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It’s All About the Shape

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on June 21, 2022

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It’s all about the shape in quilting your quilt edge to edge or custom quilting. We will discuss how to break down large design areas, marking without a trace, and…

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Continuous Embroidery Software

Continuous Embroidery Tips & Tricks

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on June 14, 2022

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Continuous embroidery is for anyone who has an embroidery machine. Years ago, when embroidery started, the only size hoop was 4×4. Soon after that, the 5×7 hoop became available. Today,…

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Hooping Quilting

Edge to Edge Quilting with an Embroidery Machine

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on June 7, 2022

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Edge-to-edge quilting with an embroidery machine is a technique first introduced by Christine Connor, owner of Amelie Scott Designs. When she first introduced the technique, she used her standard embroidery…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

How to Install a Zipper with an Embroidery Machine

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on May 31, 2022

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Installing a zipper with your embroidery machine is great for in the hoop projects, like bags. There are many in the hoop projects available or you can digitize your own…

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Alignment and Placement Software

Can I Embroider on That? Embroidering on Spandex and Mesh

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on May 24, 2022

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Can I Embroider on That? Embroidery on unconventional items & materials. There are many different types of materials that may seem difficult to hoop and stitch on. In this blog…

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Applique Software

Applique Precut or Trim in the Hoop!

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on May 17, 2022

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Machine embroidery applique features two different methods of preparing the applique fabric. Precut or Trim in the Hoop are the options. Most embroidery applique designs feature the Trim in the…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Spring Metallic Thread

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on May 10, 2022

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It is time to use Spring colors in your embroidery projects! We have the perfect variety of four Spring Metallic Threads featuring KingStar Metallic. In this variety pack of threads,…

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Quilting

Quilting with Your Embroidery Machine

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on May 3, 2022

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Quilting with your embroidery machine can seem like a daunting task; however, we are going to break it down into small steps. It is simple and easy with a few…

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Software

Organizing your Embroidery Designs

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on April 26, 2022

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Organizing your embroidery designs makes it easier to search and find as we all know; however, with thousands of designs it may be a little overwhelming. So, let’s look at…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques