applique

If you’ve ever been unsure about which stabilizer to use for your embroidery project—or wondered what stabilizer even is—you’re not alone! Whether you’re just starting out or ready to branch into more advanced techniques like in-the-hoop or freestanding lace, understanding stabilizers is key to embroidery success. In this post, I’ll walk you through the three main types—tear-away, cut-away, and wash-away—so you can confidently choose the right one for every stitch. Let’s stabilize your skills!

New to applique or just curious about how it works? You’re in the right place! In this beginner-friendly guide, I’ll walk you through exactly what applique is, how it’s stitched, and what makes it such a fun and versatile technique for your embroidery projects. With just a few materials and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be layering fabric like a pro in no time—no fancy skills required. Let’s dive in and create something beautiful together!

Whether you’ve heard this style called raggy applique, shabby chic, or frayed edge designs, raggy applique letters and numbers are a trendy and fun way to add a unique, handmade touch to your projects. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of creating this charming look, perfect for personalizing shirts, tote bags, pillows, towels, and more! You’ll learn the basics of working with these designs, and I’ll also show you how to apply them to a child’s shirt for a creative and custom finish. Once you’ve mastered the techniques, the possibilities for your DIY embroidery projects are endless! Let’s get started!

Do you love a little shimmer and shine on your embroidery projects? How about experimenting with unique textures and dimension? Well, then you've come to the right place! In today's blog post, we are going to be learning how to use sequin material and puffy foam together to create vibrant and fun applique projects!

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!

Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner! We put together a few of our favorite Christmas-themed projects to help kickstart your creativity for any last-minute projects you may have on your plate...

Ready to start a fall-themed project, but looking for a little inspiration? You're in the right place! Read on to see three customer projects that use our fall designs in creative ways...

Getting ready to start a quilt for your kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews?? Check out this blog before you start! We’ve seen so many incredible quilts for kids recently that we wanted to share a few of our favorites with you to give you some inspiration for your next project.

There’s nothing we love more than seeing all of the wonderful fabric basket projects our customers create using our designs! We are constantly amazed by all of the creative ways our customers use our embroidery designs to create fabric baskets. Keep reading to see a few customer projects that might give you ideas for your own fabric basket…

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner! If you’re finishing up last-minute projects for the big day, this is the blog for you. Keep reading to see our favorite St. Patrick's Day projects our customers recently shared with us…