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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CONSERVING SUPPLIES • Stretch your sewing dollars and help the environment by making the most of your machine embroidery staples.

Pop the Cork Coasters • Stitch an easy but elegant coaster in the hoop. Choose cork, faux leather, or any non-woven fabric as your base.

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Pizza Pouch • Easily create this tasty-looking coin purse featuring a pizza slice embroidery for a fun everyday accessory.

Free Motion Frock • Learn how to free-motion stitch to create a one-of-a-kind design on a fun summer dress.

Nouveau Suede Skirt • Creating a beautifully embroidered garment takes careful planning and execution. Learn professional methods to consistently place large-scale embroidery designs and embroider with faux suede.

The Cat’s Out of the Bag • You’ll be fe-line good carrying around this chic velvet clutch featuring leopard embroidery.

Pop of Color Culottes • Mix a bold fabric pattern and bright geometric embroidery designs on wide-leg culottes for a fun spring look.

Flower Field Footrest • Kick your feet up and relax with a custom floral-embroidered footstool that mimics a classic needlepoint look.

Sweet Treat Sacks • Gift candy this Easter in an adorable in-the-hoop treat pouch.

Little Bean Baby Gift Set • Create a customized and coordinated gift featuring an embroidered onesie, bib, pajamas, and plush that any expectant parent would love to receive.

Welcome to the World Baby Print • Looking for a cute and custom baby gift that any new parent will love? Learn how to digitize and embroider a newborn’s footprint. It’s easier than you might expect, and you can do it entirely with free online software!

Stitch the Love Cards • Learn how to easily embroider a paper card to send a sweet and unique sentiment to your Valentine.

evening with the Stars • Stitch a one-size-fits-most drop sleeve bathrobe and embellish it with a sparkly moon and star design. This project makes a great gift and is easily completed in an afternoon.

Top It Off • Add simple yet striking geometric embroidery to a modern boxy buttondown shirt for instant interest.

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TOP FOUR ask an embroiderer • Embroidery expert Kate Zaynard has answered all our burning questions over the years. Here are some of our favorite topics she’s covered, including tips for getting started with in-the-hoop designs and freestanding lace, tips for embroidering T-shirts, and tips for getting started stitching again after a thread break.

Green with Envy • Floral motifs are always popular in the spring. This season’s runway shows highlighted a more relaxed and airier vibe. Bright colors, loose fit with flowers and grasses are popping up both in the garden and in fashion. Welcome the new season with separates that offer an interesting silhouette.

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