I bought my first embroidery machine secondhand approximately 16 years ago but never really used the machine for embroidery. I bought my current machine when I retired 4 years ago and thoroughly enjoy machine embroidery in my spare time. I currently own a Pfaff creative 4.5 We decorated the bedroom during the first lock down and… Continue reading Guest blog: Lock down Up-cycle
Tag: editing designs
The Embroiderer’s Prayer collection | for the ultimate wall hanging
When creating a unique prayer appropriate for embroiderers I asked my daughter, Natalie, who has a doctorate in Theology, to paraphrase two significant verses of scripture. Her twin sister, Jenny created the graphics for me, so this is an unparalleled collection of designs. I hope that you will embroider this prayer and be inspired as… Continue reading The Embroiderer’s Prayer collection | for the ultimate wall hanging
The story of a Katie Grace stitch out
This month Katie Grace is the collection of the month so you will get all 4 sets in the collection for just $35. I decided to do a new stitch out of the designs with a few colour changes. The best way to embroider the designs from a collection is to do a large combination… Continue reading The story of a Katie Grace stitch out
tiny heirloom designs are so versatile
I have been asked numerous times to create small designs for some of my heirloom collections that can be used for doll's and tiny baby clothes. With a little editing in your embroidery software these can also be combined to create unique curved collar accents, borders, panels and inserts, perfect for an important embroidery project.… Continue reading tiny heirloom designs are so versatile
planting wild flowers in embroidery
So many times whilst I have been developing the Summer meadow collection it has occurred to me how much like gardening it has been, but without the dirty hands... As I began the collection, digitising each flower I had it in mind to arrange them all in rows which I have done, but a little variety adds… Continue reading planting wild flowers in embroidery
changing an embroidery design
Have you attempted to take a detailed design and give it whole new look by some simple editing and colour changes? The Victorian Promises collection is full of such suitable designs, with lots of vibrant colours. However you may not require such vibrant embroidery so I thought I would edit one of the designs to… Continue reading changing an embroidery design