Creative Machine Embroidery Fall 2023

Dear Readers, Fall is such a wonderful time of the year. It is a time to take in the beauty of nature, watch the falling leaves, and enjoy a slower pace before the holiday rush and all the fun that comes in December. Fall is for appreciating the harvest bounty—and don't forget the pumpkin everything! Autumn is also the perfect time to reflect on our wardrobes and add cozy warmth to our homes as well. The Fall Flora Coasters and the Pieced Pumpkin Trivet can set the stage—and the table—for cozy dining. Tie back your hair in style with an embroidered scrunchie, and don't worry about losing your keys in the pumpkin patch or while apple picking with the Keep Track Key Chain. In this issue you will find these…

GREAT CRATE Use a ceramic egg crate to organize your thread spools and wound bobbins in correct stitching order Karen P., email FINAL TOUCH When cutting out pattern pieces, write the name of each pattern piece on blue painter's tape and place it on the fabric wrong side. Sandra B., email MIND THE GAP If you notice gaps in your stitching, switch to a thicker thread or change the stabilizer. Renee C., email Send your sewing and embroidery tips to sewnews@goldenpeakmedia.com or DM us on Instagram @SewNews. If your tip is used we will send you a freebie! ROTARY SAFETY Use large medication bottles to store used rotary cutter blades for safe disposal. Peggy M., email Visit sewdaily.com for more techniques and tricks to inspire your embroidery. SPOOL TOOL Use…

1. The new Bernina 735 has the quality and stitch precision you've come to expect from Bernina. The B 735 can also be upgraded with the optional embroidery module at any time. The Embroidery Module L SDT has SmartDrive technology, increased embroidery speed by up to 55 percent, effortless free-arm embroidery, and an embroidery area up to 400 × 260 mm. It works with Bernina 7 and 8 series machines. (www.bernina.com) 2. Create a unique one-of-a-kind mug rug with this ITH project from Embroidery Library. The Sewer's Delight Thread Spool Mug Rug (ITH) is the perfect project for customizing a mug rug with appliqué fabric and thread color choices for infinite possibilities. (www.emblibrary.com) 3. Embroidering Plants and Flowers for Beginners: 33 Plants to Stitch by Charlene Pouias is a new…

basic training BASIC TIPS Rippling, wrinkles, and puckers introduced during embroidery aren't always eradicated with even the best pressing techniques. The optimum way to achieve the best results from pressing is to reduce the need to press in the first place. Follow some of these tips to avoid wrinkling and puckering problems that occur during the embroidery process. Choose a suitable design. Great embroidery is a marriage of two suitable partners: a good design and an appropriate fabric. Not only do you need a fabric that can support the chosen design, but you also need a fabric that has the right amount of “breathing space” in the weave. For example, a design with very short stitches will fall apart on a very open weave because the stitches can't form properly…

FINE FABRICS Delicate silks and silky fabrics are luxurious companions for embroidery. These types of fabrics absorb heat quickly and therefore need only a light touch on pressing. Insert a piece of paper between the stabilizers (or seam allowance) and fabric before pressing if seams or backings could cause a ridge. Over-pressing or too much pressure can cause fabrics to scorch or ripple. NAPPED FABRICS Textured, napped fabrics such as corduroy, velvet, velveteen, and other pile fabrics require a light touch to prevent crushed pile. You may find a needle board to be a useful addition to your pressing tools if you frequently work with these fabrics. FELT FABRICS Felt can get a little wrinkled when stored for a long time or may even arrive with some wrinkles from the…

stitch along FALL STITCH ALONG WITH US Download the Keep Track Key Chain pattern at www.sewdaily.com/cme_reader_exclusives for free with code CMEFALL23, and get the acorn design and how-to free! Then stitch this cute little accessory along with us. THE DESIGN This acorn design works up fast and is oh-so-cute. What an adorable way to keep track of your stuff! Use grosgrain ribbon to attach a keychain or a clasp so you can attach your tracking device to your frequently misplaced items. Sure, acorns don't really come in a wide variety of colors, but that doesn't mean you can't get creative! Try stitching your acorn in your favorite sports teams' colors, or keep it neutral so your accessory matches everything.…