Thursday, August 13, 2009

Onto something else



I spent a HUGE chunk of time making 2 burp clothes. . .mind you, originally the plan was 4. The large letter in the background of each took over 40 minutes apiece. This was not counting the hour I spent dealing with computer problems on my monogramming software or the 10 times my thread broke on the B. I tried everything, even replaced my needle, praying, saying choice words, yelling "You've got to be kidding me" or "For Pete's Sake" . I finally slowed down my stitch and that helped. . .but again, it was SLOW. I was pleased with the end projects though, they are cute. Two separate friends. . .Mason (boy), Bradlie (girl).

All I can say is, I am relieved they are done.

15 comments:

Vickie E said...

you're on a roll! keep it up

Allie said...

Those turned out wonderfully - I do know how frustrating it is when they stitch out so slowly though! And all the thread breaks too, yikes.

Mary Anne Drury said...

You did a GREAT job !!! Those are DARLING !!!! (and we really didn't hear you cursing or anything .... and we're right down the street from you here in Blogland )

P.S. Thanks, as always, for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment!

Thimbleanna said...

They're adorable! It always cracks me up when people look at machine embroidery and act like it was SO easy -- Yeah, it's not manual labor or anything, but it's time consuming to set all that stuff up!!!

Carin said...

Oh my goodness they are darling! I have yet to figure out the embroidery module on my machine LOL

Cheryl said...

Well, you wouldn't know how many problems you had by the way they look. They are great!

Karin said...

WOW - they turned out wonderful! I believe that machine embroidery looks much easier than it is.

Carol said...

Oh they are so cute!

Unknown said...

They are just great! You sound like me when I have a thread break. I am sure you are glad they are done and they will be loved....mmmm.... burped upon! LOL!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

LOVE THEM! You're my inspiration for all things embroidered. Curse all you want, I know it's not easy to do... computerized or not!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Too cute to burp on!!!

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

what gorgeous gifts! I had no idea that machine embroidery was so time consuming - well worth the effort though!

Kelly@ Charming Chatter said...

Those are TOO CUTE! Sorry to hear they were such a pain -- I hate days like that -- but, love the finished product!

Susan @ Blackberry Creek said...

Hi Tea Towel Partner: I just love all your bags. They're gorgeous. Just wanted you to know that I'm working on the tea towel. Hope to get it to you this week. Have a good Sunday.

Anonymous said...

These are awesome...

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