I love doing ITH (in the hoop) projects and was curious to know what your FAVORITE website is where you purchase them. I'm only asking hoping for replies in case there might be some sites I haven't visited...I need some new projects...lol

If you want a BIG project then you must try the hoopsisters.com site with their quilts in the hoop.
I have just finished one...the Compass Star and it is beautiful and the embroidery on it is just superb. I have bought 3 more and can't wait to get them done. I have the 8x8 in hoops and the blocks are that size. blocks are completely made in hoop, then sewn together with sewing machine. Will try to post on projects if I can...the quilt is 48"x48" but some of the other quilts can be made as big as you wish....I have made several of the bag type things from DBS and they turned out just great....the 5x7 bags were freebies from the site and I showed them at my embroidery group and they were amazed that I was able to do this....they hadn't tried any ITH projects......go figure......

First, thanks for everyone's input and links..I visited them all...and secondly flowers for everyone as well...I get lots of inspiration and motivation when I look at everyone's projects. I don't always post but always give flowers..The members here on Cute are all AWESOME..thanks bunches!

ME..I love ITH projects. Here's a business card holder that I made with a free ITH design

I LOVE ITH... What I do most is the clippies, pencil toppers/suckerholders and treat bags...I get most of my designs from the places mentioned below and here.

I have not yet embroidered any ITH items, but I have to say that of the sites I've viewed, I think Embroidery Garden has to be my favorite. Their samples of ITH shown look very nice and well done.
Angel

My hoop is only 4x4 so I am very disappointed that I can't do much with it. Wish I had known more about embroidery machine before I got mine. Can't afford to upgrade and mine is just for my fun, never sold anything.

I have been drooling over these ITH animals that Gerda makes, now with a new grand and a great niece next year, I have been whittling down choices. She is having a great sale right now.
I do have some zippy designs that I love and use often. Have lots from Cassandra, but she really uses thick satin stitching, so I have been taking them into Density Works of designer's gallery and lowering the stitch count. Jo

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by fevold 07 Dec 2010

This is my favorite ITH site. Her designs stitch out great. My Godchildren all love her animals.
Laura

When I saw your question I thought you meant a fan made in the hoop and the only fans I knew I had were either FSL or a 'normal' embroidery design. :)Had a nice giggle when I read the rest of your question - and did I need one today!

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by keeponsewing 07 Dec 2010

hehehe... me too Martine...

Forgot about zippydesignz - she has a bunch of ITH too.

Yes I love them too. I like the toweltoppers from Smartneedle and has done the coasters and baby bibs also. Their stuff is great. I've also done some of the toweltoppers here from cute. When stitchdelight had their sale I bought quite a few "projects" I can not wait for my holiday to start on Friday as I want to try the hanger covers. Unfortunately largest hoop that I have is 5x7 and can only make for a kiddies hanger.

Oh yes, ITH towel holders are my favorite things to make.

I purchased the ITH Christmas Ornaments from Embroidery Library. They take quite a bit of time to make, I've only made two of them. Could you tell me what your favorite ITH project is so far? I would like to try something else.

Another ITH lover here! Looks like all my favorite sites are mentioned. Oh! Just thought of another site I like.

Nest to FSL - I like ITH designs - I think most links have been mentioned - if I can think of any - I will post them.

another site

I have made several projects with designs from 5star. The checkbook is my favorite. Midge

one more!

another site

I have purchased quite a few from Sewing for Sarah. She has some great sales. She offers a freebie softie bear at:

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by dailylaundry 07 Dec 2010

Go to the bottom of the page and you will find the freebie softie bear.

by keeponsewing 07 Dec 2010

how cute! I d/l and will try to make one.

I use Jenna Bug Designs. she hase some of most original designs I have seen

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by lv2sew 06 Dec 2010

I made her skillet handle mit design and it was sooooo wonderful..I have forgotten about this site...thanks for the reminder..

Yes, Yes, Yes - LOVE them! DesignsBySick has lots of sets and EmbProjects has a ton of different things too. Of course, lots of wonderful Designs By Cuties ITH too.

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by lv2sew 06 Dec 2010

Does DBS make all his designs or do individual designers sell on his site..was always curious about this site..? Oh and I have a membership to EmbProjects going on 2 years now..Thanks for the info..*

by mpo14011 06 Dec 2010

He has digitisers working for him.Individual digitisers do not sell their designs on his site.If you go to his site and click on About,then on Staff you can read about DBS.

by nama2 06 Dec 2010

I am having a hard time finding them on the Sick site, any suggestions on what catagory to click on.

by ssampsel 07 Dec 2010

my favorite a DBS is the Jacobean tote bag.

by jofrog2000 07 Dec 2010

Rob of DBS is a "she", with a group of digitizers on staff.

by mpo14011 08 Dec 2010

Yes, but Shawn from DBS is a he.SICK stands for Shawn i Charles Knight.

a lot in ITH here, love it

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by lv2sew 06 Dec 2010

thanks...I hope I don't go broke now...hehehe..*