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My 5 Steps from Design to Finished Product
by Cheryl BarberA guide to how I design my products from idea through to finished embroidered product. I show you my 5 step process with screenshots of my embroidery digitising software through to embroidering the final product on my Brother Innov-is 800e embroidery machine. -
Everything you need to know about my unicorn home decor collection!
by Cheryl BarberEverything you need to know about my new home decor collection which is all unicorn themed! The felt character bunting and door sign can both be personalised. The fabric storage baskets are colourful and practical additions to any nursery, child's bedroom or playroom! -
Crafting Tips - Slice, Weld and Attach Tools in Cricut Design Space
by Cheryl BarberA quick overview of the Cricut Design Space tools; slice, weld and attach. There are some screenshot examples of how they can be used. -
Digital Embroidery Designs
by Cheryl BarberI'm excited about designing some new digital products! I'm showing a little of the behind the scenes on how I design them and how I like to use my embroidery machine.- Brother embroidery
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New Year, New Plans, New Decade!
by Cheryl BarberA reflection on 2019 and some thoughts about my new business and personal plans for 2020!- about me
- big plans
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- craft market
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- designing
- embroidery
- fresh start
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- New decade
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- New year
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- New YEars Resolutions
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Christmas is nearly here!
by Cheryl BarberIt has been a busy time of year and I'm getting through my last orders before my Christmas order books close today! A little catch up post as I've missed the last couple of weeks!- about me
- big plans
- Christmas
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- craft stall
- custom order
- Customer
- designing
- handmade
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- independent shops
- kids gifts
- makes
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- new blog post
- personalised christmas decorations
- personalised gifts
- reflections
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- working for yourself
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Personalised Christmas Tree Decorations - A lovely keepsake
by Cheryl BarberWith my new Christmas products to be launched in the next couple of weeks, I am showcasing the products that I have ready to order now!- Christmas
- Christmas decorations
- Christmas keepsake
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- custom order
- designing
- embroidery
- etch
- felt
- glass
- glass etch vinyl
- glass etched
- keepsake gift
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- makes
- making
- new blog ideas
- new blog post
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- personalised christmas decorations
- personalised gifts
- sewing
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- vinyl cutting
- vinyl on glass
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Cricut Design Space Tutorial - Adjusting Text
by Cheryl BarberSome fonts need to be adjusted in Cricut Design Space and this tutorial gives examples on how you can make your fonts look better.- craft blog
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Bespoke Orders
by Cheryl BarberDid you know I make bespoke or custom orders? Find out how to order something truly special!- bespoke order
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- machine embroidery
- makes
- making
- new blog post
- new design
- new makes
- original design
- personalise
- personalised gifts
- personalising your makes
- shop local
- shop small
- small business
- working for yourself
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New Halloween Products (and some old ones!)
by Cheryl BarberLaunching my new products for Halloween!- bats
- bunting
- cats
- colouring book
- colouring pencils
- craft business
- Customer
- designing
- Halloween
- Halloween collection
- Halloween gifts
- kids gifts
- Kids Halloween gifts
- machine embroidery
- makes
- making
- new
- new blog ideas
- new design
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- original design
- personalise
- personalised gifts
- personalised Halloween gift
- pumpkins
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- spooky
- trick or treat
- trick or treat bags
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Tools of the Trade - Part 2
by Cheryl BarberOne of the tools I use a lot is my Brother Innov-Is 800E embroidery machine. I bought mine about 18 months ago and I am addicted to it! The machine...- craft blog
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- designing
- embroidery
- fabric
- handmade
- hertfordshire
- herts blog
- independent shops
- learning craft
- machine embroidery
- makes
- making
- new blog ideas
- new blog post
- original design
- personalise
- personalising your makes
- sharing craft
- shop local
- shop small
- small business
- tools
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St Patrick's Day Make - Part 1
by Cheryl BarberA St Patrick's Day craft tutorial showing how to upload your own design or draw your own in Cricut Design Space.
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