Category: How To Make
How to embroider on an umbrella using your embroidery machine
Using your embroidery machine to embroider on an umbrella seems like a REALLY BAD IDEA. The whole premise of an umbrella is to keep the water off of your head. And, the very nature of embroidering requires you to poke thousands of holes in the umbrella when stitching out a design or monogram. So, it […]
How to monogram a straw hat
Guess what next weekend is? It’s Mother’s Day! EEEEEEEK. And, if you are anything like my – you have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what to the special mothers in your life. Maybe it’s time to monogram a straw hat? Hey – I’d be doing it myself if I hadn’t already used up the idea a few […]
How to make pillow shams and monogram them with your embroidery machine
Do you ever have one of those projects that turns out better than you could have ever imagined? For me, those experiences are few and far between. It’s such a bummer to overspend your money and time on a project that turns out like crap. But when it all works out better than expected, that […]
What is a feltie?
What is a feltie? Perhaps the term is one you’ve heard around the machine embroidery water cooler, but you may not be sure exactly what it is or why you would use your embroidery machine to make one. To be honest, I owned my embroidery machine for a LONG time before I even knew what […]
Free in-the-hoop key fob
If you have been reluctant to try an in-the-hoop project, perhaps I can tempt you this one. One of the easiest possible projects to make in-the-hoop is a key fob. And there are tons of different styles – some that clip onto a bag or back pack, some that are essentially just a keychain. But, […]
How to quilt with an embroidery machine
If you own an embroidery machine, you have probably used it to add names, monograms and designs to clothing and accessories. But, did you know that you can actually quilt with your embroidery machine? In fact, an embroidery machine can make quilting quicker and easier than doing it entirely with a sewing machine, and can […]
In-the-hoop banner how-to
I’ve always wanted to make an in-the-hoop banner, but never got around to it – mostly because it seemed like A LOT of work. But, with my little friend, Rowan, turning three, I had the perfect subject for my birthday banner. And – BONUS – her name is not that long so maybe the project […]
How to embroider on a throw
New to machine embroidery? Well, here’s a great place to start. Personalizing a throw using your embroidery machine is a great project for a beginner. Plus, when you use your embroidery machine to embroider on a throw, you will have the perfect gift this holiday season. Products mentioned in this post plush throw adhesive-backed stabilizer […]
How to machine embroider a tote bag
One of the most easy and practical items to personalize on an embroidery machine is a tote bag. How do I know this? I have done it a lot. In fact, I have embroidered so many – if you could get a PhD in tote bag embroidery, I would be well on my way. Never […]
Machine embroidery jewelry designs that you will actually want to make
If you had asked me last week if I had ever made jewelry with my embroidery machine, my answer would have been a resounding no. First of all, I don’t wear a ton of jewelry. And secondly, many of the machine embroidery jewelry designs I have seen are frankly, pretty tacky. I’m just not into wearing […]
