Machine Embroidery Hooping
Producing a beautifully embroidered design depends on proper hooping. Hooping for an embroidery machine controls the fabric and prevents pulling, warping, or movement. Learn how to hoop fabric for embroidery and tips for proper hoop use. Step 1: Prepare Your Fabric and Hoop Hold the fabric you want to embroider and fold it in half. […]
Your Guide to Machine Embroidery Designs & Quilting Trends for 2022
The origins of quilting go back centuries to people repurposing old clothing and clothes to create layered bedding. However, today’s quilts are also an art form, with many embracing machine embroidery designs for quilting. Here, we share some of the year’s top quilting trends. What Is Machine Embroidery? Quilting machine embroidery is a process that […]
Making Embroidery Patches: What to Know
Did you know that patches were invented thousands of years ago so that military personnel could identify each other and the enemy? Nowadays, patches have become a fashion statement. They can also double as a unique marketing strategy. Whatever you use patches for, there’s no question that they can attract people’s eyes and generate plenty of compliments. […]
What To Know About Pixel Art Stitch Designs
There’s something special about pixel art. It brings you back to the era of retro arcade games, and we’ve seen a recent push for it in design trends. Here, we discuss pixel art stitch designs and what you’ll probably want to know about them. Why Make Pixel Art Embroidery? Pixel art is a fabulous new […]
How to Reduce and Prevent Machine Embroidery Puckering
Problems like puckering can happen when you use embroidery equipment. Puckering is the gathering or bunching of fabric around embroidery stitches when you move the material during embroidery. This allows the formation of folds on the fabric, giving the finished material a bumpy look. Unfortunately, you will sometimes encounter puckering when you work with an […]
FAQs About Embroidery Stabilizer
Beautiful embroidery requires more than skillful technique and high-quality fabrics. Below is everything you need to know about embroidery stabilizers and how they can help you improve your next embroidery project. Q: What Is an Embroidery Stabilizer? An embroidery stabilizer is a piece of paper-like material designed to reinforce embroidery. You place it in your […]
Machine Embroidery Gift Ideas
Machine embroidered items can be both attractive and practical. Our gallery features many examples of embroidery designs we digitized – take a look to find inspiration for the types of projects you can do. Whether you embroider your design using your machine or have it done for you, personalized embroidered gifts express your love and […]
Stitch Types in Machine Embroidery and Digitizing
Embroidery is the technique of creating creative and elegant motifs on fabric using many threads applied by an embroidery machine. Numerous jump stitches, underlay threads, satin stitches, fill and outer edge stitches must be employed in the embroidered designs in a pre-planned order. Before beginning any embroidered task, it is necessary to be aware of […]
Important Terms You Need To Know About Machine Embroidery
Machine embroidery is a fun craft that is loved by many. However, if you are new to embroidering or are making the shift from hand to machine embroidering, there are some terms you will need to understand. These terms will help you understand what it takes to create perfect embroidery and even choose an appropriate […]
Embroidering On Fleece, Fur, And Terrycloth
Embroidered textiles are beautiful gifts that can add personality to any item. They are often sewn onto a natural fiber such as wool or cotton and take advantage of other fabrics’ warmth and surface area. Embroidering on fleece, fur, and terrycloth is similar to embroidering on knit and weave fabrics. It can be done by […]