Thank you. It's nice to have personalized items when you are a child.

Are should have been "I". 😊 That was a typographical error. Embroidery machines require that you place stabilizer in a 2 piece hoop with the fabric that you plan to embroider on just as you

Thank you. I hadn't thought of a memorial to my uncle. I'll have to give ghat some thought.

LOL! Absolutely.

Thank you. It's good to stay busy and keep our minds active.

Thank you. I am in the process of trying to modify the embroidery so that a man would appreciate it too.

My sister saw my trial run and shared a different design with me that is specifically for a hooded towel. It is called a "peeker" and it is also of a puppy. Her design has little ears made from

I agree @muscara. When I make a useable gift, it doesn't have to be perfect for the recipient to still treasure it. I made some quilts for my sons when they were toddlers. Those quilts are still around

Thanks for the beer! I love watching videos when I am stumped. I don't know what we did prior to "YouTube University". 😀

Thank you. I've been experimenting and working with it for a couple of months now.

That is a really cool way to preserve memories and value the child.

Fortunately for me, this machine sews zigzag patterns as well as straight stitches with some discs that came with the machine.

I can only hope that my children will let it continue to provide a useful service when I am gone. If not, then maybe it will be sold to someone who can appreciate it's value.

I agree with you. This machine is very rugged, and only needs cleaning, oiling and lubricating. I am surprised that it has survived so long.

That looks great! Especially, the heart which is not easy to go around because of it's irregular shape.

Thank you. I still need to do a little bit more. My sister suggested that I add a small ruffle at the bottom.

Some days, when I am in a slump, I simply read, dream and pretend that I am going to make something fabulous . . . when the slump is over.

I love this idea! I keep my hand sanitzer in an outside pocket of my purse, but I would rather have it on the outside. I reach for it as soon as I get in my car when I have been out and about shopping

You are really talented when it comes to recylcing denim. Great idea!

Stay with it. You're making great progress.