Whew!
Now I remember why I enjoy machine embroidery--it's fast and I can do it while doing other things. I am still very exhausted when I get home from work, but if I get up early enough--and don't have to spend the entire time straightening out my hip--I have a couple hours in the morning before I have to leave, so I'm working on the free-standing lace and applique ornaments. I bought this set last year or the year before, and hadn't tried all the ornaments yet, so I'm working my way through all of them. This: turned out really well, as did this one: I like this one, but didn't think to do the final top stitching in gold until it was too late. So I'm making a second one this morning, WITH the gold trim. They're slow, but I love them, and they look fantastic on the tree. The fabric is a Christmas organza I found on clearance. If it isn't stiff enough for this, I'll use a permanent stiffener on them because I really like how it lo...