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Seth The Sloth- in the hoop, machine embroidery design

Seth The Sloth- in the hoop, machine embroidery design

When I saw Seth The Sloth earlier this year, I knew I just had to make one. He’s very cute, isn’t he? It seems I’m not alone in liking sloths: my niece told me her boyfriend is a fan of them so it ...

APPLIQUEJingle all the way with this Christmas Mantel Runner made in the hoop, machine embroidery design

Jingle all the way with this Christmas Mantel Runner made in the hoop, machine embroidery design

“Jingle bells, jingle bells…” I think you know the rest… Yes, it’s almost that time of year (at least according to the supermarkets it is!). In the UK, the colder weather is settling in as we move...

November Sew-a-long, Christmas Star Table Runner , in the hoop machine embroidery design

Welcome to Sweet Pea’s November Christmas Sew-a-long – Sponsored by Sulky of America. This sew-a-long will run from 5th to 26th November 2018 (11.59 pm Australian time) To join this s...

Combining Sweet Pea Designs - Freeform Table Runner to Tote Bag

Did you know that you can take your favorite runner/quilt block and transform it into a bag for a creation that is uniquely yours? Intrigued? Well then, read on.

Quick and easy to make gifts using scraps of fabric and an embroidery machine

This month has been unusually busy with the day job taking up most weekends and evenings away from home in hotels. It isn’t always like this, but as a result I have not had as much time in front of...

Freeform Table Runner 2 Machine Embroidery Design

My latest project is the Freeform Table Runner #2. For me, it is always a conundrum which fabrics to choose, the threads, the wadding (batting) to use and the size. So much choice! How do I decide ...