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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. -
My Best Selling Product - A Special Gift for Children Starting School and Practical Too!
by Cheryl BarberPersonalised book bag wraps are my best seller. I love making them and they are such a great gift for any little one starting pre-school, nursery or reception. They are practical too, helping your little one's book bag stands out in a class full of identical bags! In this blog post, I let you in on how I make each one. -
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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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
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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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New Halloween Products (and some old ones!)
by Cheryl BarberLaunching my new products for Halloween!- bats
- bunting
- cats
- colouring book
- colouring pencils
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- Halloween collection
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- Kids Halloween gifts
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Tools of the Trade - Preparing Your Fabric for Machine Embroidery
by Cheryl BarberA short craft tutorial about how I stabilise my fabric before embroidering on it.- craft blog
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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
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- 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
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