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Want to start a craft that can serve as decor year-round? We've got just the idea for you from our collection of In The Hoop designs – a pillow with interchangeable seasonal designs! These button-on blocks will save you a few less bulky decorative pillows to store away and will brighten up your space. Take a look at these projects our customers have stitched up if you need inspiration to start your own! Seasonal Pillows by Donna Donna is prepared for winter, spring, summer, AND autumn decor with these interchangeable pillow designs. We LOVE how she used a neutral base for the pillow and then picked fabrics with seasonal colors that really popped! Donna used our for this project – Great work! Seasonal Pillows by Halcie Wow! Look how nicely Halcie's seasonal pillows match her navy color scheme. She added a stunning monogram to the pillow base, which will look amazing when there's no design block on top. What a lovely touch! Halcie used our and for this project – Incredible work! We can't wait to see what you've been working on. If you have a recent project you are proud of, please send us a picture or two! To submit projects for our showcase, or if you have any questions, please email:. Want more JuJu Inspiration? Check out more Customer Projects blog posts  Want The Sets You Saw?

If you're searching for the perfect gift for a child in your life, showcasing your stitching skills and making something handmade can be the perfect way to show you care. Drawing inspiration from one of their interests, whether it's their favorite colors, characters, or interests, can make a project even more meaningful. If you don't know where to start with gifting for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions, keep reading to drum up some inspiration...

Learn how to add a monogram to any cloth item with this guide from Designs by JuJu.

There's never been a better time for a hot beverage or meal to warm up your belly. Whether you're sipping hot cocoa and chai tea, or cooking up hot soups and casseroles this winter, you'll need a special spot for your hot dishes. We're here to highlight some of our favorite Mug Rug and Potholder designs made by YOU! Keep reading below for some cozy inspo...

Learn how to make patches with an embroidery machine with this guide from Designs by JuJu.

Who else is already planning out their projects for next Christmas? It's never too early to start thinking about your next batch of Christmas creations and gathering ideas. We've picked out some seriously fun and unique Christmas projects from to get your creative juices flowing for 2024. Stay tuned for the festive fun ahead!

Learn how to embroider a store-bought tote bag with this beginners guide from Designs by JuJu.

Each character in  has three color stops. The first two steps are sketch -- a light and airy fill pattern. The space between each line of stitching varies such that the two colors combine to create an ombre effect. The characters have a bean stitch outline in a third color.  These close up images allow you to see the detail:  It's like mixing paint but with thread! The ombre effect works best if the first and second colors are different, but side by side on the color wheel. The ombre effect will be subtle if the two colors are similar in tint or shade (as shown in the "e" and "y" above). The ombre effect will be more significant if one color is darker than the other. There are so many ways you can use this font!!  You can use multiple thread colors across a name, each letter blending a different pair of colors. For example in Skylar below, six different thread colors are used for the sketch to create the rainbow effect and each letter is outlined in black. The "S" is blue/purple, the "k" is green/blue, the "y" is yellow/green, the "l" is orange/yellow, the "a" is red/orange, and the "r" is purple/red. Similarly fun bright colors were used for a striking look on black! The "R" is orange/pink, the "a" is yellow/orange, the "c" is lime/yellow, the "h" is aqua/lime, the "e" is purple/aqua, the "l" is pink/purple, and they are all outlined in white.  You can extend the ombre look across multiple lines of text. In the sample below "Big" uses blue and purple for the sketch steps, "Sis" uses purple and pink, all letters outlined in black:  This sample uses the same lime and blue threads for each letter but swaps their stitch order on alternating letters:  Since each character has three different color stops, there are actually EIGHT different ways you can use this font by skipping steps or using fewer threads:  1 - skip first step, use same thread for second and third (this will achieve the traditional look of our other sketch fonts) 2 - skip first step, use different threads for second and third 3 - skip second step, use same thread for first and third 4 - skip second step, use different thread for first and third 5 - two colors for sketch, outlining in the first color 6 - two colors for sketch, outlining in the second color 7 - two colors for sketch, outlining in a third color 8 - outline only! You will need to use software to create your text designs. We include BX installation files for use with Embrilliance software, but you can also merge individual designs in the editing program of your choice. Here are some tips:  -- Letter alignment with this font is not simply lining up the bottom of each letter --to achieve the intended look of the original font artist, some letters are designed to descend below the baseline and some sit above. We offer this image with the baseline drawn in as a guide, but you can place the letters however you want for a fun look! (Embrilliance users: we have done this work for you when creating the BX files!) -- We do NOT recommend resizing sketch fonts in software. Most programs do not handle recalculating stitch density appropriately. Consequently, we offer THIRTEEN sizes from 1" to 7" to meet your needs.  -- If your program has the ability to do a color sort, you may want to take advantage of that feature to save time doing multiple thread changes. However make sure you stabilize your project very well, otherwise, design elements (like the final outlines) may not line up perfectly due to shifting in the process of stitching multiple letters across your hoop.  -- Your software may or may not give an accurate digital preview of the final product. For example, this is the 4" letter A as displayed in three different programs. The best way to see what a thread combination will look like is to do a test stitch of a letter before stitching your full design on a valuable blank.  To further assist you, we have produced this video to offer tips on recoloring the font to achieve the various looks shown above. The video was done in Embrilliance, however, we recommend everyone watch it ~ the coloring principles can be applied in any editing program, just adapt it to the way your software functions.  If you're loving the look of the ombre, be sure to check out our too. We cannot wait to see your projects using these fonts! 

Winter's here, whether there's snow on the ground or just a chill in the air! And what beats snuggling up with your favorite hot beverage and diving into an embroidery project? If you're feeling crafty, check out some seasonal decor inspo that'll sparkle all throughout winter! Snowman Placemat by Bel I think Bel might be in the mood to build a snowman! She just stitched up the most adorable placemat with these lovely blue fabrics – the snowflake layering is beautiful, and really creates the winter wonderland whimsy. Bel used our for this project! Snowman Table Runner by Jane This table runner Jane created is bringing a huge smile to my face! She really nailed all the colors on each snowman's hat and scarf, and the blue border of the whole project is really making the piece POP! So beautiful! Jane used our for this project. Let It Snow Wall Hanging by Sally Sally's choice of deep red and purple fabrics makes this piece such a standout! The details on the hats and gloves really make them shine against the night sky. Sally used the in this design – Amazing work! We can't wait to see what you've been working on. If you have a recent project you are proud of, please send us a picture or two! To submit projects for our showcase, or if you have any questions, please email:. Want more JuJu Inspiration? Check out more Customer Projects blog posts  Want The Sets You Saw?

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