SewArt vs SewWhat Pro Machine Embroidery Software
If you are thinking about learning to digitize your own designs, you might have looked at SewArt and SewWhat Pro. They are entry level, inexpensive machine embroidery programs made by…
Wedding and Engagement Gifts to Make with an Embroidery Machine
Monograming robes is an old standby for me - but a great idea for a wedding gift. I embroider two unisex style spa robes with the couples monograms. I use a script font for the woman's robe and a classic serif font for the man's robe. Fancy soap or bath balls are great additions to this gift.
Digitizing Tips and Tricks for Machine Embroidery
When I first started digitizing, most of my embroidery designs were a hot mess. But, I kept at it, and eventually they turned out better. In addition to reading the…
How to Embroider on Tulle
Tulle is the type of material I don't tend to use often. My girls are past the age of tutus and princesses so I really don't give it a thought.…
What is machine embroidery thread?
Thread is thread is thread, right? Well, that's what I thought until I starting getting into machine embroidery. Thread is EVERYTHING when you do machine embroidery because it is the…
Machine embroidery on foam
Ever seen embroidered items with a three-dimensional effect and wonder how they do it? Here's the secret. There's FOAM underneath the stitching, and that extra layer of foam underneath the…
How to learn to digitize embroidery designs
So you think you are ready to learn to digitize embroidery designs but not sure how to go about it? You need to talk to Larry and Holly Pike of…
What are appliqué scissors?
If you are new to machine embroidery and perhaps on the cusp of trying your first appliqué project on your embroidery machine... STOP. DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT…
Embroidery Machine or Cricut?
If you have considered starting a craft business or just adding a new creative outlet to your life, maybe you have thought about buying either an embroidery machine or Cricut. …
How to monogram a sweater with your embroidery machine
My mom's birthday always presents a HUGE challenge, because she is SOOOO incredibly difficult to shop for. A few years ago I was really stuck coming up with a gift…
100 Machine Embroidery Blanks You Can Amazon Prime
When I go to visit my friends and family members who live in more remote locations, I realize how spoiled I am when it comes to convenient shopping. Target, Walmart…
What is free standing lace (FSL)?
If you are new to machine embroidery you may not even be aware of free standing lace, otherwise known as FSL. And, if you don't know what it is, I'm…