Originally Posted by nance-ell
I've noticed that a lot of you own an embroidery machine or a sewing/embroidery combo. How often do you use embroidery and for what? Do you embellish quilts? Decorate clothing, household goods, totes and bags? DH keeps telling me I need an embroidery machine, but I'm really not sure it would get that much use. Pics of all your handiwork are greatly appreciated! :-)
I made a pair of pillow cases for each of my 16 grandchildren (Christmas present) and embroidered the 'cuff' on each case. Now I'm trying to figure out how to made and quilt place mats with the center being a flower pot of the month with an arrangement of flowers in them. I'm also going to use those embroidered blocks to make table runners if I can figure out how to make them. I've made lots of dish towels with the date and a design on a corner (my giftees seem to really love these) And all my grandkids have received a hand towel with their monogram and a small design which shows their main interest. Also very well received. I just finished buying and downloading over 30 patterns and can hardly wait to stitch them out to see how I want to use them.
Derla