How to digitize an appliqué design using Ink/Stitch – for FREE
Want to digitize an appliqué design, but don’t want to spend the money on digitizing software? Fortunately, there is a free and open-source program called Inkscape with a module you…
Machine embroidery projects for Easter
It's hard to believe that the next big holiday is EASTER! Yes, I understand it is a holy day, and I do recognize that. But when it comes to machine…
How to convert an SVG file to an embroidery design
If you’re familiar with computer graphics, or you use a cutting machine, like a Cricut, a Silhouette, or a Brother Scan and Cut, then you’re probably very familiar with SVG…
How to center machine embroidery designs on a t-shirt or sweatshirt
When it comes to machine embroidery, there isn't much more frustrating than screwing up the placement of an embroidery design on a t-shirt, especially when you go through the painstaking…
How to clean a dirty embroidery hoop
Here's how I knew I had a nasty, dirty embroidery hoop. People started leaving comments on my blog posts (that were completely unrelated to the embroidery hoop), saying "wow -…
How to do couching on an embroidery machine
Looking for a new way for your embroidery to stand out? Then it's time to try couching! This process will make a dainty redwork design a lot more bold while…
How to do a machine embroidery multi-hoop project
Are you looking for a way to take your embroidery machine skills up a notch? Want to tackle bigger and bolder projects, but don't know where to start? It's time…
12 Valentine’s Day projects to make on your embroidery machine
Valentine’s Day can be a challenging holiday, especially if you aren’t coupled up. But it certainly doesn't have to be. I, personally, believe that Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity…
How to Digitize with Embrilliance StitchArtist
Do you love machine embroidery but don't necessarily love the embroidery designs that are commercially available? If you want to create your own embroidery designs, you will need to learn…
How to embroider on a onesie
A few days ago, I helped my machine embroidery buddy, Rosselyn, set up her embroidery machine. It was actually quite satisfying. In the course of less that an hour -…
Using a Durkee cap frame for easy baseball cap embroidery
Interested in embroidering on a baseball cap, but scared to give it a try? Have no fear - all you need is the right accessory. I recently received a Durkee…
Doodler software: embroidery design creation made easy
Want to create your own embroidery designs but digitizing software seems too complex and intimidating? If so - you MUST check out Doodler embroidery software, a new program designed for…