101 things to machine embroider
Got an embroidery machine but don't know what to make. There are so many things to machine embroider! In this blog post, I will provide you with a list of…
In-the-hoop hair accessories
When my two girls were little, I made a lot of cutesy embroidered hair accessories, including personalized knit headbands, woven headbands and even embroidered button ponytail holders. But, now that…
How to appliqué on a sweatshirt
If you are looking for the perfect personalized gift for a little girl that she will actually love, I have the project for you. A single initial appliqué on a…
How to machine embroider jeans
If you love embroidered denim, you may wonder if you can actually use your embroidery machine to stitch out embroidery designs down the leg of a pair of jeans. Machine…
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,…
How to embroider on a windbreaker
Have you shied away from embroidering on windbreakers due to their slippery surface? Seems like they would be tricky to embroider, right? In addition to the outer fabric being so…
In-the-hoop embroidery for beginners
Maybe you have heard of the term "in the hoop." It certainly gets thrown around a lot in machine embroidery circles. In fact, there is even a Facebook group called…
How to embroider on a swimsuit
Now that it is officially spring, swimsuit season is just around the corner. I guess I must be hard on my swimsuits because every year, I have a few to…
How to embroider on a bunny
It’s hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner. Easter is a great opportunity to make some fun projects on you embroidery machine. And, one of the most…
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…
Machine embroidery projects for kids (to make with kids)
If you have kids, you’re probably seeing a lot more of them than usual these days. So why not do a fun project together using your embroidery machine - especially…
10 fun ideas to machine embroider on a baseball cap
Here I am on vacation at the beach and I find myself with no hat. This is despite the fact that I specifically put "baseball cap" on the packing list…