Whether you are new to machine embroidery or are an experienced stitcher, some of these terms may be new to you! Here is the first installment of Machine Embroidery A to Z. We will periodically feature some terms and techniques infused with tutorials and tips and always welcome your tips, too!
It’s really pretty easy to stitch fabulous freestanding lace(FSL) with these tips! What once took weeks to make can now be stitched in minutes on our embroidery machines. We can mimic hand crochet doilies, edging, and ornaments using specially digitized FSL designs. Then, all that you need is water-soluble stabilizer (WSS) and a bit of patience. These tips will help!
Among machine embroidery notions, a simple thumbtack can rank among the most useful. Who knew that something as tiny and inexpensive as a simple flat-head thumbtack could be so useful in machine embroidery? Here are several ways that I have used thumbtacks with great success.
Take your clothesline trivets and bowls to the next level with sublimation!
We shared a couple of tutorials on how to stitch clothesline coasters and trivets as well as rope bowls and baskets. I recently found the Clothesline Rope Crafts group on Facebook and discovered the wonderful work of Kathy Hill.
This wreath is just begging for one of Bonnie’s Bunny Buddies and it is super easy to make! Bonnie’s first set of Bunny Buddies was adorable and the second edition, is even cuter
This month, we celebrate the luck of the Irish and Bonnie has the perfect design to do just that. Just add GlitterFlex to a four-leafed clover and it’s pure magic!
Would you embroider an entire design in metallic thread? You would if you used this brand!
Bonnie shared why she is fond of King Star metallic thread in this blog. I decided to give it a try and instantly discovered exactly why this brand is a favorite.
Basting stitches are one of machine embroidery’s most useful tools. Here are three more reasons to use them. We have already discussed how basting is useful for keeping embroidery layers secured in place, holding toppers in the hoop, and lining up designs that need hooped multiple times. They can also be stitched on stabilizer to aid in positioning oddly shaped items that you can’t hoop.
Featured Image is Feathered Friends
Bonnie has so many awesome embroidery designs that are perfect to use in donation quilts for kids and adults alike. As makers, we often donate our creations to local churches and charitable organizations. These national organizations also accept quilts. Check the links below for more information and submission requirements.
