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Instructions for In-The-Hoop Mug Rug

    Perfect for your morning coffee or late night tea, Milinda Stephenson’s In-the-Hoop Mug Rug is the perfect accessory for your favorite cup. Using colorful and contrasting fabric, your embroidery machine and Milinda’s step-by-step instructions, you too can make a Mug Rug for your favorite drink.   PDF Instructions for In-The-Hoop Mug Rug Link to Design Download    Click Icon and Join us on Facebook for Projects, Patterns and Much More!  

Holiday Tags Embroidery Project

    Make these tags in your embroidery hoop.  You can use them for gifts or tree ornaments.  In your embroidery software you change the wording. December Embroidery Project

Vacuum Tips and Pics

Have an interest in a new vacuum cleaner? Customers commonly become familiar with Miele quality from neighbors, family, and friends. If you are not familiar with the Miele vacuum line of models, please review our complete Miele vacuum reviews for each model. With many design awards and attention to detail, the Miele canister vacuum and upright vacuum are sure to earn your stamp of approval.

Designer Epic Sewing Machine

If it’s in your mind, It’s now in your hands The reimagined DESIGNER EPIC™ sewing and embroidery machine tailors the sewing experience around your wants and needs through a Tablet-like screen, WiFi, 120 Step-by-step animated and illustrated tutorials, and much, much more. The result is a brand new sewing experience where your own creative exploration can come to life in special ways. – Contact Whitlock’s Vacuum and Sewing Center, Salem, OR, 503-585-7771, for a demonstration of this amazing sewing and…Read More

Serger Techniques – Your Serger is Not Just for Sewing Seams

If you would like a printable copy of a Serger Thread Guide, click on the link. PDF Serger Thread Guide   Make a sample book so you always have your serger settings readily available.  You only need paper and a three-ring notebook.  Place the name of the technique, general information on the technique.  You might want to list reference books with pages that explain the technique.  Be sure to include all your tension settings, any special notes and general machine…Read More

Sewing Machine Needle Tips

Remember is it best to change your sewing machine needle after 8 hours of sewing.  Needle issues can cause your stitches to not form properly.

Recommended Sewing Machine Needle Chart

The educators at Whitlock’s Vacuum & Sewing Center recommend the best needles for the project, fabric and thread.  It is important to use a correct needle to obtain the perfect stitch.