Shoe Sampler Set & Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Hi Everyone! What a gorgeous day it is here in Western PA! The sun has even come out to dance between the clouds and the first hummingbirds of the season arrived this week too! LOL, I don't know if I'll ever get used to all the cloud cover in this area. I really miss those clear blue skies in The Land of Enchantment, but at least it's finally warm enough here to enjoy the outdoors! Speaking of enchantment, I just read a wonderful book and am in the process of writing my honest review (which I'll post on my blog when finished) in exchange for a copy of the book, called "If the Shoe Fits: A Contempory Fairy Tale" by Sandra D. Bricker. If you like inspirational fiction that makes you smile and laugh out loud, then I would highly recommend reading it. If you read my blog a couple of weeks ago then you already know the book inspired me to create an embroidery design set for the princess...or shoe lover :) in all of us! There may even be a Prince Charming shoe set in the future?!? These would really be cute on shopping bags! Be sure to check out the Shoe Sampler Set 01 at The Country Needle! And if the shoe fits, you could make one in every color! :) If you're looking to make a special gift for Mom on Mother's Day, you still have time and I've posted a few sets below just for the occasion! Have a wonderful weekend full of sunshine and smiles and as always... Happy Stitching! Nathenia

NEW!!! Shoe Sampler Set 01 Mix & Match •2 Sentiments in 4x4 & 5x7 •2 Filled & Redwork Shoes in 4x4 & 5x7 • 12 designs total

Great Gift Ideas For Mother's Day:

FSL Daisy Bowl & Doily Set •Add a little Spring to your table top with this 4x4 Free-Standing Lace Bowl and Doily Set. A great gift to make Mom for Mother's Day!

Prim Raggedy Mom Sampler Set Set includes: • 2 5x7 & 6x10 Samplers • 4x4 - 5x7 - 6x10 Filled & Redwork Singles • 2 4x4 individual sentiments 18 designs total! Perfect for Framing & totes and makes a wonderful gift for all Mom's!

Mom's Simple Sentiments Always full of love and wisdom, there is so much truth in the saying that Mom's hold our hearts forever! "Mom's Simple Sentiments" are suitable for stitching on card stock or better yet, on Aida cloth and framing!

Monster Cookie Set & If the Shoe Fits

Hi Everyone!  Brrr! And here I thought it was Spring, but I guess Winter just had to give it one last shot with a bit of snow today! I really enjoyed that 80 degree weather we were having a few days ago! I hope wherever you are, you're enjoying sunshiny day!  "It's In the Bag" this week with a Monster Cookie set. You can have lots of fun with these cute little monsters. Stitch them in glow-in-the-dark or bright neon embroidery threads for the kids tees. Cute on bib overalls too! Stitch the redwork designs directly on stabilizer and let the kids color them in with markers or crayons while the Monster Cookies they just made are baking for lots of rainy day fun! Create fuzzy monsters by using faux fur or Minkee fabric with the included applique designs.  All of the "It's In the Bag" sets, including this one have the complete recipe, and two printable tags. If I can ever figure out my Silhouette Cameo, there may be some cutting files to go with these in the future. Happy Stitching! Nathenia

It's In the Bag- Monster Cookie Set • Redwork, Filled & Applique Monsters in 4x4 & 5x7 • Separate text in 4x4 for easy placement 25 designs total PLUS: Complete Recipe with printable baking instructions and "baked with love" tags also included.

The Country Needle Embroidery Designs® Like Us On Facebook Contact Us P. S. Oh! I have some very exciting news! It's no secret that I love to read and my Kindle goes with me pretty much everywhere. So when I was given the opportunity to review a soon to be released book from one of my favorite inspirational fiction authors, I jumped at the chance!  I loved this book and I'm in the process of writing my review of this modern day fairy tale called If the Shoe Fits by Sandra D. Bricker (which I will post here), but until then, here's one of my favorite quotes from the book: Click image above to view Sandra's official Facebook Fan Page. Hmmmm...Perhaps a shoe embroidery design is in order???

Fabric Gift Bags- A Photo Tutorial

Determine how large you'd like your fabric bag to be and multiply by 2 adding 1/4 inch for seam allowance. This is how much fabric you will need for each bag. If adding a ribbon for tying, you will need a length equal to the width of your fabric.

For example, if you want to make a bag (without cuff) that is 10 inches tall and 6 inches wide, you will need a piece of fabric that is 10 x 12.25 inches and a piece of ribbon that is 12.25 inches in length.

After you've determined how large you want the bag to be, fold your fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together, pinning the folded ribbon on the inside about 2 inches from the top. Stitch 1/4 inch seam allowance along the bottom and up the open side.

IF you are NOT going to finish the bag with a cuff, end your stitches about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top. This will allow you to trim the top of the bag with pinking shears without cutting into your stitches and gives the top of the bag a decorative effect while at the same time, helps keep fabric from unraveling.

Squaring the bottom of the bag:

To square the bottom of the bag, pull out the sides of each corner into a triangle, matching seams on side and bottom. Stitch across the widest part. and snip off the ends. Turn right side out.

To add a cuff:

If you want a 3 inch cuff, then cut your fabric twice the width of the bag and twice the height of the cuff. Using the bag size mentioned above as an example, the fabric dimensions needed will be 12.25 x 6.25. Fold wrong sides together lengthwise. Press, fold in half and stitch 1/4 inch seam on the short end. Press seam open. Turn so that the seam is now on the inside and the unfinished edges are facing the top. With bag turned RIGHT side out, pin the cuff to the inside of the bag, matching seam. Pin and stitch with 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Pull cuff out of the bag and press seam down towards the bag. Fold cuff over and press in place.	And here is a finished bag. The attached ribbon is hidden under the cuff.

Have fun! You can make these bags to be any size you like and it's a great way to use up scraps or fabric quarters! And don't forget to check out The Country Needle's "It's In the Bag!" sets for gift giving ideas!
Happy Stitching!
Nathenia

NEW It's In the Bag Set with Recipe & FSL Angel Dreams

Hi Everyone! There are two new sets this week! The first (which is no surprise if you've collected them all on our Yahoo group) is a 10 piece FSL set called "Angel Dreams. Stitch them in one color or two! Each angel also has little circles for adding hot-fix crystals if you'd like. Tip: Sprinkle a little glitter powder on them while they're still damp to give them a special glow :)  The second set is another "It's In the Bag" set featuring a Dog Paw for our special 4-legged friends. Just like the others in this series, there's a complete recipe along with printable "Baked with Love" and baking instruction tags to attach to your baked items or "cookie mix." This particular set includes our Boxer, Sophie's absolute favorite Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookie recipe. LOL! When given a choice between all the cookies we've made or store bought, this has always been the one she chooses first! There's a sample (embroidery design- not cookie :) to download when you visit It's In the Bag- Dog Paw Set product page.  I haven't forgotten about the tutorial I mentioned in the last newsletter, but there will be a slight delay. I hope to have it posted to the blog by Wednesday at the latest!  Have a wonderful & Happy Easter and as always... Happy Stitching! Nathenia

It's In the Bag- Dog Paw Set • Redwork, Filled & Applique Dog Paw • 5 Sentiments & a blank heart • All in 4x4 & 5x7 18 designs total PLUS: 2 printable gift tags & recipe for Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Cookies Sample available for download.

FSL Angel Dreams Price: $14.97 10 FSL designs. Stitch them in one color or two! Each angel also has little circles for adding hot-fix crystals if you'd like.

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