embroidery Archives

DIY In-the-Hoop Pumpkin Napkin Ring

November 13, 2014 Lisa Archer

These fun, festive, and FAST pumpkin napkin rings are made – start to finish – in the hoop of your embroidery machine. No additional stitching needed! Choose fabrics to match your décor for unique place settings on your Thanksgiving table. … More

Appliqué Center Circles the Easy Way – by Embroidery Machine!

November 11, 2014 WeAllSew

Appliquéd center circles are easy when you stitch them on your embroidery machine! … More

It’s Spook-tacular! Free-Standing Lace Haunted House

October 21, 2014 WeAllSew

Cobwebs, bats, and ghosts gather in and around this spooky – and adorable! – haunted house. … More

How to Digitize Your Own Split Letter Monograms

October 16, 2014 WeAllSew

It’s surprisingly easy to digitize your own split-letter monogram following Rhea Lucovsky’s excellent instructions. Stitch them on pillows, burlap or linen for framing, blankets, and more for personalized gifts that are sure to be treasured. … More

Embroidery Basics: How to Make Free-Standing Lace

October 8, 2014 Kay Hickman

Creating free-standing lace with the embroidery machine is one of those techniques that look very difficult to create, but are really SO easy! … More

How to Use the Adapter Set for Free-Arm Embroidery: FREE Video Tutorial

September 27, 2014 WeAllSew

Embroidering on onesies and children’s t-shirts can be a challenge, but a free-arm adapter makes it easy! … More

DIY Lace Insertion in the Mega Hoop

September 22, 2014 WeAllSew

Renee’ Spell of Elegant Stitches in Cary, NC knows a whole lot about heirloom stitching and has spent years sewing adult and children’s clothing. She wanted to utilize one of the many features and built-in stitches on the BERNINA 880. She created this beautiful lace insertion using Italian organdy adhered to Floriani Wet N Gone stabilizer, the Mega Hoop, and embroidery design #26 from folder #2 on the BERNINA 880. … More