Happy Wednesday everyone! Ooohhh, I’m so happy to be posting to my blog today. With everything that’s been going on, the opportunity to talk about anything sewing related makes me all giddy inside. I haven’t sewn a single garment since August. I thank ALL of you for your support and prayers for CEMO.
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Now for the Big Announcement! I was contacted by a representative of the Baby Lock Sewing Machine Company on May 18th about a possible collaboration. Needless to say, I was quite excited about their interest. After several conversations back and forth, we came to an agreement and I’m so happy to announce that, on July 15th, I signed with Baby Lock as one of their newest influencers. Aaaahhh!!! I’m still so EXCITED to say that! Shortly afterwards, we went away on a great vacation to celebrate my husband’s retirement. My plan was to announce the new collaboration after returning home. However, I never got a chance to do that because as soon as we returned home, my husband received his diagnosis.
It’s been 4 months since I signed with the company and this is my first opportunity to post about it. I am extremely appreciative of Baby Lock for their patience with me. While I’m dealing with my family situation, they have shown extreme compassion in allowing me the time I need to get back in action. They understand my priority is my husband’s care and for that I’m grateful. Because of how they have handled my situation, I am confident that I’ve signed with the right company. Any company that values family is alright with me. The Baby Lock Sewing Machine Company has earned my great respect.
I met up with Christine and Katie while at the Mimi G Style Conference in June and was able to test drive and choose the two machines that I wanted. I chose the Soprano Sewing Machine and Evolution Serger. For those of you who own these machines, you already know how awesome they are. I’ll be sharing more about the machines and some of the features at a later time. Also you’ll definitely be seeing these machines at work in my future YouTube tutorials. I have great things planned for the future and will move forward as time allows, while caring for my husband. Thank you, in advance, for your patience as I slowly return to blogging. I have my next pattern and fabric ready to go. As soon as I get a free moment, I will be sewing my first garment using my new Baby Lock Machines. Oooooh Happy Days!!! Thank you Baby Lock!
Thanks for stopping by!
Remember: When you live in your DESIGN, it is from there that God SHINES!
Anita
CONGRATULATIONS ANITA!!!!!
So Happy for you!!
I purchased a Destiny II a year ago and it’s still in the box !!! I was living in GA at the time I received it and had to move back home to OH to take of my elderly mother. I’ve had to do a lot of cleaning up and painting at the homestead Now I’m in the process of fixing up the basement for a sewing / craft area so I can get my Destiny out of the box!!! Said all that to say this PLEASE PLEASE create a STEP BY STEP instructional YouTube video on Destiny II like you did with the Soprano You are So detailed and professional and let’s not talk about that HAPPY SMILE you have. OMG! Your Spirit comes through the TV. You can tell the Spirit of GOD is upon you. Continue to be BLESSED!!!
Anita, congratulations!
Glory to God … He is awesome!
My will take my babylock evolve out of the box
Ready set go!
I am so excited that you will be using babylock as a demo
Congrats to your signing with them
Be bless
Marie
I want say congratulations on your new venture with Baby Loc. I also want to say that my family is praying for your family. Lastly, I want to thank you for bringing back the love of sewing into my life:)
Congratulations Anita! May God continue to bless you and your family. You are in my prayers!
Very happy and excited for you. Continuous prayers for your family.
Anita, I’m so very happy for you!! You are so deserving!! Congratulations!!
Continued prayers for you, your husband and your sons. God bless!!
That is awesome news, I look forward to seeing what you create with these machines. Prayers for you and your family!
Pardon me while I run out and buy a Baby Lock. Never even looked at ’em (Janome girl), and I do not know Anita personally. But she publishes a darn good blog which has helped me as a sewist and as she said, who doesn’t want to do business with a company that can put aside metrics for the sake of family. Anita, I will keep praying for you, your husband, and your family. Remember to sew…I know that connecting with something that is just YOU is critically important right now. Thanks for being you.
Congratulations and continued prayers for you, Cemo and your family!
I use all of your designs and love using them ! Waiting for designs to go into my sashings ‘nnup
Congratulations, I’m a new follower and learning how to sew from your videos. My prayers are with you and your family! I’m praying for total healing for your husband. God Bless
Congratulations Anita! They couldn’t have picked a better person.
Congratulations, I am happy that you are back.
Congratulations! I’m happy to see that you are back. Missed you,, but I understand why. I look forward to reading your blogs and watching you videos. Baby Lock is lucky to have you!,
Congratulations Anita! You are such an inspiring woman. I can’t imagine what you and your family have gone through these past few months. Continue to be encouraged and best wishes with your new venture!
Congratulations Anita!! This is awesome.
Thanks Tawanna!
Dear Anita,
I have recently discovered your tutorials on Youtube and I am very fond of them and looking forward to seeing and learning more of your future projects. You are a very good teacher!I live in Sweden so your tutorials are reaching World wide. I also pray for your husband.
My best regards
Lena Grip
Jönköping
Sweden
Thank you so much dear Lena! I’m so glad you like the tutorials. Thanks for your prayers!
Congratulations!!!
Thanks Carolyn!
That’s AWESOME Anita!!!!!!!! Congrats.
Thanks Michelle!
Congratulations Anita!!! Glad to hear the good news about Cemo. God got you and your family. Stay Strong as you are. Looking forward to your next tutorial, when your time permits. God is Awesome!!
Thanks Ms. Sheila!
All such wonderful news Anita!!!! God is good!!!! Great to hear that your husband is doing well, and I can’t wait to see what you have planned to show us! You are perfect for Babylock, such an awesome company, Congratulations!!! SEW EXCITING!!!!
Thanks Karen!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. I am blown away with your IG page. So professional looking and your makes are spectacular.
Praise God for doing what needs to be done in your life and your hubby. He is faithful. He is doing a great thing.
Congratulations on your new opportunities with Baby Lock and the new machines.
I’m looking forward to Future postings. Be blessed. Stay blessed. You are blessed. #IJN
Twanna
Thank you so much Twanna! You be blessed too!
So glad to hear your husband is recovering!!
Stay strong!!
Thanks Verla!
Congratulations and I will continue to pray for your husband
Thank you Gwen!
Congratulations I look forward to see you back on YouTube
Thanks Catherine!
God is doing great things in your life, I’m so happy for you and all your success. GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES… You’re blessed my sista ☺
Thanks Brenda! God makes no mistakes! Amen!
Hi Anita: Such great news for your family. I just love when God pours out his blessings. Go ANITA CEMO AND FAMILY.
Amen! Thanks Linda!
? Hi Anita. WOW! I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to see that beautiful smile, and a big, big CONGRATULATIONS!!! ? I’m soooooo happy for you and always praying for your family.
Ooohhh, thanks so much Peggy!
First of all – so happy to hear that your husband’s recovery is going well. Secondly, it was good to hear of your collaboration with BabyLock. I can’t wait to see what you make on both of those fantastic machines. God Bless and continued prayers for Cemo.
Thanks Tarah!
Ooooh! CONGRATULATIONS SEW SISTER! Continued blessings to you and your blessed family! Praying without a ceasing! ??❤️?????
Thanks Dineen and Dina!
That is awesome news. Congratulations and continued prayers for your husband and family.
Thanks Robin!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an awesome opportunity. Continued prayers for Cemo.
Thanks Sherry!
Awesome, congratulations, continued prayers for Cemo, can’t wait to see what you create!
Thanks Shirley!
Congratulations Anita,
Thanks Gale!
Congratulations Anita! This is such a blessing and so well deserved. Baby Loc is blessed to have such an awesome seamstress on their team. I know this is the first of many things to come. I know I will have some Anita By Design patterns to add to my stash one day in the future. Congratulations again!!
Thanks Darlene!
I am so excited to hear this news; Baby Lock simply couldn’t haven chosen a better influencer — and a more lovely person! — for its brand!
This is especially pertinent news to me, because I have had Bernina sewing machines for 40 years and recently made big changes in my own sewing room. Last year, I finally made friends with serging with the addition of the wonderful Evolution Baby Lock serger. Because of that excellent experience, just last month, I took the enormous step of purchasing the Baby Lock sewing machine. I have been a little worried that this machine is more geared to quilters, so please tell BL that I am so happy to see a garment sewer using one. I am looking forward to being inspired by your use of the new machines!
Awesome Giuditta! So happy to hear about your new purchase Evolution Serger! I’m so excited to get started using it and making some magic.
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Congratulations Ms. Anita! So glad to see a post from you. While we have missed you posting, we understand why. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Oh Florence! Thank you so much!
Fabulous- you are so well respected with your talents and it shows!!! Continue prayers for your family.
Thanks Kris!
What a awesome blessing- the company should be so thrilled to have someone with your creative talents represent them. God bless you
God bless you too, Kris!
I am so happy for you . Continue with your dream. I will continue to pray for CEMO and the family.
Thanks Lejeun!
Congratulations! I look forward to see your next project. You are truly an inspiration as a seamstress and a woman of God. I will continue to pray for you and your family. We love you Aunt Anita!
Hi Anita congratulations. I bought the accord baby lock machine in June this year and I also have the Diana will you be learning about other machine too?
I am so excited for you, Anita. I have been a silent follower, praying for your family.
I always enjoy your posts, your beautiful smile, and your Godly approach to life.
I own a Baby Lock Ovation Serger and a Baby Lock Aria; great machines.
May God bless and keep you safe,
Glenda
I just started following you at theme of Cemo’s retirement. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am especially excited to hear you teamed up with Baby Lock. I just bought the Elizabeth matching AND the eclipse serger. Cant way to get some “Learn to Sew” sessions
CONGRATULATIONS! That is AWESOME! I had the opportunity to meet you @ the Mimi G conference this past June and you are a lovely person. We didn’t speak much but I felt your spirit! Best of luck to you and may GOD continue to bless your family.
Congratulations and welcome back!
That’s wonderful news Anita. I’m so excited for you. Like yourself I’m finding comfort in sewing whilst my wonderful husband fights cancer. We’re staying strong & positive & are determined to get him back to good health. Sending you big hugs across the Atlantic. X
Congrats ? ? ???Anita , that’s so awesome ?????? So happy for u !!! Glad Baby Lock was understanding of your situation and hubbys health comes first ???
Thanks Ro!
So proud of you and your opportunity with Babylock! Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us. As an owner of several Babylock machines I’m extra excited. Continued prayers for you and your husband.
Thanks Cordelia!
You are blessed my sister!!!
Blessed indeed!
Congratulations on your exciting new opportunity! I will keep your family in my prayers, that your husband may successfully fight through whatever condition he now faces. You have been such a blessing to others, and I have no doubt that God will continue to cover and bless your family!
Thanks so much Chastidy!
So happy for you! In the mist of things that are not so pleasant God is there, giving you a reason to hang on. Congratulations???? to you and continued blessings and success, it’s so deserving. My continued prayers to your hubby, you and your extended family. ❤️✂️
So wonderful to have you back! ???
Thank you so much! Yes, He provides!
Super excited to see “one of ours” being recognized for all your efforts to promote sewing. Continued prayers for your Hubby and all his treatments to go well and recovery be quick.
I believe Babylock is the winner in this partnership because you are pretty amazing. 🙂 I wish I had the $$ for 2 babylocks! You lucky girl. Good luck and congratulations
Thanks Balinda! I’m just so thrilled!
I am so happy for you!, and glad your husband is doing so good. I love learning to sew from you but I’m finding the patterns you are using aren’t going up to my size . The pattern may say size 20 on it but the measurements don’t match up to what I measure myself with my tape measure. And nothing is fitting me. In store bought clothes I wear size 20. I want to follow you but nothing I’m making is big enough for me. Do you have any suggestions to help me? Once again I’m so happy for you!
Thanks Pamela! Please don’t compare your pattern size to your ready-to-wear size. They are totally different. I speak about that in the beginning of the sewing course when I teach how to read the pattern envelope. If you buy a size 20 in the stores, your pattern size will be larger. Don’t pay attention to ready-to-wear sizes when sewing your own garments. I hope this helps.
Congratulations ?, this is awesome ??. Prayers continually going up for you and your family. God Bless.
Thanks Sharon!
Not only did you sign with the right company, they signed with the right blogger. Girl you are so awesome and blessed in your talent, can’t wait to see what your makes with your new babylock. I’ve been wanting a babylock for so long but the time has not presented itself yet so I will live through you if you don’t mind. I will continue to send prayers of healing for your husband and for you because the job of a care giver can be tough at times but when done with love and commitment it is rewarding.
Thank you so much Ginger! Yes, live through me until you get your first Baby Lock.
A big congratulations!
Thanks Faye!
Omg!!! Congrats. That is such great news. And it couldn’t have happened to a better person. I wish you all the luck with your new joint effort. And I’m still continuing outing to pray for you and Cecil. Keep your head up and stay strong.
Thanks TaReesa!
Congratulations they could not have picked a better person to represent Babylock. My dear you truly are a Shining Star. Grace and Mercy to you and your very lovely family.
Thanks Deirdrw!
Congratulations!! That’s wonderful news and so very nice to hear how you are being treated right from the very beginning….kudos to you Baby Lock! Will definitely keep on praying for you and your family and about being able to get back into sewing <3
Thanks Heide!
Congratulations !
Prayers for you and yours
Thands Wilda!
So happy for you Anita! I hope the machines will bring you many hours of joy! You are inspiring in your sewing and in your faith. Prayers for you and your family continue.
Thanks Gayle! Yes, I’m looking forward to hours of joy.
Congrats Anita
Thanks Veleda!
Congratulations Anita!!
Thanks Sophia!
Congratulations!
Thanks Kae!
Congrats!! God is always working!!
Thanks Corynne! Yes, He is!
Congratulations Mrs. Anita!!! Awesome Prayer are still going up for you and your family!! God Bless You
Thanks Antoinette! God bless you too.
Anita I am Inspired by you and your story. I found your blog and I think it was Divine Intervention. I will be praying for you and your husband! I look forward to seeing the beautiful things you create!
Thanks Ywonna!
Congratulations Mrs Anita! So happy for you and continue prayers!
Thanks Timesa!
Anita- how exciting for you! I love Baby Lock machines so I’m looking forward to future tutorials! Joanie
Thanks Joanie!
This is so awesome. So happy for you. #cemostrong
Thanks Riesha! #cemostrong
Congratulations!!!!!
Thanks Kassey!
Congratulations! This is wonderful news!
Thanks Sheri!
First of all, hope things are improving for your husband.
Can you please help me find that lovely green collar in the picture above? It’s awesome! I want to learn how to make that.
Congrats on Baby Lock collaboration. I need help learning how to use my Baby Lock serger, so hopefully that’s a part of your collaboration (hint, hint).
Thanks Tammi! Here’s the link to the post about the green dress. Enjoy! https://www.anitabydesign.com/retro-style-scuba-knit-dress/
congratulations!!!! So excited for you!!!! Such a great opportunity and perfect for you. You are doing an amazing job with caring for your husband and my hat off to you, for your amazing strength and fortitude!
Thanks Paulette!
Congratulations Anita!!!! I am so happy for you. I know you will represent Baby Lock very well. You deserve it!!! Take care of yourself and your husband.
Thanks Monica! Yes, I want to represent them well.
I can’t wait to see this new project. Prayers for you & your family.
Thanks Rosalind!
My continue prayers for you and your family. God has you and your families in the palm of his hand and please be reminded that he loves you very much and wants the absolute best for you.
Love you for your strength and delegations to almighty god and your families.
Again thanks for helping us new sewer for all you do and continue to do.
MY god continue richly bless you always.
LB
Amen! Yes, He loves us! Thank you LB!
I have 3 Baby locks, the Evolution serger, Spirit embroidery machine and Alliance embroidery machine. These machines are awesome. I enjoy reading your posts and watching your videos. Congratulations, I know you are excited! Prayers and blessing to you and your husband.
Thanks Samantha!
Congratulations, I admire your strength, positivity and trust in your future together. Hopefully gives the sewing with the new baby lock you a way to relax and a new challenge, so you can continue to take care of your husband with new energy. Because you as a partner of a very sick husband needs every support. I pray for his recovery.
Thanks Ada! Being able to sew, even a little, will bring me such happiness!
Hello Ms. Anita, awesome news!! You have been an inspiration to so many. Your love for GOD and your expression of your relationship with Him caught my attention when I first stumbled upon you on instagram and I’m glad I did. My prayers for complete healing for your husband and GOD’S blessings upon your life!
Thanks Serrell!
Congratulations, I’m so excited for you. Also I’m happy that Cemo is doing well. God is so good and I’m so happy he is showing out for your family.
Thanks Alecia!
Amen, Amen Amen! congratulations!!
Thanks Rochelle!
Awesome Anita. Won’t He do it girl. I love my Destiny ll and my Triumph. Raring to go right along with you when you can. God Bless you and your hubby.
Thanks Sandi! I can’t wait!
I love him…through the mist of eveything your going through God is still blessing you and I believe He will continue do so. Thank you for sharing your excitement and congratulations to new opportunities; I’m looking forward to your creations /review. Take good care!
Thanks Mirline! God is amazing in His works!
Congratulations Anita!!!
Thanks LaTonya!
Ahhhhh, EXCITING news!! This is so awesome, can’t wait to see what you produce on this fabulous machines!!!!
Thanks Alethia!
CONGRATULATIONS…I am so very happy for you..GIRL WON’T HE DO IT…..PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME. Continued prayer for you and your family.
Yes, He WILL! Thanks Vernita!
CONGRATS ON THE AWESOME COLLABORATION! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU NEXT. PRAYING FOR YOU FAMILY.
Thanks Dorothy!
So happy for you! Looking forward to seeing you again! Continue to pray for CEMO!
Thanks Yolanda!
So happy for you. How Awesome, you know God is in the mix!
Yes, He is! Thanks Paula!
Congratulations! My sewing machine and serger are Babylock and you’re going to love and represent them well!
Thanks Eryn!
Congratulations, Anita! That is awesome and you are well-deserving. You’re sewing is top notch and such an inspiration!
Thanks Tasha!
Congrats. Your sewing skills are impeccable and your presence is larger than life. What I love most about you is your willingness share your faith. I have the babylock evolve serger and it is hands down the best serger I have ever owned. Enjoy your new toys and I will continue to lift you and your family up in my prayers
Thanks Pam!
That is such wonderful news! Welcome to Babylock, I have a sewing machine and a serger, both from BL, and I know you will love them as much as I do! You and Cemo are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks Cynthia!
Oooh Anita! I am so happy for you. You deserve the best and Baby Lock is it. I got to use their machines at a local sewing studio here in Ohio during their Facebook event last month and I am in love. They are far out of my price range, but I have something to which I can aspire. Congratulations again.
Thanks Brigitte!
CONGRATS!! And hope the family is doing well..
Thanks Aminah!
I AM ‘SEW HAPPY” for you, Anita! We LOVE you so much! GOD’S VERY BEST to YOU and your FAMILY!
Thanks so much Dara! I love you too, my sister!
Awesome news! Congratulations. I cant wait to see the next tutorial.
Thanks Carmen!
That’s awesome news!! Congrats!
Thanks Shawn!
Congratulations to you and Babylock on this partnership, Anita! God is the best of planners! I continue my prayers for God’s healing for your husband and strength for you as you battle this together.
Thanks Monique!
Congrats Anita! I can hardly wait to see the walk around the machine because i think i need a new machine. LOL
LOL! Thanks Patricia!
Congrats you so deserve this and more. I can’t wait for the reviews because I’m currently looking for a serger to buy.Can you give us a heads up on the next pattern you have so we can purchase it in advance? Again congrats and I will continue to pray for your husband and you as well.
Congratulations to you my beloved Anita, you deserve it all.. thanks to God almighty and also prayers to Cemo..I love you big sister
Congratulations Anita! So happy for you. Jim just got me the Babylock Destiny II. It does everything but make dinner! We continue to pray for Cecil.
Congrats Sis! This is awesome! I have a Babylock sewing machine also and I love it! Many blessings to you and your family.
OMG!!! Of course your were “chosen.” You are an amazing A-MA-ZING inspiration. What smart, successful company would pass on THAT!! I can’t wait to see the wonderful things that are going to happen. I am extremely proud of you BSS.
Congratulations this blessing was well deserved. Still praying
“Sewtwistedthreads”
How exciting! And yes, it does really invoke a great deal of respect for the company. Congrats on your collaboration and still sending up all the prayers for your husband’s recovery.
Congratulations to you and BabyLock. I know this will be a mutually beneficial arrangement. Continuing to keep the family in prayer.
Wow! What a privilege! I am so excited for you. Nothing like seeing the fruitages of your hard work. I was looking to upgrade my Janome to the Skyline S7. I may have to revisit that now. Thank you. I look forward to learning much more from you. Can you do a tutorial on doing a basic dress with empire waistline? I dont see many out there. That’s a good one to get lots of viewers with.
Congratulations!!!! I’m soo happy that you are back and I will keep Cecil, you and your family in my prayers.