Bridesmaid Gifts to Make on Your Embroidery Machine
Are you thinking about making something special for your bridesmaids on your embroidery machine? Or maybe you have a customer or friend who wants you to whip up something special…
Make a wine bag with your embroidery machine
Quite often my friends come up with projects for me to make on my sewing and embroidery machines. One of the latest? Wine bags. One of my friends pointed me…
Machine embroidery projects for a dog
Sometimes your dog truly is the most deserving. I write that first sentence with the utmost honesty. Unlike my children, our dog, Chili, never has an attitude or talks back…
Personalized boy gifts to make on an embroidery machine
Got little boys in your life, and need some fun gift ideas? I got you. There are so many fun boy gifts to make on an embroidery machine. Buckle up.…
How to make inexpensive monogrammed dresses on an embroidery machine
Looking for an easy, cheap personalized gift for a little girl using your embroidery machine? I got you covered. I've officially mastered the art of making inexpensive monogrammed dresses on…
How to monogram sneakers on a embroidery machine
Looking for a way to literally put a spring in your step? How about monogramming some sneakers? While I've seen this for years, I always assumed that it would be…
How to make an in-the-hoop face mask
As I'm sure you are probably aware, this whole COVID-19 outbreak has set off a mask making frenzy. Sewing and embroidery enthusiasts have turned their studios into mask making factories,…
How to embroider on a sweater with an embroidery machine
One of the best things about the end of the end of a season is scoring some bargain basement clothing. At (what stores consider to be) the end of the…
How to make a monogrammed bow tie
A few years ago, I was looking for the perfect accessory for my son's First Communion outfit. Little girls get new crosses, dresses, headbands, etc... but what about the boys?…
How to embroider on toilet paper
I want to start by saying that I can not believe that I'm writing this blog post. For years, I've seen questions about and examples of embroidery on toilet paper…
How to embroider on men’s shirt cuffs
My husband has a problem; he keeps blowing the elbow out of his shirts. And - get this - it's always his left elbow. And it's starting to happen on…
Machine Embroidery on Corduroy
Corduroy is a polarizing fabric. Some people love it, some hate it. Me? I'm in the former camp. I LOVE corduroy. Maybe it's because corduroy reminds me of my preppy…