Machine Embroidery & Quilting Blog

Embroidery machines are expensive and many people search for the cheapest embroidery supplies on the internet that they can find. Does this make sense, is it really OK to buy cheap supplies. Are the cheap embroidery threads as good as the expensive brands? What happens to my machine if I use the lowest price embroidery stabilizer I can find?

Embroidery is becoming popular as a hobby and a very profitable business. As beginner embroiderers get their new machines and learn how to embroider, they are bound to have mishaps, mistakes and need help and advice. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind while sewing on your embroidery machine.

Learn how to machine embroider on fleece blankets, terrycloth towels, polar fleece jackets and plush stuffed animals is simple if you know the best embroidery tips and tricks. If you embroider these incorrectly, your design can get lost in the nap of the fabric and will look terrible to the trained eye. These methods will have you embroidering like a pro in no time.

Embroidering on stretchy polyester moisture wicking performance shirts is easy if you have the right supplies and know how. Stretchy performance wear can can present a challenge even to the experienced embroider, but don’t let this profitable business pass you by. What makes embroidery on performance wear a challenge is that this moisture wicking fabric is designed to stretch in all directions - so embroidery on this fabric requires the right design and backing to succeed. Follow our basic tips and tricks to succeed with these garments.

Toilet paper embroider seems strange, but embroidered toilet paper can make a great item for a gift basket, or a guest bathroom. Embroidered toilet paper is a great novelty or gag gift for gift baskets, bridal showers and holidays. Following our few easy steps to embroider your own roll of toilet paper and be sure to watch our instructional tutorial video.

It's very easy to embroider on Embroidery Buddies and Cubbies stuffed plush animals with your home or commercial embroidery machine. All our stuffed animals have zippers which hide a secret compartment. Opening the zipper reveals a self contained stuffing pouch, which when removed, enables you to hoop the teddy bear and embroider directly on it. Once you learn the simple tips and trick to embroider the stuff animals, you will be stitching them out in no time. 

Simple tips and tricks to embroider on leather. While challenging to embroider on, the correct tools, along with practice, leather embroidery can be very easy. Leather embroidery creates great looking products as well as huge profits for your business. This help tutorial covers choosing leather material, picking designs, buying needles and stabilizer for leather, and tricks for hooping to minimize hoop burn.