Creative Machine Embroidery Summer 2023

Dear Readers, It's time to pack up that beach bag and head out onto the sandy shores—summer is here! This is the season to also dig out those fun and bright thread colors to bring a pop of color into your summer embroidery projects. This issue is filled with summertime projects in fresh citrus prints and motifs—so grab a slice, trim the threads on your finished new design, and soak in the sun. Summer vacationing is also a go-to activity for many, so if a getaway is on your schedule, why not stitch up a roomy weekender duffle bag. Vacations are always a good excuse to make something new like a dandelion dream dress and citrus yoke blouse. Don't forget the accessories—the fancy fruit earrings and in-thehoop seashell bracelet don't…

THE LINEUP Before you start stitching out your design, merge thread colors in settings and view the thread color order—then select your threads and line them up in order beside your machine. Meghan, Instagram DM FINAL TOUCH When making refrigerator magnets, key chains, or other in-the-hoop projects, color the edges of the design using matching markers to cover up any visible stabilizer. Sheila C., email GET NOTIFIED If you want to multitask during long embroidery stitchouts, most computerized embroidery machines offer a corresponding app that notifies you when it's time to change the thread color, change the bobbin, or the machine becomes unthreaded. Get the dishes done and the stitches stitched! Elizabeth, SewDaily.com comment Send your sewing and embroidery tips to sewnews@goldenpeakmedia.com or DM us on Instagram @SewNews. If your…

1. Are you new to machine embroidery or an advanced beginner looking for more features in your machine? The Janome MC400E makes personalization, embellishments, and monogramming home décor items, garments, and accessories a cinch. This machine has 160 built-in embroidery designs, 6 fonts for monogramming, and a USB for importing designs. Discover all the project possibilities with the Janome MC400E sewing and embroidery machine. (www.janome.com) 2. We absolutely love tools that help us organize our supplies! The Laser Bee Studio drawer organizers are perfect for keeping your embroidery thread neat and tidy: no more tangled or runaway thread. Some are even designed to fit in IKEA units! We are also really excited about the project trays, which come with a dry erase marker and help you keep your thread in…

basic training Shadow work embroidery is an ancient, hand-stitched fabric art dating back as early as the third century BC. Originating in India, a shadow effect is produced by hand stitching a design on the wrong side of a semitransparent fabric in a closed herringbone or satin stitch (A). Viewed from the right side, the solid fill of the design shows a color shadow outlined by the anchor stitches. MODERN INTERPRETATION Shadow work collections are available online, usually on sites specializing in heirloom sewing and embroidery. Always follow the accompanying directions to ensure success when stitching the designs. With a bit of creative thinking, some traditional embroidery designs are adaptable to imitate shadow effects. SPECIAL SUPPLIES The one item required for any shadow work is a sheer or semi-transparent fabric,…

STITCH ALONG WITH US Register at www.sewdaily.com now through June 30, 2023, and get the shell design and how-to free! Then stitch this fun summer bracelet along with us. THE DESIGN This summery design features a row of seashells, accented with rings that could be either pearls or bubbles. It makes a great addition to your summer wardrobe. At each end of the bracelet, you’ll find an eyelet. Attach jewelry findings to make a clasp, or just thread coordinating ribbon or cord through and tie it in place. We’ve included two designs for you in this stitch-along: one that’s a single color, and one where each of the seashells stitches individually so you can play around with color combinations. Use your favorite colors, make a rainbow, or match your best beachy…

quilt this Embroidery design density can make a difference in your quilt. The original size of the cat below is 5.15" × 5.93", with a high stitch count of 47,764 (A). When embroidered as the designer intended, and using liquid stabilizer, the fabric stays flat and pliable enough so the finished quilt top will remain soft. The original size of the cat is 30.5 square inches (or 5.15" multiplied by 5.93"), which yields 1,566 stitches per square inch (or 47,764 divided by 30.5). When the design is reduced 80%, the size becomes 19.27 square inches. Because the stitch count remains the same, there are now 2,478 stitches per square inch, which is approximately a 64% increase in the density of the design. That’s a lot of thread in one spot!…