Easter is on the horizon, and for the machine embroidery enthusiasts out there, it’s not just a season to dye eggs; it’s a time to craft some adorable gifts and home decor. One fun and productive way to use your embroidery machine this Easter season is to whip up some in-the-hoop Easter eggs! They are a great alternative to those cheapo plastic eggs that you fill with candy. Or, you can stuff them with fiber fill and use them in a home decor project. In this article, I will walk you through the steps to create an adorable in-the-hoop Easter egg. Not only is this a project that will fill your E ..read more

Are you an embroidery enthusiast wondering how to photograph your embroidery projects? I don’t blame you! Photography can have a huge impact on how your products are received. This is especially important if you are selling online where the customer must rely on photographs to be able to learn all they can about your embroidered products, and a good product photo can make or break a sale. Fortunately, you don’t need a lot of fancy equipment and software to get good photos of your embroidered projects. In this article, I’ll cover tips for capturing perfect shots of your machine embroidered proj ..read more

Neckline embroidery is a wonderful way to add a unique and personalized touch to a simple t-shirt, sweatshirt or sweater. And, with the help of an embroidery machine, you can machine embroider around a neckline in a matter of minutes. Look tricky? It’s easier than you think, and I’ll guide you through the process step-by-step in this tutorial. So, if you’ve been wanting to create beautiful statement necklines for yourself or your loved ones, read on! Products mentioned in this post Embrilliance Essentials SewWhat-Pro Solid-colored sweatshirt for kids “Hollie Marie” script font Disappearing in ..read more

A few years ago, I kicked off my Christmas shopping when I stumbled upon the most adorable, shiny, silver, plush, pink-lined vests in the girls section at Walmart. I scooped them up immediately with the intention of personalizing them for my two little nieces. And, in my haste, I didn’t even consider how difficult it would be to do it. At the time, I wasn’t even sure how to embroider on a puffy vest.  But – when you see the perfect gift, you need to go for it! So, that’s exactly what I did.   Perhaps I haven’t emphasized enough how fabulous these vests were. Frankly, I don’t think I ..read more

Are you ready to gobble up some fantastic Thanksgiving design freebies? Who would have guessed there are so many out there. If you are looking to stitch up some festive turkey-day decor but don’t want to break the bank – then you are in luck. We’re talking about designs that will make your embroidery project the star of Thanksgiving dinner. From cute and plump turkeys to intricate autumn leaves, these free patterns will give your creations that special Thanksgiving touch. So, get your embroidery machine warmed up, because we’re about to dive into a cornucopia of free, fabulous Thanksgiving emb ..read more

Have you ever wanted to stitch out an embroidery design that is larger than the largest embroidery hoop, you own? The solution may be within reach – and take the form of a multi-position hoop. These unique embroidery hoops (also referred to as repositionable hoops) are add on accessory you can purchase to enhance the capability of your embroidery machine. In this article, I’ll show you how to use a multi position hoop Products Mentioned in this Post PE800 Embroidery Machine PE535 Embroidery Machine SewWhat-Pro Embrilliance Enthusiast Bernina MEGA Hoop Embroidery hoop set for the PE535 that in ..read more

If you’re new to the world of machine embroidery, one of the first things you’ll need to understand is how to get embroidery designs onto your computer. Why – you might wonder – if the goal is to get your embroidery machine to stitch out an embroidery design – would you need to get an embroidery design onto a computer? Turns out – there are a few reasons why. And in this article I’ll explain both how to get an embroidery design on acomputer and why you need to do in the first place. Products mentioned in this post Embroidery designs on CDs External CD drive USB stick USB-C to USB adaptors Win ..read more

Getting a little sick of your own home? After a summer of travel and seeing so many new and inspiring faces, I’m feeling inspired to spruce things up in my own home. Lucky for me – I own an embroidery machine (actually 3 ) which is the perfect tool for upping my home decor game. Are you feeling what I’m feeling???  If so – here are 10 fun machine embroidery DIY home decor ideas that might help you breathe some new life into some old spaces. Products mentioned in this post Pillow shams Pillow inserts Simple throws Wreath with a single initial monogram design Plain, inexpensive duvet cover ..read more

Want to be able to edit the embroidery designs you purchase or find for free online? Then maybe you need Embrilliance Enthusiast. Embriliance Enthusiast is an advanced embroidery design editor that runs on either a Mac or a PC. And in this article, I’ll be covering exactly what is Embrilliance Enthusiast. If you new to machine embroidery and are just learning about Embrilliance software, you may be a little bit confused about what component does what. You see, Embrilliance is actually a suite of embroidery programs that all serve different functions and Enthusiast is just one of them. You can ..read more

OK – I know this is going to sound like a first world problem, but one of the more stressful parts of Christmas is not only coming up with gift ideas for other people, but also coming up with gift ideas for yourself. Inevitably, husbands, parents, children, Secret Santas, etc… ask what you want for Christmas, and they expect YOU to come up with an idea. I run into the same issue on my birthday every year. And then I wised up. Why not ask for a gift that supports your passion for machine embroidery? Whether you are a total beginner, hobbyist or run an embroidery business, there are loads of gre ..read more