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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. -
Stock Clearance Sale!
by Cheryl BarberI'm having a stock clearance sale of ready made items that would have been sold this week at the 3 Foot Festival! -
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... -
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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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
- big plans
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- fresh start
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- New decade
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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
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- Customer
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- kids gifts
- makes
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- new blog post
- personalised christmas decorations
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- 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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- etch
- felt
- glass
- glass etch vinyl
- glass etched
- keepsake gift
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- making
- new blog ideas
- new blog post
- personalise
- personalised christmas decorations
- personalised gifts
- sewing
- shop local
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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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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! -
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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- custom order
- Customer
- designing
- embroidery
- fabric
- handmade
- hertfordshire
- herts blog
- independent shops
- kids gifts
- 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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