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Perfecting your Piecing in the hoop block. I love creating pieced blocks for embroidery machines! The rainbow fan block here was first created to be pieced in the hoop which was eventually used as a raffle quilt by a local quilter’s guild. I have been creating designs that include piecing in the hoop. It is … Read More
I sew a ton of kid’s clothes and have tried a lot of ways to create great necklines and bindings. I recently tried the Brother Dual Function Fold Binder attachment for my Brother CV3550 Double-Sided Cover Stitch and it’s a great way to add a binding to your neck and arm openings. You can check … Read More
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and for me, it’s one of those holidays that I get to make personalized gifts for the special people in my life. This year I wanted to do something with embroidery. Embroidery is a simple way to add a custom touch to any gift. It can be a … Read More
Note: Finished size of tote measured flat: 18-inches wide X 17-inches high. Embroidered pocket measures 9-inches square when finished. Brighten your day and create an embroidered tote worthy of all your spring and summer travel and shopping trips. This one has a big pocket decorated with our Free Design of the Month combined with fancy … Read More
With THE Dream Machine and PE-Design software, this lightweight Winnie the Pooh themed quilt is a joy to make. It offers a perfect opportunity to use many of the designs in your embroidery library, some built into your machine and some new ones in the iBroidery.com collection. Create unique designs for your special little one, … Read More
When I first started sewing, one of my initial projects was the hanging hand towel. I remember when I posted it to my personal Facebook page, gobs of folks wanted me to make these towels for them. I’m not a fan of selling finished items so I politely declined. Fast forward to 2019 and the … Read More
Finished folder measures approximately 9 1/2-inches wide X 12 inches high. Why settle for boring folders when you can make a pretty fabric folder trimmed with piping! For this project we used our featured foot of the month, the adjustable zipper and piping foot. Piping is a great addition to so many hand- crafted items! … Read More
This is the second post for creating you own fabric (Here is Part 1). The first walked you through creating two of the fabrics that I used in the project. This video will walk you through the last two fabrics. The first fabric uses a bit of a different technique. The last part of the … Read More
Can you quilt with your serger? Absolutely! This placemat project will teach you a quilt-as-you-go method that works great for strip piecing. You may already know that the four-thread stitch on a serger is very close to a ¼ inch seam. It’s perfectly suited for many patchwork projects that don’t require precise seams. As an … Read More
I am stepping out of my software box and focusing on a machine technique with this two-part video blog. I love the 2500 Design Collection that came with the Brother Luminaire XP1 machine. In it there are small designs that you can combine to make your own textured fabric. This is a fun and super … Read More
Did y’all know that National Quilting Day is March 16th? Yaaaaay! I’m very much of the opinion that everyone should be a quilter because it’s awesome. And at least a couple times a week, I get a message or a comment asking for a resource that can help those who have never quilted before but … Read More
If you haven’t already noticed scrunchies have made a comeback in the past couple months. Everyone from my 7-year-old niece to the top fashion bloggers are using them. I grew up in the 90’s so scrunchies are a nostalgic accessory to me. I remember wanting one in every color and print to match my looks. … Read More
This sweet sachet will add a pleasant scent to your dresser drawers, closet, suitcase, storage boxes, and even your fabric stash! You could even hang it up in a prominent place to enjoy the scent and add beauty to most any space. Our sachet is trimmed with a pretty lace motif and basic craft pearls … Read More
Double your sewing pleasure with a twin needle! Many Brother machines have a 2mm twin needle (part code XE4963-001), included with the standard accessories. Each needle is a size 75/11. With two needles attached to one shank, you can use this needle for topstitching, and for select decorative stitches too! Take a look at the … Read More
The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means… yes, it’s time to start decorating! For today’s Seasonal Holiday Décor blog, check out how you can create elegant star ornaments with the Brother SE625 Sewing and Embroidery machine, design a holiday wreath with the innovative ScanNCut DX, and finally, craft a … Read More
If you’re looking for a crafty way to package a gift card, look no further than your embroidery machine! We used the Brother Free Design of the Month to make a gift card holder by adding a few bonus designs for you to download. Personalize the front pocket for a gift that is sure to … Read More
My sisters’ twins are turning 5 months old and I thought I would get them ready for the chillier weather. I purchased matching buntings (of course I could have made them, but these were too cute to pass up) and started to work on a fun project. The hardest part was deciding on which decorative … Read More
I recently got the new Brother SE1900 Sewing and Embroidery Machine and love the versatile built-in designs offered. From lovely florals to cool dragons and lizards, my boys and I were having fun thinking of everything we could embroider on. I’ve always wanted a dragon embellished bomber jacket and so I decided to start with … Read More