Post #4: Computerized Machine Embroidered Baby Gift

     I own a fabulous sewing machine, a Bernina 170E, which I have had for almost 15 years. I got it about six months after I started quilting and it was my dear hubby who convinced me to get the one with the machine embroidery attachment. I must say that for a long time I thought quilting and machine sewing and machine embroidery was it --- that was going to be my main thing forever and ever and ever. You can probably see where this is heading. I am a flake. I change direction all the time. If you were to ask me now what I prefer, I would tell you that even though I love machine work, if I had to choose, it would be hand work, such as bead-weaving or knitting or bead-crochet. Maybe next year I'll change my mind again. Maybe next week. Maybe tomorrow. Oh, well, let me get back on track...

     Quite a few times since I got my embroidery machine I've had the need to come up with a cute baby or child's gift, nothing big or fancy, but something that is special and that I hope will be appreciated and cherished by the recipient. What I came up with is so simple, yet every one I have given has been enjoyed by the parents and child it was given to. It is a small pillow that is personalized with the child's name and has a hanger at the top so it can be hung from a doorknob. I vary the shape of the pillow, the exact wording, the embroidery design, and also the trim that I use to finish it off. They are fun to make, don't take a lot of time and materials, but always bring a lot of smiles. 

     This is the last one I made, which was for a dear friend's granddaughter, and I've been told that Sagan likes to carry it around with her. It made me feel good to hear that she has been enjoying it!

Until next time...

Peace in creativity,

Meryl