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...
Jingle all the way with this Christmas Mantel Runner made in the hoop, machine embroidery design
“Jingle bells, jingle bells…” I think you know the rest… Yes, it’s almost that time of year (at least according to the supermarkets it is!). In the UK, the colder weather is settling in as we move...
Combining Sweet Pea Designs - Freeform Table Runner to Tote Bag
Did you know that you can take your favorite runner/quilt block and transform it into a bag for a creation that is uniquely yours? Intrigued? Well then, read on.
Quick and easy to make gifts using scraps of fabric and an embroidery machine
This month has been unusually busy with the day job taking up most weekends and evenings away from home in hotels. It isn’t always like this, but as a result I have not had as much time in front of...
Freeform Table Runner 2 Machine Embroidery Design
My latest project is the Freeform Table Runner #2. For me, it is always a conundrum which fabrics to choose, the threads, the wadding (batting) to use and the size. So much choice! How do I decide ...
Understanding Hoop Sizes In Machine Embroidery
Introduction When it comes to numbers, we live in two different worlds. Some of us view numbers through a millimeter/centimeter/meter lens. And some of us view them through an inches/feet/yards len...