The measuring tool is very helpful to those learning to digitize. If you want to know what size satin stitch is good for applique – measure your favorite designs! Now you have a starting point for the values that have worked for you in the past and will probably work for you in the future! […]
It’s that time of year again! I’m so excited to be teaching 4 classes at this year’s SewExpo in Puyallup WA at the end of February! There will be many different machine embroidery sessions on so many different topics! My classes are on Subway Art, Digitizing and creative customizing – I’m teaching 2 classes a […]
NOTE: My friend Joan of Lazy Girl Designs, has also written a blog post about my project! What fun to see my project through her eyes! You can read about it here Creating an all-over embroidery design for fabric is an easy way to create a completely custom piece. I LOVE the shape of the […]
What is a personal design object library? In the world of computer programming, one of the key goals is to create and take advantage of “reusable code” to shorten the amount of time spent on a coding project. Little sub-routines that you create and compile and save to your library to use in the future. […]
I normally like to create and post “polished” videos – but then there are times like this where I want to show you something that is so super quick I just can’t wait – such is the case on this post about creating an Embossed Lettering design. Do you like Embossed lettering style embroidery? In […]
I will admit that my reason for today’s post is to “make things easier for me”. Smile with me – once you get to know me, you will find I am all about EASY – easy for me and easy for you! I belong to quite a few machine embroidery groups on Facebook and one […]