Top machine embroidery tips, tricks and hacks
Some of the best tips, tricks and hacks I've learned throughout my journey in machine embroidery are not the kind of things you read about in books. I've gotten some…
How to embroider on a Christmas stocking
We have a new addition to the family, our dog Chili. I'm not really a dog person. In fact, this is actually the first dog I've ever owned. But, as…
How to embroider over a hole
Did you know that you can hide a hole in a garment with machine embroidery? This is one of the most fabulous things you can do with an embroidery machine…
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…
How to embroider on a visor
Monogramming a visor on my embroidery machine was not a project on my radar. In fact, it wasn't even close to my radar until a friend of mine asked me…
How to embroider on a pillow case
Machine embroidery on a pillow case can be a bit daunting. The cuff of the pillow case, where you will likely want to embroider, is doubled over. So, you are…
10 hacks for organizing sewing and embroidery supplies
I have to admit, my sewing room is currently a mess. Wait - isn't that a sign of a creative mind? Maybe? But all I know - it's not pleasant…
How to organize thread for sewing and machine embroidery
It gets to a point in a machine embroidery career that you realize, "dang - I own a lot of thread." In addition to all of the different sewing thread…
Sticky back stabilizer for machine embroidery
If there was ever a major game changer in my machine embroidery habits, it would have to be learning about tear away sticky back stabilizer. Using this type of stabilizer…
How to keep fabric out of the way when embroidering
Are you struggling with trying to keep fabric out of the way when embroidering? Well, you are not alone. It can be very challenging to prevent excess material from moving…
Machine embroidery on foam
Ever seen embroidered items with a three-dimensional effect and wonder how they do it? Here's the secret. There's FOAM underneath the stitching, and that extra layer of foam underneath the…
How to do reverse appliqué
If you do A LOT of appliqué, there comes a time when you just want to mix it up and do something a little different. Are you with me? Then,…