Tutorial

Many applique designs have templates provided in the download. If not, there is an easy way to create a template using Embrilliance Essentials software. Templates are really useful if you stitch applique designs. One reason is that they allow you to create a guide for cutting out the applique piece. Pre-cutting your applique pieces saves a lot of time you would otherwise spend removing the hoop, trimming excess applique fabric, and re-applying the hoop. All you need to do is add some temporary spray adhesive or glue stick to the back, finger-press it in place, and continue stitching. Continue reading →

Two-dimensional artwork like embroidery sometimes looks, well, flat. One way to show depth is to use variegated thread. Besides, it is really fun! Variegated threads are available in many color combinations. Depending on the manufacturer, color changes can be structured ( or random. Some variegated threads feature several different colors while others contain several tones of the same color. They are available in different weights, ranging from 12 (heavy) to 40 (normal), and types, like cotton, rayon, and polyester. Continue reading →

Take you applique to the next level – make it freestanding. Sounds difficult? It’s really easy and super adorable! Continue reading →

You have probably heard of the term “fussy cutting,” particularly in reference to quilts. That is when a particular design on the fabric is strategically placed so that, when cut and stitched, it is perfectly displayed within the pieced block. Continue reading →

This week we are pleased to have Nicole Scott from "Cole's Corner and Creations" with a great guest post! I LOVED her tutorial on applique'ing ready to wear t shirts so much that I asked her to do one for us. Enjoy! Check out her website and follow on Facebook! Continue reading →

Much like a paint palette, digitizers use certain thread libraries when creating embroidery designs. Some are chosen because of the thread brand. Others are chosen as a default in the digitizing program that created them. Either way, thread stitch out charts are not necessarily like paint-by-number boards; you may choose another color if it is more to your liking or matches your fabric better. Continue reading →

Fabrics make or break applique designs. One thing that makes applique so much fun is that it is easy to change just by using different fabrics. Continue reading →

All fonts on Designs by JuJu now have BX files included, allowing you to use them like keyboard fonts in programs such as Embrilliance. So, even if you have purchased fonts in the past, you can download them again to get the BX files free! You can download files you have ordered any time, day or night. Click on ACCOUNT and log into your account. Continue reading →

PES. VP3. XXX. What do they all mean? Every embroidery machine brand supports a particular design format characterized by different three-letter file extensions. Even though you get nearly a dozen file formats with every Designs by JuJu embroidery design download, it is important to know which of them works with your machine. Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter how many embroidery designs you have if you can’t find them. Organizing them is not difficult. Think of your computer’s hard drive as a filing cabinet and store designs in one main folder on your computer that contains sub folders for various categories. Organize your embroidery machine files how they best make sense to you by adapting the following suggestions to your own needs. Continue reading →