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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! -
3 Alternative Ways to Celebrate Halloween This Year!
by Cheryl Barber3 alternative ways to celebrate Halloween in a socially distanced way this year! I have some links to more information and free printable resources shared from some other websites as well as showing some of my own Halloween collection. -
Lockdown, Fundraising and Getting Ready to Move House!
by Cheryl BarberI haven’t written a blog post for my website in months! It’s been a weird time for everyone I know, but at first in this whole lockdown thing, I st... -
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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Back to school!
by Cheryl BarberMy personalised book bag handle wraps are always very popular. I have given a little insight into how the idea came about and a quick demonstration video about how they are used. -
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
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- fresh start
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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
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- Christmas
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New Christmas Makes
by Cheryl BarberA round up of my new Christmas makes, available to order now!- Christmas
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- unique gifts
- vinyl on glass
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Halloween Fiver Friday Deal!
by Cheryl BarberHalloween is next week! I loved making these cute trick or treat bags for my children and I'm offering a special deal this weekend! Enter TREAT5 at the checkout to get a personalised trick or treat bag for £5!- craft blog
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- cutting vinyl
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- Kids Halloween gifts
- personalise
- personalised gifts
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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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- herts blog
- learning craft
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- new blog post
- personalise
- personalising your makes
- sharing craft
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Fat Quarter Friday!
by Cheryl BarberIt has been sewing week this week and today is Fat Quarter Friday! Find out about these versatile pieces of fabric and get some great ideas and inspiration to make some projects yourself!
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