Insights
When the southerly buster rolls into Melbourne and a Blue Mountains ridge walk turns grey without warning, a good soft shell jacket earns its keep. Australian…
Density refers to the spacing between stitches rather than how tightly the machine physically pushes the fabric together. A compact fill gives strong coverage…
Felt Christmas ornaments are quick to make, easy to personalise and wonderfully forgiving of small design changes. The trouble begins when the fabric pulls…
Small hoops have quietly become one of the most loved tools in Australian craft rooms. Once reserved for finishing the back of a quilt or framing a single…
Blank canvas sneakers give machine embroidery a sturdy surface for names, initials, floral motifs and character art. Unlike cotton jersey, canvas has a firm…
The sensory dimension of embroidery often separates a flat, functional piece from one that truly catches the eye under raking light. Satin stitches, with their…
Mock neck shirts and V-neck tees create stylish embroidery opportunities, but their shaped necklines also demand careful planning. Stretch fabric can shift…
Glow-in-the-dark thread can turn an ordinary embroidery project into something that reveals a second design after sunset. A ghost on a trick-or-treat bag,…
Velvet brings depth and richness to an embroidered project, but its raised surface makes it less forgiving than cotton, linen or canvas. The pile can hide fine…
A growing collection of machine embroidery files can become difficult to manage surprisingly quickly. A few applique designs from EMBMall may sit beside…