Milinda Sews

    Easy in-the-hoop Square Coaster  modified for one color   Supplies: 1 6” by 6” square of fashion fabric 2  6” by 6” squares of  fabric for backing 1 6” by 6” square of polar fleece (for lining) 1 6” by 6” square tear away stabilizer Thread Free download, sqcoast.jef Temporary fabric adhesive Prepare: … More Free in-the-hoop Coasters Machine Embroidery Download: 30 Days of Sewing Crafts Day 8

E Quilted in-the Supplies I designed these quick and easy in the hoop potholders using Artistic Suite Software. I sewed it out on my Janome 1200. The potholders are great for brightening up your kitchen, or for a quick and easy gift. I made a few for my brother-in-law in FSU fabric (go ‘Noles!). At our … More Free in-the-hoop Potholder with Machine Embroidery Download: 30 Days of Crafts Day 7

Personalized In-the-hoop Polka Dot Christmas Tree Ornaments I love these ornaments, inspired by wooden ornaments I saw at a craft show. The file you will download is just for the ornament; you will add names in your edit screen. I embroidered these quick and easy ornaments on my embroidery machine Materials and supplies 9” x … More Polka Dot Ornaments with Free Machine Embroidery Download: 30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 6

So, last night, Iris and I watched game six of the World Series (I am a Kansas City fan, it was a good night!) and sewed on my sewing machine. What a beauty! I had some bar towels from Target and some cute fabric (ok, sheets) and I couldn’t wait to put them together for … More Quick and Easy Guest Towels: 30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 5

Basic Tooth Fairy Pillow for 4×4 hoop   Delight a young child with cute, cuddly tooth fairy pillow. Get creative with this simple in-the-hoop delight. A great bazaar item–it is easy, fast and free using leftover scraps from other sewing projects. Create a unique gift quickly in only one hooping. Better yet, you only need … More Free Machine Embroidery Download Toothfairy Pillow: 30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 4

30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 3: Adorable in-the-hoop Heirloom Baby Bonnet for extra large hoops Stitch this adorable baby bonnet all in the hoop including  lovely heirloom hemstitches. Sew on lace,  add a ribbon, and the bonnet is ready for your newborn. Choose Christmas colors for the flowers, and your little one is ready for … More Free Baby Bonnet In-the-hoop Download: 30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 3

  I love my embroidery machine! My Embroidery Machine -could help make me an Etsy designer and vendor (all those gifts I make for others? I could make them in bulk and sell them on Etsy. Ok, truth is, I haven’t done this yet, but I love looking at the projects of those who have!) -makes me … More Towel Wrap : 30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 2

30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 1 Today, I used Beth Bradley’s adorable cupcake from the November/December CME magazine to create these sweet, quick and easy baby gifts.  For the bib, I used a bib from a multi-pack I bought at my local Walmart, and for the burp cloth, I used a diaper from a … More Beth Bradley’s Cupcake Design: 30 Days of Christmas Crafts Day 1

I love this fun project–perfect for a wedding gift or just to hang above your bed. This is one of many examples of things you can create with your embroidery software. You are limited only by your imagination!