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Machine Embroidered Pot Holders

It’s never too early to start thinking about quick holiday gifts.  Machine embroidered pot holders are a quick and easy gift. This snowflake design is a classic design usable on many different projects.  Think about using metallic or variegated threads.  This design could also be resized.  Making the design smaller, the snowflake would make a great border design on a towel, edge of a garment or curtain. PDF Instructions for Pot Holders Snowflake Machine Embroidery Designs in VP3 format.

Garment Sewing – Sew, Serge, Quilt

These posts are all about garment sewing.  Whether sewing, serging or quilting, basic skills to advanced techniques.   How To Choose Interesting Fabric for Garment Sewing

Quilt Design Software – Links to Lessons, Tips and Techniques

Quilt design software is a perfect way to spark your imagination.  The lessons are a great way to learn the software.  These lessons, tips and techniques are for EQ7.  However, some will also work with  EQ6 and EQ 5.   Ohio Star Block Free Lesson from Electric Quilt Learn how to make pieced sashes using the Ohio Star Pattern.  Included in this tutorial is how to draw your own sash blocks.  

Sewing Techniques

Instructions on Pillow Corners Here is a sewing technique that will help you always make perfect corners on pillows.

5D Quiltdesign Creator Software

General Information 5D QUILTDESIGN CREATOR This software will inspire you to finish those quilt tops. Designs can be used on automated quilters and embroidery machines.  You can also print out templates to use for free motion. The software is perfect to create quilt designs.  It is “sew” easy to use.  There are only three main screens and you can automatically create quilt blocks with the step-by-step wizards. AND This software comes complete and is a standalone package.      

Crazy Patch

When you think about crazy patch, you may think Victorian.  However, today’s crazy patch can be modern. Crazy patch is another great way to use up those scraps of fabric or recycle ties, handkerchiefs, and clothing. If you do not do hand embroidery, use decorative stitches on your sewing machine.  Try using 12# thread or two threads in the eye of one needle. Try a Double Eye Needle.  Schmetz makes a Double Eye Needle.  You need to check with your dealer…Read More

Zentangles

Zentangle.com defines Zentangle as “…an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns…”

Decorative Stitch Tutorial

Decorative Stitch Pillows from Sew4Home       Stitching Turning Corners with Decorative Stitches from Janome This tutorial shows you three ways to use decorative stitches and how to turn corners.  The tutorial will teach you how to do: Continuous decorative stitching with a single stitch pattern. Continuous stitching with stacked stitches. Creating a single corner. PDF Instructions for Turning Corners with Decorative Stitching     Baby Day Gown Project The baby day gown lace trim and embroidery band made…Read More

Machine Embroidery Projects

Take a look at these table linens from Janome.  This projects includes two free machine embroidery designs. Click Here:  Embroidered Table Linens from Janome Click Here:  Zip File for Napkin Machine Embroidery Design and Zip File for Placement Embroidery Design for two free embroidery designs.  Remember to extract the zip files in order to obtain the embroidery design.       Click Here: PDF and Embroidery Designs for Line Art Pillow Zip File Click Here:  PDF Instructions and Embroidery Design for Embroidered…Read More