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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Glisten in your Stitchin’

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on July 19, 2022

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Glisten in your Stitchin’ is all about stitching embroidery designs and projects with KingStar Metallic threads.  We will discuss trouble-free stitching with KingStar metallic threads and the best designs for…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Marvelous Mylar Embroidery

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on July 12, 2022

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Stitching Mylar Embroidery will be marvelous with these wonderful tips. Embroiderers want to know when to add the mylar, how to remove the mylar and how to launder. Mylar is…

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Alignment and Placement Wearables

Embroidering on Stretch fabric like knits and activewear!

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on July 5, 2022

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Embroidering on Stretch fabric like knits and activewear can seem daunting, especially when a family member asks for a design on their new golf shirt. The shirt is slinky and…

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Hooping

It’s A Stitching Sisters Reunion

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on June 28, 2022

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It’s a Stitching Sisters Reunion with Eileen Roche and sister, Marie Zinno. Many memories of traveling and teaching all over the United States were shared. Marie will share some of…

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Alignment and Placement Quilting

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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