Fall 2023 Creative Machine Embroidery Is Here!

Fall is a time to take in the beauty of nature, watch the falling leaves, and enjoy a slower pace before the holiday rush and all the fun that comes with that. Autumn is for appreciating the harvest bounty—and don’t forget the pumpkin everything! Speaking of bounty, the new issue of Creative Machine Embroidery is jam-packed with fall embroidery designs and projects for the season and beyond.

Fall is also the perfect time to reflect on our wardrobes and add cozy warmth to our homes as well. The Fall Flora Coasters and the Pieced Pumpkin Trivet can set the stage—and the table—for cozy dining. Tie back your hair in style with an embroidered scrunchie, and don’t worry about losing your keys in the pumpkin patch or while apple picking with the Keep Track Key Chain (a free stitch-along!). In this issue, you will find these projects and more!

Fall Flora Coasters

Coasters not only protect your tables from water rings but also enhance your home décor. These coasters are a totally in-the-hoop project that’s fun and easy to complete.

Pieced Pumpkin Trivet

Display your handmade goodies this fall with a pumpkin pieced trivet made entirely in the hoop. Your pumpkin pies will never look better.

Mystic Vibes Jacket

Give a beloved denim jacket an update with a large-scale mystical motif. Plus get tips for embroidering denim.

Trailing Vines Crewneck

Accentuate a key detail on your favorite sweatshirt pattern with embroidery to make your new fall favorite top!

Stitch Along with Us

Stitch a cute little acorn that holds your AirTag or Chipolo tracker. Attach it to a backpack, purse, or anything else you want to keep track of. Download the Keep Track Key Chain pattern from the Sew Daily Shop, and get the acorn design and how-to for free. You can choose traditional colors for your project, or stitch it in school colors for extra fun. Here’s a doggone great resource for finding collegiate school colors!

Quilted Postcards

Why send a plain paper postcard to a friend when you can create a custom fabric postcard instead? Stitch this quilted in-the-hoop postcard using scraps you have lying around your studio.

Confetti Pouch

Looking for a project that uses all those small scraps of fabric we all accumulate? Use scraps as fabric “confetti” to add colorful sprinkles to your new zipper pouch.

Béret Brodé

Adding a beret to any outfit elevates the look to that of a French artist. It also lends itself well as a medium for displaying fall embroidery designs.

Tailor Made Hair Ties & Barrettes

Adding embroidered accessories to your hair is a fun and unique way to add a pop of color and texture to your hairstyle.

Free Motion Pillows

Pillow covers are the perfect way to change your décor for the seasons. Combine painting and free-motion embroidery to make the perfect fall accents for your home.

Although the projects in this issue are perfect for fall, you will find timeless tips throughout the issue. We hope you find inspiration and motivation on every page!

Happy stitching!