Back to School Sewing Series: How to Make a Water Bottle Holder
I am never without water to drink so making a water bottle holder seemed like a natural fit for me. I also wanted a project to try out all the …
Back to School Sewing Series: A Bunch of How-To Sewing Tutorials Are Headed Your Way!
Back-to-School Sewing Series The start of school means lots of hustle and bustle whether your kids are going into elementary school or college. Gathering supplies, new clothes, and getting back …
Machine Embroidery for the Summer
I recently met a friend who is not from the South and the concept of monogramming everything you own was completely foreign to her. As a G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In …
“Raven Captures the Sun” Art Quilt
“Raven Captures the Sun” Art Quilt by Chris Eichner Did you know that according to an ancient legend, the solar eclipse occurs when a Raven “captures” the sun? This legend became …
Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Machine Embroidery
I met Clyde by phone about a year ago when he called with some questions about threads and stabilizers. I was so charmed by him, and we ended up talking …
Featured Artist | Katie Bartz of “Sewing Scene”
“Katie has a reputation of being an adventurer and an inspiring entrepreneur.” Introducing our newest Featured Artist – Katie Bartz of Sewing Scene. We asked Katie to answer a few …
How to Achieve Perfect Design Placement
Perfect Design Placement by Pamela Cox Although there are rulers, plastic templates, charts suggesting where a design should be stitched on any given item, and even fancy laser lights with …
Dads & Grads DIY Gift Ideas
This series is written by guest blogger, Pamela Cox. Pamela is an expert embroiderer, designer, digitizer and all around wonderful girl! We are so happy to have her contributing to …
“Mad Tea Party” Jacket
“Mad Tea Party” Jacket By Diane Gloystein This is the story of how my “Mad Tea Party” jacket nearly drove me mad. As a National Educator representing Sulky of America, …
Why You Should Embellish Fabric First
Do you ever wonder how a beautifully embroidered garment can be stitched so “perfectly”? Designs are perfectly centered on panels! Right and left sides are mirror images of each …