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Brother Sews Ambassador Cindy Hogan presents the latest BES 4 Video TutoriaL: Text as Artwork I recently created some videos on BES 4 Power Pack 2 for Brother. I am going to highlight these videos in blog posts so you can learn to love Power Pack 2 with me. BES4 Power Pack 2 opens the … Read More
Make your own Cool Dad Emoji and keep Dad’s beverages cool with this quick and easy Can wrap. I love being able to add something made for a gift to make it more personal. A can holder is a fun usable gift that will keep dad’s drinks cool all summer. This is made from a … Read More
I had another project planned for this month, but I was playing with my software the other day and made a discovery… I could create embossed lettering with the BES4 Dream Edition Software with the Power Pack Add-On! I had tried a lot of options before trying to make this happen and it just wasn’t … Read More
If you want to add a little extra to your Valentine’s Day celebration, these cupcake toppers are a quick and easy way to transform your cupcakes from boring to fun! They are perfect for a class party as well. Materials Needed: Simply Applique or BES 4 Dream Edition Software Felt Embroidery Thread Embroidery machine Tearaway … Read More
Machine Used: THE Dream Machine with software Premium Pack Upgrade 1 or THE Dream Machine 2 Filling shapes and designs with stippling or satin stitches has never been easier with My Design Center in THE Dream Machine by Brother. If you are using THE Dream Machine with Software Premium Pack 1 Upgrade or THE Dream … Read More
I was thrilled to see an upgrade for THE Dream Machine by Brother that offers more stitch patterns, a cursive font, 50 exclusive embroidery patterns and more editing capabilities; plus, you receive a 9 ½” by 9 ½” embroidery hoop in the box! At the time of this writing there are two upgrades available for … Read More
When we use words like “unlimited potential” to describe the THE Dream Motion Pro software, it’s not just advertising! The designs that come with the program can be combined using the tools in the software to create so many combinations for a complete quilt. Sometimes an all-over quilt pattern may be just what you want … Read More
Did you realize your sewing machine might require updates to continue to run at its best? It’s true! Similar to updates our computers require, computerized sewing and embroidery machines may also have updates. In this brief video, I will walk you through finding out if your particular machine needs an update, downloading the update to … Read More
Rectangles, squares, and triangles, oh, my! These shapes do account for a lot of our piecing needs, but what about interesting shapes, like diamonds and the points of a mariner’s compass? Dream Motion Pro includes tools you can use to fit quilting motifs to those shapes as well. Choosing a Design: Open Select & Sew … Read More
Choose your favorite method for quilting – free-motion or software, simple or advanced – and make a beautiful basket for storage or to dress up a gift. These instructions will walk you through the process using un-pieced fabric and Dream Motion Pro software, either with the simplicity of Select & Sew or the versatility of … Read More
Brother Sewing Specialist Angela Wolf walks you through how to use the Color Shuffling feature on the Entrepreneur PR1050X. Watch Video
Have you fallen in love with a big, lively print and then not quite know what to do with it? The print gets lost when it’s cut into small pieces! This easy quilt is a perfect answer. The blocks are relatively large, but the lap-size quilt doesn’t take a lot of fabric. The border provides … Read More
It’s like magic: you write on a tablet screen with a pencil-shaped stylus, and your machine stitches your words onto fabric! What a great way to personalize your quilts, whether you use it to add a subtle signature to your quilting or to personalize a project with someone’s name. First Things Here are a few … Read More
Need to Scoop? Here Comes The……Poop Equipment Used: Machine: Persona PRS100 Specialty Hoop: SAFF022 Fast Frame 5” x 4” Software: BES®4 Dream Edition™ Embroidery Lettering Software Materials and Supplies: SA5815 Medium Weight, Adhesive Tear Away SA5810 Medium Weight Tear Away Embroidery thread and Embroidery weight bobbin thread Purchased Diaper Cover Did you know that today … Read More
Chances are, you won’t always want to quilt in squares or straight rows. Triangles add life to a quilt and are really popular in the modern quilt movement. Plus, you can put two or four triangles together inside a square, or use six to make a hexagon…Happily, there are lots of possibilities for stitching three-cornered … Read More
What do you get when you combine a cute car embroidery design, a fat quarter of fabric, and an outgrown children’s t-shirt? A stuff sack for car trips that is perfect for toting soft toys, wrapped snacks, or a change of clothes. This is a quick project that will make your child feel special when … Read More
This post could also be titled “How to Quilt a Bed-Sized Project on an Apartment-Friendly Frame.” With the Zone-to-Zone fabric management system built into THE Dream Motion™ Pro Software, it really is possible to align and quilt an overall design. Once you understand the basics, it’s a straightforward process. Editor’s Note: Jumping in here at … Read More
Simply Appliqué™ Software – Exporting a FCM File Attention Embroiderers: Here’s the software you’ve been waiting for! Now you can make superb custom appliqués from a huge selection of exceptional designs and creative options. Even better, you’ll love the way Simply Appliqué™ fully integrates with ScanNCut/ScanNCut2 so you can easily cut out your appliqués with … Read More