~Joanne Banko, Brother Sews Ambassador What exactly is a snack mat, you ask? I would say that it’s a cross between a placemat and a mug rug. The 8-inch X 10-inch size is simply perfect for a little “me time” with a beverage and a snack. Use the Brother free design of the month … Read More
Pretty snowflakes and a charming heart make up the Brother Free design this month. I used this design to embellish place cards for a holiday dinner table. These cards are meant to give your guests a warm welcome into your home!. Since the design had a rustic look, I chose to add a bit of … Read More
Our free design of the month is a gorgeous maple leaf embroidered chair cushion cover. Stitched on common neutral duck cloth, this design becomes a focal point for a fall themed décor in your dining space. This embroidery project will help you spruce up your dining room chairs while adding rich fall colors to your … Read More
This is the first of a few projects designed to give our faithful Brother fans some ways to dress up your dining area. Our free design of the month is a beautiful border of tiny falling leaves, perfect for some quick to sew napkin rings. Are you ready? Let’s go sew! Materials and Supplies: Brother … Read More
Nothing says late summer like a beautiful sunflower! The Brother Free Design of the Month for September is a sunflower motif with a light fill, ideal for embellishment on a tea towel. I chose a monochromatic color scheme, stitching the design in one of my favorite Brother embroidery thread colors, Light Brown #323. To me, … Read More
Did you know that August 26th is National Dog Day!?! We love our furry friends, don’t we? Why not use your Brother machine to create a custom collar for your dog and then create a coordinating T-shirt to wear for those leisurely walks with your dog? Everyone will want to know where “Mooch and Mooch’s … Read More
Note: Finished size of pouch featured in the above photo is approximately 5-inches wide X 7 1/2-inches long. August is National Golf Month so we thought it would be fun to acknowledge it with our golf themed Brother FREE Design of the Month. This design is small so you can use it on shirts, hats, … Read More
The Brother FREE Design for this Month is full of pretty stitches! Lots of thread colors give the bright butterfly design special detail and shading. Sized for an 8-inch or larger hoop, this design is a breeze to stitch on the Brother PR1050X Entrepreneur Pro Plus 10-needle machine. Simply thread up the machine and the … Read More
Brighten up your kitchen with a set of days of the week towels! To get you started, this month we are featuring a colorful wreath as the Brother FREE Design of the Month. The wreath design is pretty on it’s own but I added some custom lettering and embroidered it on a batik background to … Read More
For the month of May we are featuring a classic style embroidery design for the Brother Free Design download. It’s the type of design you can use for many different items, stitched in a variety of color options to match your personal taste. Since pillowcases are always a popular gift, I thought it would be … Read More
Use your Brother machine and the Free Design of the Month to make a sweet little trinket tray. This project features the Brother 8-inch square embroidery hoop and highlights design possibilities using frame shape patterns built-in to your Brother machine. If you have a slightly smaller or larger hoop, feel free to adapt these instructions … Read More
There’s nothing quite like slipping into a pair of monogrammed slippers for comfort and a great feeling from head to toe. If you haven’t thought about making your own slippers now is the time to start. This project features instructions for creating an all-over quilt design using My Design Center to create quilted fabric for … Read More
Sew up some love by decorating a pillowcase with this ‘Love Never Fails’ Free Design from Brother. For a unique trim, add striped piping to compliment the contrast band with SA150, the Brother Pearls and Sequins Foot. Learn this technique and you’ll want to repeat it on many other projects. For a neat finish, I … Read More
This embroidered tissue tote is super easy to make! It comes in handy for everyday use and travel too! Our Brother Free Design of the Month is just the right size to accent the opening at the center. Look closely and you’ll see that it’s a scrolling design with a heart shaped motif in the … Read More
If gift giving time isn’t too far away, then gift making time must be now! Are you always on the hunt for heartfelt and handmade gifts that work for anyone and everyone? If the answer is yes, you’ll like the versatility of this square basket suited for everything from small gifts, to homemade goodies, to … Read More
Cooler weather in the fall season brings thoughts of fall flavored lattes, soothing moments with a hot cup of tea, and enjoyment of super-hot coffee to warm both body and soul. Why settle for an ordinary brown wrapper on your cup when you can make a custom cozy to wrap around a re-useable cup. After … Read More
Finished size of Pillow Panel Measures approximately 9-inches from top to bottom and side to side. This accent pillow will transform a room in a flash! Use our Brother Free Design of the Month to make a striking pillow with a monogram added to the center. You’ll find this project quick to complete. As a … Read More
Add a little lace to a ready-made V-neck top and transform plain into pretty. All you need are a few simple supplies along with your Brother embroidery machine and our Free Design of the Month. Materials and Supplies Brother sewing and embroidery machine with 5 X 7-inch hoop capability. Brother Embroidery Thread, Bobbin Thread, and … Read More