Tutorial

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. 

Do you have a favorite college or fond memories of those high school days? Are you looking to show some school spirit with an original sweatshirt instead of one off the rack? These embroidered school sweatshirts with a unique floral design will quickly become your favorite to cozy up with. Want to elevate your gift giving? Make one for that special student in your life. Why pay someone else when you can make it yourself? In this tutorial, I will show you step by step how you can embroider your own floral school sweatshirt. 

Do you want to build a snowman without being cold and wet? Well, you’re in luck! Designs by JuJu has once again blown me away with the sheer talent and creativity in their latest ITH release. Let me introduce you to the revolutionary, open-ended ITH Build a Snowman Project! 

As the holiday season draws near, it’s the perfect time to transform your home decor to reflect the true meaning of Christmas. In today’s tutorial, I will teach you how to create a Nativity Pillow using DBJJ’s revolutionary Quilting Backdrops and Embrilliance software.

One of our family traditions includes baking cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve and preparing our special reindeer food. Rather than simply setting our treats out on a plate, this year I fired up my embroidery machine to make a very special Santa Snack Mat to place all of Santa’s goodies on. 

In this tutorial we’re going to walk through turning the Stix Christmas Nativity figures into magnets to play with at Christmas time. Your little ones will love bringing the Christmas story to life with this interactive set of characters.

Looking for a fun, creative way to add some personality to your wardrobe? Why not transform a charming embroidery design into a stylish shirt decoration? In today’s post, I will show you how to repurpose the embroidery design from Designs by JuJu to create a stunning applique decoration on the front and sides of your shirt. This technique is not only super fashionable but also taps into the latest side-seam cutaway applique trend that’s taking the sewing world by storm.