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…
An in-the-hoop Christmas ornament for anyone
Looking for a fun and personalized something extra to top off your Christmas presents? Well then it's time to crank out some in-the-hoop Christmas ornaments! You can make candy holders,…
How to embroider on a visor
Monogramming a visor on my embroidery machine was not a project on my radar. In fact, it wasn't even close to my radar until a friend of mine asked me…
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 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…
How to embroider on towels
If you were a fly on the wall in my house, you may be under the impression that my children were living in a homeless shelter based on the way…
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…
What is an in-the-hoop embroidery project?
It wasn't long after I started regularly using my embroidery machine that I started hearing about in-the-hoop projects (or ITH for short). To be honest, I had no idea what…
Make a koozie in the hoop on an embroidery machine
It's summertime and you know what that means? Cold beverages. And the best way to keep a beverage cold is with a can koozie. Did you know that you can…
How to make a sun hat
Yes, it's getting to the point in the summer where I've gotten my fair share of vitamin D. Between working in the yard and daily runs, I get A LOT…
How to make an in-the-hoop pouch on your embroidery machine
In-the-hoop machine embroidery projects are pretty remarkable. All you have to do is lay pieces of fabric and zippers on top of floated stabilizer, following the directions of the pattern…
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…