After a long 14 hour flight, we arrived at our first stop DUBAI! It was 5am and we were ready to see Dubai for the day. Of course we had to wait for things to open but we were eager to explore. Fi...
Sweet Pea's April Sew-a-long. Abstract Flowers Sponsored by Marathon Threads Australia- NOW FINISHED
Welcome to Sweet Pea’s April Sew-a-long 3 weeks…5th to 26nd April (Australian time) To join this, sew-a-long we ask that you agree to stitch out the design Abstract Flowers Table Runner. ( or you...
One of the most often asked questions is “How much fabric do I need?” The answer is “It depends.” It depends on the block size. It depends on the size of the project. It depends on the width of...
The History of Machine Embroidery
For those of us that see and use advanced sewing and embroidery machines on a regular basis, it’s easy to forget the humble beginnings from which the craft began. Here at Sweet Pea we spend a consi...
Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs Cutting Files Disclaimer
Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs Cutting Files Disclaimer. The .svg and .fcm cutting files that Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs provides with designs are free. As they are free we have not...
Positive and Negative Space in Design
When creating or editing designs in machine embroidery it is important to remember that what we are engaging in an artistic process. Even those of you that embroider as an occasional hobby can bene...