So you’re thinking of purchasing an embroidery machine. Embroidery machines aren’t as simple and straightforward as your regular sewing machine, so when searching for one for yourself, it’s easy to get lost in all the details. Today, embroidery machines are complex computers that can sew and embroider multiple design formats or stitch types. They can…
If you have ever wanted to learn how to do embroidery, you may think that it is an intricate craft that requires extensive skill. You may think that it will take some time to learn embroidery, and it’ll probably be a few weeks before you can finish a project. So, is embroidery hard? Learning a…
If you love cross stitching, chances are you’ve made a mistake or two and then have to undo an entire area to remove the stitches that you’ve mistakenly created to redo them. What is frogging in cross-stitching? Frogging is when you have to rip out the stitches that didn’t look right so that you can…
Compared to when embroidery was done solely by hand, the embroidery machines of today are a miracle. They can accomplish stunning embroidery in just an hour or two that would take a day or more of work by hand. Embroidery machines tend to be underutilized, though. Many people who purchase an embroidery machine haven’t reached…
Tulle is a beautiful, sheer, and lightweight fabric that can be seen on clothing for all ages. From children’s princess dresses to adult bridal gowns and veils, this fabric is a popular choice to give any outfit an extra pop of elegance and grace. To add even more beauty to this flowy, delicate fabric, you…
Punch needle embroidery seems to be the newest craft in town, and many are already hooked on it. What most people don’t know is that the craft has actually been with us for ages; it’s only making a comeback now. The secret to a successful punch needle embroidery piece is getting started with the right…
If you’re just getting into sewing and embroidery but are getting a bit lost in all the different techniques, styles, and stitches, you’re not alone. It can be a bit daunting trying to sort out what’s what. But that’s why we’re here! So, what is smocking? Smocking is a technique that involves gathering a piece…
Hand quilting is done by hand-sewing all the layers of the quilt together with a simple needle and thread. This method of quilting is done without a sewing machine or long arm. Instead, the quilter uses a running stitch (or other decorative stitches) to sew all the layers of the quilt together. Hand quilting can…
Embroidery and needlepoint are both arts created by using a needle and thread. With both needlepoint and embroidery, you can decorate a canvas or a piece of fabric with different patterns created from stitches. For these reasons, many people mistake them for being the same thing. So, what’s the difference between needlepoint and embroidery? Needlepoint is…
Tapestry used to require a lot of skills and craftsmanship, as you needed to be able to map out a chart with the stitches and colors to create a pattern. Nowadays, there are a lot of tapestry needlepoint kits with pre-printed templates and all of the required tools that you will need to make beautiful…