Innehållsförteckning för Spring 2022 från Creative Machine Embroidery

Dear Readers, Oh, spring! There’s something about the transitional seasons that are bittersweet, probably because they mark the passing of time. But for now, let’s focus on the sweet stuff! Spring is like a breath of fresh air, renewed life, and a return to color after a long winter, and we’re here for all of it! Who loves machine embroidery and doesn’t love florals? Okay, there may be a few of you out there, but here at CME HQ, we are team florals. And there are so many ways to incorporate florals into your accessories, garments and home décor. • Blend dainty florals and rugged corduroy with the Floral Folk Bucket Bag on page 52. • Adorn yourself in floral finery with the Botanical Boho Crown project on page 46.…

MATERIALS + 1 yard each of pink (A), light green (B) & white solid fabric (C) + ½ yard each of white print (D) & pink print fabric (E) + ½ yard of white & pink print fabric (F; see “Sources”) + Fat quarter of pink & green print fabric (G; see “Sources”) + Fat eighth of coordinating green & pink print fabric (H) + Fat quarter of green print fabric (I) + ¼ yard of blue print fabric (J) + 2 yards of green print fabric (K; backing) + 35" × 65" rectangle of quilt batting + 3 yards of 12"-wide tear-away stabilizer + 1 yard of fusible web + Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & coordinating machine embroidery (see “Sources”) + Rotary cutting system + Hand sewing needle + Temporary…

MATERIALS + Two 2" square or larger scraps of leather or cork fabric + Mediumweight tear-away stabilizer + Needles: 80/12 leather (for leather) or 80/12 embroidery (for cork) + Polyester embroidery thread + Temporary spray adhesive + Eyelet punch or awl + Wire earring findings + Earring embroidery designs (approximately 1.37" × 1.69"; see “Designs”) PREPARE • Download the earring designs from www.sewdaily.com/go/CMEfreebies. Load the desired design onto the machine. • Wind a bobbin with the same thread that will be used in the machine needle and load into the machine. EMBROIDER • Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer. • Spray the leather or cork wrong side with temporary spray adhesive. Center the material in the hoop and gently finger-press to secure in place. • Place the hoop onto the…

MATERIALS + ¾ yard of white Sherpa fur, fleece or minky fabric (llamas) + Scraps of cotton fabric (llama saddles) + ¼ yard or three 9" × 12" sheets of green fleece or felt (cacti) + Scraps of brown felt or fleece (cactus pots) + Stabilizer: tear-away & water-soluble + Thread: all-purpose & embroidery + Removable fabric marker + Needles: hand sewing, machine embroidery & yarn darner + Polyester fiberfill + 12" floral craft ring + 1½ " O-ring + 1" D-ring swivel lobster claw clasp + String, twine or thin cotton yarn + Hot glue + Ruler + Ball fringe or pompom trim (optional) + ITH llama plush embroidery design (approximately 4" × 8"; see “Designs”) + Cactus pincushion design (approximately 4.84" × 5.20"; see “Designs”) EMBROIDER • Stitch…

Every member of your family should dress up for Valentine’s Day, included the newest bundle of joy. Embroidering a blank baby onesie is quick and easy. • Hoop the front of the onesie and one piece of polymesh in a small embroidery hoop (5" × 5"). Place the hoop on the machine. • Load the design on the embroidery machine screen, set the speed, choose the automatic/manual function, choose the thread colors and hoop size, and then trace out the design to ensure the needle will not hit the hoop while it stitches out. • Stitch out the design. • Remove the hoop from the machine and the fabric from the hoop. Trim the thread ends and the stabilizer on the back. • Iron on a big enough piece of…

Rehbecca Lowder worked as a graphic designer prior to 2008 and also designed websites for stay-at-home mothers. When the economic crash happened in 2008, her business took a severe downturn. Rehbecca was inspired to dabble in machine embroidery, so she bought digitizing software, saved up for an embroidery machine, and began teaching herself to create the art she loved in a different format. Having an extensive past in quilting and sewing stuffed animals, it came naturally to bring digital art and sewing together with machine embroidery. How do you stay creative? When you’ve been digitizing embroidery designs for over a decade, it can be a serious challenge to create new content. When you run out of ideas, you invent new things and that opens all the doors up again in…

THE DESIGN This pretty cross-stitch bookmark looks like it was stitched by hand, but the machine does the work for you. Use a fine woven fabric to keep it from getting too bulky — it will make you smile every time you mark a page or return to your book. Or tuck one into a book you’re gifting for an extra-special touch. We’ll take you through how to make this easy springtime project, step by step. STITCH ALONG WITH US Register at sewdaily.com now through Feb. 28, 2022, and get the Blooming Bookmark design and instructions free! Then stitch the spring bookmark with us completely in the hoop!…

Berry Cute Cardi Hand knits have been all the rage for a few seasons now, but what do you do when a hand knit needs a rework? A patch is a great way to get your embroidery on knit fabric that is otherwise too open and ropey to go under the needle. MATERIALS + Hand-knit or hand-knit look cardigan (must be able to be ironed) + Fat quarter of quilting cotton + Paper-backed fusible web + Stabilizer: mediumweight cut-away & permanent paperbacked fusible embroidery stabilizer (see “Sources”) + 80/12 embroidery needle + Thread: bobbin & embroidery + Mini strawberry design (approximately 0.93" × 1.3"; see “Designs”) PREPARE • Cut the fat quarter and cut-away stabilizer to fit the embroidery hoop. • Fuse the paper-backed fusible web to the wrong side…

MATERIALS Materials listed are enough to make one embroidered bar towel. + Purchased waffle-weave kitchen towel + Stabilizer: heavyweight cutaway & water-soluble topper + Thread: bobbin & embroidery + Temporary spray adhesive + Embroidery tape + Removable fabric marker + Manhattan embroidery design (approximately 4.66" × 5.18"; see “Design”) PREPARE • Download the Manhattan Design from www.sewdaily.com/go/CMEfreebies. Load the design onto the machine. • Print a template of the design; cut out. Snip into the cross marks at the center of the design and fold back two opposing corners. • Prewash the waffle-weave towels in hot water to preshrink. Tumble dry, then gently press with steam to ensure a flat embroidery area. • Fold the towel in half lengthwise. Pin mark the fold near the lower edge, then unfold. •…

MATERIALS + 1 yard of organza fabric + Water-soluble stabilizer + Thread: all-purpose & embroidery + 4½ yards of ¼ "-wide ribbon + Temporary spray adhesive + 20-gauge wire + Wire cutter + Hand-sewing needle + Hemp twine + Hot glue + Faux floral leaves, baby’s breath, etc. (as desired) + Freestanding rose embroidery design (approximately 3.86" × 3.86"; see “Design”) Note: The designer’s instructions recommend using 12-gauge wire for this project. However, a smaller gauge, such as 20, allows for the completed flower to be more easily bent and attached to the braided headband. EMBROIDER • Construct three roses using the designer’s instructions. If desired, make more or fewer flowers depending on your desired finished size and preferences. Each additional rose will require 1/3 yard of organza fabric. CONSTRUCT…

MATERIALS + Crossbody Bucket Bag pattern +1/3 yard of corduroy fabric +1/4 yard of linen fabric +1/2 yard of mediumweight fusible interfacing + Stabilizer: mediumweight tear-away, paper-backed self-adhesive cut-away & water-soluble topper + Thread: all-purpose, bobbin & embroidery + Temporary spray adhesive + Removable fabric marker + 60" length of 8mm curb chain + Eight 8mm-diameter grommets and setting tools + Needle-nose pliers + Floral embroidery design (approximately 5.73" × 7.25"; see “Design”) PREPARE • Download the Crossbody Bucket Bag pattern from www.sewdaily.com/go/CMEfreebies for free until Feb. 28, 2022. Print out the pattern pieces, tape them together and cut them out. • Trace the main body pattern onto the corduroy fabric. Mark the center of pattern on the fabric. • Cut out the corduroy 1"–2" from the pattern outline. •…

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and purchase a multi-needle machine. You’re probably asking yourself “What do I do now?” Read on for tips for setup, design considerations and more to get you on your way. SETTING UP Some companies set up training for their customers to get them started. If you have that service, excellent! If not, the following steps should help you get ready to stitch out your first design, no matter what machine you’re using. The first thing you have to do is decide where the machine will go. Multi-needle machines are hefty; if they do not come with a stand on wheels, be aware that once you find a spot, it won’t be moving much. Once you open the box or crate, make sure all…

Q I love metallic thread, but it’s such a challenge to stitch with. Help! A Metallic thread is so beautiful and it adds so much to embroidery. But you’re right, it can be quite difficult to stitch with if you don’t know the tricks. The thing that makes metallic thread so difficult to work with really comes down to the fact that the metallic element is actually made of plastic — either a metallic plastic strip by itself or a filament wrapped with a strand of thread. The plastic, unfortunately, is prone to stretch and break in a wide range of conditions, especially when it gets hot. Machine embroidery makes for a lot of friction due to the speed of the stitching, so there are several steps you should take…

stacy schlyer (“Mesa Mobile”—page 42 and “Botanical Boho Crown”—page 46) is a self-taught seamstress and self-proclaimed fabric junkie whose goal is to reach SABLE (Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy). She lives in Kansas with her family and blogs about her sewing adventures daily. stacysews.com milinda jay stephenson (“Cork Cameo Earrings”—page 35) is an author whose latest novel, Annie Laura’s Triumph, published by Mercer University Press, documents the lives of sewing women in Florida in the early 19th century. Included are links to free downloads of heirloom quilting and embroidery patterns for in-the-hoop projects. milindajay.com kate toney (“Cardi Refresh Party”—page 26 and “Floral Folk Bucket Bag”—page 52) is a Florida-based BERNINA Event Team member, an expert contributor on WeAllSew.com and Aurifil educator. Founder of Tough Kitten Crafts, Kate’s mission is to…

AN UNSTABLE WOVEN Denim has long been a favorite with both hand and machine embroiderers as a wearable canvas for embroidery art. Regardless of current fashion, denim is always in style. Embroidering denim successfully depends on fabric preparation, thoughtful design selection and the correct combination of stabilizers to make stitchout simple. Denim is a deceptively challenging fabric to embroider because of its unique structure. On one hand, it is a heavy woven twill fabric, which typically supports stitches well. But in the case of denim, the large, moderately twisted yarns shift in the twill weave structure (think of how your jeans fit differently at the end of the day versus in the morning). In addition, many modern denims have significant amounts of polyurethane (spandex, Lycra, etc.) added for stretch. Both…

MATERIALS + ½ yard of linen/cotton canvas fabric + 3½" square of red embroidery leather + Heavyweight cut-away stabilizer + Thread: all-purpose & embroidery + 12" × 16" pillow form + Rotary cutting system + Ruler + Appliqué scissors (optional) + Love embroidery design (approximately 6" × 10"; see “Design.”) PREPARE • From the canvas fabric, cut one 12" × 16" rectangle and two 10" × 12" rectangles. • From the stabilizer, cut one 12" × 16" rectangle. EMBROIDER • Hoop the cotton canvas and heavyweight stabilizer in a large embroidery hoop. • Place the hoop on the machine and stitch out the symbol and letters using a built-in font on your machine or created in software. • Stitch the placement line for the heart appliqué. • Position the leather…

MATERIALS Materials listed are enough to create one tag. + Two felt scraps (at least 3" × 4") + Embroidery thread (see “Source”) + 22" length of 1/4" to 3/8"-wide grosgrain ribbon + Size 80 /12 sharp or universal machine embroidery needle + Stabilizer: mediumweight tear-away & heat-removable film + Small embroidery scissors + Temporary spray adhesive + Tag design EMBROIDER • Download the Owl Be Yours design from www.sewdaily.com/go/CMEfreebies. Load the front and back design and the tag outline onto the machine. • Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer. Place the hoop onto the machine. Embroider the placement stitches (A). • Place one felt scrap over the placement stitches. Embroider the tacking stitches. Remove the hoop from the machine, but leave the stabilizer in the hoop. Trim the excess…

PANTS PATTERN Opt for high-waist pants patterns with button fly and wide-leg silhouette. FABRIC COLOR PALETTE It’s time to brighten up the fabrics for the season, in terms of both color and weight. Sew a pair in white linen to make the florals pop! Consider a statement button in bronze or gold to anchor the high waistband and embroidery designs. FINAL TOUCHES This pants style can go with so many different tops, including sweaters if it’s still chilly out or crop tops in peak spring weather. For the embroidery designs, choose your favorite floral colors and scatter them along the waistline to accentuate the high waist or carry the designs down toward the hemline.…