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How to Use Scrap Thread and Fabric

It’s not uncommon to end up with lots of fabric scraps and bits of thread when machine embroidering. Not sure what to do with the excess? We have some ideas for you...

Category_How to articlesHow to Use Printable Fabric in Frames

How to Use Printable Fabric in Frames

Learn how to incorporate photos into your embroidery with printable fabric in this blog.

Category_How to articlesleather in machine embroidery

Helpful tips when using leather for machine embroidery projects.

The idea of using leather for a machine embroidery project can be off-putting for many people. It can be a challenging and frustrating material to work with when you aren’t sure what you are doing,...

Category_How to articlesQuilting Continuous and Square Quilted Designs

Quilting Continuous and Square Quilted Designs

You can use Sweet Pea’s Continuous Designs and Square Quilted Designs to transform a traditionally pieced top into a beautiful quilted runner, wall hanging, or quilt. Learn more in this blog!

Category_How to articlesDownloading and Using your "in the hoop" Course.

Downloading and Using your "in the hoop" Course.

Step 1: go to https://swpea.com/products/machine-embroidery-in-the-hoop-course and add to your cart Step 2: Login to your account and checkout with the course. Step 3: In your account...

How to quilt in the hoop with your embroidery machine

Did you know over one-third of quilters own an embroidery machine, and about one-third also do embroidery on quilt tops? Your embroidery machine can now do much more than just embroidering. Wit...