09
Jan
Jan
I saw a little quick video on Facebook the other day where a candy wrapper was turned into a small zip bag and thought it would be fun to do with an in-the-hoop (ITH) project.
Category Archives: Blog
28
Dec
Dec
As I write this blog post, it’s the day after Christmas, and for many of us, this is the season of giving no matter what holidays we celebrate. Yesterday I spent a quiet day at home knitting and thinking.
22
Nov
Nov
Have you ever wondered if it’s easy to create free-standing lace on your embroidery machine? Have you tried stitching lace and been disappointed in the results?
Blog, Embroidery Designs, Embroidery Techniques, Projects
HOW TO USE INKTENSE ON FABRIC WITH EMBROIDERY
27
Oct
Oct
If you’ve been reluctant to try inks or using media that requires a brush, then I’ve found something that gives you the look of inks with the ease of colored pencils and it’s called InkTense Colored pencils.
Blog, Embroidery Techniques, Projects, Videos
HOW TO EMBROIDER A BASIC IN-THE-HOOP ZIPPERED BAG VIDEO TUTORIAL
21
Oct
Oct
Watch how to make a lined, zippered bag in your embroidery machine! The finished bag has no exposed seams or exposed zipper on the inside. See different fabric options and various embellishment choices in a range of sizes.
18
Oct
Oct
A plain design can often provide more opportunities for creativity than a more decorative version. Really?
05
Oct
Oct
I’m constantly asked the following questions about embroidery software:
What software do you use?
What software do I need?
Do I even have to have software?
26
Aug
Aug
Looking for a bag to organize your essentials for running around on quick trips? Or how about a small bag to carry your passport, a bit of money, a tube of lip gloss and your cell phone? Then here it is!
19
Aug
Aug
After creating the ITH Snappy Eyeglasses case, I had many requests for a simpler version that could be completed in one hooping with no additional sewing.
02
Aug
Aug
I love having a small bag to run around town with. Yes, there are times when I want to tote along a bottle of water, my iPad, some kind of handwork project, and/or a few other bulky items in a large bag, but for a quick shopping trip, who needs all that extra stuff?
14
Jul
Jul
Ask most any novice embroiderer and they’ll tell you they love color sorting. Bernina thought it was so wonderful that they built it into one of their machines as a “feature” for when you combine multiple designs. Ask any embroidery software developer and they’ll sing it’s praises too. Me? It makes me want to sing […]
Blog, Embroidery Techniques, Projects
How to Customize A Basic In-the-Hoop Project to Make Your Own Designer Bag
18
Jun
Jun
Lately I’ve been on an ITH bag binge, as you might guess from the recent series of blog posts. First it was the ITH Snappy Glasses cases, a project collection with 6 panels for mixing and matching.