Author: Gisela

Having Fun With Reusable Gift Bags

January 5, 2012 Uncategorized 1 Comment
I thought it might be a nice idea to have reusable gift bags. It would have a very personal touch and as an added bonus would cut down on waste. So, I had a lot of fun decorating them. I used applique designs by AS and made them into 3D…

Bringing the Fall Colors Inside

January 3, 2012 Uncategorized 2 Comments
Next I made myself a beautiful fall colored tablecloth. The leave design came from Elsa Goussard and the lace was from AS Embroidery again. I made a centerpiece for my dining room table with the same leaves and a pumpkin carriage and my grandchildren were all delighted. The nice carriage…

Sideboard Runner

January 3, 2012 Uncategorized No Comments
OMG! I guess it’s time for me to post some work again. How time flies when we are busy, and I have been quite busy. But let me start in the correct order: as promised I made the sideboard runner for my friend to accompany her table cloth. She was…

One more Dresser and Nightstand Set

October 27, 2010 Embroidery Sewing 2 Comments
This time it is for my guest bedroom. The fabric I used is 100% linen. The designs are from the Cutwork Special 1, by “HIA” and the lace set is by “AS”, and is called Vintage Fabric and Lace Set 3. Again, it stitched out very nicely and it looks…

Another Dresser and Nightstand Set

October 26, 2010 Embroidery Sewing 1 Comment
This one is for myself. As my DH finished the furniture for our bedroom, I wanted something nice to dress it up, and the beautiful lace from “S-Embroideries” was just the right choice for me. They just stitch out perfectly. The dresser runner is further enhanced with a tone on…

Dresser and Night Stand Set

October 14, 2010 Embroidery Sewing 3 Comments
When my son Uli got his new bedroom furniture he asked me for a dresser and night stand set. I showed him different designs and he ended up wanting the one I had made in our Pfaff club class, he liked the design and also the finish on the border.…

A Table Topper for a Friend

September 28, 2010 Embroidery Sewing No Comments
My friend was constantly in awe with my lace projects, so I offered her to make something for her new dining room set. She gave me the fabric and we selected the Battenburg lace by AS-Embroidery. We both like the outcome a lot. Soon I will be adding a runner…

A Mega Job, Done!

August 4, 2010 Embroidery Sewing 1 Comment
Pfew! That was quite a marathon, joining three separate panels with an heirloom cutwork design, and I must say: I’m very pleased with the outcome. I made two duvet covers the same way. The back side is just one flat piece. Now I will be working on some pillow cases…

Enhancing Little Girls Dresses

August 1, 2010 Embroidery Sewing 1 Comment
The before and after of some simple dresses. Adding a nice embroidery design and a few bows and, voila!… they turn from simple to outstanding. Add a freestanding lace butterfly for the hair and you have a perfect outfit…