How to learn to digitize embroidery designs
So you think you are ready to learn to digitize embroidery designs but not sure how to go about it? You need to talk to Larry and Holly Pike of…
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…
Embroidery Machine or Cricut?
If you have considered starting a craft business or just adding a new creative outlet to your life, maybe you have thought about buying either an embroidery machine or Cricut. …
100 Machine Embroidery Blanks You Can Amazon Prime
When I go to visit my friends and family members who live in more remote locations, I realize how spoiled I am when it comes to convenient shopping. Target, Walmart…
What is free standing lace (FSL)?
If you are new to machine embroidery you may not even be aware of free standing lace, otherwise known as FSL. And, if you don't know what it is, I'm…
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…
Machine Embroidery with Metallic Thread
Back in 2009, my three-year old wanted her name embroidered on her new beach towel, so I let her choose the thread. Naturally – she chose the option with the…
AMAZING in-the-hoop Halloween accessories
Sometimes my embroidery machine is a total life saver. Here we are, just a few days before Halloween, and I've got a bit of a costume situation. I've got to…
Best Glow in the Dark Thread for Machine Embroidery
It's almost Halloween! So, you know what that means?? It's the perfect time of year to try out stitching out embroidery designs with some glow-in-the-dark thread. Sound tricky? It's actually…
Machine embroidery terms every embroidery geek should know
Machine embroidery terms and acronyms can be a little confusing, especially if you are new to the craft. Just scanning through forums and Facebook groups dedicated to machine embroidery, you…
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…