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New Multi-Wave Script Alphabet and Easy Gift Pouch

A recent update to my embroidery software added a new open fill pattern called Multi-wave. It is made up of parallel lines of running or decorative stitches, but the parallel lines are wavy rather than straight. I fell in love with it right away and had to play with it. Here is the result, stitched in...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 11-04-2011
Filed under: Filed under: gift idea, Fancy Jumbles alphabets, gift pouch, Multi-Wave Script, wrapping paper replacement
Look Mom! No Zippers!

A member of my American Sewing Guild Neighborhood Group brought an interesting pouch for Show and Tell. (You know how much I like pouches!) This one had pieces of metal measuring tape in the opening. The metal flexes and bends, allowing the pouch to open and then snap shut. Hex frames will do the same...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 05-13-2011
Filed under: Filed under: fancy jumbles, gift idea, Contour Print, Contour Paisley Alphabet Accents, Swirl designs, Metal measuring tape, Snap Pouches
Zip-Around Pouches for High Tech Devices

I bet you thought I was done with Zip-Around Pouch variations. I thought I was done, too, until I had one more pouch to make. My sisters, brother, and I bought our mother an internet tablet for her birthday. It has an e-reader application, computer games, and other fun activities. Of course her device...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 04-08-2011
Filed under: Filed under: fancy jumbles, gift idea, contour print alphabet, Zip-Around Pouches, E-book, iPad, Kindle
More Swirl Pouch Variations

When I showed my new Small Zip-Around Pouch to some friends recently, one of them said she wished she had a pouch like that to wear at her recent sewing expo. She thought it would be perfect for holding class tickets. With the addition of a D-ring on a loop in back, a ribbon or cord will allow the pouch...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 03-11-2011
Filed under: Filed under: fancy jumbles, gift idea, Zip-Around Pouches, Fancy Swirls, purses, name tags
New Zip-Around Pouch Size with Loops

All Fancy Swirls design sets are half price this week only. In my previous blog, I introduced my swirl designs and Zip-Around Pouches . The pouches are constructed the same as my Zip-Around Eyeglass Cases , but have a wider area for embroidery. You may wonder why the pouch patterns I offered were labeled...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 02-04-2011
Filed under: Filed under: fancy jumbles, gift idea, Zip-Around Pouches, Geometric designs, loops, Fancy Swirls
Contour Clock Apron

In my previous blog I promised I would talk about the aprons I embroidered for my sons. My husband had the idea of embroidering a clock (and then came up with the pun that would make it food-related: "Tine to cook"). Here is a picture of one of the aprons. I had already digitized a wooden spoon...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 12-03-2010
Filed under: Filed under: fancy jumbles, gift idea, Fancy Jumbles alphabets, Apron, clock, contour print alphabet, pun
Paisley Apron Embroidery

I was recently given some beautiful apron blanks to embroider for my family. I chose my paisley designs for my apron, and decided to arrange my smaller size of paisleys in my new 200 x 200 millimeter hoop. It looked very nice, but there wasn't enough room for my name in the middle. The 200 x 200...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 10-22-2010
Filed under: Filed under: fancy jumbles, gift idea, paisley, Apron
Fancy Jumbles Diaper Changing Pad

A few months ago I made a diaper bag for my daughter-in-law. I included a fold-up diaper changing pad. My DIL likes fabrics that wouldn't normally go together, so that is what I gave her. I padded the fabric with fusible fleece and covered it with vinyl. The shell for the pad is denim. Here is a...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 08-20-2010
Filed under: Filed under: gift idea, Fancy Jumbles alphabets, Baby Accessories, Diaper Changing Pad
Hanging Zipper Caddy

All Fancy Jumbles alphabets are on special this week only. The Contour Paisley Accents set is included with any purchase this week only. See my collection for more information. Last summer I made this hanging zipper caddy. I had made some similar ones as gifts, and wanted a sample of the project for...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 07-01-2010
Filed under: Filed under: gift idea, Fancy Jumbles alphabets, contour script, Contour Print, caddy, paisley
More Tags!

I recently made and sent luggage tags for my daughter and some of her friends. One of the friends then commissioned me to make a tag to attach to a gift she will be giving this Christmas. She asked me to add a second buttonhole so the tag can be fastened securely to the gift, like a name plate. (I won't...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 12-11-2009
Filed under: Filed under: gift idea, Contour Print, name tag, name plate, Jumbles
Contour Print Alphabet and In-the-Hoop Luggage Tags

When I offered to make some luggage tags for my brother, Scott, he asked that I use his initials rather than his name and address. I thought that was a very good idea, since the address broadcasts to the world just WHERE a person is not at home. My brother also requested that the tags be very noticeable...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 11-06-2009
Filed under: Filed under: carol brown, gift idea, contour script, Contour Print, In-the-hoop, luggage tags
Fancy Jumbles Water Bottle Caddy

Happy New Year! For special savings on my Fancy Jumbles Complete Set click here and order by Friday, January 9, 2009. When I first created my Fancy Jumbles alphabets, I had my water bottle caddy project in mind. Read on to learn how I created the alphabet and to see where to find the instructions for...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 01-03-2009
Filed under: Filed under: gift idea, Fancy Jumbles alphabets, water bottle caddy
Zip-Around Eyeglass Case

Let’s face it: not everyone appreciates handmade gifts. It is very frustrating to see our hard work end up in a closet “so it doesn’t get dirty” or because our friend or relative prefers brand-name gifts. When the gift took many hours or weeks to finish, we want to see it used...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 11-21-2008
Filed under: Filed under: gift idea, zipper, eyeglass case, personalize, Fancy Jumbles alphabets
Redwork - A Super-Simple Beginner's Project

Directions start @ paragraph 9 - Just a hint to save you some time if you want to go to the project directly. (Chatty Cathy is going strong 1-8) HH (Hello Hello) Fellow M’Eers, I hope all is going well for you and that your MEing is going great! I hope too that your machines are purring and you...

Posted to The Adventures of Crash Course Cathy by TravelBug1237 on 08-15-2008
Filed under: Filed under: annthegran stabilizer, redwork, good project for beginner, blackwork, alphabets, gift idea
Embroidered Gadgets Caddy

I love bright colors. I especially love them on a black or very dark background, where they can really pop. I also love designing and sewing useful totes, bags and caddies of all sorts. The Caddy for sewing gadgets pictured here is one example of the way I combine my interests. I'll talk about this...

Posted to Jumble Fun by cabrownbag on 07-18-2008
Filed under: Filed under: carol brown, jumble fun, fancy jumbles, alphabets, gift idea, gadget caddy

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