Just in time for Christmas, Bonnie’s little gingerbread man makes a great centerpiece for a holiday garland!
Once again, I’m using Bonnie’sChristmas Cookiesdesigns, namely, the gingerbread boy. I stitched him in the freestanding applique technique on felt and you can see how it is donehere.
Take a holiday rolling pin, add one of Bonnie’sChristmas Cookies, and you have a fun holiday decoration! Add some 3D fabric paint, and you have a creative mixed media project that takes it up a notch.
Have some fun adding dimension and extra pizzazz to your machine embroidery with embellishments. Whether you use paint, beads, or buttons, there are so many fun ways to embellish Bonnie’s Christmas Cookies!
What happens when you combine projects from two talented embroidery designers? You get an adorable casserole carrier that makes a wonderful gift!
Reen Wilcoxin of Embroidery Garden has kindly permitted us to share her freeCasserole Carrier Instructions and Buttonhole Designs.It is so easy to make with two double-sided quilted placemats. Thread a wooden spoon through the buttonholes to close and you have a lovely shower or hostess gift.
Typically, when we stitch Christmas ornaments, we stitch a bunch. I’ll show you how to combine several files into one hoop to save time and avoid pitfalls using Embrilliance.
Bonnie’sChristmas Cookiesare one of my all-time favorites. We have shown you how to createfreestanding appliqueornaments or gift tags. Now I will show you how to stitch out a bunch at one time.
Make your applique stand on its own with these tips!
You have probably seen theCookies for Santaproject using Bonnie’s adorableChristmas Cookiesset. This is my most favorite set and the first time that I turned a regular applique into a freestanding applique. Here are a few things that will make your first time a success, too!