Entries Tagged ‘embroidery’
Cabin Fever: Piecing in the Hoop
Foundation piecing, also known as paper piecing, is a popular technique used by quilters to easily piece blocks quickly and perfectly. Cabin Fever is a collection of 20 designs that recreates this process with your embroidery machine.
Tags: embroidery, piecing, piecing in the hoop, quilting, quilting in the hoop
5 Common Causes of Birdnests
In the previous post, What are Birdnests? we looked at what a birdnest is and the potential damage it can cause. In this sequel we’ll look at five common causes of birdnests so we know the signs and can avoid them. Also, I’ll cover some tips on how to repair minor damage. As with many [...]
Tags: birdnests, embroidery, tensions, thread, troubleshooting
What are Birdnests?
Birdnests are not only annoying, they reduce productivity and can potentially ruin the entire project. What are birdnests? How do you prevent them? How do you recover from them? Find out here!
Tags: birdnests, embroidery, tensions, thread, troubleshooting
How to Machine Embroider on Ribbon with Metallic Thread
Embroidering on ribbon presents a few problems: ribbon cannot be securely hooped between the rings of the hoop, accurate design placement is difficult, and the tight weave is not conducive to the additional thread applied by embroidery. Watch this video to see how to do it!
Tags: education, embroidery, embroidery basics, machine embroidery, metallic thread, ribbon
New Ebook! Anatomy of a Design
Sneak a peak inside the covers of my new ebook, Anatomy of a Design in this video by Gary Walker, Managing Director of Echidna Sewing Products.
Tags: announcement, compensation, density, digitizing, ebook, education, embroidery, machine embroidery, underlay, video
Would You Like Better Embroidery?
Discover the secret to predictably producing great machine embroidery every time you sew.
Tags: ebook, embroidery, machine embroidery
Machine Embroidery Basics: Understanding Underlay
Underlay has a purpose. Find out what it is, why it’s vital, the consequences of removing and why you might need more.
Tags: digitizing, embroidery, machine embroidery, underlay
Embroidery Basics: Understanding Density
Density is the distance between individual stitches in a satin column or rows of stitches in a fill. The closer the rows are to each other, the more dense an area of stitches is.
Tags: density, digitizing, embroidery, machine embroidery
Why Does My Embroidery Pucker?
Discover 5 common causes for puckering and 10 ways to avoid it!
Tags: backings, Convert It Mac, embroidery, Featured, stabilizers, tensions, thread, toppings, troubleshooting
Echidna Convention 2009 Embroidery in Focus
No, its not an assembly of strange little marsupials, it’s the second embroidery convention hosted by Echidna Sewing Products, the premier provider of sewing and embroidery machines, software, supplies, and education in Australia.
Tags: digitizing, Echidna Club, education, embroidery, event, training
John Deer Adorable Ideas Event in Phoenix, AZ
2 days jam packed with embroidery education & entertainment!
Tags: classes, education, embroidery, event
eClass: Exploding Embroidery Myths Webinar
In this session, we’ll look at 22 popular misconceptions (including a few pretty off-the-wall ones) and present an alternative view that is the result of my personal experimentation and years of studying “real” experts—those who make a living as professional embroiderers and digitizers. Join me and test what you’ve been taught!
Tags: eclass, education, embroidery, training, webinars
eClass: The Embroidery Recipe Webinar
Successful embroidery is more than a design, some fabric, some thread, and a machine. Just like cookies, if you start swapping ingredients indiscriminately, you can wind up with a real mess on your hands. A successful embroidery result is a matter of choice and method. Learn how to make smarter choices for better embroidery every time!
Current eClass Schedule
List of classes and their times. Refer to class host to confirm dates, time, and price. Note that times are in Mountain Standard Time (not DST)!
Tags: classes, digitizing, eclass, embroidery, results, webinars
eClasses: Learning from Home
Take a class at a fraction of the price in your own home with cClasses! Get a secret code for one month free!
Tags: eclass, education, embroidery, event, learning, training, webinars
