Category Archives: Discussing machine embroidery
Embroidery projects for your sewing room
This week I am featuring another guest blog which I am sure you will all love. Marrilyn always does exquisite work and her machine cover is a splendid addition to her sewing room, along with these other items. For this … Continue reading
Increasing your machine embroidery skills
So you have seen many beautiful embroidered projects that others have created but you cannot imagine that you would ever be able to create something as wonderful. I think that when you become passionate about machine embroidery you start on … Continue reading
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Combining designs for a large area of embroidery
When we first start embroidering on our machines, we tend to place individual designs on various garments and items around the home, but at some point we need to start combining embroidery designs for larger areas. This can appear overwhelming … Continue reading
My Orchids for Ruth collection
Back in 2017 I finally created a collection of designs which I had put off digitising for some time. I just adore orchids, in particular the Phalaenopsis variety, and was reluctant to convert them to embroidery until I could be … Continue reading
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How to embroider Nutcrackers for Christmas
With the release of Disney’s film, “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”, there have been a surge of interest in these little figures. At present there are now 6 nutcrackers in the collection at Graceful Embroidery. These little men have … Continue reading
Another Celtic embroidery stitch out
In deciding what Celtic embroidery would be my final choice for this Celtic event it just had to be Celtic Dreams, which was my very first Celtic collection. Now this is the biggest design in the collection and it was … Continue reading
Some unusual Celtic stitch outs
I have a great fondness and fascination for Celtic embroidery because it was where I began my digitising journey! I could not find the right designs for Celtic work and so I decided to create my own. After lots of … Continue reading
Spring embroidery tips from Pamela Cox
Although well into winter, warm days are not far away! Now is an ideal time to make that “special” garment especially if you incorporate a few time-saving tips. Those of you who have read any of my articles know … Continue reading
Considering colours changes for a special embroidery
Designs in the Vintage Grace collection probably have more colours in them than any other collection at Graceful Embroidery. I would encourage you not to let that daunt you. These designs like the Antique Sewing machine are for embroidering works … Continue reading
Guest blog: Arabella Bullion Bourdoir cushion
This is the first of a series of guest blogs at Graceful Threads of Inspiration. Over the years I have seen some outstanding embroidered projects that have been carefully created using my designs. Unable to actually see these beautiful works … Continue reading
