3 Reasons to Take Up Hand Embroidery
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Tag: Embroidery
Embroidery Essentials with Katrina Walker
When I started sewing I just assumed that sewing on all fabric was the same. Boy was I wrong! The first time I sewed with a spandex fabric it was a di…
Meet the Maker: Bianca Springer
If you’ve seen a recent issue of Sew News, chances are you’ve encountered the work of Bianca Springer, of Thanks I Made Them. Winner of numerous…
November/December 2016 Issue Preview
Have you seen the November/December issue of Creative Machine Embroidery yet? I have my copy sitting next to me, and I have to tell you — I am so ex…
Cosplay with Freestanding Lace
Every September, there’s an anime convention in Denver called Nan Desu Kan. Some friends of mine run the registration desk, and for many years I hav…
Creative Machine Embroidery contributor Joyce Drexler retires
After nearly 40 years in the Sewing, Quilting, and Crafting Industry, innovator and industry icon, Joyce Drexler is retiring. Joyce is widely regarded…
Tips for using heavyweight thread in embroidery projects
Machine embroidery thread comes in a variety of colors, weights and fiber content. The three most common machine embroidery threads used are rayon, po…