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8 Beginner Embroidery Tips

July 9, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As someone who is just starting out with hand embroidery, I can attest to the fact that it can be quite overwhelming at first. There are so many different techniques and styles, it’s hard to know where to begin. That’s … Read More ...

10 Free Guides for Learning Machine Appliqué

June 25, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

If you have ever wanted to learn how to machine appliqué then now is your chance.  We have curated a list of ten tutorials.  All of them look into various methods and demonstrate how to do each method.  You will … Read More ...

4 Types of Stabilizer and How to Use Them

May 28, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As an embroidery enthusiast, I know how frustrating it can be to navigate the world of stabilizers. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one is right for your project. That’s why I … Read More ...

6 Sensational Animal Rug Hook Patterns

May 21, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Animal lovers rejoice! If you’re on the hunt for some new rug hooking patterns, look no further. Over at Mary Maxim, you’ll find a stunning collection of animal rug hook patterns that are sure to take your breath away. Whether … Read More ...

8 Handy Machine Embroidery Hoop Tutorials

May 14, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

Machine embroidery is a wonderful and creative art that allows you to add unique designs to fabric items. However, it can be overwhelming and confusing for beginners who are new to this world. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of … Read More ...

5 Ways to Secure Fabric During Machine Embroidery

April 11, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For those of you having issues with floating fabrics when you are doing machine embroidery, this handy article from Sewing Machine Fun can help you out.

With five tips to help you secure your fabric, you will be a master … Read More ...

How to Make Embroidered Dish Towels

February 27, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you ready to try something fun with some dish towels?  Why not try this cute and unique design from We All Sew by Bernina?

This step-by-step tutorial has all of the information you will need to make a … Read More ...

8 Ways to Transfer Embroidery Patterns to Dark Fabric

February 25, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As an embroidery enthusiast, I understand the struggle of transferring patterns onto dark or any other fabric. It can be quite a challenge, but it’s essential to know different methods, as each one might work better for you. That’s why … Read More ...

How to Make Your Own Magnetic Needle Minder

February 21, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I am always losing my needles when I am working on some hand embroidery.  I am constantly finding them everywhere and that is not a good thing.  Here is a great solution from Ugly … Read More ...

How to Machine Monogram Towels

February 15, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For a perfect housewarming gift, why not machine embroider a set of towels.  It is easy and fun and your friends and family are sure to love this unique gift.  You can find the tutorial on the Sewing Machine Fun… Read More ...

How to Machine Embroidery on Ribbon

February 7, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you looking to jazz up a pretty fabric ribbon you have? Do you need to personalize some ribbon?  This tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek will show you how to use your sewing machine to make some embroidery magic.

I … Read More ...

How to Make an Embroidery Floss Organizer

February 1, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

I usually keep my embroidery floss in a shoe box.  It ends up getting tangled and knotted.  That is why I was immediately drawn to this DIY floss organizer from Ameroonie Designs.

Easy to make, this tutorial has a … Read More ...

How to Use Sulky Puffy Foam

January 18, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to try out Sulky Puffy Foam but weren’t sure how?  This blog post over on their website tells you exactly how to use it with your machine embroidery.

This product adds a lovely dimension to embroidered … Read More ...

Free Punch Needle Hearts Tutorial

January 10, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Ok folks, it’s time for some punch needle love.  And by love I mean hearts!  Look at this charming and festive free pattern from Punch Needle World.  It’s beautiful, and it is not that hard if you have some … Read More ...

5 50 wt Aurifil Color Builder Sets

January 8, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

I’m always on the lookout for ways to build up my thread stash and make sure I have the right shades for all of my sewing projects. Aurifil has a solution for us crafters with their five different color builder … Read More ...

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