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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 ...

Sweet Pea's Awesome August Sew-a-long

To win free machine embroidery designs enter your best mandala slice quilt.

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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...

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...

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How Much Fabric Do I Need?

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...