Embroidery digitizing lessons: where to find them
Are you are trying to become an embroidery digitizer and master your embroidery software? Well - you're in luck. There are a number of different places where you can find…
How to become an embroidery digitizer
So you're wondering how to become an embroidery digitizer? I get it. I remember the feeling. As soon as I started using my embroidery machine I immediately wanted to learn…
How to machine embroider ribbon
Ribbon is a versatile material. It can be used for ties, straps, trim, and probably countless other things I'm unaware of. It's also fairly inexpensive and it comes in a…
What is a knockdown stitch?
Who doesn't love a cozy sherpa or blanket when the weather gets chilly? Plush outerwear and home decor make the perfect holiday gift. Plus - they're also great for personalizing…
Best fabrics for machine embroidery
If you're just getting started with machine embroidery, it's important to choose the right fabrics. Not all fabrics are created equal – some will hold up well to the embroidering…
How to digitize an appliqué design using SewArt
SewArt is a very inexpensive embroidery digitizing program, so it's capabilities are sometimes underestimated. However, after downloading and playing with the software quite a bit, I'm pleasantly surprised by what…
Best embroidery digitizing software
After stitching out dozens of designs on your embroidery machine, are you beginning to crave the ability to make your own embroidery designs? I mean - how great would it…
How to monogram a straw hat
Guess what next weekend is? It's Mother's Day! EEEEEEEK. And, if you are anything like my - you have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what to the special mothers in your life.…
What stabilizer to use for machine embroidery
Machine embroidery stabilizer can be a bit of an enigma when you are new to the craft . There are so many varieties, it’s hard to sort out exactly what…
How to make pillow shams and monogram them with your embroidery machine
Do you ever have one of those projects that turns out better than you could have ever imagined? For me, those experiences are few and far between. It's such a…
How to remove jump stitches
Never heard of jump stitches? Well, I'm sure you've noticed them. Jump stitches are the stitches that an embroidery machine makes when it finishes stitching one object out and needs…
Embroidery vs appliqué designs – what’s the difference?
When you're deciding on a design for your next project, it's important to know the difference between embroidery vs appliqué designs. Both of these file types can be used to…