Creative Machine Embroidery

Creative machine Embroider is filled with ideas, techniques and projects to spice up fashion accessories, gifts or home decor.

CREATIVE MACHINE EMBROIDERY

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TENSION • Learn how to properly adjust and troubleshoot tension problems to create perfect stitchouts.

ITH Lace Pumpkin

Fabric Foray Balsa Wood • Balsa wood is a unique surface to showcase striking embroidery. Learn how to successfully embroider wood by following a few simple guidelines.

BALSA BASICS

HOW NOT TO EMBROIDER WOOD

Trapunto • Trapunto is the technique of padding a stitched motif to create a raised effect. Learn traditional and faux trapunto techniques to add dimension to a pretty embroidered pillow.

Fall Overalls • Celebrate fall by adding beautiful leaf embroidery to a pair of linen overalls.

Botanical Backpack • Learn all about how to successfully use heavyweight thread to mimic hand embroidery, then create an essential backpack with floral embroidery using 12-wt. thread.

Halloween Hoops • Easily create three different and unique wall hangings for the modern Halloween décor..

Merry Masks • Easily create a unique Halloween mask using your embroidery machine. Choose from four different in-the-hoop mask designs that are not only comfortable, but also adjustable.

Statement Shacket • A cross between a shirt and a jacket, shackets are perfect for layering with T-shirts and blouses, which makes them a great wardrobe staple for fall. Learn how to add embroidery and bold prints to elevate a basic shacket into a statement piece.

Halloween Huggies • Stitch a set of adorable Halloween-themed stuffies in the hoop.

Sheer Sleeve Bomber • This is not your average bomber jacket! Incorporate a modern and feminine bomber jacket style into your fall wardrobe that makes the transition from summer easier. The sheer floral sleeves and pop-of-color designs will give the style of any outfit a glow up. The designs are embroidered after the jacket is sewn.

Mandala Bag • Combine a reverse appliqué made from a machine embroidery design and leather lacing to create an upscale bag.

Paranormal Placemat • Dress up your space with a patchwork placemat featuring Halloween embroidery for a spooky dining experience.

Curtain Caper • Update your home décor for fall with a festive café curtain embellished with a continuous embroidery design.

Back to School Pencil Case • Send a kiddo back to school armed with a cute pencil case to tote their supplies.

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Monika Tocknell Duchardt of Oma’s Place

Fuchsia Flair

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