New Brother Embroidery Machine!!!

You are not going to believe this one!! I finally had my first lesson on the new embroidery machine that we got, IN MARCH!!!!!

About 2 weeks before we went to Disney World (March 29th,) I was contacted about purchasing a used Brother 6 thread machine. Of course, I jumped at the chance. Peppermint Rainbows needed this step, and I'd been online looking and learning for many months now, trying to convince myself that the expense would be worth while. The machine was about 1yr old and came with ALL the attachments you could ask for ~ even one for ball caps! Plus, I would have access to on-site lessons if needed.

Well, we already had a busy spring. Easter was early, just behind the annual Shellman Bluff St. Patrick's Day Parade, then it was our 5 day trip to Orlando. Not long after returning from WDW I had to fly through the last 10 days of tax season working on several returns for clients and family. Then, it was off to Hilton Head with Steven for an Oncology Conference, then on to Phillidelphia for a wedding. No time to slow down now and learn how to work this machine ~which, by the way, looks like something from the Alien movie, just sitting in my guest room. Poor Becky! (My Mother-In-Law) She had to sleep in the same room with this thing while we were in PA. Yikes!! Anyway, after a nice weekend (including a day at SSI with Aunt Gig') I committed to meet with my "teacher" today and finally see what this thing is all about.

I am so pumped!!!!!! I will be stiching Whitney if she doesn't stand still!!!!! For my first trials, I made an "O" applique', a poppy embroidery design, and an "S" floral monogram block. Yeah, Jennifer!! I tested every button, twice! I ran the machine until the bobbin ran out! Which reminds me: I have an entire list of supplies that need to be purchased SOON before I can continue with my projects.

I remember feeling this much excitement when I bought my first embroidery machine (a Singer Quantum Futura) almost 2 years ago. Now, I'll still use the Singer for small jobs and for standard sewing, as well as my other Brother CS-6000. Neither of these are major machines, but I've been on them so long that I fly through things without a second thought. I know what stitches give the best results on hems, buttonholes and embelishments. I'll just slide them down on the assembly line, add the new Brother and keep on moving.

Check back soon to see what new things I've learned and created on my own. After all, that's what I'm here for: creating fun wearable play clothes for yours and mine!!!

10% Off Remnant Sale! See available fabrics

Starting today, May 7: Remnant Sale!! 10% off any custom handmade item from the following list of fabrics:

Navy Lady Bug
Yellow Gingham
Lime Polka Dot
Perriwinkle Polka Dot
Construction Tools
Lazy Lizards

Today, Olivia wore the Tanner Top (introduced Easter 2008) with the new Ruffle Capris. Peppermint Rainbows scores again!! Apparently another Mother from Pre-School asked if Olivia's Mommy made her outfit, and in her softest Southern voice she responded, "Yes Ma'am." This mother wants one of her very own! And, I don't blame her!! This is not our first Tanner Top/Ruffle Capri set this year.


The Tanner Top has wide straps attached with buttons in the front to a square yoke that can be personalized* which is "skirted" with a loose fitting top that falls past the waist. This length is a must in our family, as Olivia is VERY tall and many things don't cover her mid-section. This very delima was my inspriration for Pepperment Rainbows ~ what mother or father wants their young child posing as a teenager as much as 10 years too early!! The capri pants are elastic waist made with the same fabric as the Tanner Top yoke and are ruffled with the complimentary "skirting" from the top.



Email any questions you have, or check our website for more details on garment items and sizing. Note: This sale is not being offered through the website. Please let us know that you saw this on our blogspot!

PRICING:
Tanner Top ~ 2T-5 $28; 6-8 $32
Ruffle Capris ~ 2T-5 $24; 6-8 $28

*PERSONALIZATION:
Monograms or Names up to 8 letters ~ $6
Additional letters ~ $.50 each