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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...

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How to Use Printable Fabric in Frames

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

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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,...

November Sew-a-long, Christmas Star Table Runner , in the hoop machine embroidery design

Welcome to Sweet Pea’s November Christmas Sew-a-long – Sponsored by Sulky of America. This sew-a-long will run from 5th to 26th November 2018 (11.59 pm Australian time) To join this s...

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...

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Top 10 Machine Embroidery Tips For People Just Starting

When beginning a new hobby of any kind often it will be the first instinct of any person to jump right in and get started, especially with something as fun as machine embroidery. This, of course, c...