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…
What do I need to know before buying an embroidery machine?
So you are interested in an embroidery machine? Do you really know what you are getting into? While an embroidery machine can offer a lot of fun and creativity, it…
Is machine embroidery expensive?
Thinking about getting into machine embroidery, but worried about the cost? Yes - an embroidery machine is not cheap. In addition, there are quite a few extra accessories and supplies…
SewWhat-Pro vs Embrilliance
Have you gotten to the point in your machine embroidery journey where you would like to edit and combine machine embroidery designs? If so, you are probably looking at investing…
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,…
Common beginner machine embroidery questions and answers
I often receive emails with machine embroidery questions, but this most recent one from Randi really got my attention. Wow! Newbies have a lot of questions! "I received a Brother…
Where to buy machine embroidery supplies
Once you start using your embroidery machine, you will find, very quickly that this new hobby requires quite a few supplies. For example, you will need consumables like a nice…
The best embroidery fonts for handkerchiefs
Machine embroidery on handkerchief is a common request for anyone providing embroidery services. But, embroidering on handkerchiefs can be tricky. They are small and delicate, and oftentimes the customer requests…
Is embroidery hard?
The idea of owning an embroidery machine can be pretty exciting. You may have visions of stitching your kids' names on every item of clothing, or fantasize about monogramming bags…
How to set up an embroidery machine
Is your embroidery machine still in it's box? That's a dang shame because you are missing out on tons of fun. But, believe it or now, you are not the…
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…