Machine Embroidery & Quilting Blog

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.

What best embroidery supplies for your machine you can buy? Our top list of indispensable tools will help you get through your most difficult embroidery job with ease. These tools are great for beginners and pros.

Choosing the right embroidery backing and be confusing to a new embroiderer. This help article goes over the basics of machine embroidery stabilizers. Choosing the correct backing for the job is one of the more important decisions you make when starting an embroidery job. Proper stabilization is the base for excellent embroidery.

What is the best thread type and brand for machine embroidery? This blog article will help you get started and choose the right embroidery thread to use with your home or multi-needle commercial machine. We explain the different types of thread and weights available to embroiderers and help you pick a high quality trouble free brand of thread.

Learn how to correctly set thread tension with the Towa TM-1 & TM-3 bobbin case thread tension gauge. It's simple to use and easy to measure and adjust bobbin tension on your embroidery machine or longarm quilting machine. Correct tension eliminates unsightly bobbin thread showing on top, looping top stitches and thread breaks. Your embroidery will look its best with consistent, balanced thread tensions.