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Are you ready to add a heartfelt touch to your home decor or create a personalized gift for Valentine’s Day? This Freestanding Applique Heart Wreath is the perfect project! With step-by-step instructions, you’ll create a beautiful, dimensional wreath that showcases your embroidery skills. Let’s dive in!

Embroidery is all about creativity, but the threads you choose can take your projects from beautiful to breathtaking! While most designs use standard 40-weight threads, diving into the world of specialty threads—like metallics, variegated, or even heavyweight threads—opens up endless possibilities for texture, shine, and dimension. Whether you're curious about experimenting with these threads for the first time or looking for tips to refine your technique, this guide is here to inspire and empower you. Get ready to unlock the secrets to mastering specialty threads and take your embroidery projects to dazzling new heights!

Congratulations! You have your first embroidery machine and are ready to dive into the fun! It is so exciting! But do I sense a little hesitation? Does all the terminology baffle you? Trust me when I say we all started at the beginning and had to learn. You are not alone! In this post I am going to teach you some basic terminology to get you started.

Birthdays are such a special time, especially if you have little ones to celebrate. This year, my daughter turned four. She requested a Curious George® themed birthday party. After looking for inspiration, I decided it was time to get creative and fire up my embroidery machine to make some of the decorations, favors, and even attire for the party!

You just took the leap and bought an embroidery machine. Or maybe you were lucky enough to have one gifted to you. Either way, you bring your new machine home, set it on the table, and stand back to admire it. Now what? 

There are a lot of different things you can do with Designs by JuJu’s great embroidery designs! Today I’m going to show you how to frame a piece of embroidery. This tutorial isn’t going to tell you how to frame embroidery to the level of an heirloom piece, but how to frame a piece of embroidery that you can proudly gift or display on your walls or shelves without paying the expensive prices that a custom framing shop will charge.

Whether you're a curious beginner or looking to refine your skills, understanding and using the right materials can make all the difference. In this post, we’ll dive into the essentials of using cotton thread for machine embroidery, exploring its unique qualities, benefits, and tips for achieving stunning results. So, grab your embroidery machine, let's thread the needle, and unleash your creativity!

Are you ready to take your embroidery projects to the next level? Choosing the right appliqué fabric can make all the difference in achieving that flawless finish and eye-catching design. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a curious newbie, navigating the world of fabrics can feel overwhelming. But fear not! In this guide, we'll explore the best types of appliqué fabric for embroidery, tips for selecting materials that suit your project, and fun ideas to inspire your next creation. Get ready to unleash your creativity and elevate your embroidery game—let's dive in!

Unfortunately, at some point in your embroidery journey, you will have to remediate an embroidery mistake. Being able to diagnose what caused the mistake will allow you to fix your error and hopefully prevent further issues down the road.

An embroidered dream catcher is so quick and fun to make and adds a spark of creativity to a child’s room. Although my grandchildren do not live near me, a dream catcher lets them know every night that I am thinking of them.