Latest Story

It’s Cold in Those Chemo Centers

May 22, 2013
By
Bag of Hope

When you have a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer, it leaves many of us feeling helpless – what can you do to support them? Nancy Zieman and I decided to each create a bag stuffed with helpful items that we’d give to someone in treatment for cancer. The bags are a perfect...

Read more »

Machine Embroidered Buttonholes

May 15, 2013
By
WP-feature

Click here to download this article as a PDF for future reference. Many of you wrote that buttonholes are a struggle when it comes to sewing. I agree! One of the worst parts about adding a buttonhole is it’s just about the last thing...

Read more »

We’re So Proud!

May 8, 2013
By
WP-FeatureImage

Toot, toot!  Beep, beep! A special digital issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery is free for you – just click here to access. You’ll find projects, free embroidery designs, videos from our sponsors and access to leading companies in the embroidery industry. Wondering what’s inside?...

Read more »

The Machine Embroidered T-shirt

May 1, 2013
By
Feature

I’m just tickled pink that my latest class on Craftsy, The Machine Embroidered T-shirt, has launched! If you’re not familiar with Craftsy, it’s an excellent platform for learning intricate techniques. So I was thrilled when they decided to offer this class. My goals in...

Read more »

Nancy Zieman’s Sew Knits with Confidence Blog Tour

April 23, 2013
By
feature

Yeah! Another blog tour – combining a few of my favorite things – knits, anything designed by Nancy Zieman and gorgeous embroidery!  So what did I get when I put all those things together? A new favorite garment – my Newport Pullover Tunic, pattern...

Read more »

Made by Hand and Delivered in Person

April 17, 2013
By
150px

What better way to shower a first-time mother-to-be than by creating a gift from the heart. And if you can deliver it in person – all the better!  Last weekend, our family showered our niece with dozens of gifts for the new baby.  Lucky...

Read more »

Hand is a Four-letter Word

April 10, 2013
By
feature

I’m a machine girl, always have been, always will be. I’m amazed, impressed, in awe, humbled by those who stitch by hand. But truth be told, I don’t get it. I think the ONLY thing I like about handwork is, it’s portable. You can...

Read more »

Subscribe!