machine-embroidery

New Product: Snap-Hoop in Action

The Snap-Hoop system in action: Ā  Ā  I recently had the opportunity to try out the new Snap-Hoop from Designs In Machine Embroidery. This magnetic hoop was really easy to...

Machine Embroidery
New Product: Snap-Hoop in Action

The Snap-Hoop system in action: Ā  Ā  I recently had the opportunity to try out the new Snap-Hoop from Designs In Machine Embroidery. This magnetic hoop was really easy to...

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Hoop Embroidery in a (Quick) Snap!

I love having gadgets and gizmos to make my embroidery world easier. It is so nice to take advantage of great innovations to aid with hooping and speed up the...

Machine Embroidery
Hoop Embroidery in a (Quick) Snap!

I love having gadgets and gizmos to make my embroidery world easier. It is so nice to take advantage of great innovations to aid with hooping and speed up the...

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Making Custom Badges With Your Embroidery Machine

Recently I received this embroidery tip from Pfaff regarding making badges and patches using the applique shapes in 3D/4D. What a great idea! The directions are, of course, for doing...

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Making Custom Badges With Your Embroidery Machine

Recently I received this embroidery tip from Pfaff regarding making badges and patches using the applique shapes in 3D/4D. What a great idea! The directions are, of course, for doing...

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How To: Machine Embroidery Using Metallic Thread

Like many machine embroiderers, I have a love/hate affair with metallic embroidery thread. I love the way it shimmers and shines and can add a little extra 'pop' to a...

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How To: Machine Embroidery Using Metallic Thread

Like many machine embroiderers, I have a love/hate affair with metallic embroidery thread. I love the way it shimmers and shines and can add a little extra 'pop' to a...

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How To: Create Custom Templates for Embroidery Placement

How To: Create Custom Templates for Embroidery ...

Using a stitched outline template is my favorite positioning tool. To be fair, all of the various tools and techniques I've tried for placing embroidery, whether placement stickers, printed paper...

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How To: Create Custom Templates for Embroidery ...

Using a stitched outline template is my favorite positioning tool. To be fair, all of the various tools and techniques I've tried for placing embroidery, whether placement stickers, printed paper...

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Sewn Eyelets ā€“ A New Twist on an Old Technique

Sewn Eyelets ā€“ A New Twist on an Old Technique

Eyelets stitched using an eyelet plate allow the side seams of this fitted vest to be tied together with jaunty silk ribbon bows, creating a playful vintage look. Eyelets, whether...

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Sewn Eyelets ā€“ A New Twist on an Old Technique

Eyelets stitched using an eyelet plate allow the side seams of this fitted vest to be tied together with jaunty silk ribbon bows, creating a playful vintage look. Eyelets, whether...

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