🎀𝔹𝕚𝕘 𝔸𝕟𝕟𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥🎀 from Designs by Little Bee Machine Embroidery Designs in Nashville, Tennessee

[@jenniferhancock-zf7cq]

I have just recently found your designs. I am new to embroidery. I love the ones I have so far. Thank you for what you do

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you, I love what I do! 💜

[@kittygoding9251]

I am so excited for you! I look forward to learning from you in person! And giving you a BIG hug! But at 77 years old I don't travel well. So the closer you get to the west coast is good for me! Love you lots!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

From your mouth to God's ears! Haven't been West of Texas in a lonnnnnng time! But I'm ready! You are more than welcome in the virtual classes and stitchalongs!

[@kimtyson6147]

Melissa, I started machine embroidery in 2015 and yours were some of the first designs I purchased. They gave me the confidence to master ITH designs and even create some of my own. I love your idea to teach classes at sewing shops, that is also how I learned this hobby. I attended a couple of excellent classes taught by a rep from AG of out of Charlotte, NC. She gave us three projects to stitch out using different techniques and provided a workbook to take with us. There is nothing better than in-person instruction for learning and having fun with others who enjoy machine embroidery. The shops in my area (Raleigh, NC) are always looking for people to teach classes because of course it gets people into their shops to buy machines, so if you are able to travel and are interested, I can give you the names and contacts. I'd definitely attend your class and even help you if you needed an assistant! Best of luck on your new journey, which I'll continue to follow with great interest.

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

I have a friend and colleague in NC so yes, I'm absolutely up to that! Please email me any info you think would be helpful! [e-mail] 💜

[@kimtyson6147]

@@DesignsByLittleBee I just sent you an email, you may need to check your spam folder just in case. :)

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

@@kimtyson6147 Thank you for telling me, it WAS in spam!!

[@debbieevans4691]

Best wishes as you make these changes in your business. Would love to see you decide to have a booth at next years Paducah KY quilt show!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

That would depend on how OSQE goes this fall. I'm excited for the possibilities but also super nervous! 💜

[@kittygoding9251]

I will look at the virtual classes too. But come out west...you will love it!

[@katherine5587]

I wish I lived in Tennessee! I love to get private digitizing instruction! But I will look forward to the online course to SA!! But You PIVOT, spread your wings and GO! Blessings to you and all you do!! 🩷🩷🩷 (p.s. There are very few embroidery anything at most of these expos, so more rep is fantastic!!)

[@cherleneartman7203]

I'm so happy for you. I'm not in your area, but I am interested in your digitizing class this fall. I have SA3 and Enthusiast...just need to know more about how to use them (for my personal use). Good luck in all your endeavors.

[@marysiddons6400]

Try to come to OEQE in Lakeland Fl!!!!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

I will DEFINITELY check it out if this one in TN goes well!

[@marysiddons6400]

😊

[@julieorear4874]

I love classes, and live in Kansas City, MO

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

I would love to visit! 🐝

[@julieorear4874]

I think you are doing the right thing, we ALL need people! I love going to in person classes

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Right?? Working alone/from home has been fun and great for all the reasons you would think, but it's not all that! 💜

[@NikkiVelazquez]

I was self employed selling finished ITH designs for a few years. After awhile, I wanted to have coworkers again. I went back to my former career and have never regretted it. I craft on the weekends and have 1 or 2 orders a week. I have a sewing and crafting room but I prefer to work in the living area. All this to say that I completely understand your feelings.

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Here's a secret: I applied for a part-time job in retail last week!! Just a couple of days a week to be out there with a routine, working in retail (which I love) in a small place with a couple of coworkers and the general public. I'm actually excited! 💜

[@Mommomkeller]

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! It sounds like you have a really good idea of where Designs by Little Bee is headed next! I'm excited! WOOOOHOOOO!!! I'm excited for the new, improved digitizing book and seeing all of the truly cool things yet to come!!!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 💜

[@kristyhuber7835]

Love this! I wish I lived closer to you. I’d love to take classes from you and then I could become your helper lol! I feel like with your personality, you’re one I could actually learn digitizing from! I’ll have to see if my shop would let you do classes! I look forward to seeing what things you come up with and hopefully I can attend some classes when you do them.

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you Kristy! Definitely email me any information you think would be helpful. I don't have the resources right now to rent out my own space out of town (like a hotel conference room) but if a sewing shop or dealer would host me, that's where I'm trying to start! 💜

[@lionbearcat]

This is wonderful! Good for you!

[@sewittoday1]

Congratulations! You were the only digitizer that had so many 4x4 designs when I only had a small machine ( a while back). I still have the Beginning Digitizing and So you want to embroider books. You go share that smile with everyone 😊

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you, I'm happy to smile again! 🐝

[@peggyellis1568]

You seem like such a wonderful woman. I wish you the best of luck in your new journey and I pray that it will make your life a little easier and more joyful!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you Peggy! 💜

[@graceb7886]

Congratulations on this pivot in your life. Everything you said sounds amazing. We all need more face to face interaction, and the world needs more craft classes! Kudos to committing to this change and I hope it's amazing for you 🔥💯

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you! 💜

[@K3M13]

Hugs Melissa! We love you! Maybe you could do some digitizing teaching. Go places to teach it for 2-4 days. Pick a different state each month, find hotels that are near airports/train stations and teach. There is such a great demand for this. You went to POP's classes 2 years ago, hook up with Jen. She uses her squad to help with functions, too. She had classes where the items weren't released for a year after the class.

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

I want to go all over! I'm reaching out to dealers and stores for now. I really look up to Jen and hope my classes are as fun and educational as hers! 💜

[@meganedwards3410]

You GO girl!!! I'm so glad you won't be shutting down your website! I love your designs! you deserve happiness! We are all behind you! Live your best life!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you! Not shutting down anytime soon! 🐝

[@melissabroussard1042]

Good luck on this new direction in your life. Your physical\mental health and your family should always come first. Members of the DBLB family will continue to be here and support you in whatever you do.

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you, Melissa! 🐝

[@pattishelton3169]

The Mason Jar Key fob was the first thing I bought and made from you. I still love this design today. I need that workbook?

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Join my Facebook group to see when I announce that it's done. I will also have in-depth video tutorials! 🐝 facebook.com/groups/designsbylittlebeegroup

[@WillMcLeod0109]

We love you girl!!

[@jancollins2095]

Melissa your growth has been amazing to watch and admire.. I am looking forward to your classes on digitizing. You got this!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Thank you so much 😊 There is a lot of interest in those, I'm excited to start that curriculum!!

[@kaypatterson1378]

I have no doubt that you will be successful.

[@marysiddons6400]

Try to teach at Original Sewing & Quilting Expo. It is very fun and I always learn a lot. I think you would fit in perfectly!!

[@v.r.sumner9693]

I have your workbook! Looking forward to the next chapter of Designs by Little Bee! You deserve a break or a pivot. Many other designers have needed to do the same thing. Can't wait to see what you're going to do. Maybe one day I'll take a trip from CA to be in your class! Nashville is on my list of places to see!

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

It's still a hot place to visit! I think it would be so cool for people to be able to attend a sewing class, and then visit downtown Nashville or some of our great parks while they're here! 💜

[@littlehipposcreations4485]

I bought that original Workbook!

[@ccsassycc1]

#Replay. Great Tutorial.

[@wkuskee]

Is the fb poll somewhere specific? I couldn’t find it. Looking forward to fall digitizing class as well.

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Yes! Here is the exact link. Make sure you're in the group, then you will be able to see the link. facebook.com/groups/designsbylittlebeegroup/posts/2220124648323169/

[@chrystalhenthorne8209]

KZbin has not been fine for the last few days.

[@littlehipposcreations4485]

I remember those early days of embroidery groups. 😆

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

It was so crazy! I remember when we hit 1000!

[@GluePaperScissors]

Will you be having a birthday sale this month?

[@1GeminiJune]

You already missed the birthday sale.

[@GluePaperScissors]

Oh No! I been waiting since Black Friday because I missed that one too.

[@DesignsByLittleBee]

Birthday sale was 2 weeks ago! 😔 Be sure to join my Facebook group so you see the announcements - I feel like I drive people crazy talking about it so much but someone always still misses it. Also, since Facebook just shows what it wants, a surefire way to stay in the loop is to sign up for my email newsletter. Go to www.designsbylittlebee.com, scroll down, and enter your email where it says "Subscribe now and get special offers"