Category Archives: Machine Embroidery FYI

Bling and Embroidery… What a combination!

Today, I wanted to make a couple of new samples for the store. I’ve been quilting so much lately that I decided it would be a good idea to try something new. Since embroidery has always been a favorite of … Continue reading

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Patchwork Tote Bags Created at Embroidery Club

Happy Spring! And, what a wonderful spring day it is. As I am sitting on my back porch, I am catching up on the blog. I wanted to post the pictures of the Patchwork Totes that we created in Embroidery … Continue reading

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How to Transfer Embroidery Designs to your USB Stick

Hey! Hi! Hello! It’s been a little while since I’ve added a post of my own.  I hope you are all enjoying the Skirt Sew Along with our wonderful Stacie! (The t-shirt quilt sew-along is kind of on hold for … Continue reading

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Designs by Marje on Etsy

Hi all! Tomorrow is our big day for part one of the T-shirt Quilt Sew Along!  I’ll likely be able to publish the post about prepping your t-shirts sometime in the afternoon so there’s still time to go and get … Continue reading

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Adventures in Machine Embroidery: Cut Work

Ok all you adventurous machine embroidery ladies!  It’s time to take our hobby to the next level!!! Yes!  We are doing some Cut Work! What is cutwork? Well, for some reason, looking at cut work reminds me of stained glass … Continue reading

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Onesie Conversion!

Look at what I made! Today I refashioned a ready-to-wear onesie that I had purchased at Walmart for about $2.  I used my handy dandy embroidery machine and added an applique to the front of it.  I also bursted a … Continue reading

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In-the-Hoop Project: Square Coasters – Free Design from StitchinJenny!

Hello!   I’ve been kind of quiet for a few days because I’ve been busy behind the scenes with creating and testing a new embroidery design that I am giving away…. If you are new to machine embroidery, I just … Continue reading

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Ruffled & Embroidered Burp Cloth Tutorial

I’m hoping I will get to see my beautiful sister and her new baby girl over the Christmas holidays.  If so, I’ll have this sweet little burp cloth ready just for her. Here is a tutorial for making the Ruffled … Continue reading

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In the Hoop Wallet & Nifty Gift Wrap Idea

As I mentioned in an earlier post, in my family, December is a time for back-to-back birthdays.  I have an uncle who’s birthday I just missed, so I stitched out this quick project for his belated gift.  This is the … Continue reading

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In the Hoop Coasters

If some of you are new to machine embroidery and the term “In-the-Hoop” is a mystery to you, here’s a brief explanation and a photographic tutorial/demo of an “in-the-hoop” project. “In the hoop” is a phrase that usually means the … Continue reading

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