What’s Happening in Machine Embroidery?
Lots of trends, including quilting in the hoop, and other in-the-hoop projects.
Who are my favorites? (These links mean I tried the product and like it. I am not getting paid to endorse.)
swpea.com – Always fresh, new designs with ideas like refrigerator handles, mug rugs and other adorable projects.
Amelie Scott – I like this gal. Met her at market, and she is as normal as they come. Her “Edge to Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine” book is innovative and easy to use. Loving her new holiday patterns.
embroideryonline.com – A great place to find professionally digitized designs. They stay up to date and add new collections regularly.
urbanthreads.com – One of my favorites. You’re going to find something here to love. Well-designed, reliable and innovative.
embroiderygarden.com – Lots of cute stuff here, but in particular, check out the “In the Hoop” designs. Some wonderful ideas for small bags, wallets, etc.
emblibrary.com – You’ll always find something charming and seasonal here. Just click on “new this week” or “recent releases”.
I’ve also written about machine embroidery a number of times and gone over some techniques. I’d like to share with you. Here are a number of topics that might interest you:
Vector vs. Bitmap — A Primer for Machine Embroidery Digitizers
Quilting Using Machine Embroidery
Machine Quilting with Embroidery
Machine Embroidery Digitizing — An Experiment
Little Ruby in the House…or Hoop
Little Ruby, Little Bags, In the Hoop
In Over My Head…As Usual, Multi-Hooping Part 1
Multi-Hooping Challenge, Part 2
Needle Punch Felting with Machine Embroidery
Freestanding Lace for the Holidays
Machine Embroidery Cross Stitch for Halloween
Things that go bump in the night…
Photography and Stitching on Organza, with a Touch of Needle Felting