by Designs in Machine Embroidery on April 12, 2022Celebrate in style with this hoop-to-tab [More]

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You can use spray starch or Best Press to stiffen your fabric and freestanding lace but why not make [More]

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Selecting thread colors for your embroidery design is easy when you have a thread kit.  The&nbs [More]

It’s National Quilting Month and this hoop is perfect for quilting with your embroidery machine! As [More]

Years ago there was a comedy called "The Mouse That Roared." It comically showed what might happen i [More]

Do you stress over not having the exact thread brand or color that a design calls for? Digitizers ut [More]

Stitch Ripperby Designs in Machine Embroidery on February 1, 2022What do you do when you m [More]

Some ideas stand the test of time. These are tips that make your day-to-day and embroidery a little [More]

Stand Back refers to keeping your fabric from falling into the sewing field!  And we do that wi [More]

Bunnycup has thousands of adorable designs and they are half-off until March 12! Some of my favorit [More]

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on January 10, 2022Our favorite hooping tips begin with u [More]

This morning I walked from my machine to my work area, about 3 feet, and forgot what I wanted from t [More]

All About Applique Part 2by Designs in Machine Embroidery on January 25, 2022In our second [More]

Split fonts are so much fun and so very versatile. You can get entire sets this month for just $2.99 [More]

In All About Applique part 1, we will discuss using Exquisite FuseMe Fusible Web on our ap [More]

Hooping a jean jacket can be a challenge, but we have several options to help.  It is good to h [More]

I have thought about this idea for a long time. In looking at my draft blog ideas, the first time I [More]

When cataloging and arranging your embroidery files, you may be tempted to delete the other formats [More]

Well, it is 1/3/22 as I am writing this, so I can say, at my house, the holidays are OVER! It was a [More]

As makers, Christmas is typically an embroidery, sewing, and baking marathon. If your sewing room lo [More]

We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with [More]

Last week I needed to create a  [More]

Vintage Clutch Collection 1 Bundle features unique, bold stitched designs using heavy, chunky m [More]

It’s not hard to get the perfect gift for yourself or your embroidery friends. Here are a few of my [More]

I'll bet you think that 'tips' are for 'newbies' and the like. I have been embroidering since just a [More]

As makers, we often gift lovingly stitched projects to friends and family. What we neglect to acknow [More]

Top 3 Embroidery Timesaversby Eileen Roche on September 28, 2021Embroidery timesavers are [More]

This method of creating 3D types of designs is simple and easy to do. I like that right away! [More]

It's just a number on a calendar, but the new year usually brings with it a desire to regroup and reorganize. Tired of looking for designs you know you have but can't locate? It just isn't any fun anymore. With the sheer number of embroidery designs amassed, the task of organizing them... [More]

Sometime last year I wrote about using a small tabletopper as an easy, casual cover for sewing machi [More]

The first day of winter has officially arrived on the calendar even though it doesn’t look like it o [More]

Have you ever wondered whether it matters if you first trim the top or the bottom of your machine embroidery work? It’s best to trim the top first, so that when you trim the back, you can gently pull on the bobbin tails to secure the trimmed thread end inside the fabric for a neater appearanc... [More]

With that title line, I am thinking that there are hundreds and hundreds of things they won't tell y [More]

Finished!  And with a little time to spare. We decided to just button down the sides instead of sewing them.  It will make removing it from the table and folding it up for storage a little easier.  Kate got to see it during the final fitting since she is doesn't talk much and is t... [More]

Perhaps one of the greatest attributes of machine embroidery is its versatility. Embroidery can easily stand alone or, when combined with pieced blocks, become a personalized second-dimension embellishment.   The Blocks I fussy-cut four 6.25-inch blocks from a striped fabric (I used Jackie... [More]

OK.  It is the Thursday before Christmas!  A few weeks ago my daughter showed me a picture of a playhouse made from felt.  It fit over a card table.  Very cute and felt is easy to work with. So I planned one for the girls for Christmas.  When I showed my drawings with the me... [More]

  Snowman Sweatshirt Jacket     Being a cold natured person, I love making jackets out of sweatshirts.  They are warm and comfortable. This is one that would be perfect for the child in your life. (Adults would love it also.)   To make the jacket, you will need: Sw... [More]

If there is anything that all embroiderers have in common, it must be pride of workmanship.  No [More]

A couple of weeks ago, when we were out and about, my oldest granddaughter saw some college girls sp [More]

After asking several digitizers the all important question - "tell your readers that it takes a [More]

Handmade cards show extra appreciation. This one says, "Thanks for Being an Angel," and include [More]

Working with Metallic Thread At this time of year, we seem to have more need to use metallic thread than any other time. If you find that you struggle with this thread type, try some of these solutions. When shopping for metallic thread, buy the largest spool you can afford. The larger the spool di... [More]

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You either have a kid who hates bath time or loves it.  Why not try to make your kid’s time in the bath a little more fun?  How about sewing them a personalized animal towel/bathrobe that is all their own?  Have a look at the Critter Kids Bathrobe Design Pack to make a special t... [More]

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Stumped as to what to get your favorite quilter, embroiderer, or craftsperson? Hate the idea of Black Friday chaos? Shop from the convenience and comfort of home, 24 hours a day, any day of the week, on AnntheGran.com. Here are some suggestions. (If fri... [More]

I think its time to start some of the projects I want to do for the holidays.  I usually wait too long to actually accomplish them as things get very busy as December draws near. Dakota Collectibles has a new “Merry Christmas Ornaments” collection that combines free standing lace a... [More]

          Do you ever embroider small lettering that seems to disappear completely in to the fabric? Sometimes it seems that there is more thread on the underside of the material than on the top! There are some simple things you can do to make sure that your small lett... [More]