Last week, we left off with auditioning crazy quilt stitches on a Dresden plate bloc in My Quilt Embellisher. If the colors of the appliques on this default Dresden plate…
As you build your library of embroidery fonts, consider a basic applique font. Not too fancy, not to juvenile, not too feminine, not too masculine, well you get the idea.…
I was very excited when Eileen gave me the opportunity to write this month’s Monogram of the Month feature. I’ve had my eye on the banner designs from JoAnn Connolly’s…
Aprons are the perfect accessory – whether you’re cooking in the kitchen, tending a garden or stitching in your sewing room. I recently purchased these oh-so-cute aprons and knew they’d…
We received a message from Melinda on our Facebook page asking for some tips for embroidering on children’s shirts. Here are my top 10 tips for embellishing children’s shirts with…
Applique and stitching on onesies have always challenged my multi-needle machine skills. First, trimming applique in those deep standard hoops is tricky on a small item. I can’t seem to…
Here’s a quick method for making a circle applique with the machine’s built-in stitches. In a later post, we’ll discuss the auto-applique feature but for now, this is a ‘down…
As an embroiderer, sewer and crafter you can never have too many tools. Here’s a look at some of my faves and a limited-time offer available to you! Have you…
I have a love-hate relationship with fusible web. I like to add it to the wrong side of applique fabrics, even those that will be finished with a satin edge.…