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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,...

bunniesEgg-cellent Easter Embroidery In the Hoop.

Egg-cellent Easter Embroidery In the Hoop.

Make this Easter special with unique gifts and bright easter decor the whole family can enjoy. We also have beautiful machine embroidery mug rugs and placemats, made in the hoop, to brighten up the...

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 ...

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...

Category_How to articlesTop 5 reasons for thread breakage when using an embroidery machine.

Top 5 reasons for thread breakage when using an embroidery machine.

There are a number of reasons thread can break in an embroidery machine, ranging from the age of the thread to the maintenance of the machine. When a thread continues to break during a project it c...

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Choosing the Right Stabiliser

When tackling a new machine embroidery project it is always important to have the right equipment and material on hand. We have already discussed the importance of choosing the right needle, but no...