Hot air balloonists fly close to the sun. Sun-kiss garments
and tote bags with this sun-shaped balloon design.

Available in two sizes:
5.42"x4.80" and 3.87"x3.41"

In 1783 Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier saw a shirt expanding and
rising while drying above a fire.  "Fumee sainte!" they cried, and began
to experiment with different methods of lifting using the force of smoke
and hot air.

Available in two sizes:
6.81"x4.72" and 3.87"2.65"

Later that same year, the brothers gave an unmanned flight in a balloon
that was made of fabric and paper, coated with alum, and tied together
with over 2,000 knots. 

Available in two sizes:
6.81"x4.78" and 3.88"x2.76"

As the brothers' research and experiments continued,
they put a sheep, a hen, and a duck into a balloon for an
eight-minute flight on September 19, 1783.

Available in two sizes:
6.75"x4.84" and 3.87"x2.78"

In March 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones became the
first to fly non-stop around the world in a hot air balloon. Their
journey took only 21 days.

Available in two sizes:
6.81"x4.02" and 3.85"x2.30"

This dirigible has a propeller for an extra boost.

Available in two sizes:
4.16"x6.83" and 2.35"x3.86"

18th century farmers were often startled by the image of an air balloon
flying low over their farmland. To calm farmers, balloonists began the
tradition of offering champagne from the sky to those stuck on land below.

Available in two sizes:
6.79"x3.99" and 3.83"x2.26"

This graphic balloon and basket design features large blocks of color,
great for making a striking statement from garments, totes, linens,
and more.

Available in two sizes:
6.81"x4.81" and 3.82"x2.71"

This desert scene features a cactus and sagebrush
floor with bright-colored balloons peppering the sky.

Available in one size:
5.85"x7.43"

Use your fabric fabric for this Applique hot air balloon design.
Detailed instructions about applique embroidery can be found
by clicking on the Applique Instructions link on the left
side of www.emblibrary.com.

Three smiling kites flirt with a grinning cloud and beaming sun.

Available in two sizes:
6.86x4.89" and 3.86"x2.74"

The kites are also available as separate designs. Use as an accent to the
above design, or in a different project. These kites are great as borders, or
colorful when arranged on a shirt or jacket.

Available in two sizes:
6.82"x2.44" and 3.87"x1.39"

Available in two sizes:
6.84"x2.29" and 3.85"x1.31"

Available in two sizes:
6.87"x2.19" and 3.81"x1.23"

A cloud huffs and puffs and gives a smiling kite the
ride of his life. Available with and without text.

Available in two sizes with and without text:
With text: 5.24"x4.82" and 3.54"x3.85"
With out text: 4.80"x5.24" and 3.53"x3.85"

Some see kites as scraps of fabric tied to lightweight, wood frames, to entertain families
on sunny, windy days. But kites have a rich and fascinating history beginning over 2,000
years ago. Legend says that a Chinese farmer tied a string between his hat and his shirt
to keep the wind from taking his hat. That's how the first kite was born.

Available in two sizes:
5.76"x4.81" and 3.86"x3.28"

Available in two sizes:
6.80"x4.80" and 3.87"x2.74"

Kites have played an important role in warfare. In 200 B.C. a Chinese general named Han Hsin
used a kite to defeat a city. He and his troops were working to tunnel under the city walls to
avoid the city's defense systems. Hsin flew a kite from his position to the city walls, and then
reeled it in. He used the string as a tool to plan the length of the tunnels.

Available in two sizes:
4.40"x6.79" and 2.50"x3.85"

Available in two sizes:
6.83"x4.82" and 3.86"x2.72"

In 600 C.E. a Korean general named Gim Yu-sin was losing control of his troops. They had seen a large shooting star soar through the sky, and considered it bad
luck to proceed with the war plans. General Yu-sin used a kite to carry a flame
into the sky, and told his soldiers that it was the star returning to heaven. He and
his troops won their battle.

Available in two sizes:
4.52"x6.80" and 2.5"x3.85"

 Kites have also been used in scientific research. Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Wilson
used kites to study the weather. Alexander Graham Bell and the Wright Brothers used
kites to develop the airplane.

Available in two sizes:
6.78"x4.76" and 3.87"x2.72"

Available in two sizes:
6.83"x3.20" and 3.86"x1.81"

When flying kites, be sure to stay far away from trees and power lines.

Available in two sizes:
6.51"x4.81" and 3.88"x2.87"

This design features two children enjoying a
peaceful day with their kite high in the air.

Available in two sizes:
8.11"x 5.87" and 6.82"x4.96"