you just shopping? If you could tell a designer what you wanted for them to creat next - what would it be? I LQQK forward to hearing what you like. *4U Shirlene

Well Shirlene, I did get a picture "tatoo" from Pat "angelmakes3" , her daughter had done the drawing. Pat has stitched the design out and I have loaded it onto projects

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I usually have something in mind when I go searching for a design. I like quick and easy things. I'm not a elegant type of person but I do love the FSL designs of all kinds. Also cross stitch is beautiful!

Lighthouses. I LOVE lighthouses. Not too many colorchanges tho please. But realistic looking would be nice. One of the first songs that really hit me right after becoming a Christian: Lighthouse Chorus:
And I thank God for the Lighthouse
I owe my life to Him
For Jesus is the Lighthouse
And from the rocks of sin
He has shown a light around me
That I could clearly see
If it wasn't for the Lighthouse (tell me)
Where would this ship be?

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by shirlener88 15 Aug 2009

Joanie, I too love realistic lighthouses, as well as my dear husband, too. Thank you for the spirital - it does the body good, doesn't it? Thank you - *4U

Me again, sorry- but I forgot about my most ardent whish (how could this happen?!)
It is: dollhouse items!
fringed lampshades, tiny pillows, persian carpets, quilts and wallhangings in a 1:12 scale.
THAT would be great.

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by shirlener88 15 Aug 2009

Eva, that is strange that you did list it before - but we have it now - hopefully - we will get a digitizer along that will read this, too - Hehehe! *4U

i am the same as loves2sew ITH designs are so nice to have and yes doll clothes would be great for this

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by marymoore 14 Aug 2009

oops lv2sew lol sorry

by shirlener88 15 Aug 2009

Oh my goodness - I love ITH designs, too. And most of the doll clothes designs seem to be just stitching a pattern that you end up stitching out - if my memory is clear - is that the kind you mean or something else? Very clever idea's. *4U

After thinking about this it dawned on me that I love ITH designs the best..I love pratical and useful items..like potholders etc..and I also love FSL too..I believe I like these so much because I don't have to worry about lining up a design and worrying about it being crooked or off center.... If I could ask a designer to create something for me it would have to be an ITH small doll bib..I am working on my grandaughters Christmas gifts now (doll clothes)and this would be the icing on the cake for me..(less work when they are ITH)! hehe GREAT Question!

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by shirlener88 15 Aug 2009

Kathy, I love ITH designs, too. It just feels good when you have your embroidery complete and you have a finished project sitting in front of you with no worries about making sure of the ends meeting and such. Hehehe! What size is the doll? Or how big would that bib need to be? Thank you, so much. *4U

Yes i am looking for designs that look like crochetting .I love making table runners & doilys for gifts for my friends & family.I was sooooooooo excieted to see they can turn out to look hand made.Thanks for the onces people have sent in .I think i have made 100 already from about six designs!!Happy sewing .Love ya all!!!

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by shirlener88 14 Aug 2009

noah, we are going to have to see some of these lovely projects - when are you posting them on CUTE????? *4U

I'm looking forward to coming back to read the answers here.

Perhaps when I'm back on top of things I will be able to fulfil some design requests as I have been collecting a lot of licenced artwork and have thousands of public domain artworks to choose from also.

Specific suggestions would be helpful to give me an idea of what to digitise next for my fellow Cuties.

Thanks for asking this Q Shirlene, I'll be back on Monday after my big birthday weekend. :-)
Hugs n roses, Meganne

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by shirlener88 14 Aug 2009

Perhpas Meg, others will put there special request here for you - I hope so and have a great b-day weekend. *4U

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE DESIGNS FOR BOYS FOR THE AGE GROUP 5 AND UP. VERY FEW AND FAR BETWEEN. LOTS OF GIRL DESIGNS OUT THERE BUT NOT MANY BOYS. WOULD ALSO LOVE TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD ALL SUE BOX DESIGNS THEY ARE GEORGOUS. LIN

Funny you should ask...Recently Sue Box released a new freebie in thier Zoo Babies collection. There is a tribal frame around the design that I just love and just this morning, I was thinking that I wish I could find an alpha with a similar design. I love FSL and elegant floral designs. Don't particularly care for animated designs, but since I have quite a few younger kids in the extended family, I do collect them to use for the younger ones.

I love the candlewick designs. Would love some BIG candlewick flowers to use on quilt squares.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Paula, that sounds lovely. *4U

Shirlene, Right now i am looking for designs that i can stitch for the Christian Book store that i am currently stitching for and what can I add to that design to make it suitable. Of course, I am always looking for my 6 and 8 year old granddaughters. It's a hard age to sew for, they don't want babyish designs and adult designs are too old for them.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Kay, there alot of religious designs out there - but what other sort of items do you want to put them on? The best thing to to with grands - let them look through your files and allow them to pick out - what they would like next - then they have an idea of what you have to choose from and their little minds get churning and they can come up with some really cute stuff. thanks - *4U

Day of the Dead designs, such as Sugar Skulls.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

nouveau, how unique and strange. *4U

I don't know how digitize designs, but I loved flowers, heirloom, some delicate designs and designs for babies.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

darenluan, thank you - I don't digitize designs either - I buy them - I love florwers, ehrilooms, and delecate design, too. Hope to see some of your projects posted soon. *4U

Anything fantasy (in fact I am playing with some now to digitize), including dragons. I love most embroidery but the ones that pop out for me are real looking animals, etc., jacobean... any of. Asian influence.
Reg

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Reg, you have a talent and you just as well use it - to get the designs that you want - good luck with that - I love realistic animals, too. *4U

Well that is a hard one...I have been collecting for about 4 years now, I do have them catagroized and most everything is named, so it is easy for me to find what I am looking for. I do think we need really cool young adult type designs and more masculine designs for sure! I have manly men in our family and I know most embroidery things they would not wear. That is why I do aprons for them...

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by simplyrosie 13 Aug 2009

Very true Peggy... we do need more masculine designs.

by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Peg, I love that you have your designs organized and can get to what you want - when you want them. What sort of designs are the cool young adult type? I am not so I don't know - Hehehe! And you and Teri are right we do need more masculine designs. *4U

by nonmusicmom 13 Aug 2009

I don't think many of us fit the young and cool catagory

by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

We might not be - but we do have kids or grands that are - don't we?

Wow, Shirlene, this is a great question. Two things come to mind for me: one practical and the other not as much. 1) I love tunics, and I am alway looking for a sweet simple long slightly curvy flower design. (haha, I don't think I explained that very well) 2) I want beach designs!! (colorful fish, sealife, umbrellas, frisbees, sandcastles, etc). I think that is where I'd like to be right now!!

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Laura, thank you - so do you need some pointers of where to find these designs or have you found them? I hope a digitizer come along with just the right design for you. That sounds like a great place to be right now, my I pull up a towel and join you? *4U

I love fantasy. Dragons, fairies, mermaids, (Lord of the Rings stuff) but I HATE cheesy artwork. I also like labs and giraffes. ;-)

My graphic is NOT what i'm looking for, but I couldn't resist. LOL

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by sambsranch 13 Aug 2009

Don't forget u'r bling! bling! Glittler...
HE HE HE
Sam :)

by simplyrosie 13 Aug 2009

Oh Sam my darling, you know me tooo well! :-)

by marjialexa 13 Aug 2009

Teri, prowl around n-needlework.ru site. Igor Denisov is quite an artist, he has some modern fairies that I know of, and a fantasy butterfly set that is just wonderful. I can't describe them, you have to see them, they are extraordinary! I just dearly wish he didn't have all the copyright stuff, because he is truly an artist in his own right. Hugs, Marji

by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Teri, you are a work of art - to say the least - it would be great if you found an artist that could do the work that you want and you could digitize it and then we could purchase it from you. I do hope to see some new work from you soon - rather it be stuff you have bought and put together or your own designs - thank you - *4U

I LOVE angels, cherries and camouflage. My favorite are angels but if my eyes see something else it would take a liking to it if it's flashy and ELEGANT. When I am shopping I have a vision in mind what I want to do. "Hab 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables"...FIESTA ;D *2U

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Monica, I enjoy angels, too. I can't wait to see the next project that you have to share with us - *4U

I love Christmas so that is my biggest catagory of designs. Right now I am trying to design a Christmas Stocking for my newest granddaughter. Yeah I know I had better hurry up. Been trying all year. I have made counted cross stitch stocking for everyone over the years as they came along and now I'm stuck. I can't do counted cross stitch anymore because of my eyes and hands. Have made so many samples and nothing hits me. Any ideas most welcome. It has to be pretty detailed because they are expecting it to be as pretty as the counted cross stitch. Been digitizing this week hoping to come up with the design. I have loads of designs but they are not fitting into the stocking the way I want them to. I want the designs to flow down the stocking like a story. I'm running out of time as usual will be up late and letting everything else go on weekends to get it done. :)

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by peggyhaws 13 Aug 2009

I know abc has some beautiful cross stitch Christmas designs, I love Christmas too and it is also my largest category by far. I have always done plain stocking (prints) but always a cross stitch cuf (Hardanger cuff), but due to my daugher and adding kids at the last minute (she fosters) I have used some of the cross stitches designs for the machine....they really turn out lovely and to a lay person, they don't see the difference. I think you would like them and they would look like they went with the others you have done in the past. Good luck dont for get to share when you get it done.

by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Deb, you will get it done - knowing what you want is the important part of it - creating it could be difficult and I see why you would be worried - but you still have some time and if it is a year late - who will know - they don't always remember their first Christmas - keep working on it and it will come together.

Peg, thank you for your comments, too - I love your idea's. *4U each.

by dkjack 13 Aug 2009

Thank Peggy and Shirlene. Of course I will keep working on it. I've had worse deadlines. :)

I would love to be able to do the outlines of all 50 states with the flower and birds of each state.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Kathy, there are many sites that have those - are you looking around for them or do you have them and are deciding when you are going to stitch them out? I would love to see what you do with all of them. *4U

Anything that isn't 'cutesy' even if I get it at Cute Embroidery. Putting facial features on inanimate things really turns me off. Realistic things from nature are always up front. I'm not a real fan of redwork, but do want to try some that I have downloaded.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Sandy, you sound like you know what you like and don't like and that is very important when looking for designs - can't wait to see the next item that you have stitched together. *4U

Thanks for the focus thought, being new to Cuties you are helping me to define my embroidery approach! I have been building my design stash, attempting to organize and learn how to use all I have acquired.
In going through the designs, there are some gaps which I would love to see filled. I would love to see more inspirational Christian designs, not cartoony, but encouraging and uplifting with a modern day approach for my teenage, not preteen, daughter. I am looking specifically for positive, elegant flame designs as that is her school logo base, crosses and artwork. Angels always work.
Other desires are for realistic horses, more masculine designs that are appropriate for hubby's polos. Love the free standing lace and baby designs.
Wouldn't be honest if I didn't confess to creating a project to use a design on!!!!
Thanks again for the great questions!

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by sambsranch 13 Aug 2009

A good sight u might want to add is.... www.holyneedle.com They have some beautiful designs... I just found them yeasterday from another cutie...
Sam :)

by sambsranch 13 Aug 2009

Also they have some freebies...

by cinderoak 13 Aug 2009

thank you Sam, I will check them out! Any ideas on the masculine designs for a nonsporty guy??????

by marjialexa 13 Aug 2009

I know I've seen masculine designs, because I remember thinking "it's about time!" But, since I don't have any 'masculines' to sew for, I didn't think to remember where. Try Embroidery Library, for starters. They have a wonderful garden tractor that I got, but I got it for me, hee hee hee. Good luck, if I think of any others I'll let you know. Hugs, Marji

by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Cinderoak, 1st let me WELCOME you to the CUTE family - glad this question helped - it is helping me to get to know you each. I do have a love of lace, I like the realistic horses, and anything inspirational, too. As Sam suggested - go to Holy Needle - I have some of their designs and they stitch out great. Also as Marji suggested go to Emblibrary.com - I get alot of my designs from them - realistic, angels and inspirational - look on the left side for the catergories or do a search. We look forward to seeing more from you in the future - go to the project section of this site and view some of the works of our members. *4U

by cinderoak 13 Aug 2009

Thank you for all the encouragement, I will be certain to investigate these new places!

by jasanne 14 Aug 2009

Another site for some really nice Christian designs is www.windstarembroidery.com

by cinderoak 14 Aug 2009

That Windstarembroidery site is amazing! I had to stop reading the funny sayings so my hubby could finish his movie without interruption. I think I am going to need a job!

I like things for my grand daughter of course. I also like things that just jump out and say buy me. My favorites are towel toppers, tea towel designs, and FSL of course.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Lisa, that is wonderful you think of your grand first - I know a few of those designs myself - I have bought them - Hehehe! Gee, we like alot of the same things. *4U

Shirlene you do ask us interesting questions. My current desire is to get the UFO's completed and the pile in the waiting to be started... then there will be time to think. I like Celtic, Art Nouveau styles I lke Urbanthreads designs, they are different and I like Anna Bove Designs. I enjoy working with different fonts. Sometimes I do know what I want to do with a design other times I stitch and think after.

How would you answer your question?

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Caroline, you do have some great sites that you enjoy - I really like the Anna Bove Design fonts - was it you who shared that on a cushion? Can't wait to see what you do next.

As for me: I have a love of lace - go figure - I also like: florals, angels, butterflies, hearts and realistic scenes and animals. *4U

I wish more people can do such embroidery designs.. leaves that not that big, flowers thats not so 'auntie'... LOL

When I look for a design for adults, i try to go for elegant, sophiscated and not 'auntie' kind of designs. Some designs the flowers are too flat or looks too common. Like those ready of the shelf. I hope to buy designs thats rare in the market.

I also prefer something some and not way too big, especially for quilts. I dont do quilts so seeing how the designer turns the designs to become one big quilt is ........ a bit scary for me. i cannot imagine the time i have to spent doing that pc of wk. i have to embroider 4x and if any 1x failed means i have to restart again. Yucks

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

eve, this is a lovely set of designs - I like them alot. I know what you mean when you have to stitch out so many different squares - but just realize that once you do another for the one that messed up - you will be very happy - to finish it all up - can't wait to see this quilt - when it is finished in the projects. *4U

I'd love to do a series of nice cutwork designs, I liked the technique when I digitized the butterfly. I'll have a go at drawing a few, flowers I think, with leaves and bars in between. Then there is the series of snails I'm working on. But I have to digitize symbols for my stoles and antependia. So far I've only done the Pentecost one: flames, no doves yet. I like designs for baby things, I've quite a collection, bought and freebies, but it's hard to find ones I really like, there always seems to be something I'd rather alter.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Martine we look forward to seeing your new cutwork designs, soon. It must be nice to be able to work at the designs that you want - rather than purchasing them - but some have more talent than others. Keep up the good work. *4U

most of the time I look for something I can use. for instance embroidery for baby-stuff or gifts. but most of the time it's like real shopping I don't go for something special but when I see something that I realy like and I can use I'll try to have it, if it's possible for me.that way I collect a design library for in case I need it :)

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

I see Gerry - you are a shopper and enjoy the finer things and only hope that you will have a use for them later - Hehehe1 Just kidding - I know you use your designs. Can't wait to see what you will be stitching out - when you are all better, soon - I hope. *4U

Hi Shirlene,
I am planning to post my first selfmade design since I joined here- and I am afraid it will never happen.
Digitizing is such a hard job. Of course IF I was able to do so, it would be my own artwork, and because I am not too much of an artist it would be a cartoon style redwork design like this one. (for a real digitizer not too hard to do.... )

I like things that are "unique", so Disney and mainstream pop culture are boring me out.
I like all designs with a touch of history. Folk Art, Jacobean style or Art Deco and so on. And as a bookworm, I like to combine text with the designs, so heirloom frames are very much apreciated (and Alphas, of course).
The most fun are colorful kids designs, I like to make gifts for all the babies and toddlers around.
Well, it seems to be easier to describe what I do not like so much:
more than 40 000 stitches (I can hardly stand the noise of my machine)
more than 20 color changes
photostitch or sfumato (for these reasons)
too big fill stitched areas, which get bullet proof and distort the fabric (I prefer applique in this cases- and I like applique designs too, by the way)
and I do not like all these "evil" designs like snakes creeping through skulls or bloody daggers.
So, thanks for asking!
Eva

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Eve, I hope you digitize this picture - it is cute! Thanks for all the things you like and dislike - it does help to get to know others - but what they care about, too - thank you *4U

by marjialexa 13 Aug 2009

Eva, your drawing is adorable!! Hugs, Marji

by peggyhaws 13 Aug 2009

Very cute drawing...I agree about the evil and skull I am really not into that kind of stuff.

I love frogs and turtles. I collect a lot of differnet ones as my friends like different things. I have one that loves black and white cows. Another likes daisies and another loves flowers. I also love flowers so you see it depends on what I am doing at the time and for who.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Joyce, that was why I asked - to you buy for the item that you are stitching on or for the things that you want to do later on? Hehehe! I like all the fun things that it sounds like you collect - do you have anything new that you could share with us in projects? *4U

Dear Shirlene I am not able to create designs, but i like so much to have a big library of design, so I have a great choice when I want to begin a new work.I like essentialy flowers. I like designs of a big size with many stitch and rich colours. I like to put flowers every where on the clothes of children. I like also designs of animals, when the designs are reallistic. When a design is offer to buy, I buy it if I think to a cloth where I could use it... if it is not too expensive. I look often to the design on sale: 50 or 60% when the price are the most attractive. In spite of those many designs that I have, I do not have always among them just the one that I want exactly, and at that time, I ask for help to find it

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Claude, thank you - I am the same way - I have a large selection of designs and I love that I can shop in my own library - but there are times - when I can't find the exactly design for what I want to do on a special project and I do as you do - I ask for help. *4U dear and hope to see some lovely projects for the grands real soon. *4U

hmmmmmm....now let me think.....

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

OK Kerry - will you get back to us????? *4U

Often I come up with an idea for a project and then spend hours looking for 'the right design' to make it work! Maybe I should learn to digitize.. or not... maybe one day?
I'm not sure about a favourite design - Angels probably, and I prefer designs not to be cartoony, but again it depends what I am making at the time and who it is intended for.

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Jasanne, thank you - I know just what you mean - I know what I want to put on something - but finding the exact thing at the time - is very difficult - I do envy those that do digitize - they do have a special talent. I enjoy Angels, too and I like the relistic animals more than the cartoony ones. I hope we see some more of your projects real soon - you have been busy. *4U

by eveve 13 Aug 2009

Yes i realised that FInding THAT design is really a waste of time............ Zzzzzz

by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Eve, not IF you find it. Hehehe!

by eveve 14 Aug 2009

Oh yes..... sometimes i see and surf so many sites, and not able to find it! When i find it, the price is way too steep for me to swallow it. Ahhhhhh I hate this *faint*

I love fairies....not so much whimsical or child-like ones..But ones that have very intrique detail that looks as if they were real and not just pasted on and have flowing wings like a beautiful butterflies...Some fairies have the rounded wings, but I do so love ones that just look magical and could float away if you know what I mean...If you happen to run into some of this description please let me know

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Deanna, now that I know what you like - when I do run into them - I will let you know and so will the others, I am sure. Thank you - it is so interesting to find out - what others look for. *4U

by angelmakes3 13 Aug 2009

Also the ones with the pointed ears & feet. Shirlene, you found me some, but they wre cutesy. (I did appreciate what you found, though.) The ones my daughter is looking for are impossible to find. So if any one knows please let us know.

by sambsranch 13 Aug 2009

I'm with Deanna... I love Faires that look Magical and flowing and Wizards...
Sam :)

by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

We need a good artist that draw them up and then one of our digitizers can create them. *4U all

Hi Shirlene, Well I love to do FSL work,I am trying my hand at digitising lace work,I have done a few designs so far.I'd love to get some simple art work of Angels to do as FSL. So if any of the Cuties out there have done there own drawings /art work, and would like to share with me please send me a PM

Hugs Yvonne

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by shirlener88 13 Aug 2009

Yvonne, that sounds great - I love FSL Angels, too. Good luck - I hope we have an artist or two among us. *4U

by castelyn 13 Aug 2009

Thanks Shirlene, I hope so to
Hugs Yvonne

by angelmakes3 13 Aug 2009

castelyn you have a pm

by castelyn 21 Aug 2009

Pat thanks so much