Thread: Embroidery Machines Project Ideas What do you make? Let's Chit Chat! (Enjoy!)

I used to embroider a lot till I got the quilting bug, now its mainly making quilt tops. Haven't picked up the bug to get them quilted yet though I have a quilt machine. Hopefully soon as my rack is starting to bow from the weight of all the tops waiting to be finished.

Anyway, last year I finally decided to make use for some of the many pillow forms I have stashed in the rafters of my garage. (in a plastic tote). Made some for the wicker chairs on the front porch and new ones for the sofa. I embroidered geraniums on the porch pillows and a 2-color design for the ones on the sofa. I came up with cool idea to make the embroidred piece removal by using elmer' glue. I made new pillow covers then I finished the seams of the embroidered piece, added a couple drops of elmer's glue along the edges and attached it to the face of the pillow cover. Added a book on top to press it down together till dry. Now when I need to wash either piece or want to change out say for different seasons, I can without having to make new covers each time. So far its worked fine and I have a kitty that jumps on the sofa every day and they have stayed on. After washing I just have to dab a little elmer's glue and do it again.

Next project will be new toilet seat covers. Have the pattern from one of the embroidery sites, just haven't found the time to do it yet.