Category Archives: Discussing machine embroidery
Contrasting Elements – Guest Blog by Pamela Cox
Once again, Hazel is celebrating Graceful Embroidery’s Anniversary by giving us a wonderful new set of designs for free; collect the entire set by visiting the website each day of the celebration and download a new design! In … Continue reading
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When a machine embroidery goes wrong!!
Please do not believe that I get good results every time I embroider on my machine. On reflection there are some days when it would have really been better to do something else! I honestly believe that a certain amount … Continue reading
Combining the Strawberry plants and runners in the Strawberries & Cream collection
In the Strawberries and Cream collection I have included Strawberry plants and runners which are perfect for embroidering borders and corners. Here are some ideas and guidelines on how to use them.
Guest blog by Jean: My Jacobean Sampler Wall hanging
This was a project I set myself to help me try to overcome the loss of my daughter some twelve months ago. Knitting & sewing have been my hobbies for many years & for the last twelve months It has … Continue reading
🧵 My quilting in the hoop journey
A finished embroidered quilt block is a delight, but a great deal of careful consideration needs to go into both the digitising and the stitch out process. When I created the Jacobean Sample collection I realised that the smaller elements … Continue reading
A guest blog: A Table scarf by Pamela Cox
A “Perfect Storm” of inspiration hit me as I cleaned out some attic boxes. In one, I found this large gauze-weight fabric sack probably used to store pads from an old dining room table. It just begged to be made … Continue reading
How the Cassandra’s White Work collection can be used
I am often asked for suggestions on how to use my designs. As I digitize each individual design I try to imagine how it can be used, so in this post I will share some ideas on some of the … Continue reading
An update on my Epic 2
My Husqvarna Epic 2 has been keeping me busy for well over a year now, which is probably why I have not got around to sharing my opinions and experiences on this machine. Firstly I have to say that it … Continue reading
A green and gold Father Christmas
I am not a great fan of the truly traditional colours of Christmas, preferring some of the more unusual colour schemes. My Father Christmas can be embroidered to be a dimensional figure but he also work very well as an … Continue reading
Guest blog: Renaissance Fuchsia Tea Party
I began my project by combining, on my computer, selected designs from the Renaissance Fuchsia Collection and a single scallop from the May free design from Graced in Petals for the tray cloth, tea cosy, napkin and heat pad to … Continue reading