Inspiration & Tutorials

School’s Out! 10 Ideas to Get the Kids Creating With You

May 30, 2023

School is officially out for summer here in Arizona!

When Jasmine got home from school on Wednesday after her last final, she told me, "I'm off to the yarn store so I can start a new project!"

Jasmine's first love for creating is crochet. She usually has at least one project on the go, if not 5 or 6.

Sound familiar for you and your embroidery machine? 😍

This got me thinking...

What might the kids in your life like to create - with you and your embroidery machine???

We've got 10 ideas to get your kids creating with you during the summer holidays.

Rainy day? Let's get stitching!

Too hot outside? Let's get stitching!

I'm so bored (bet you never heard that from a kid in your house!!!) Let's get stitching!

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#1: Flower wall art using Petal Power Flower Garden.

 
Single hoopings - no sewing required!

Stitch up 6 different flowers and mount them on a simple wooden frame (or add a quick binding!).

Click here to get started with Petal Power Flower Garden (and a little gift from me!)

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#2: Somewhere to put that phone using the Call Me Chic Phone Organizer.


With 4 different flap designs to choose from, this one is a favorite.

And making it will get the kids off their phones (at least for a little while!).

Click here to get started with the Call Me Chic Phone Organizer (and a little gift from me!).

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#3: It's never too early to start stitching something up for Christmas!

With 6 small stockings and 6 large stockings to choose from, there are plenty of options to keep the kids occupied!

Click here to get started with The New Christmas Stocking Collection (and a little gift from me!)

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#4: So many fun gifts with the Abundance Collection.

How about stitching up a tablet sleeve - or a phone case (which can also be used as a sunglasses holder!) - or a wallet - or a trivet?

With so many projects to choose from, this one will keep the kids busy for sure!

Click here to get started with the The Abundance Collection (and a little gift from me!).

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#5: Summer coasters with Posies for MEL.


So quick and easy to make!

Can you have too many of these fun coasters?

You've already got this one in your library! Click here to login.

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#6: Seeing Stars all over the place with the Stars Collection.


There's plenty of time to brighten up your 4th of July Celebrations with red, white and blue stars!

Make them for a table runner - or make them free standing to hang as decorations.

Click here to get started with the Stars Collection (and a little gift from me!).

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#7: Pop it in a Happy Popup!


For the kids who love to be organized, these make great containers.

And for the kids who struggle with organization, these are great to throw things in to get stuff out of the way!

Click here to get started with Happy Popups Collection (and a little gift from me!)

To purchase the pop-up springs: Medium, Large, Extra Large.

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#8: Be still my heart with Heart to Heart.


What could be more perfect than gorgeous machine embroidery applique hearts on matching t-shirts for a super fun summer family reunion?

Maybe adding some of the same hearts to napkins and tea towels for that same family reunion?

Click here to get started with the Heart to Heart (and a little gift from me!).

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#9: Let there be love always!


Who doesn't need a reminder every now and then that love exists?

This is a great pillow for kids to snuggle with when they need that little reminder.

You already have this one in your library! Click here to login.

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#10: Get wild with MEL's Wildflower Pouch Collection.

 

These are perfect for popping in a backpack.

And they're quick and easy to make!

Click here to get started with the MEL's Wildflower Pouch Collection (and a little gift from me!).

 

On those rainy days, those too hot days, and those "I just want to go and hide in my sewing room" days, I hope you've found some inspiration to go and get stitching!

 

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