Used embroidery machines: where to buy and should you?
Used embroidery machines can be a great deal and work just as well as their newer counterparts. But, they can also be a risky if you don't know what you're…
Brother SE600 Review: an embroidery / sewing machine for beginners
So, are you thinking about taking the leap into machine embroidery, but don't know which machine to buy? Consider the Brother SE600. It's a versatile sewing / embroidery machine that…
What is a magnetic hoop for an embroidery machine?
Have you heard about magnetic hoops for embroidery machine but don’t really understand how they work or if they would help with your embroidery? I get it. Until recently, I…
Best embroidery machine tables
If you have been looking to buy a table for your embroidery machine but are finding the specialized tables for sewing and embroidery at your local sewing machine shop to…
Janome MB-7 review: a perfect entry-level multi-needle
Lucky, lucky me. One of my best friends from childhood (Ellie) and owner of the sewing/embroidery company, Gracefully Hatched, just purchased the Janome MB-7 embroidery machine and let me check…
What is machine embroidery bobbin thread?
When I first started doing machine embroidery - I was never sure of what type of bobbin thread to use. It seemed like a pain to keep changing the bobbin…
Best irons for sewing and embroidery
Are you in the market for a new iron? I'm getting there. I love my iron, but now that I've dropped it twice, it's barely hanging on by a thread.…
What are appliqué scissors?
If you are new to machine embroidery and perhaps on the cusp of trying your first appliqué project on your embroidery machine... STOP. DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT…
Brother PE800 Review: a popular entry-level embroidery machine
One of the most popular and highly rated entry level embroidery machine is the Brother PE800. And, this is for good reason. Some of the features of the Brother PE800…
Needles for machine embroidery: what to use when?
If you are new to machine embroidery, you may wonder what types of needles you should use for machine embroidery. There are, actually, needles designed specifically for machine embroidery that…
Should I buy a multi-needle embroidery machine?
So.... you got your first embroidery machine. It's awesome, isn't it? Even if your machine is pretty basic and your maximum hoop size is only 4" x 4", hopefully you've…
The best cheap embroidery machines
Investing in an embroidery machine in a big decision. And, unfortunately, it's a little bit of a chicken and egg conundrum. If you are new to machine embroidery, you probably…