Thank you for visiting my blog. I have decided to stop writing blogs on this WordPress site. My past blogs will still be available for at least a while, but all new blogs will now only be posted on my website. All my past posts can be found there too. I really appreciate you all… Continue reading Another update on my Blog
Guest blog: Strawberries and Cream table setting
A guest blog on on machine embroidery project entered in the 2021 annual competition at Graceful Embroidery
Tips and tricks on the use of machine embroidery stabilizers
With so many types of machine embroidery stabilizers available it can be confusing. Let's take a quick look at some and I will share some tips on their usage. Stabilizer is essential in machine embroidery. It sits under the fabric and supports both the fabric and thread, keeping the embroidery stitches in the right place.… Continue reading Tips and tricks on the use of machine embroidery stabilizers
Getting variety from one bridal machine embroidery design
There is a new bridal collection at Graceful Embroidery, Rose Gold Bridal Lace. To show how to use the designs I decided to attempt to stitch it out one design in 5 different ways. See how versatile these machine embroidery designs are. For this exercise I choose GFE-RGB-1-23 as it has all the flowers in… Continue reading Getting variety from one bridal machine embroidery design
Why I love Celtic Machine Embroidery
There are many reasons why I love Celtic Machine Embroidery. It is not the easiest type of embroidery to digitize especially if the knot work is wide enough that the weaving in and out are clear and accurate. I saw a need for versatile Celtic embroidery designs so I set about learning how to create… Continue reading Why I love Celtic Machine Embroidery
Embellishing machine embroidery
The Gracieuse Bouton Broderie collection of heirloom machine embroidery designs contains little embroidered buttons and scrolls, along with small flowers. The name translates from the French to "Graceful embroidered buttons". Embellishing always enhances machine embroidery designs, mkaing them come alive. I usually start with hot fix crystals and pearls but there are many other options,like… Continue reading Embellishing machine embroidery
Outline Alignment Stitches
Despite the size of the hoops we have, we all dream of owning bigger ones!! My favourite hoop was the 200 mm x 200 mm (8" x 8") hoop. Then to my delight, Husqvarna released a 260mm x260mm (10.2" x 10.2") hoop which became my go to hoop for larger embroideries. Little by little the… Continue reading Outline Alignment Stitches
My machine embroidery blog has been updated
Yesterday I changed the theme of my blog so that it could be fully responsive, suitable for mobile devices.
Guest Blog: An embroidered toiletry bag
My competition entry for 2020 was an intended present I had created for my Mum. It initially set off as a large toiletry bag combining designs from the Vintage Grace Collection in my software. I then combined designs from different collections (listed below) around the initial ‘J’. The overall shape and size of the bag… Continue reading Guest Blog: An embroidered toiletry bag
Guest blog: Summer Meadows machine embroidered Tablecloth
The Graceful Embroidery designs for this tablecloth were chosen from the Summer Meadow sets 2 and 3. I also used the single flowers from set 1 to test out my colour choices. They were stitched with polyester thread from Marathon and Admelody. Floral machine embroidery from Graceful Embroidery Using my embroidery software, I printed templates… Continue reading Guest blog: Summer Meadows machine embroidered Tablecloth