Finished Stitches Embroidery Challenge

Ever wonder what to DO with your finished embroidery pieces?

I sent out all my embroidery samples to Shiny Happy Readers and asked them to make them into something – anything – as long as it was a finished thing. Here are the finished projects! Now it’s up to you to vote for a Fan Favorite – scroll down to the bottom to see how.

You can click on any image to see it bigger.

#1 Bulldog Zipper Pouch
Empty drawstring fabric bag with dog embroidery, handmade accessory, cute pet-themed tote.

#2 Bunny Pencil/Notebook CaseBunny Pencil/Notebook Case from the Finished Stitches Embroidery Challenge at Shiny Happy World

#3 Chickens Pillowcase
Colorful embroidered animal pillow with bright yellow ruffled border, perfect for kids' decor.

#4 Sly Cat insulated lunch bag with a matching snack bag and cutlery holder
Colorful fabric storage baskets with floral patterns and chalkboard cat design, perfect for kids' rooms.
#5 Queen of Hearts Bag
(using the Runaround Bag pattern from Lazy Girl Designs with the pocket moved to the back)
Queen of Hearts Bag - Finished Stitches challenge project for Shiny Happy World

#6 Tabby Cat pencil bag
Orange zippered pouches with cute cat and bird designs for kids or adults. Perfect for storing small items and accessories.

#7 quilted decoration to hang on the chair back of the birthday person
Happy birthday embroidered wall hanging, colorful celebration design, handmade party decor, birthday gift celebration, festive party banner, birthday cake and balloons.

#8 Art Journal (with pockets for pencils and finished artwork, and an elastic band to hold it all together)
Colorful fabric storage folders with floral patterns and a butterfly embroidery, perfect for organizing craft supplies.

#9 Sunshine Pillow
sunshine pillow collage

#10 Sluggo Toddler Backpack
Yellow backpack with embroidered dinosaur design, perfect for kids' accessories and playful fashion.

#11 fold out envelope for watercolor post card pad and paints
Embroidery book cover featuring a whimsical purple bug design on green fabric.

#12 Kitty Pocket Dress
A young child wearing a colorful dress with a cat pocket embroidered with thread.

#13 Rainbow Girl Zippered Pouch
Striped fabric zippered pouch with embroidered girl applique.

#14 Owl Tote/Crossbody Bag
owl tote

#15 Made by Joel tote bag
Colorful fabric tote bag with embroidered cityscape design, perfect for craft storage or outings.

#16 Bag with Kitty Pocket
Embroidered black tote bag with a cute cat face design, perfect for kids and adults.

#17 Apron with Goose Pocket
Colorful polka dot apron with a stenciled duck pocket for baking or crafting.

#18 Monster Mash Tote Bag
Colorful fabric toy shopping bag with cute cartoon character embroidery for children.

#19 Bring Your Own Sunshine Quilted Wall Hanging
Bright yellow quilt with embroidery that reads "Bring your own sunshine" and a sun design.

#20 Rainbow Raincloud Baby Mobile
Colorful felt rain cloud mobile with smiling sun and raindrops, nursery decor for kids.

#21 Sylvester Challah Bag
Colorful embroidered car and nature design on white fabric, perfect for children's clothing or accessories.

#22a Beep Beep Drawstring Bag
Colorful embroidered toy bag with car design on blooming bush.

#22b Duck, Duck, Robot Book Bag
Colorful children's books and educational toys on a wooden surface.

#23 Make Lemonade Lemon Pillow
Make Lemonade embroidered plush pillow, handmade fabric art gift for kids and home decor.

#24 Bloom Hooped Flowers
Colorful embroidery hoop art featuring floral and heart designs, craft project, bright sewing art.

#25 Robots and Space Framed Embroidery SetColorful embroidered robot and space-themed art wall display, whimsical and creative decor.

#26 Hooped Happy Chemistry
Colorful embroidery hoop art featuring happy laboratory glassware with scientific symbols and words like "Boom" and "Ooh!".

#27 Dog Mini Quilt
Handmade quilt with adorable embroidered dog faces, colorful squares, and patchwork border.


Voting for the Fan Favorite is now OPEN! Take a look at all the photos. Click on them to make the images bigger. Admire the awesome cleverness of everyone involved! Then comment on this page with your choice for Fan Favorite! Please mention the number and name of the piece you’re choosing (making it easier for people to read the comments without lots of  scrolling) and feel free to comment on why you’re choosing it.

Remember! You’re not voting on the embroidery! You’re voting on what people made out of the embroidery! 🙂

The winners of all the prizes will be announced next Wednesday 10/23.

Read all the Finished Stitches posts here.