25
Sep
Sep
In this video, you’ll see samples of machine embroidered quilts mostly using quilt-as-you-go techniques.
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HOW TO MAKE A QUILT START TO FINISH IN JUST 1 DAY!
06
Aug
Aug
If you’ve become the designated “baby quilt lady” who is expected to make a quilt for every new arrival on the planet within your extended family, friends, church, neighborhood, or community, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed!
Embossed monograms on towels are an easy and fun technique. They’re also impressive looking and elegant and can work with most any decor.
27
Jul
Jul
Learn how to digitize a snap tab or key fob without any artwork using Wilcom Hatch. Includes important tips for stitching on vinyl. We’ll be using a built in font, the create outlines tool, and we’ll use the rectangle tool in the digitizing tool box. I’ll cover cloning, alignment, and setting the design for stitching […]
29
Jun
Jun
Looking for something eye-catching yet easy? These Sweetheart Tea Light Angels are just the thing!
20
Jun
Jun
This is basically a “slide show” kind of video. This project was made quite a while before the video and it’s a pain to video record every project I make. Shooting step-by-step photos is enough of a drag. These little dresses are so easy and are quick projects even if you only have very basic […]
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CUSTOMIZING: MAKING NEW DESIGNS FROM READYMADE ONES
20
Jun
Jun
Have you ever needed a design for something but couldn’t find just the right one? What if you could make it yourself by using premade bits and just putting them together for the perfect fit?
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WHIP UP A FASHIONABLE TOTE IN JUST A FEW HOURS
05
Jun
Jun
Sometimes you just need a tote bag with a little more pizzaz than you can get by embellishing a premade one. Fortunately tote bags are easy to make with only basic sewing skillis and relatively fast with the added benefit that a flat piece of fabric is way easier to embroider than a tubular, ready made bag, especially when stitching on a domestic, flat bed machine.
18
May
May
Rescue Me is a collection of 20 simple designs targeted for raising awareness for pet adoption. If you’re a pet foster, make your critter even more adorable by stitching up a personalized bandana!
17
Apr
Apr
Since this website has been entirely rebuilt since I created the design and link for LInda McGehee’s article in the May/June issue of Creative Machine Embroidery, here’s an important update and where to find the design now.
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How to Machine Embroider Free-Standing Lace
20
Nov
Nov
Learn tips and tricks for stitching free-standing lace in this full-length class with Lindee Goodall from Lindee G Embroidery. Discover the best stabilizers, threads, and needs to use plus tips for getting a clean result along with troubleshooting and avoiding common problems. BONUS: Use the coupon code mentioned in the video to get half on […]
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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.