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…
How to Embroider on Tulle
Tulle is the type of material I don't tend to use often. My girls are past the age of tutus and princesses so I really don't give it a thought.…
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 monogram a sweater with your embroidery machine
My mom's birthday always presents a HUGE challenge, because she is SOOOO incredibly difficult to shop for. A few years ago I was really stuck coming up with a gift…
How to embroider on a baseball cap
Are you an owner of a single needle embroidery machine who longs for a hat embroidery machine to be able to machine embroider on a baseball cap? Guess what? You…
How to appliqué on an embroidery machine
I never anticipated that after I started making appliqué designs, people start asking me how to use them. It all seems so simple to me now. But, I do remember…
Top 10 embroidery accessories that don’t come with your embroidery machine
Going to the fabric store can be a bit overwhelming. Even if you aren't tempted to buy fabric you probably don't need, you can still get seduced by all the…