Blog
How to get an embroidery design on a computer
If you’re new to the world of machine embroidery, one of the first things you’ll need to understand is how to get embroidery designs onto your computer. Why – you might wonder – if the goal is to get your embroidery machine to stitch out an embroidery design – would you need to get an […]
Embroidery DIY Home Decor
Getting a little sick of your own home? After a summer of travel and seeing so many new and inspiring faces, I’m feeling inspired to spruce things up in my own home. Lucky for me – I own an embroidery machine (actually 3 😳) which is the perfect tool for upping my home decor game. […]
What is Embrilliance Enthusiast?
Want to be able to edit the embroidery designs you purchase or find for free online? Then maybe you need Embrilliance Enthusiast. Embriliance Enthusiast is an advanced embroidery design editor that runs on either a Mac or a PC. And in this article, I’ll be covering exactly what is Embrilliance Enthusiast. If you new to […]
Gift Ideas for Machine Embroidery Enthusiasts
OK – I know this is going to sound like a first world problem, but one of the more stressful parts of Christmas is not only coming up with gift ideas for other people, but also coming up with gift ideas for yourself. Inevitably, husbands, parents, children, Secret Santas, etc… ask what you want for […]
How to Use a Brother Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine
Are you tired of all the thread changing, small embroidery hoops, and slow stitch-outs? Well – maybe it’s time to say hello to a Brother multi-needle embroidery machine. As a beginner, using a multi-needle embroidery machine can seem a bit daunting. But trust me, it’s not as difficult as it appears. In this article, we’ll […]
How to precut appliqué fabric for machine embroidery
Love appliqué but hate having to remove your embroidery hoop from your machine to trim your appliqué fabric? Then why not precut appliqué fabric by hand or with your cutting machine? It’s quick, easy and ensures you will get a nice clean finish to your appliquéd project. Products mentioned in this post Why does appliqué […]
10 appliqué tips for beginners
When I was just getting started in machine embroidery, appliqué was new and enticing, but a little frustrating. It took a lot of trial and error to get it right. But, now that I’ve put in hours behind the embroidery machine, studied up, and digitized many of my own appliqué designs,  I can officially offer up […]
38 free appliqué designs to stitch on your embroidery machine
You’ve probably noticed that there are a huge variety of appliqué designs available for sale. But, did you realize that you can also find dozens of free appliqué designs to download and stitch out? Stitching out appliqué designs on your embroidery machine is a great way to use up scraps of fabric while creating a […]
Gifts for mom to make on an embroidery machine
OH man! It’s that time of year again: the season in which I rack my brain trying to figure out what to give my mom and my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. Fortunately, I own an embroidery machine, and I have a fairly good track record for embroidering gifts personalized gifts that they have loved. Since […]
10 Best Monogram Fonts for Machine Embroidery
I have to admit, I’m in a bit of a monogram rut. It seems like I keep using the same interlocking curly monogram over and over again. And while it’s attractive and serves its purpose, I’m frankly getting a bit sick of it. I need to invest in some new monogram typefaces, digitizing some myself […]
How to set up a monogram for machine embroidery
Perhaps one of the reasons why you bought an embroidery machine was to be able to add monograms to home decor and clothing items. That’s certainly a good reason, and a very common reason. In fact, some people refer to embroidery machines as a “monogram machine.” However, before you can monogram anything, you will need […]
How to make a monogrammed wreath sash
Are your front door wreaths looking a little generic and seasonally ambiguous? Well, then it’s time to make a monogrammed wreath sash! Never seen one before? Let me introduce you to these lovely bits of home decor that you can easily whip up on your sewing and embroidery machines that will take your curb appeal […]
