It’s been an amazing week, here at Floriani, and we have worked hard to bring you a new project and another beautiful #stateflower design! Are you ready?!

This week, we are celebrating the great state of Nevada and the Big Sagebrush! Let’s jump into what our project will be for this week – a thread catcher with a pin cushion! Download your instructions in the PDF below!

Download this week’s design in the link below:

https://rnk-floriani.com/friday-designs/7-30-21-NV.zip

Download all past designs in the link below:

https://rnk-floriani.com/across-america.php

Don’t forget to join our Facebook Group and share your creations:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/florianiembroidery/

Our contest ends this Sunday!!

https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/sketching-across-america-giveaway

Now, who’s ready for some fun facts?! Let’s get ready to learn!

FUN FACTS ABOUT NEVADA:

1. 15 of the top 25 largest hotels in the world are in Las Vegas. Plus they have more hotels rooms in Vegas than any other city on Earth!

2. Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state.

3. Nicknamed “The Silver State”, Nevada is actually the number one gold producing state in America and fourth in the world.

4. Most of the wild horse population of the United States is in the Nevada state.

5. Goldfield used to be the biggest city in Nevada, but now it’s the second smallest county seat in the whole of the U.S.

6. There are 100 miles of underground tunnels on the Comstock mining area in Nevada.

7. In 1910, Nevada was the only state in the U.S. that allowed boxing matches.

8. The hard hats that we see construction workers wearing today were invented in 1933 for the workers on Hoover Dam.

9. Virginia City is supposedly the most haunted town in North America.

10. There is only seven inches of rain on average each year in Nevada.

We hope you have enjoyed learning about Nevada, and love stitching out the Big Sagebrush! Don’t forget to post pictures of your #stateflower projects in our Facebook Group (linked above)! Until next week, Happy Sewing & Happy Creating!

Today is Coffee with Cookie! She will be teaching us how to create the highly requested tool apron! This is the perfect project to stay organized, and continue creating your beautiful projects!

SVG Download: https://static.wixstatic.com/shapes/5edfbf_74aa0b7f02cb417cb398bd14577b55f8.svg

Download your FREE instructions PDF and SVG Design in the link above! We can’t wait to see you today, at 4:30 PM EDT on our Embellish Embroidery Page for this fun DIY tutorial! Follow the link below to access our Embellish Embroidery Page!

https://www.facebook.com/RNKEmbellish

It’s time for another amazing episode of Clarrisa’s Corner tomorrow at 4:30 PM EDT on our Floriani Embroidery Facebook LIVE!

Clarrisa will show you how to digitize and stitch this beautiful design! Download your designs in the folder above! Mark your calendars and set a reminder for Clarrisa’s Corner, tomorrow at 4:30 PM EDT!

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FlorianiEmbroidery

It’s another great week for a #florianistateflower and this week is the Sego Lily from Utah!

Every week of 2021 we have given you a state flower design and project! Which one has been your favorite? Is there a project you want to see next? Let us know!

This week our project is a special and beautiful idea! A walker caddy bag! Download your project instructions in the link below:

Don’t forget to join our Facebook Group and share your creations:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/florianiembroidery/

And of course our contest is not over yet!

https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/sketching-across-america-giveaway

Now, download this week’s Sego Lily design in the link below:

https://rnk-floriani.com/friday-designs/7-23-21-UT.zip

Who’s ready for some fun facts about Utah?! We all know how beautiful it is whether we have traveled there, or seen the gorgeous pictures! But, do we know these facts?

Fun Facts About Utah:

1. There is a town in the center of Utah called levan. It is navel spelled backwards, and is called that for being the “belly button” of the state.

2. Salt Lake City is home to the leading national rubber duck manufacturer.

3. Utah had the nation’s first department store, Zion’s Cooperative Mercantile Institution.

4. Rainbow Bridge is a natural sculptured carved of sandstone and it is the largest natural-rock span. It stands at 278 ft wide and 309 ft high.

5. Utah’s Little Hollywood, the town of Kanab, hosts a large number of motion pictures filmed in that area every year.

6. Utah has the highest literacy in the nation.

7. Utah is the only state who’s capital is three words, and it used to be more! (Salt Lake City)

8. Most of the mountain, river, city, and park names in Utah came from Native American tribes.

9. In the mountains, the average snowfall is 500 inches

10. The Mormon temple in Salt Lake City took more than 40 years to complete.

We hope you loved these fun facts, project, and free design! We can’t wait to see what state will be released next week! Until then, Happy Sewing and Happy Creating!

Is it crazy that it’s already time to have our Back to School Projects blog?! Where did Summer go? Well, good thing we have lots of inspiration for you and your sweet kiddos as they head off into the months of August and September for school!

The Chalkboard:

When your kiddos first day of school rolls around, you know what to do! Take that photo they dread showing what year, who’s their teacher, how old they are, favorite color..etc!

The best way to do that? Create your own chalkboard and customize it to your child or grandchild! It will be even more special for the pictures, and it’s a one-of-a-kind!

Download your project instructions with the link below: https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/love-chalkboard

Multipurpose Little Bag

This is a necessity! The Multipurpose Little Bag is perfect for carrying your Chapstick, phone, germ-x, and everything you have to have on a school day!

Follow the link below to see how our wonderful Floriani Educator, Debbie Homer, create this project and see the instructions to create your own!

https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/multi-purpose-little-bag

Notepad Holder:

Up next, we have a great way to get organized! Grab your favorite notepad to create a notepad holder! Accessorize with pens, sticky notes, and make it yours with your choice of fabrics! Download your project instructions with the link below: https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/notepad-holder

Insulated Lunch Bag:

Now, it’s time to get ready for school lunch! This is a fun project, where you learn to create an insulated lunch bag! Customize it with your initials, embroider your schools mascot, and pick colors to make lunch fun! Download your project instructions with the link below: https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/insulated-lunch-bag

15 Minute Mousepad:

Whether you are a teacher, or your child is going to college, this is a great way to customize your workspace! Create a DIY mousepad for every sport, school, or hobby! Download your project instructions in the link below: https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/15-minute-mouse-pad

Binder Cover:

If you are tired of boring-old-binders like we are, here is a fun way to make it your own! Customize your binders per subject, add your favorite animals, or your favorite colors too! Download the project instructions in the link below:

https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/notebook-cover

Laptop Sleeve:

If you’re on your way to work or you’re enrolled in college, try our cushy laptop sleeve! It is perfect for transporting your devices that need a little protection and care!

Make it unique with custom embroidery or fun fabrics! Download your project instructions with the link below: https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/cushy-laptop-sleeve

Pencil Pouch:

Everyone loves a pencil pouch! Clarrisa made a beautiful project that is perfect for elementary students, gifting to students in need, or even carrying emergency items to school!

This project could be embroidered, customized with cork, add custom key chains for personalization, or clip it to your backpack!

Download your project instructions with the link below:

https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/pencil-pouch

Non-Destructible File Folders:

Our last project is non-destructible file folders! This project is amazing as a gift to your teachers, or for your students to use when getting organized for class!

Download your project instructions in the link below: https://www.createwithrnk.com/post/non-destructible-file-folders

We hope that you have loved our school projects and inspiration! School is just around the corner, and that gives us enough time to get ready and sew! Thanks for reading our blog! Happy Sewing and Happy Creating Everyone!