Category Archives: Blog
Blog, Embroidery Designs, Embroidery Techniques, Projects
Quick & Easy Halloween Earrings, Wine Glass Charms, or Tags
Sep
Looking for something quick and easy to celebrate Halloween? Having a party and want some little special something? These small free-standing lace Halloween designs are just the ticket! Where to Get Products Used More Halloween Designs
Aug
This website is all new again as of August 21, 2019. Check this article for ongoing issues!. Most of this has been sent out in emails to newsletter subscribers, so if you’re part of that in crowd, you’ll already know this. It’s Alive! The new site went live last week and we’re still ironing out […]
Aug
Looping stitches is another irritating problem that can occur with machine embroidery and cause an unsightly result. For this article, we’ll focus on looping on the top side. For looping underneath, refer the articles on birdnests.
Aug
I’ve compiled a list of the most frequent complaints I see in the various machine embroidery groups I’m in. Often there’s no short answer to these issues because usually there’s more than one cause! I will try to update this page with more links as I have them. Or, just search the blog. Related articles […]
Aug
Asking “what machine is best” is like asking “what car is best”! There’s no one right answer! Here are some useful tips to help you out!
Blog, Embroidery Techniques, Machine Embroidery Basics
Why is My Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of My Embroidery?
Aug
The root cause of bobbin thread showing on the top side of machine embroidery is tension. Your job as an embroidery detective is to determine what’s causing the tensions problem so you can avoid tension headaches. Learn common causes and their solutions!
Oct
Are you looking for a small seasonal or monthly project for home decor? How about this quilted and pieced in-the-hoop calendar block? Or, use it as a pillow cover.
Sep
After a long wait, we finally have Echidna Hooping Stations back in stock! This version has been completely retooled to make it both sturdier and lighter.
Aug
Someone recently emailed after watching one of my videos and asked why I don’t stick to 300% and 600% zoom level “rules.”
Aug
It’s that time of year again! This year’s Virtual Sewing Expo is the third year for this free event where you can catch a growing number of sewing experts right from the comfort of your computer.
Jun
Do you know everything there is to know about embroidery? I don’t and I’ve been doing this just shy of a quarter century!