10 Free Easter Embroidery Designs
Easter is just around the corner which is a great opportunity to but out your embroidery machine. There are so many fun and easy Easter projects. But, if you want…
How to make a monogrammed infinity scarf
Last week was my mother-in-law's birthday, and do you know what I gave her? Nothing. ugh. But, what do you give your mother-in-law in the midst of a global pandemic,…
How to make in-the-hoop napkin rings
Napkin rings offer a touch of elegance to your place settings. You have probably seen them made of all different types of materials including metals, wood, plastic and ceramics. But…
How to embroider on napkins
A while back I personalized some placemats as a gift for my mother-in-law. AND - they turned out REALLY well. In fact, I heard about how good they looked from…
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…