When our children grow up, so do their friends. Many of those same youngsters who hung out in our kitchens, tied up our telephones (before absolutely everyone had her own personal cell phone) and shared secrets with our children, now have babies of their own. And those babies are special in a special way.
Just as we personalize garments and items for our own grandchildren, we often are moved to create something unique for these babies. Continue reading
One of the things I love most about machine embroidery is the limitless opportunity to personalize items relatively quickly.  When my daughter’s sorority sister, roommate and then matron-of-honor, Minna,  gave birth to her first child, I wanted to do something very special. Because Sam’s grandparents had been shopping for him since the announcement of Minna’s pregnancy, he had more than a closet full of beautiful clothing. So I decided cutsey personalization would fill the bill.
Minna and her husband are huge Disney fans, so with my beloved Brother 4500D, I embroidered several burp cloths, bibs and outfits with Disney characters. Continue reading
