15 Adorable In-the-Hoop Designs for Babies

From burps to bibs to blanket babies and binky holders, we’ll show you some easy-to-make, in-the-hoop, baby embroidery designs that will be the hit of the baby shower.

The name game

baby kays applique monograms

Bow Appliqué Alphabet and Curly Appliqué Font

Appliqué is so versatile, and thank goodness! No matter what sweet baby is named, you will be able to create a personalized gift. Just stitch a single letter monogram and add the name.

Baby buntings

in the hoop baby buntings and banners

Baby Shower Garland and In the Hoop Baby Banner

These adorable buntings are a sort of freestanding appliqué and can serve two purposes: display them as a baby shower decoration, then hang them in the nursery.

Bibs, burp cloths and binky Holders

ITH Quilted Baby Bib

In the Hoop Quilted Baby Bib

Every baby needs at least one bib and they don’t get any easier than when you create them in the hoop. Add a monogram and you have a swanky gift at a fraction of the cost.

baby bibs in the hoop and qpplique

ITH Bib and Fox Appliqué

Mix and match fabrics easily with this ITH bib (left). Edges are satin stitched with no turning or finishing stitches. Want a quick project? Add an adorable fox appliqué to a pre-purchased bib. If you use the same bobbin thread as that with which you are stitching, the back will look just as lovely as the front.

Bella bleu ITH baby projects

ITH Baby Teether and In the Hoop Burp Cloth

Teethers are another saving grace for mothers. stitch up a bunch with matching reversible burp cloths.

4. Precious Accessories

in the Hoop Center Zipper Cases for Baby

Baby Infant Block and In the Hoop Zipper Cases

Add the baby block to anything from a diaper bag to a blanket or shirt. Zip bags made in the hoop are so easy and quite useful for wipes, ointments, socks, or any of the other dozen and one things that babies seem to need.

Lullaby Blanket Babies Set in the hoop

Lullaby Blanket Babies

Precious indeed, these Blanket Babies can be stitched from soft and cuddly fleece. Add a monogram to a corner and you have a certain family heirloom.

embroidered baby onesies

What Babies are Made of

You know how the sayings go. Onesies are a wonderful invention for moms. Stitch up a few in different sizes so baby has one to wear throughout the growing spurt.

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4 Responses to “15 Adorable In-the-Hoop Designs for Babies”

  1. Jackie

    Are these links still not loaded?

  2. Mary Probert

    Where are the links to these classes?

  3. janice branch

    where is the class

  4. sinistral9654221

    These are really cute ideas, but where do I find links to the designs?