Make a Style Statement with Customized Back-to-School Embroidery
Sorry kids, it’s that time of year again; back to school! You’ve got notebooks, pens, pencils, and all the supplies. They are waiting by … Read more
Embroidery Basics
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How to Easily Embroider Beautiful Denim the Fun Way
Jeans are a timeless fashion staple used for self-expression for generations. There is much potential to turn plain jean fabric into embroidered personalized masterpieces. … Read more
Best Kept Secrets On How To Maintain An Embroidery Machine
Machine embroidery can be fun and productive and lets you personalize projects beautifully. Machines can help unleash creativity, but they can be expensive. To … Read more
How To Embroider Napkins Like A Boss | Tutorial & Embroidery Designs
There is nothing more elegant than a beautiful table with a wonderful meal and a crisp, embellished napkin on your lap. Did you know … Read more
How To Fix Embroidery Machine Bobbin Thread From Showing On Top
Step right up, folks. It’s the embroidery horror show! Got your attention? This topic lurks under the surface but rears its ugly head in … Read more
15+ Unique Wedding Embroidery Design Project Ideas Everyone Will Love
Wedding season is upon us! You know, the one involving cake, music, dancing, and yes, embroidery! Get started now so your contribution is the … Read more
How To Do Cutwork Machine Embroidery
Cutwork embroidery can seem intimidating, but is it? Not when you have the right tools, information, and easy step-by-step tutorials! Keep reading to find … Read more
Embroidery Hooping: Tutorial, Tips & Aids
This complete guide to embroidery hooping will cover: Commercial vs. Home Embroidery Hoops Having come from the commercial side of embroidery, I must admit … Read more
Small Embroidery Fonts: 5 Tips on How to Get the Best Results
When you think you have gotten the hang of good solid block and cursive letter at a “normal” size, you find out there is … Read more
4 Fun Ways to Easily Get Creative with Machine Embroidery
How much do you love embroidery? If you’re not sitting in front of your embroidery machine, eagerly preparing to sew out your next project, … Read more
Satin Stitch Embroidery | How to Best Use this Stitch Type
The satin stitch is one of the three main embroidery stitch types (running stitch, satin, and fill stitches). It is the most reflective stitch … Read more
Free Embroidery Designs | Download 17+ Breathtaking Designs
Everyone loves free! And why wouldn’t you? From free samples to free parking and finally, an embroiderer’s favorite three words… Free embroidery designs! On … Read more
Uncover 4 Exclusive Embroidery Applique Techniques Now
Embroidery appliques are a simple, yet visually stunning technique! If you’ve ever thought that there might be more than one way to use applique … Read more
How Your Embroidery Machine Thinks (It’s Amazingly Simple)
Ever look at your embroidery machine and wonder what is going on in there? What do they think, how do they think, and why … Read more
Machine Embroidery File Formats Explained
What are embroidery file formats? Embroidery file formats are the way in which an embroidery design is saved to be stitched out on a … Read more
How To Easily Machine Embroider On Breathtaking Lightweight Fabrics
Everyone loves chiffon, tulle, and light, fluffy fabrics, but when it comes to embroidery, who loves to actually embroider on them? There are many … Read more
5 Main Types Of Machine Embroidery Thread & When To Use Them
Machine embroidery is exciting, yet daunting for a newcomer. Beginners tend to overlook the importance of understanding the different machine embroidery thread types and … Read more
Step-by-Step Guide to Embroidering Onesies Like A Pro
Onsie, twosie, threesie, four… embroider designs, and ask for more! Have you ever wondered how to turn these tiny garments into personalized wearable items … Read more
8 Amazing and Eye-Catching Ways to Display Machine Embroidery
You just finished your gorgeous embroidered stitch out…. It turned out BEAUTIFULLY! But it’s not on a shirt, cap, or sweatshirt. You still want … Read more
Machine Embroidery On A Budget
We live in a very disposable society. Products are often designed to serve their purpose and either “age out” (get obsolete) or wear out … Read more
Cat & Dog Embroidery Designs – How to Stitch Perfect Pet Projects
Do you wish you could personalize your pet’s coats, bandanas, or collars by putting their names on them? Let’s discuss machine embroidery for pets. … Read more
Machine Embroidery Terms and Definitions Every Embroiderer Should Know
Hello class! Take your seats. It’s time for a little classroom time on embroidery terminology. Be prepared to learn whether you are new or … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Embroidery Adhesives Like a Pro
Let’s talk about a truly sticky situation (pardon the pun)! For anyone who has had fabric slip, slide and slither around the hoop, or … Read more
Machine Embroidery Scissors | 5 Things You Need to Know
Fabrics, threads, and designs are all essential tools to creating quality embroidery, but there is another essential tool we often forget about… scissors! How … Read more
How to Embroider a Hat & Cap | Complete Machine Embroidery Guide
Did you know that roughly 80% of profit-making embroiderers digitize on caps? Caps are not only a staple of the embroidery business, but they … Read more
