Design Points from Singer Simple Decorative Machine Stitching

SINGER Simple(TM) Decorative Machine Stitching
Essential Machine-Side Tips and Techniques

A quick guide to creating fancy stitches and special effects--on any type of sewing machine.
SINGER Simple(TM) Decorative Machine Stitching is a new book in the SINGER Simple(TM) series. This "at your fingertips" guide present dozens of techniques that creative stitchers -- of garments and home decor -- will refer to again and again. Inside is an indexed collection of decorative hand and machine stitches and specialty techniques, including beading, silk ribbon work, applique, and more. Clear, concise, colored line drawings illustrate the pages.

The book is designed for readers working on any type of sewing machine. Although it provides an overview of the many types of software, specialty machines, and computer applications available for decorative stitching, this book presents techniques that succeed with even the most basic sewing machine.

Bold page headings and color-tabbed pages help readers find information fast.

Clear, concise charts--of hand and machine techniques, specialty threads, must-have accessories, and computer-based options--make it quick and easy to decide just which special touches to add to a project, and how.

With all-new text and colorful, concise line drawings, SINGER delivers the same reliable information it's long been known for -- in a handy format and style that will appeal to the modern sewer.

The sturdy, spiral-bound, stand-up format makes it easy to refer to machine-side and durable enough to withstand constant use.

Other books in the series include SINGER Simple(TM) Sewing Guide, SINGER Simple(TM) Home Decor Handbook, SINGER Simple(TM) Mending & Repair.

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I wanted to share this page today because last Sunday was our Church of Craft meeting and we were all talking about making holiday gifts and how we all wanted to make our own gifts but time tends to slip away and well then off to the mall we go! So I thought I'd post a little help on designing, which is of course is the first step. This Singer book is packed full of great info for sewing and designing, truly an asset for the DIY-er.

So now people is the time to get a plan together. That's not to say I have my plan together yet, but I am working on it.

Which brings me to today's question, that if you leave an answer in today's s comment section you will be entered to win a copy of any Quayside Publishing Group's craft titles!!!! A gift for you, and you know you will love it because you get to pick it!

Just leave a note saying what you are crafting up for this holiday season as gifts, decoration or otherwise. If you have a picture posted, leave a link so we can see!

We'll pick a random winner from all entrances posted before October 20th.

Comments

[Marilyn]

I'm making special ornaments with big hand-tied bows to put on gift baskets. I like to buy baskets on sale and then fill them with treats for specific people, wrap them in decorative, shrinkwrap cellophane, and top them off with a big bow with a hand-made or hand-decorated ornament attached.

[Mary Anne]

I make most of my gifts so there's lots of 'crafting' going on right now. I'm making several knitting bags including needle rolls and circular needle holders using recycled denim from my stash. A number of people will be getting covered journals (also from my denim stash!). At least 14 ornaments (design still to be decided on). A crocheted bag. Several garbage holders for in the car (more denim!). Felted slippers. I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them right now!!
Cheers
Mary Anne

[Heather]

Well I am in charge of decoartions for a Presentation night for our local Darts club - I am thinking of huge Christmas trees and ornaments which double as prizes. Of course I have to do paper chains as it wouldnt be Christmas with out them.

I am changing my mind by the second which isnt too good as time is flying by. At least the tickets are designed and printed - one thing off of my list :)

Have a lovely day :)

[Mariel]

Yes! I am preparing for Xmas! I am painting silk to quilt and make bags to put presents on. Silk beads for closing the bags also.
Samples are in my blog... http://luzdeterracota.blogspot.com/

[Sherezada]

My plan is to make personal little embroidered goods for all my loved ones, including napkin sets, aprons, and ornaments. I hope I have time to finish them all though! I have a big family!

[Linda]

I am making my husband a needlepoint picture of mountains - he loves them and can't get there enough. I hope I finish in time - I can only work on it when he's not around!

[Ginger]

I've been making purses as gifts!

[Ginny]

I'm planning on doing some ornaments & probably a scrapbook for someone. Not 100% sure yet :)

[naturalicious1]

I will be crafting beaded ornaments for Christmas this year. Also beaded nettings to hang over solic colored glass tree ornaments. We exchange these with friends throughout the season.

Please enter me in your book drawing. Thank you

[Tina Swain]

This year as Christmas cards...I am send each a small box with a standable Tree and a small stocking with a pepermint candy. I am so excited, last year I send painted coconuts with a christmas picture painted on them. ( we do live in the south)