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Skin Tones

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on February 22, 2022

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Let’s face it, embroidering skin tones can be challenging; however, with the right color of threads, the task becomes easier. Exquisite Skin Tone Thread Assortment is a 12 pack of…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Stabilizer Myths: Fact or Fiction

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on February 15, 2022

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Stabilizers don’t have to be a mystery. We are going to dive into the truth behind some common stabilizer misconceptions. Remember, there are three main types of stabilizers: cutaway, tearaway,…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Quilting

Joe’s 5 Great Tips for Edge to Edge Quilting

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on February 8, 2022

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This week we are going to discuss Joe’s 5 Great Tips for Edge to Edge Quilting. You might be asking “Who is Joe?” Joe Chisum, from Sew with Joe, teaches…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Stitch Ripper

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on February 1, 2022

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What do you do when you make an embroidery mistake? Do you throw it out or rip out the stitches? Is it easy to repair? Can you rip out the…

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Applique

All About Applique Part 2

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on January 25, 2022

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In our second part of All About Applique, we are going to discuss several options: three ways to precut your applique, cutting options, selecting fabrics and using heat transfer vinyl. …

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Applique

All About Applique Part 1

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on January 18, 2022

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In All About Applique part 1, we will discuss using Exquisite FuseMe Fusible Web on our appliques, and work with DIME Patch and Applique Maker Software. We will cover e-stitch,…

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Hooping

Favorite Hooping Tips

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on January 10, 2022

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Our favorite hooping tips begin with using the Totally Tubular Hooping Station. What is the Totally Tubular Hooping Station? It holds a hoop in place while accurately positioning garments, fabrics,…

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Software

Six Ways Software Ups Your Embroidery

by Eileen Roche on December 21, 2021

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Joanne Banko, from Let’s Go Sew, shares her key points with Eileen Roche in Six Ways Software Ups Your Embroidery. Let’s discuss the six ways! Adding software is the next…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Embroidery Placement on Quilt Blocks

by Eileen Roche on December 14, 2021

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Embroidery placement on your quilt blocks is simple and easy when using the Center It Kit. Find and mark the center of circles, hexagons, triangles and squares. You can also…

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Quilting

Weightless Quilter

by Eileen Roche on December 7, 2021

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Quilting your quilt on your embroidery machine is easier with the Weightless Quilter. We are going to discuss the steps needed to help you get your quilt finished. First, we…