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…
I love embroidered bed linens. They are such a treat to slide between as you end a long day. Here are some tips for stitching gorgeous machine embroidery designs on…
There’s a new sewing show! Yeah – if you’re like me, you can’t get enough of educational/inspirational sewing shows! I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural season…
Last week we talked about the power of color and what an impact certain combinations make on a finished project. I’ve learned that value is just as important. The value of…
Take a look at the new images at the header of this page – they’re all from my new book, Machine Embroidered Quilting and Applique. I had a blast creating…
I love embroidered bed linens. They are such a treat to slide between as you end a long day. Here are some tips for stitching gorgeous machine embroidery designs on…
Guest post by Katherine Artines – There I was on the first morning of International Quilt Market in Houston last Fall, excited about being there, ready to go on the…
Yikes! Gloria from www.cruise-consultants.com sent me a frantic email yesterday telling me the ship is going to sell out for the July 10, 2011 sailing. She said if you know…
1. Find a focal point. Examine the garment to determine if there’s a design detail that could serve as the starting or focal point for the embroidery. On this plain…