How to embroider on a puffy vest (or coat)
A few years ago, I kicked off my Christmas shopping when I stumbled upon the most adorable, shiny, silver, plush, pink-lined vests in the girls section at Walmart. I scooped…
Free Fall Embroidery Designs
As the air turns crisp and leaves begin their colorful descent, it's the perfect time to bring the warmth of autumn into your creative projects. Machine embroidery offers a fantastic…
How to Make an Appliqué Shirt
Have you ever found yourself falling in love with something you created years ago, only to recreate it in an entirely different—and better—way? That’s exactly where the story of my…
How to make an in-the-hoop mask
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to get creative. It's fun to come up with wacky and weird outfits using unconventional materials laying around your house. And - if you are…
How to make a monogrammed headboard
Getting tired of monogramming the basic pillow sham and linens? Why not take your embroidery to the next level by personalizing a piece of furniture using your embroidery machine? Sound…
Free Fourth of July Embroidery Designs
Ready to whip up a cute Fourth of July project but don't want to shell out the cash for another embroidery design? Well - you are in luck. There are…
How to make an in-the-hoop Easter egg
Easter is on the horizon, and for the machine embroidery enthusiasts out there, it's not just a season to dye eggs; it's a time to craft some adorable gifts and…
How to photograph your embroidery
Are you an embroidery enthusiast wondering how to photograph your embroidery projects? I don't blame you! Photography can have a huge impact on how your products are received. This is…
Best sewing room decor tips
Do you know what will keep you from your sewing and embroidery projects? A very unpleasant sewing environment. When you have a cluttered and poorly designed sewing room, it’s hardly…
How to machine embroider around a neckline
Neckline embroidery is a wonderful way to add a unique and personalized touch to a simple t-shirt, sweatshirt or sweater. And, with the help of an embroidery machine, you can…
Free Christmas embroidery designs
It's the holiday season and you're looking for some creative gifts and ways to decorate your home. Why not use your embroidery machine? You can make some awesome projects even…
In-the-hoop toys and games to make for the holidays
So, have you tried making any in-the-hoop projects? Well, now may be your time to tackle it, especially since there are so many AMAZING in-the-hoop toys and games to make…