Category: Resources
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 in some machine embroidery software. Two of the most popular entry level machine embroidery programs are SewWhat Pro and Embrilliance Essentials. But which one should […]
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, photo frames, angels and announcements all in-the-hoop using scrap fabric and ribbons entirely in your embroidery hoop on your embroidery machine. And when it comes […]
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 PE535 for Christmas last year and still haven’t figured out how to use it or get started. I was wondering if you know what I […]
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 collection of embroidery thread, a variety of stabilizers, bobbin thread, etc., as well as some essential tools and accessories to make your embroidery easier. But […]
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 long words and phrases to be stitched out on the hankie. For optimal results, you need to choose a typeface that’s appropriate for the task. […]
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 for all your friends. Or, maybe you would love to run an embroidery business out of your home. This is all very doable. But in […]
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 only one. There are plenty of people who have purchased embroidery machines but still have them sitting in the box. The problem is – they […]
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 be a bit on the pricey side, then maybe you are looking in the wrong place. A good embroidery machine table is essential, but it […]
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 it out! Her embroidery business has grown so rapidly that she knew it was time to upgrade to a multi-needle embroidery machine. Ellie has been […]
Free Machine Embroidery Designs: 20 Great Online Sources
If you are new to machine embroidery, you may be a bit reluctant to buy machine embroidery designs. Heck – you may not even know how to use your machine. But – guess what? Great news – there are lots of free machine embroidery designs available for you to download and stitch out. The only […]
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 thread to match the embroidery thread on top, but that seemed like the right thing to do. But, boy – was I wrong. Eventually I […]
Satin vs fill stitch in machine embroidery
Perhaps you have hear the terms: satin stitch and fill stitch, but do you know exactly what they mean? Clearly they are two different types of embroidery stitches. When digitizers create a design they must designate lines and shapes to be either one. But, why does this matter to you as the embroiderer? Understanding the […]
