I have recently enjoyed handmade embroidery and have become so fascinated with it that I can only hope that I have a computer embroidery machine to make the work go faster. Here are some things that I can already imagine creating once I get myself a new gadget that can actually transfer some of the designs I have in my head onto the awaiting fabric:
- Embroidered Pillows and Blankets – Think of all the possibilities! I can have pillows and blankets made especially for Valentine’s, Christmas, summer and other seasons. It will just be a matter of colors and design for each special holiday. I’ve already imagined my Valentine’s pillows to look a little bit like candy boxes where you put chocolates in. They will be done in warm tones of brown, mahogany and red with accents of red and pink.
- Embroidered Dresses and Other Clothing – Now here is where I’m truly excited. I can literally create hundreds of fashion ideas for my daughter and my dog’s clothes. A flower on the sleeves, little tulips by the skirt’s hem and bones for my dog’s t-shirt. I can also create some embroidery on my husband’s handkerchiefs. Imagine little written notes on each hanky like “thinking of you” or “don’t sweat the small stuff”. This will be more special than the usual written stuff like “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday….”
- Embroidered Bags – I am a huge collector of bags and only recently have I decided that I want my bags to be more original than ever. Already I have a bunch of designs that I know will look great on standard and plain cloth bags. Never again will I run into somebody with the same bag that I have. I think colorful patterns will look great for bags used in the summer and more muted tones will go well with fall bags.
- Embroidered Table Cloths – Now my dinner parties will be truly special. I no longer have to pull out the same old boring table cloths and napkin set. This time, the table will be perfectly matched to the occasion. Whether it is Halloween, Easter, Thanksgiving or winter, there will be a matching look to complement the occasion. Having a machine that will easily stitch out patterns of all kinds will definitely make the job of putting together matching dinner table sets less trouble.
- Embroidered mobile phone case or pouches – To act as a sort of protection for your personal belongings, a case or a pouch is a good idea. And for as long as you’re keeping it in a bag or cover-up, personalizing that would add tons of fun to the package. You can embroider these pouches with your initials, your zodiac sign; your favorite flower….the list goes on.
I honestly believe that there are few things in life that are more fun than adding a touch of your personality into the things you have. The world can be a very serious place sometimes and seeing yourself in the things around you gives you a sense of belonging. If it doesn’t then at least it reminds you just how original and creative you can get. So these are the reasons why Santa, I’d love to see a computer embroidery machine in my stockings this year. Thank you!