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,...
How Much Stabiliser Do I Need to Cut for My Hoop?
In this article, Martyn discusses how to figure out your stabiliser needs and conserve stabiliser for future projects.
Fabric Choices for Butterfly Embroidery Designs
Sweet Pea's May sew along in 2020 featured this beautiful Butterfly Table Runner design. Take a look at fabric options we love for this project here.
Why isn't there a thread colour chart with our designs?
One of our commonly asked questions is “Where is the thread colour chart?”, when we digitize our designs the designers have a rough idea of what colours they would like but we don’t decide on fabr...
From Scrappy to Happy - making the most of your fabric scraps
Handmade from the Heart Tote Bag blocks by Blanca H Sanchez made from old jeans In a room filled with neatly folded fabrics and colour coordinated threads, you don't often give a second thought...
Using Embroidery Designs on Clothes
Just starting out in the world of In The Hoop Machine Embroidery, and being surrounded by very talented and creative people, I was itching to test my hand at a little ITH Embroidery on some clothe...