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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...

Machine Embroidery Storage Tips

As you continue to delve deeper and deeper into your machine embroidery hobby (or obsession) the more you may encounter one particular issue getting a little bit out of hand.. Storage! In the early...

Sweet Pea's March Sew-a-long. Easter Flag Sponsored by Robison-Anton Threads.

Welcome to Sweet Pea’s March Sew-a-long 3 weeks…1st to 22nd March (Australian time) To join this, sew-a-long we ask that you agree to stitch out the design Easter Flag or Table Runner ( or your v...

How to cut Sweet Pea Appliqué Pieces with Freezer Paper Sandwiches on the ScanNCut

Did you know that in addition to receiving multiple formats for multiple hoop sizes with Sweet Pea Designs, you also receive .fcm and .svg files for your cutting machines? I use the .fcm files ...