Art, patterns and techniques
If you’ve been looking at decorative embroidery stitches and wondering how stitchers create that beautiful criss-cross filled effect inside leaves, petals, and shaped motifs, lattice filling is one of the prettiest techniques to learn.
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If your machine embroidery ever looks perfect in the hoop but slightly… off once it’s finished, washed, or worn, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common frustrations with machine embroidery, and it hits beginners and experienced stitchers … Read More ...
Needles are essential tools for any needlework enthusiast, whether you’re embroidering, cross-stitching, or quilting. A sharp needle ensures clean, smooth stitching and makes the process more enjoyable and less frustrating. Over time, however, needles can become dull, which can cause … Read More ...
Understand your needles! To guarantee a smoother ride, and faster and neater stitching, choose the appropriate needle size for your sewing.
In This online video Sarah demonstrates what to look for when selecting the correct size, how to detect whether … Read More ...
Have you ever machine embroidered something only to realize that you don’t like how it turned out or there is a mistake? Unfortunately I have and it can be a pain to fix. This helpful article from Machine Embroidery Geek… Read More ...
Here’s a different method for framing your gorgeous embroidery and cross stitch designs. It’s using sticky board and the method comes to you from Stitched Modern.
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The holiday season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start considering what gifts to buy for loved ones. If you have someone who is passionate about machine embroidery, you’re in luck! The Sulky website has a wide variety of … Read More ...
Raise your hand if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape. This tutorial is right in line with that resolution. Sewing Machine Fun teaches us how to machine embroider on a yoga mat.
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Every month I like to bring you an article or tutorial from Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n Thread blog. Her work is incredible and her tutorials are so helpful. These tips for the satin stitch are no exception.
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We have all been there. The light shines just right on your embroidery hoops and you notice how dirty they have gotten. This tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek will help you out with this problem.
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Have you ever wanted to know how to repeat machine embroidery designs? Here is your chance to learn. This tutorial from Embroidery Library tells you how.
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Have you ever seen machine embroidery on puffy foam? It looks really cool and gives projects extra dimension. You can learn how to do it yourself with this tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek.
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Put your punch needle
skills to good use with these fun patches. It’s a great way to jazz up your favorite jeans jacket and it is easy to do. This tutorial from Something Turquoise shows you how.
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We have all been there. Started out a new machine embroidery project and then quickly realized that the lettering is puckering. This article from All Stitch can help you with that problem.
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If you have ever looked for needles for machine embroidery then you know that there are a lot of them. This helpful article from Machine Embroidery Geek tells you everything you need to know about the various types. There are … Read More ...