish the satin stitching and you are done. Remove the project from your hoop. Now tear away the stabilizer from your project.

Fold your project in half and then into a quarter.

Hard to photograph this step, sorry for the quality. Trim the quarter fold into a circle with your pinking shears. If you feel uncomfortable with this process you can use a bowl to mark a circle edge and then proceed with the pinking shears.

Your Jar Lid Bonnet is all finished and ready to top a filled jar.. The embroidery time for this project is less than 10 minutes. Believe me it will take longer to pick out your fabrics then it will to make up a bunch of these for Easter.

You can also find the files on the Download Page at the top menu.. where there will be more sayings availabe soon.. like Happy Birthday, Happy Mother's Day and many more.. All suggestions for topic sayings welcomed.
Enjoy.. and feel free to leave some comments.. Thanks.

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First Post at "Say It With Thread"

2011-04-13T18:04:00.000-07:00

This is my first posting on this blog.. and it's exciting as I begin this journey of writing with thread.. The sewing machine I have does embroidery, it's a Brother. And very recently I began in earnest to do some graphic design using words with the software program BES.
One recent morning, browsing on my computer while having my coffee... landed me on Ladybird Lane.. I fell in love with a "word graphic" which had been completed for the Easter Season.

I simply had to give it a try.. in embroidery.. The following is the result.

This is sewn out on a 5 x 7 hoop.. and then made into a small pillow. I attached a hanger so it could be hung from our french doors off the breakfast room.. I used different fonts .. but followed your simplicity. Thank you Alyssa and Carlee.

I will probably do a tute on this simple pillow.. because of the way it's made, the covering can easily be replaced with a Saying for the Season..

The download for this 5 x 7 design.. is here in a pes format..