Wedding Gifts and Individualism

A few months ago, I found out that a family member was getting married.  Once I found out, I knew that I wanted to make them a gift that was from the heart.  As they both are believers of Christ, I wanted to make something that had a biblical theme to it.  

Cue Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond Embroidery Machine...

Since I didn't have time to make a quilt, and get it bound, etc.  I figured I would make a framed embroidery that embodied the married couple. I started with digitizing my design using EmbroideryWorks Everyday.  I sewed the test version on muslin with some tester embroidery thread that I had laying around. Once I did my first test, I was able to see what I needed to tweak before I did the final sew out. During my testing, I found out that the font that I purchased was mapped wrong.  The 4 key was mapped to 3.  I emailed the company and they sent me the corrected font.  I was unsure of how it would come out I hope that the new married couple will place this in a place of honor. In order to transport the gift easier, I brought the pieces with me and got it framed it at Michaels.

 First Test Stitch

Second Test Stitch

Beginning of Final Stitch Out

Final Product Fully Stitched and Framed 

So as I messed up my original outfit for the wedding, I needed something that gave me ensemble a little pop but was easy to make. So I figured I'd make some crochet roses and then connect them together to make a flower corsage. Luckily I had yarn in the wedding colors of sky blue and grey.  It was fun and easy to make thanks to YouTube.  Once I put it on, I realized that I should have put a second pin clasp on the top flower to keep it from flopping over. Cant wait to make the next one.

Me wearing my flower

Close up of corsage