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Aug
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.
Tag Archives: Thread
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Aug
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
Eight years ago, I wrote a post called Why Does My Embroidery Pucker (find it linked at the end of this post) and during the recently wrapped 2017 Virtual Sewing, Quilt, and Embroidery Expo, I focused on pucker problems in my two-part class called Professional Pointers for Pucker Prevention.
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Jun
Jun
The texture, type and weight of thread can dramatically impact the appearance of an embroidery design
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Dec
Dec
Metallic thread is one of those things we “love to hate.” We love the look of metallic thread but it can sometimes be frustrating to embroider with.
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Oct
Oct
This intricately detailed dragon design is a real stunner when stitched in metaillic thread on a black background
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Jun
Jun
As a veteran embroiderer, it’s easy to forget how confusing things were in the beginning
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Jun
Jun
If you’ve ever sewn with metallic thread, you know they can be frustrating.
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Mar
Mar
The other day I was asked by an acquaintance who was considering the purchase of her first embroidery machine if embroidery was difficult.
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Oct
Oct
There a lots of things to love about Hemingworth thread.
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Aug
Aug
In the previous post, What are Birdnests? we looked at what a birdnest is and the potential damage it can cause.
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Jul
Jul
You’ve just spent a fortune on your very first embroidery machine and now the sales person is showing you threads.
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