What is the best embroidery digitizing service?
One of the most common questions that comes up in my embroidery groups and forums is: "what is the best embroidery digitizing service?" I am actually amazed that this keeps…
Save money on embroidery stabilizer using these tricks
Stabilizer can get expensive, especially when you use a fresh piece for just about everything you embroider or appliqué. When I first started using my embroidery machine, I went through…
How to appliqué on an embroidery machine
I never anticipated that after I started making appliqué designs, people start asking me how to use them. It all seems so simple to me now. But, I do remember…
10 Machine Embroidery Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you've spent over 10 years working with an embroidery machine, you're bound to make a few embroidery mistakes. This is certainly true for me. The funny thing is -…
The best cheap embroidery machines
Investing in an embroidery machine in a big decision. And, unfortunately, it's a little bit of a chicken and egg conundrum. If you are new to machine embroidery, you probably…
Why are my needles breaking on my embroidery machine?
I sit there, mesmerized, watching my embroidery machine do its thing… happily humming along, then suddenly – POP – the needle breaks. After a brief moment of gratitude that the…
101 Independent Fabric Stores in the USA!
Well, it's almost summer, which means summer travel is about to begin. For me, this means discovering some new independent fabric stores. Seeking out these little gems is a survival…
Blanks for machine embroidery and appliqué
As a machine embroidery junkie, I'm always on the lookout for great deals on plain garments and linens suitable for machine embroidery and appliqué. Some of my favorite finds have…
How to make a personalized t-shirt dress using your embroidery machine
Hey there! Are you lucky enough to have little girls in your life who are willing to wear wacky dresses? Well - I used to, but now my girls are…
How to charge for embroidery
So now you have an embroidery machine and you finally know how to use it. You are starting to enjoy making gifts for family and friends. But - wait -…
Top 10 embroidery accessories that don’t come with your embroidery machine
Going to the fabric store can be a bit overwhelming. Even if you aren't tempted to buy fabric you probably don't need, you can still get seduced by all the…
Removing appliqué fabric using appliqué scissors in an enclosed shape
I am a BIG FAN of appliqué. In fact, I like machine appliqué so much that (nerd alert) I belong to several Facebook groups dedicated to the topic. Maybe it's…