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…
Wedding and Engagement Gifts to Make with an Embroidery Machine
Monograming robes is an old standby for me - but a great idea for a wedding gift. I embroider two unisex style spa robes with the couples monograms. I use a script font for the woman's robe and a classic serif font for the man's robe. Fancy soap or bath balls are great additions to this gift.
How to monogram a sweater with your embroidery machine
My mom's birthday always presents a HUGE challenge, because she is SOOOO incredibly difficult to shop for. A few years ago I was really stuck coming up with a gift…
How to make a pillow case dress
As you have probably heard me mention before, I LOVE to visit fabric stores and have plenty of fabric laying around to show for it. For some reason though, it…
Making in-the-hoop Valentines on an embroidery machine
Do you struggle with what to send in for Valentines at your kids school? What about using your embroidery machine to make some unique Valentines for your kid's fellow classmates?…
A heart appliqué for the perfect Valentine’s sweater
It's sort of ironic that I make this heart appliqué sweatshirt and the fact that I love it so much. You know why? I'm totally not into wearing holiday related…
Personalized ponytail holders to make with an embroidery machine
Years ago, when our kids were little, my friend, Jeannette, who is also an embroidery geek and I hired a babysitter and spent an afternoon sewing together. It felt so…
Make an Embroidered Headband with Your Embroidery Machine for Next to Nothing!
Need a cute, cheap gift for a little girl? Or an inexpensive and unique party favor to make on your embroidery machine? Learn to make an embroidered headband. Maybe you've…
Party Favors to Make with an Embroidery Machine
January is a big birthday month for us. My two daughters are exactly 2 years and two apart with both of their birthdays falling at the end of January. So…
How to make a shawl with pompom trim
There is nothing better for a sewing and embroidery geek then coming up with a new idea for a project and having it turn out better than expected. My latest…
How to make in-the-hoop Christmas ornaments with photos
Let me just start by saying that I am not really a Christmas tradition kind of gal. Just making it through the holiday season without drama and keeping everyone happy…