How to digitize an appliqué design using Ink/Stitch – for FREE
Want to digitize an appliqué design, but don’t want to spend the money on digitizing software? Fortunately, there is a free and open-source program called Inkscape with a module you…
How to convert an SVG file to an embroidery design
If you’re familiar with computer graphics, or you use a cutting machine, like a Cricut, a Silhouette, or a Brother Scan and Cut, then you’re probably very familiar with SVG…
How to center machine embroidery designs on a t-shirt or sweatshirt
When it comes to machine embroidery, there isn't much more frustrating than screwing up the placement of an embroidery design on a t-shirt, especially when you go through the painstaking…
How to clean a dirty embroidery hoop
Here's how I knew I had a nasty, dirty embroidery hoop. People started leaving comments on my blog posts (that were completely unrelated to the embroidery hoop), saying "wow -…
How to do couching on an embroidery machine
Looking for a new way for your embroidery to stand out? Then it's time to try couching! This process will make a dainty redwork design a lot more bold while…
How to do a machine embroidery multi-hoop project
Are you looking for a way to take your embroidery machine skills up a notch? Want to tackle bigger and bolder projects, but don't know where to start? It's time…
How to Digitize with Embrilliance StitchArtist
Do you love machine embroidery but don't necessarily love the embroidery designs that are commercially available? If you want to create your own embroidery designs, you will need to learn…
How to embroider on a onesie
A few days ago, I helped my machine embroidery buddy, Rosselyn, set up her embroidery machine. It was actually quite satisfying. In the course of less that an hour -…
How to embroider on chiffon using an embroidery machine
Machine embroidery is a great way to add unique embellishments to your clothes and accessories. But what if you want to embroider something delicate, like chiffon? Don't worry, it's not…
How to embroider on a polo
Do you want to embroider on a polo? Embroidered polos are a great way to show your team spirit or display your company loyalty. Many organizations like to order polos…
Why is my bobbin thread showing on top?
It's Saturday morning at 11:37 and you decide to monogram a gift for a party that starts in 23 minutes. You got this, right? Hoop and score the stabilizer, thread…
How to use prewound bobbins with your embroidery machine
If you're into machine embroidery, then you know that stitching out a design can mean using a lot of embroidery thread as well as bobbin thread. And when you are…