Insights
The needle is a small part of an embroidery machine, yet it has a major effect on stitch quality. The wrong point can push fabric fibres aside, cut delicate…
Denim is a practical canvas for musical embroidery because it is sturdy, familiar and easy to wear. A line of quavers on a jacket pocket, a tiny guitar on a…
Layered embroidery text creates the impression that words are flowing down the fabric, much like water moving over rocks. Each copy of the lettering sits…
Fleece is warm, soft and easy to find in Australian wardrobes, making it a popular choice for blankets, dressing gowns, baby wraps, jackets and winter…
A quilt block does not need a large, complicated design to attract attention. A carefully chosen flower, animal, appliqué shape, monogram or geometric accent…
A personalised book bag can be practical, durable and distinctly Australian. It may carry library books between home and school, protect a child’s favourite…
Seeing bobbin thread on the upper surface of an embroidered design is frustrating, especially after spending time choosing fabric, stabiliser and thread. A…
Flannel has a soft, brushed surface that invites the kind of slow, satisfying stitching most embroiderers crave as the evenings draw in. The fabric absorbs…
Creating your own reusable templates turns a single design idea into a pattern that can travel between tote bags, cushion covers, table runners, and framed…
Every embroiderer eventually faces the moment when a stitched design needs to come out. The monogram on a christening gown sits a centimetre too low, the…