August is the hottest month of the year in Dallas, Texas. It’s also the time of the year we work on the holiday issue for Christmas! For the Designs in Machine Embroidery team, it feels like we get to celebrate Christmas twice a year!
This year was especially fun, we had two very special guests with us—Elfis and Elfira. They were shipped special delivery from our friends at Embroitique.
If you have sweet little ones –whether children of your own or grandchildren—you know they can be a little rambunctious at times. These elves were no different! What an incredible amount of joy and energy they bring to a photo shoot. Imagine the happiness they’d bring to your home.
This was their first time at a photography studio— they were very excited to have their pictures taken.
Here’s a look at Elfira getting all dolled up in preparation for her photo shoot.
She brought her hat and new elf shoes to show off. She loves accessories.
Stylist, Andrea Huffman prepares the elves for their big moment in front of the camera.
Eileen takes a moment to wish the elves good luck.
While this was their first photo shoot, the elves demonstrated they are very comfortable in front of the camera. We were impressed with their work.
Andrea Huffman and Denise Holguin take a moment to get their photo taken with the soon-to-be cover model celebrities.
Eileen and Steve review the photos to be sure we have just the right shot.
After the photo shoot the elves were eager for some snacks.
Wait a minute… maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to load the elves with sugar.
Elfis is swinging around like a little monkey. Santa, I think he needs a jungle gym for Christmas!
Meanwhile, Elfira got all tangled up in ribbon. Who let her have the scissors?
It’s not a good idea to turn your back for even just a few minutes. Elfira found the Christmas lights.
Elfis decided it would be fun to play peek-a-book.
Elfira had to get into the act too.
It wasn’t all fun and games—at least not for the rest of the team. Andrea prepared the next shot—a Holiday Sparkle Place mat by Kerrin Brookes. Elfis wasn’t much help during this time.
Not to be outdone, Elfira had to climb inside the table. It feels like toddlers are on the loose at the studio!
Elfira decided to make herself ‘useful’ by ‘helping’ Andrea steam and iron the next set of projects.
Meanwhile, Steve sat down and had a talk about Elfis’s long term career goals. Maybe he should consider a professional career as a model or an actor.
I suspect little Elfis just wants to have fun at this stage of his life.
The photo shoot wasn’t just about the elves! We had some very creative projects by our talented team of writers.
Look at these stockings by Tari Intardonato! If you want to make Christmas stockings with plenty of personality, these are certainly the ones!
Don’t you love embroidered lace? Nancy Zieman and her team share some very clever techniques for creating holiday centerpieces and placemats.
It’s a winter wonderland with this beautiful “Never-ending Snowflakes” table runner by Christy Burcham. After reading this article you’ll be eager to try the techniques.
Our newest writer, Margaret Moorehead created these fun 3-D ornaments. What makes them great—(aside from being 3-D!) is your ability to choose your own color scheme – now you can have a tree that is decorated with just the right colored ornaments! Add some sparkly crystals and you’re ready to begin a new holiday tradition.
Steve makes sure the ornaments are turned just right for the photo. There’s a lot more to a photo shoot than meets the eye!
While the team was busy working on the rest of the samples, Elfis and Elfira wandered into an office and made a new friend. This was the perfect end to a fun day at the studio!
The November/December issue is packed with all this and MORE! Order a subscription, pick up a single copy online or from your local dealer – whatever you do – don’t miss this issue! Visit the Designs in Machine Embroidery website to subscribe. Or call 888-739-0555 to order.
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Sherrie
October 29, 2014 at 10:24 am (5 years ago)She thinks she is going to find that pattern she put down on the desk so she can get it done by tomorrow!
Joyce Fike
October 29, 2014 at 10:24 am (5 years ago)Will you marry me!!!
Cynthia S
October 29, 2014 at 10:26 am (5 years ago)Elfis said, “Isn’t Eileen wonderful! I think we should take her back to our house!”
Donna Fecteau
October 29, 2014 at 10:33 am (5 years ago)“I hid candy under my hat.”
Sharla Green
October 29, 2014 at 10:36 am (5 years ago)Said Elfira: “No Elfis, of course I didn’t buy more embroidery designs! OK, maybe a just few…”
Phyllis Hiles
October 29, 2014 at 10:39 am (5 years ago)I can’t wait to get you under the mistletoe.
Kay McHenry
October 29, 2014 at 10:59 am (5 years ago)Santa did wh-what??!?
Cathy Bohl
October 29, 2014 at 10:59 am (5 years ago)I would love a copy of the magazine.
Nancy Harris
October 29, 2014 at 11:13 am (5 years ago)This is so creative. Wish I had more time to get into embroidery.
Annet Schriemer
October 29, 2014 at 11:15 am (5 years ago)Elfis said: I want that pattern so we can make cute little elf baby’s 😉
Leora B
October 29, 2014 at 11:16 am (5 years ago)Elfis said to Elfira …. your Cute!.. causing Elfra to blush
Karen G
October 29, 2014 at 11:47 am (5 years ago)Elfis said to Elfira: You look beautiful, I am so lucky to have you!”
Patti
October 29, 2014 at 12:12 pm (5 years ago)Elfis: How do gingerbread men make their beds?
Elfira: How?
Elfis: With Cookie sheets!
Tonee Taylor
October 29, 2014 at 12:12 pm (5 years ago)Rudolph just farted
Carma
October 29, 2014 at 12:29 pm (5 years ago)He said “Wow! Have I gone some designs for you!”
Heidi Halvorson
October 29, 2014 at 12:30 pm (5 years ago)oops, I just “fluffered”
Barbara Chace
October 29, 2014 at 12:36 pm (5 years ago)He said….”Santa said Eileen’s been naughty”
Beverley Moore
October 29, 2014 at 12:50 pm (5 years ago)Honey, to think they actually pay us to do this work!
Denise Holguin
October 29, 2014 at 2:06 pm (5 years ago)Beverley,
I felt the same way that day!
Denise
Denise Holguin
October 29, 2014 at 1:03 pm (5 years ago)Wow, everyone is so creative with the comments! Keep them coming!
Denise
Terry Pitcock
October 29, 2014 at 1:43 pm (5 years ago)Bet that Elf on the Shelf is jealous now! tee hee
Toni
October 29, 2014 at 1:58 pm (5 years ago)Elfis was saying to Elfira: …and the editor said to the photographer “ what do you mean you are exhausted – this was the easiest photo shoot ever; they are just little elves!” so I think we got away with it…
Nancy
October 29, 2014 at 2:11 pm (5 years ago)Oh I love these little elves. Elfis said to Elfira, “What do elves learn in kindergarten? The elf-abet.” Giggles!
Shelly Christensen
October 29, 2014 at 2:39 pm (5 years ago)YES we are cute!!!!
Dianne Brown
October 29, 2014 at 3:47 pm (5 years ago)Elfis said to Elfira you lucky girl, to nights the nights!!!!! Tipical MALE.
Whitney
October 29, 2014 at 4:21 pm (5 years ago)Santa still thinks those are chocolate chips in his cookies!
Kathy
October 29, 2014 at 5:20 pm (5 years ago)I think I love you!
Ginny Wright
October 29, 2014 at 5:49 pm (5 years ago)I bet the other elfs wish they could do this too!
Becky Hill
October 29, 2014 at 5:53 pm (5 years ago)Would you like to get a cup of coco when we’re done?
Susan Fiondella
October 29, 2014 at 6:27 pm (5 years ago)Elfis to Elfira: “you sure are pretty. Later I will sing Blue Christmas to you.”
Susan Secore
October 29, 2014 at 6:46 pm (5 years ago)I’m sitting on a candy cane.
Frances Powell
October 29, 2014 at 6:50 pm (5 years ago)“When this is over, we can have some real fun playing in the studio and causing havoc for Eileen”
Pam George
October 29, 2014 at 6:54 pm (5 years ago)This is what I got Eileen for Christmas. DON’T TELL
Cindy bollinger
October 29, 2014 at 7:12 pm (5 years ago)I think someone is going to win something big from us!!
Cindy T
October 29, 2014 at 7:16 pm (5 years ago)These are so cute
Debora Nipper
October 29, 2014 at 7:42 pm (5 years ago)Eflis to Elfira: “Oops!! Did I do that!”
Linda W
October 29, 2014 at 7:49 pm (5 years ago)Look at us! We’re on the cover of a magazine!
Paula
October 29, 2014 at 8:23 pm (5 years ago)Did you see Santa kissing Eileen?
Susie Mackenberg
October 29, 2014 at 8:32 pm (5 years ago)I giggle, girls giggle, that’s what we do best!!
ps..such a cute blog, you guys, enjoyed it so much; know it was so much work to make it look fun and playful!
Judith Clauss
October 29, 2014 at 8:59 pm (5 years ago)Silly humans, they think we can be cloned because they have our pattern, but we are unique!
Dianne Anderson
October 29, 2014 at 9:00 pm (5 years ago)Let`s meet up later and eat this candy cane and make sweet music together!
Becky3580
October 29, 2014 at 9:01 pm (5 years ago)Can you keep a secret?
SO CAN I!
R. Edwin
October 29, 2014 at 9:09 pm (5 years ago)He said “Do you think they will let me keep the candy cane?”
Beth Rowan
October 29, 2014 at 9:23 pm (5 years ago)I told Raggedy Ann where the Christmas lights are kept!
Linda Ladd
October 29, 2014 at 9:31 pm (5 years ago)Hey Elfina, Did you ever think we would end up on the cover of Designs in Machine Embroidery????
Sue Reifschneider
October 29, 2014 at 9:54 pm (5 years ago)Elfra said I can’t wait till Charitmas is here
Julie Daugherty
October 29, 2014 at 10:14 pm (5 years ago)I heard that you’re Santa’s favorite!
JudiC
October 29, 2014 at 10:46 pm (5 years ago)Smile, it makes people wonder what you’ve been up to…
Jacki Graham
October 30, 2014 at 12:38 am (5 years ago)Well, I have to say…my comment is totally biased! However, you had fun with Elfis and Elfira…which is what I deamed of. Now having said that, I know what makes my little munchkins laugh the most. So, I’m guessing that Elfis ‘tooted’ and whispered a potty joke to make Elfira giggle during her cover girl moment. :). Wow. Thank you just isn’t enough for this. Overloading gratitude to the entire DIME team!!!! You’re the best!!!
Pam Morrow
October 30, 2014 at 1:19 am (5 years ago)Elfira “I’ve got to keep my mouth covered because before the photo shoot I discovered the candy stash and now I’ve got chocolate all around my lips!” Elfis “Oh Elfira – you are such an imp!”
Clara Herbst
October 30, 2014 at 1:32 am (5 years ago)Look at Clara smile, because we Elfi and Elfira are not just going to visit her home, but going to stay in South Africa. We are going to have a ball.
Leona Christensen
October 30, 2014 at 2:09 am (5 years ago)Elfira says: ‘I think I just found my Christmas presents–more embroidery designs from DIME!”
lynn wentworth
October 30, 2014 at 4:26 am (5 years ago)You have the cutest ears I have ever seen!
Dawn McBride
October 30, 2014 at 4:30 am (5 years ago)I think we could fall in love with this place. What you say we stay here until Christmas?
Linda King
October 30, 2014 at 4:41 am (5 years ago)Elfis told Elfira you look so beautiful for the photo shots. These elves are so cute. I would love to win this beautiful magazine.
Betsy Megna
October 30, 2014 at 5:12 am (5 years ago)wait till the “humans” find out!
Nancy Weber
October 30, 2014 at 5:36 am (5 years ago)Just picture all the photographers and staff naked!
Darlene Graham
October 30, 2014 at 5:53 am (5 years ago)Elfis wispered to Elfira “I think Eilleen loves me. She gave me a kiss. She’s so pretty!”
Shelley Rose
October 30, 2014 at 6:04 am (5 years ago)you think we are cute just think how cute our little Ellie’s are going to be!
Lori Woodward
October 30, 2014 at 6:05 am (5 years ago)“They don’t know that I ate all the M & M’s!”
Susan Margeson
October 30, 2014 at 7:09 am (5 years ago)Elifis and Elfira are giggling over the Christmas Secrets that Santa is bringing to Designs In Machine Embroidery to celebrate the Season with grins and giggles.
Ann H
October 30, 2014 at 7:17 am (5 years ago)He is whispering he left little “surprises”
all over the studio for later.
Pam S
October 30, 2014 at 7:38 am (5 years ago)He told her bet I can get into more trouble than you today.
Pamela H
October 30, 2014 at 7:47 am (5 years ago)Don’t be scared, just imagine them with no clothes on!,
Sandy D
October 30, 2014 at 8:01 am (5 years ago)Elvis said “I saw someone kissing Santa Claus”
Darlene Bares
October 30, 2014 at 8:19 am (5 years ago)We’re working here and Eileen’s being naughty.
Penny S
October 30, 2014 at 8:35 am (5 years ago)Oh my Elfira! I should have never had that second bowl of chili for lunch!
That’s alright Elifis! Just stay by Eileen and when you toot look at her and say “Well, excuse you!”
It is a good thing my toots smell like peppermints!
shelia holmes
October 30, 2014 at 8:58 am (5 years ago)If they could only see us now!!!!!!
Missy k
October 30, 2014 at 9:06 am (5 years ago)They are laughing because they made you think of Christmas and it isn’t even Halloween yet!
Kristi D.
October 30, 2014 at 9:11 am (5 years ago)“You are so cute”
Brenda hennig
October 30, 2014 at 9:57 am (5 years ago)I would love to have my own personal elf!!
Marty
October 30, 2014 at 10:04 am (5 years ago)Minty farts tickle!!
Susan Weber
October 30, 2014 at 10:36 am (5 years ago)Wait until Santa sees what we did to help him with his Christmas decorating!
marie zinno
October 30, 2014 at 10:45 am (5 years ago)I wish I had a few elves in my sewing room right now! Love the project.
Cassandra Hammond
October 30, 2014 at 10:50 am (5 years ago)“Let’s play elf games.”
Lynn Allison
October 30, 2014 at 10:55 am (5 years ago)You curl my toes!
Debbie
October 30, 2014 at 11:04 am (5 years ago)Question: Which elf was the best singer?
Answer: ELFis Presley
Cathy
October 30, 2014 at 11:43 am (5 years ago)“Is there really only ONE candy cane left?
Colleen
October 30, 2014 at 11:47 am (5 years ago)And they think we are going to be good. Just wait until later when we get tired of this and decide to have some real fun.
Lynn Thompson
October 30, 2014 at 11:57 am (5 years ago)I think he asked her if he could meet her under the mistletoe!
Marilyn Lee
October 30, 2014 at 11:58 am (5 years ago)You’re so embroidably cute! Can I keep you forever?
Charlotte Jess
October 30, 2014 at 12:00 pm (5 years ago)Elf you let me kiss you I’ll give you my candy cane.
Deborah
October 30, 2014 at 12:01 pm (5 years ago)Oops…sorry! I thought for sure she said that I could keep the rest of the candy all for myself!
Lela Abate
October 30, 2014 at 1:28 pm (5 years ago)I Have these patterns can’t wait to make them. They are SUPER CUTE!!
Sandy Davis
October 30, 2014 at 1:52 pm (5 years ago)“Oh, Elfira, you’re so sweet I could just eat you up!”
Yvonne Davison
October 30, 2014 at 2:25 pm (5 years ago)“Elfis, that is pretty funny and clever but if Santa heard what you just said you might just make his naughty list you silly boy!”
Lori Cassidy
October 30, 2014 at 2:53 pm (5 years ago)He said, “We need a vacation. Where should we go? Some place warm or some place cold???”
DONA SANBORN
October 30, 2014 at 4:32 pm (5 years ago)I promise, I won’t spend any money on embroidery supplies!
Carolyn
October 30, 2014 at 4:48 pm (5 years ago)“Who needs a shelf? We have a magazine!!”
Mary Moran
October 30, 2014 at 4:56 pm (5 years ago)I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?
Patricia Huckabay
October 30, 2014 at 6:32 pm (5 years ago)he said, “The Santas are under the mistletoe again!”
she said, “They are so cute! giggle, giggle…”
Lori Mehrer
October 30, 2014 at 7:53 pm (5 years ago)Guess what I have in my hand? I think she’s blushing a little too. 🙂
Lucy D
October 30, 2014 at 9:11 pm (5 years ago)Who needs the big guy in the red suit when they have to 2 elf’s as cute as us for a photo shoot!
Priscilla Hanselman
October 30, 2014 at 9:49 pm (5 years ago)This was Elfin fun!
Shauna Kaminsky
October 31, 2014 at 1:18 am (5 years ago)That silly shelf elf wishes he looked this good!
Laurene Shewan
October 31, 2014 at 5:10 am (5 years ago)No dear, that outfit doesn’t make your butt look big!
Donna G.
October 31, 2014 at 6:33 am (5 years ago)“These people think we can really talk!”
Laurie Watkins
October 31, 2014 at 8:01 am (5 years ago)Will you marry me!
Ruth Gregg
October 31, 2014 at 12:30 pm (5 years ago)Santa said we could ride on Rudolf!
suen oglesby
October 31, 2014 at 2:25 pm (5 years ago)lets stay here after the Christmas season and see what other things we could stir up I like being naughty with you to help me
Pat
October 31, 2014 at 2:50 pm (5 years ago)We could have so much fun, just elfing around the studio, after the photo shoot! Think of the one place you want to start!
Lynette
October 31, 2014 at 7:27 pm (5 years ago)Do you see the mistletoe?
Lynn Zukowski
October 31, 2014 at 10:44 pm (5 years ago)Elfis said to Elfira: guess how much Santa paid for his sleigh?
Nothing- it was on the house!(tee hee)
Sue
November 1, 2014 at 12:45 am (5 years ago)I am not wearing any underwear!
Cathy
November 1, 2014 at 5:17 am (5 years ago)Would you look at that monkey behind the camera?!!
Denise Holguin
November 3, 2014 at 12:21 pm (5 years ago)HA! Love it!
Lyn
November 1, 2014 at 5:23 am (5 years ago)She said, “Everyone is going to love us. This is so exciting!”
Renee
November 1, 2014 at 6:42 am (5 years ago)Be naughty…and save Santa a trip!
Suzanne
November 1, 2014 at 7:53 am (5 years ago)After this magazine comes out I think we’re going to have a lot of brothers and sisters!!
mOm
November 2, 2014 at 7:38 am (5 years ago)Elfis said to Elfira, “This photo shoot is A Piece of Cake!!!” Elfira burst out laughing, “A Piece of Cake!” (more sugar!!!) lol Happy Holidays they both said!!!
Alice Cornelson
November 2, 2014 at 4:23 pm (5 years ago)I bet Santa is going to put us on his “want us” list cause
everyone loved us.
Kathleen
November 3, 2014 at 1:20 pm (5 years ago)I have a “secret” to tell Santa about you! Hope you like what he brings.
allen king
November 3, 2014 at 2:11 pm (5 years ago)Where’s my cell phone, I want to take some s”elfi(e)s”?!?!
Denise Holguin
November 3, 2014 at 3:58 pm (5 years ago)Good one!
– Denise
Becky
November 3, 2014 at 2:27 pm (5 years ago)Elfira is tickled because Elfis had to get made-up for the photo shoot!
Debbie
November 3, 2014 at 2:47 pm (5 years ago)Do you think we can get our own show after this – like “The Kardashian’s?” No, wait, I don’t want a reputation like that. Let’s try something more family oriented – maybe “Modern Family?”
Diana Markley
November 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm (5 years ago)Do you think she’ll let us use the new sewing machine under the tree?
Jeannie Tucher
November 3, 2014 at 9:42 pm (5 years ago)Elfis whispers to Elfira that they are sitting under the mistletoe
Jeannie Tucher
November 3, 2014 at 9:43 pm (5 years ago)Elfis whispers to Elfira that they are sitting under the mistletoe.
Wanda Leffingwell
November 4, 2014 at 3:40 am (5 years ago)Oh I will be seen on Facebook!
Roseann Dashem
November 4, 2014 at 8:49 am (5 years ago)Oh no I almost spilled the the beans about the next freebee.
Roseann Dashem
November 4, 2014 at 9:04 am (5 years ago)Oh no, I almost spilled the beans about the next freebee!
Diane Fogel
November 4, 2014 at 12:33 pm (5 years ago)Elfis I think we should dress the Thanksgiving turkey has one of Santa’s elves so no one will eat him.
Elfira:,We can give him ears like yours. Giggles
Mary Haggenmaker
November 4, 2014 at 4:50 pm (5 years ago)“You make my stuffed heart go pitty pat”
melissa
November 4, 2014 at 4:52 pm (5 years ago)“Elf on the Shelf”… ha! They ain’t seen nothin’ yet!
Chris
November 4, 2014 at 7:54 pm (5 years ago)Oh my! did you see that ! she has thread in her hair !!!
Kristal
November 5, 2014 at 10:04 am (5 years ago)Elfis said to Elfira: It is SEW much fun for our mischief to get us on the cover of a magazine!!
Treva Orrison
November 5, 2014 at 10:40 am (5 years ago)The elves are darling – I embroidery but pretty much stopped the sewing. These elves well definitely get me back sewing.
Karen W
November 5, 2014 at 12:07 pm (5 years ago)Elfis said to Elfira, “Just look at all this stuff! We’re really gonna have fun today!”
Marie Scharf
November 6, 2014 at 2:35 pm (5 years ago)Elfis said, “They don’t know that after we are done we are going to Santa’s workshop and be with all the elves and get ready for Christmas. Yeah.”
Nonie Johnson
November 6, 2014 at 2:56 pm (5 years ago)Can you imagine what Santa will say when he sees us on the cover of Designs with Machine Embroidery?. We beat him this month!
Donna Belcher
November 6, 2014 at 3:14 pm (5 years ago)Elfira, You ring my bells!
barbara asberry
November 10, 2014 at 2:05 pm (5 years ago)I am so excited with this magazine. I took time yesterday for my self to download all the designs, projects.
I plan to have them all completed. I do enjoy your magazine more than any magazine ever, you are so talented. thank you barb
Beverly Shuffield
November 18, 2014 at 2:54 pm (5 years ago)“You are tu-tu cute!”
Brenda Dattilo
November 21, 2014 at 2:47 pm (5 years ago)He he,I can’t wait to see who wins!
Carol Bartlem
November 24, 2014 at 8:39 am (5 years ago)She doesn’t know we spiked the coffee Lets see how they can sew a straight line now
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