Author name: Barb Koehler

Barb, our resident quilter and embroidery aficionado, weaves a thread of creativity through our collection. Serving as the curator of machine embroidery content, Barb infuses each design with a touch of her artistic expertise. The free embroidery patterns you discover on our site often bear the mark of Barb's craftsmanship. Let's get crafting!

Embroidery Machine Maintenance Guide: How To Keep Your Machine in Prime Condition

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Machine embroidery feels like magic, but there is a seriously complicated machine behind that wonder. All machines needs to be maintained from time to time and not doing so can cause a lot of embroidery machine issues you’ll need to troubleshoot. While you can always go to a shop and get a professional tune up …

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The Ultimate Embroidery Machine Troubleshooting Guide

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Machine embroidery is a cool hobby that anyone can pick up with a cheap embroidery machine, BUT… all machines need a little help now and then. If your embroidery machine has been giving you trouble this guide should help. We address the most common mechanical and software problems experienced by embroidery machine owners. Embroidery Machine …

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Yes, You Can Embroider On Leather! (Here’s How To Do It!)

Can you embroider on leather? Yes, you can! Embroidering on leather is fun, easy, and a great way to add a bit of flair to jackets, purses, backpacks, wallets, and more cool leather products. Here’s what you’ll need to get started. Materials and Tools For Leather Embroidery Leather Leather selection is important here, and a …

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9 Tips For Machine Embroidery With Metallic Thread

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Metallic thread offers an allure that beginners just can’t resist, but metallic embroidery thread can be challenging to work with. However, with a bit of patience, you can use it effectively, even with little experience. Here are some tips to help you out when embroidering with metallic thread! The Problem With Metallic Threads Metallic threads …

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How to Choose the Right Machine Embroidery Thread For Your Project

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Choosing the wrong thread type can doom your project to failure! But, while there are many options out there, it’s easy to learn once you know what you’re looking for! Not sure what machine embroidery thread you need for your project? Here’s what you need to know. Machine Embroidery Thread Types Polyester Thread Polyester thread …

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FREE Fishing & Boating Machine Embroidery Designs! [PES, JEF, DST]

free fishing and boat machine embroidery designs

Do you know somebody that’s crazy about fishing? If so, maybe these free fish embroidery designs could help you to create the perfect gift for the angler in your life. They come in various sizes that would look good on towels, jackets, shirts, tackle bags, lunch bags, patches and more. Each design has PES, JEF, …

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