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22 4 EDITORS LETTER
news & notes
On the Cover 6 CONTRIBUTORS

writer profiles
64 WHATS IN STORE
connect online
columns
8 TIPS & TRICKS
reader remarks
10 MUST HAVES
product picks
14 BASIC TRAINING:
freestanding lace
20 IN-THE-HOOP:
tissue holder
59 Q&A
essential embroidery
software guide
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ELCOME to the new and improved Creative Machine Embroidery.
After months of planning, sifting through tons of survey data and
trend reports, weve come up with a stunning redesigned maga-
zine thats sure to inspire your creativity. We hope you love the new approach
to content that weve been working hard to bring you with this redesign, and
that your embroidery is taken to new heights with the techniques, tips and
projects that follow.
Machine embroidery is taking a much more modern turn, and we decided
to follow suit. Designers and digitizers are gravitating toward creating asym-
metrical florals, large-scale monograms, subversive sayings and bold graphic
motifs that may or may not coordinate with a fabric collection. Teddy bears,
fleur de lis, dog and cat designs are becoming less and less popular (not to
say they arent cute and totally appropriate for certain projects and occasions).
Were jumping on this trend and are excited to share some really inspirational
projects featuring out-of-the-box designs and design placements.
On page 40, youll find a whimsical floral design placed front-and-center on
a modern shift dress. The design is a striking focal point for this retro-turned-
modern frock. The project was created by Julia Griffey, who considers herself
the machine embroidery geek. Her mission is to inspire people to think
beyond traditional designs and plop-and-drop embroidery to create really
fabulous garments and home dcor. Learn more about her on page 6.
Speaking of home dcor, the table setting on the cover is another homage
to the past but with a modern twist. The designs used are from our Diner
Delights collection, exclusively available at shopsewitall.com (where you can
also purchase the kit to make the project, complete with the fabric, specialty
place mat blanks and the entire design collection). Embellish the place mats
and napkins and gift them for Mothers Day or a special birthday. Find the
how-tos on page 22.
Let us know how you like the new look and feel of CME at info@cmemag.
com. We want to make sure this is a magazine you continue to love and that
shopsewitall.com is the place you can find all of your embroidery needs.
Ellen March
coming attractions
Sum, sum, summertime is here! Create a large summer tote for all of your beach essentials, learn secrets
for embroidering cute baby onesies, plus make adorable ballet flats with fun designsthe free pattern is
included for a limited time. All this and more is in the July/August issue of CME, on newsstands June 16, 2015.
contributors
lisa archer kandi christian pamela cox
(In the Hoop: Tissue (Linen & Lace (Q&A with Pamela
Holderpage 20) is page 54) is a well- Coxpage 59)
the owner and creative known teacher, a received a fashion
director of Pickle Pie licensed Martha Pullen design degree from The
Designs. She loves the instructor and has been a Boston School of Design
challenge of creating freelance educator. Kandi with an emphasis
in-the-hoop designs that has been featured in on patternmaking.
reflect her personal style. multiple magazines, writ- Purchasing her first
Home Base: Holly Springs, NC ten five sewing books and speaks at events. embroidery machine in 07 added a new
Visit: picklepiedesigns.com Shes also the owner of Kandis Cottage, an dimension to her education.
online home dcor store. Home Base: Dublin, NH
Home Base: Lake Forest, CA
Visit: kandiscottage.com
julia griffey kay hickman sandy lightfoot

(Flower Power (Basic Training (Good to Grow
page 40) shares her page 14) is a Bernina page 26) is an artist,
projects and designs of America educator designer, patternmaker
on her blog, Machine and teaches sem- and writer. Over the last
Embroidery Geek. When inars and classes 26 years, shes written
shes not digitizing, em- throughout the U.S. numerous machine knit-
broidering and writing ting books and articles.
about embroidery, she Shes been digitizing for
teaches interactive digital media at Webster Home Base: Edmond, OK 13 years and loves transforming a sketch
University. She has an MFA in new media Visit: berninausa.com into a complete project.
design and an MA in apparel design. Home Base: British Columbia, Canada
Home Base: St. Louis, MO Visit: sandylightfoot.com
Visit: machineembroiderygeek.com
cindy losekamp linda martin sue overy

(Plush Pals (Towel Topper (Picture Perfect
page 32) has sewn all page 44) has 49 page 36) is the designer
her life. When not writing years experience in and owner of Sealed
books, she can be found sewing, crafting and With A Stitch. She spe-
teaching at conventions embroidery. Shes a cializes in fun, adorable
around the nation. professional machine projects that can be fin-
embroidery digitizer, ished in one sitting, such
specializing in both as her Think Inside the
Home Base: Cedar Grove, IN quilting and in-the-hoop designs. Hoop and Serge-Broidery lines.
Home Base: Page, AZ Home Base: Tampa, FL
Visit: sewazdesigns.com Visit: sealedwithastitch.com
lisa shaw milinda stephenson

(Unique Technique: (Fab Fobs
Tiny Textpage 48) page 52) writes his-
has been involved with torical romance novels
machine embroidery about women who sew. Learn More
education and inspiration Her latest novel, Baby about the experts and
since the mid 90s. Lisas Villa, was published designers featured in this
teaching philosophy is in early 2014.
issue at cmemag.com.
that the computer is a
tool, and the artistic beauty that we can cre- Home Base: Panama City Beach, FL
ate with the computer is inside each of us. Visit: milindajay.com, or on Twitter
Home Base: Elbert, CO @milindajay
Visit: sew-bubbles.com

tips & tricks
MILK ITS WORTH
To avoid adhesive overspray, cut the
bottom off a plastic milk carton and
spray through the lid.
Penny D., Facebook
SPEEDY RECOVERY
BABYSTITCHER When embroidering dense designs
Place a baby monitor next to your and the thread breaks, reduce the
machine if you have to walk away machine speed for best results.
for a few moments to ensure Kathy L., Facebook
smooth stitching.
Dolores C., Facebook
STUCK ON FELT
Instead of using spray adhesive
Visit cmemag.com when embroidering felt appliqus,
for techniques and tricks to
use a big glue stick. It works won-
expand your embroidery
horizons. derfully and saves spray adhesive
for other projects.
Gena A., Facebook
GOOD PRACTICE
If youre new to em-
broidery, pick up some Send your tips and tricks
second-hand clothes to to info@cmemag.com or
practice on. If they turn post them on our Facebook
out well, wear them. If fan page at facebook.com/
not, its no great loss. creativemachineembroidery.
Laurie A., Facebook
If your tip is published, youll
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basic training
FREESTANDING
LACE by Kay Hickman
Discover the graceful art of freestanding
lace, plus tips and tricks to make your
next lace project a success.

LACY BEGINNINGS STABILIZER A
Lace making has been a revered art There are two basic types of water-
form for centuries. What once took soluble stabilizers: film and mesh (B).
hours using knitting needles or crochet Film water-soluble stabilizers tear
hooks can now be done in just minutes easily. This allows excess stabilizer
using an embroidery machine. to be quickly removed quickly
DESIGN SELECTION prior to rinsing the design. Gently
Many lacy designs arent digitized to stand tear along the design edge where
alone. Learn how to select the ideal de- the needle perforated the stabilizer
sign using the following suggestions. during embroidery. However, the
film can tear during embroidery. Dry
Choose a design specifically digitized or brittle film stabilizers are far more B
to create lace. These designs include likely to tear; store film water-soluble
a base layer of dense stitches to rein- stabilizers in air-tight containers. Use
force the design. smaller, less dense lace designs with
Search for the terms freestanding lace, film stabilizer.
FSL, or stand-alone lace in the design Mesh water-soluble stabilizers are
description or name. These designs very sturdy and can handle dense
were digitized to retain their shape or large freestanding lace designs.
after the stabilizer is removed. The excess mesh must be trimmed
Avoid non-freestanding lace designs. away once the design is complete. C
While other lacy designs may look Mesh stabilizers dont require special
appropriate to function as freestand- storage as they wont dry out.
ing lace, once stitched out and the
stabilizer washed away, they lose their HOOPING
shape (A). At best the design will be Hoop two layers of water-
very fragile, at worst the entire design soluble stabilizer.
will unravel into a pile of thread. Tighten the hoop outer ring as
much as possible to ensure the
NEEDLE TIPS rings securely hold the stabilizer
Use a size 75/11 embroidery needle as the design stitches (C).
unless the design specifies otherwise.
Watch the machine during
Titanium coated needles are stronger
and will last longer.
stitching, stopping to tighten
the hoop as necessary.
Tip Always use the
same thread in
Insert a new needle before stitching the needle as in the bobbin
lace designs. A dull needle weakens when embroidering lace, as
the stabilizer by punching holes larger both threads will be visible.
than necessary.
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basic training
TULLE TIME
Use a non-freestanding lace

design to create a sturdy lace
appliqu. Designs created using
this method require fewer
stitches and are often softer
than freestanding lace designs.
Hoop a piece of water-soluble
stabilizer and a scrap of or-
ganza, chiffon, tulle or very
fine netting as one unit (1).
Reduce the stitching speed on
the machine to ensure accurate
design stitches.
Embroider the design. Remove
the lace from the hoop.
Cut away the excess fabric as
close to the design as possible
without cutting the design
threads (2). RINSING
Rinse away the stabilizer follow- Cut or tear away excess stabilizer prior Allow the lace to dry completely.
ing the rinsing instructions on to rinsing to speed up the process.
If desired, shape the lace while still wet.
page 16. If the design is fragile, place it in a bowl Once dry, the lace permanently holds
of water and allow it to sit for several the shape.
1
minutes (D).
Place sturdy designs in a colander
and spray with water to rinse (E). The
sprayers force quickly washes away E
the stabilizer.
Once all visible traces of stabilizer are
gone, blot the lace between two paper
towel layers (F). Once partially dry, test
the lace for tackiness. If the lace feels
tacky, rinse and blot again. Or allow the
design to remain slightly tacky to create
2
stiffer lace.
D F

To speed up the
lace drying pro-
cess, use a blow dryer.
LACE RACE
Get inspired and take your free-

standing lace to the next level 3 5
using these fun ideas.
Use freestanding lace to create
eye-catching jewelry (3). Attach
the lace to a necklace or earring
hardware and step out in one-of-
a-kind creations. Add beads to
accentuate the design.
Create a unique gift box to wrap
up a present (4). Freestanding lace
easily takes on 3D shapes. Search
Photo courtesy of Advanced Embroidery Designs Photo courtesy of S- Embroidery
for FSL gift boxes to find one that
suits your needs. 4 6
Embroider a freestanding lace
bookmark and impress your book
club friends (5).
Use freestanding lace as an ap-
pliqu to add a lacy collar to a
T-shirt for an instantly interesting
look (6). Stitch the lace to the shirt
using matching or invisible thread.
Consider cutting away the shirt
fabric behind the design to create
a peek-a-boo fashion statement. Photo courtesy of Advanced Embroidery Designs Photo courtesy of Urban Threads
DESIGN participating Design Studio dealers or online SOURCES

Black Collar designs: Urban Threads, Chic Collar at embroideryonline.com. Isacord provided the polyester embroidery
Accents Lace (UTZ1593); urbanthreads.com Necklace design: Advanced Embroidery Designs, thread: isacordthread.com.
Cherry Bookmark design: S-Embroidery, Free FSL Battenberg Victorian Necklace (#17339); OESD provided the Badegemaster Heavy Water
Standing Lace Bookmark No. 2 (10355); advanced-embroidery-designs.com Soluble Backing Stabilizer and the Aquamesh
s-embroidery.com Snowflake design: OESD, Snowflake Elegance Wash Away Embroidery Stabilizer: available at
(#12429-10); available at participating Design Stu- various online and retail locations.
Gift Box design: Advanced Embroidery
Designs, FSL Rose Gift Box (#17033); dio dealers or online at embroideryonline.com.
advanced-embroidery-designs.com Swan design: OESD, Swan Lace Collection
Heart design: OESD, Holiday Ornaments & (#12250), Elegant Swan (#NB470_48); available at
Charms Collection (#12469-10); available at participating Design Studio dealers or online at
embroideryonline.com.
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Download the free
ITH Tissue Holder design
from cmemag.com/freebies
until June 30, 2015. A
ITH DESIGNS EMBROIDER

There are oodles of in-the-hoop Embroider the placement line onto
designs on the market, so you can make the stabilizer.
anything from checkbook covers and Align one fabric rectangle fold over
zippered purses to potholders, luggage the placement line, extending the fabric
tags, reusable sandwich bags and more. to the right and centering the fold
Its exciting and rewarding to embroider over the line. Tape the fabric upper and
an ITH design that allows you to com- lower edges to the stabilizer (A).
plete a project in practically minutes. B
You dont even need to know how to Embroider the tacking stitches.
sew to complete an ITH project, since With the fold facing the hoop center,
your embroidery machine does it all. lap the remaining folded rectangle 14
When purchasing ITH designs, choose over the first, aligning the upper and
reputable digitizers who take the time to lower edges. Tape the upper and lower
include detailed instructions and photos edges to the stabilizer (B).
with their designs. They should also Embroider the tacking stitches.
include supply lists detailing fabric
Center one fabric rectangle right side
requirements, proper stabilizers and other
down over the fabric in the hoop. Align
items youll need to complete the project.
the remaining fabric rectangle right
MATERIALS side up over all layers in the hoop. Tape C
+ Fat quarter or 4 yard
1 each edge to the stabilizer (C).
of cotton fabric Complete the embroidery.
+ Tear-away stabilizer Remove the hoop from the machine
+ Embroidery thread and the project from the hoop. Tear
away all stabilizer from the design
+ 5x7 hoop wrong side.
+ Painters tape Trim the fabric just beyond the design
+ Point turner or chopstick perimeter (D).
PREPARE Turn the tissue holder right side out.

From the fabric, cut four 6x7 Poke out the corners using a point
turner or chopstick. Insert a pack of D
rectangles.
pocket-sized tissues through the
Fold and press two rectangles in half overlap opening.
lengthwise with wrong sides together
to create two 3x7 rectangles. DESIGN
ITH Tissue Holder: Download the design for free
Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer. from cmemag.com/freebies until June 30, 2015.
Place the hoop onto the machine. The design will be available for purchase at
picklepiedesigns.com after the expiration date.
Download the Tissue Holder design
from cmemag.com/freebies. Load
the design onto the machine.
C MEMAG . CO M 21
diner
Delights BY NICKI LAFOILLE
Add retro charm to your
dining dcor with a cute
mod-themed place mat
and napkin set.

Get the Diner Delights kit;
which includes everything you
need to make a set of four
place mats and napkins, plus
the entire Diner Delights
embroidery design collection.
Find it at shopsewitall.com.
MATERIALS PREPARE
Materials listed are enough Trace the place-mat form onto the
to create four place mats gingham fabric wrong side eight
and napkins. times; cut out. Designate four
+ 2 yards each of solid grey
place-mat pieces as the tops.
& grey gingham fabric From the grey fabric, cut eight
(See Sources.) 13 squares.
+ 4 packages or 6 yards From the gingham fabric, cut enough
of white jumbo rickrack 2-wide bias strips to equal 210
+ Thread: all-purpose
when pieced, including 14 seam al-
& embroidery lowances. From the gray fabric, cut
enough 2 wide bias strips to equal
+ Mediumweight tear- 250 when pieced, including 14 seam
away stabilizer allowances. With right sides together
+ Place-mat forms and using a 14 seam allowance, piece
(See Sources.) the bias strips to create two continu-
ous strips; press open the seams.
+ Removable fabric marker
Download the Caf design from
+ Temporary spray adhesive
cmemag.com/freebies. Load the de-
(optional; see Sources)
sign onto the embroidery machine.
+ Hand sewing needle (optional)
+ Diner Delights embroidery
EMBROIDER
On one place-mat top right side, mark
collection (See Designs.)
the design center 312 from the left
edge and 4 from the lower edge.
C MEMAG . CO M 23
Hoop the napkin with a piece of tear- With right sides together and begin-
A
away stabilizer, centering the mark in ning along one place-mat side, align
the hoop. one grey bias-strip long edge with
Embroider the design. the placemat edge. Stitch, beginning
2 from the short end and curving
Once the embroidery is complete, the strip around the corners. End the
remove the hoop from the machine stitching 2 from the binding begin-
and the fabric from the hoop. Tear ning. Align the binding ends with
away the stabilizer from the design right sides together; stitch. Trim the
wrong side. Press the design accord- seam allowances to 14. Finish stitch-
ing to the previous instructions. ing the binding.
Hoop the place mat with a piece of
stabilizer, centering the mark in the Repeat to embroider three Press the binding away from the place
hoop. Pin or use temporary spray ad- additional napkins. mat, and then wrap it toward the
hesive to secure the place-mat lower place-mat back.
CONSTRUCT
and left edge to the stabilizer. Ensure
Use 12 seam allowances unless Stitch in the ditch from the right side,
the pins are away from the embroi-
otherwise noted. catching the binding on the place-
dery area.
mat wrong side. Trim the binding raw
Align one place-mat top right side up
Embroider the design, changing edge close to the stitching.
over one place-mat form. Align one
thread colors as indicated.
plain place-mat wrong side with the With wrong sides together, align one
Once the embroidery is complete, opposite place-mat side; fuse following embroidered and one plain napkin
remove the hoop from the machine the manufacturers instructions. Turn the square; pin.
and the fabric from the hoop. place mat over; press again to fuse. With the embroidered side facing
Tear away the stabilizer from the
With the embroidered side facing up, up, mark 12 seam allowances along
design wrong side. Press the embroi-
mark 12 seam allowances along the the napkin perimeter. Beginning
dery wrong side up over a towel to
place-mat perimeter. along the lower-edge center, center
prevent flattening the stitches.
the rickrack over the line. At each
Beginning along the lower-edge cen-
Repeat to embroider three additional corner fold the rickrack at a 90
ter, center the rickrack over the line,
place-mat tops. angle to align with the adjacent
easing it around the corners. Pin or
On one napkin right side, mark seam allowance line.
machine-baste the rickrack just inside
the design center approximately 3 the seam allowance line. Lap the rick- Baste the rickrack and join the ends
from the left and lower edges. If rack end 2 over the beginning. Curve according to the previous instructions.
using different designs, print a design the rickrack beginning and end away With right sides together and begin-
template and audition the placement from the seam allowance line to create ning along one edge center, align one
on the napkin, accounting for the an inconspicuous juncture. Continue gingham bias-strip long edge with the
seam allowances. basting; trim the rickrack ends just be- napkin edge. Stitch, beginning 2 from
yond the seam allowance line.

See the entire Diner
Delights embroidery
collection on page 12.
FREE
DESIGN
FOR A LIMITED
TIME!
the binding beginning. End stitching Press the binding away from the nap- SOURCES
1
2 from the first corner. Remove the kin, and then wrap it toward the Shop Sew it All carries Sulky KK2000 temporary
spray adhesive and Craf-Tex place-mat forms:
napkin from under the presser foot. napkin back, mitering each corner.
shopsewitall.com.
Fold the binding up at a 45 angle, and Stitch in the ditch from the napkin Riley Blake provided the C450-40 Gray and
then back down to align with the ad- right side, catching the binding on C100-13 GRAY D Cotton Solid Gray fabrics:
jacent edge. Continue stitching at the the wrong side. Trim the binding raw rileyblakedesigns.com.
napkin raw edge. edge close to the stitching.
Repeat to miter each corner. End
stitching 2 from the binding begin- DESIGNS
ning. Align the binding ends with Download the Caf design free from cmemag.
com/freebies until June 30, 2015. The design will
right sides together; stitch. Trim the
be available for purchase at shopsewitall.com
seam allowances to 14. Finish stitch- after the expiration date.
ing the binding.
Tasty: CME, Diner Delights; shopsewitall.com.
C MEMAG . CO M 25
good to
Gr2
BY SANDY LIGHTFOOT
Make a sturdy apron with

multiple pockets to hold
gardening essentials, such
as gloves, seed packets and
tools, at your fingertips.

Download the free
Mushroom design and
apron pattern from
cmemag.com/freebies
until June 30, 2015.
MATERIALS
+ 1 yard & 12 yard of coordinating From fabric A, cut one apron on the EMBROIDER
60-wide medium- to heavy- fold and two side loops. Load the mushroom design onto
weight woven fabrics (such as From fabric B, cut one bib pocket, one the machine. Thread the needle with
denim; A & B) base pocket and two straps. embroidery thread and the bobbin
+ 1 yard of 60-wide medium- with bobbin thread.
From fabric C, cut one apron lining on
weight cotton or cotton/ the fold, one bib pocket lining, one Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer.
polyester fabric (C) bib facing and two skinny pockets. Mark the stabilizers vertical and hori-
+ 1 yard of 20-wide fusible Cut one 1x26 bias strip, joining mul- zontal centerlines, using a placement
knit interfacing tiple strips at a 45 angle if necessary hoop template if available.
+ Tear-away stabilizer to achieve the length. Center the bib pocket right side up
Position the bib pocket wrong side over the stabilizer, matching the
+ Thread: all-purpose,
up on a flat work surface. Position the centerlines (A). Pin or use temporary
bobbin & embroidery
corresponding pattern piece right spray adhesive to secure.
+ Hand sewing needle side up over the bib pocket. Trace Embroider the mushroom design.
+ Two 1-diameter buttons each vertical and horizontal centerline Remove the hoop from the machine
onto the pocket using a removable and the stabilizer from the hoop.
fabric marker. Repeat to trace the ver-
+ 5x7 hoop tical and horizontal centerlines onto
+ Embroidery designs: the base-pocket wrong side.
fruit (approximately Transfer the remaining pattern mark-
312x5) & vegetable ings onto the pattern pieces. A
(approximately 4x6)
From the interfacing, cut one
bib pocket, one bib facing, one
PREPARE
base pocket and two skinny
Prewash and dry the fabric; press
pockets excluding the 12 seam
if needed.
allowance. Center each interfac-
Download the apron pattern and ing piece on the corresponding
mushroom design from cmemag. piece wrong side; fuse, following
com/freebies. Cut out the pattern. the manufacturers instructions.
C MEMAG . CO M 27
B
Tip For a less structured fit,

don't stitch the darts.
C Repeat to embroider the left, center allowances to 14 and clip the corners.
and right base pocket with the de- Turn the pocket right side out through
sired fruit and vegetable designs. the opening. Slipstitch the opening
Remove the basting stitches, closed. Favor the bib pocket toward
jump stitches and tear away the the lining; press, and then edgestitch
excess stabilizer. the perimeter.
CONSTRUCT Position the pocket right side up over

Use 12 seam allowances unless the apron right side according to the
otherwise noted. pattern markings; pin (B). Edgestitch
the sides and lower edge.
Thread the needle and bobbin with
all-purpose thread. Fold each side-loop long edge 14
toward the wrong side; press. Fold
D Fold the bib-facing lower edge 12 each side loop in half lengthwise with
toward the wrong side; press. Posi- wrong sides together; press, and then
tion the bib facing over the apron edgestitch the long edges.
with right sides facing up, align-
ing the bib-facing lower edge Position one loop along each apron
along the apron placement line; side according to the pattern mark-
pin, and then edgestitch the fold. ings; pin. Baste the loops using a 3 8
Baste the bib facing to the apron seam allowance (C).
along the sides and upper edge. Fold each skinny-pocket long edge 12
Position the bib pocket right side up toward the wrong side; press. Position
on a flat work surface. Center the bib the skinny pockets right side up over
E the base pocket right side according
pocket pattern over the embroidery
and trim the pocket perimeter even to the pattern markings; pin. Edges-
with the pattern. titch each long edge.
With right sides together, stitch the With wrong sides together, align the
bib pocket and bib-pocket lining, base pocket and base-pocket lining
leaving a 2-long opening along the (D). If necessary, trim the lining perim-
lower edge for turning. Trim the seam eter to match the base pocket.

Purchase the GOOD TO
GROW apron pattern at
shopsewitall.com after
the expiration date.
With right sides together, position

the bias strip along the base-pocket
upper edge; stitch using a 14 seam
allowance. Press the strip upward.
Fold the strip long edge 14 toward
the wrong side; press. Fold the strip in
half lengthwise, extending the folded
edge just beyond the previous stitch-
ing line; pin, and then slipstitch to
secure (E).
With right sides together, stitch each
apron and lining dart. Cut along
each dart fold on the wrong side,
ending 12 before the point. Press
open each dart.
Make a flower
garden apron
with the cute
CME Ribbon
Garden embroi-
dery collection, available at
shopsewitall.com.
C MEMAG . CO M 29
w
Position the base pocket right side up Turn the apron right side out through
over the apron right side, aligning the the opening. Favor the apron edge
IN PERFECT ALIGNMENT base-pocket upper edge along the toward the lining; press. Slipstitch
apron placement line; pin. the opening closed.
Learn a quick and easy method Position one strap wrong side up on a Topstitch 18 and 14 from the
to align fabric and stabilizer flat work surface. Fold each long edge perimeter; press.
centerlines for perfect design and one short end 14 toward the Hand stitch buttons onto the
placement. wrong side; press. bib facing according to the pattern
Insert a thumbtack from the Fold the strap in half lengthwise with markings.
stabilizer wrong side at the wrong sides together; press. Edges-
marked center point. titch the strap long edges and folded DESIGNS
short end. Mushroom design: Download the design for
Position the fabric wrong free from cmemag.com/freebies until June 30,
side over the stabilizer, insert- Align each strap raw end with the 2015. After the expiration date, the design will be
ing the thumbtack through bib-facing upper edge according to available for purchase at sandylightfoot.com.
the center point. Pivot the the pattern markings; pin. Chilies & strawberries: Sandy Lightfoot, Red Hot
fabric on the thumbtack to With right sides together, pin the
Pepper & Strawberries; sandylightfoot.com.
align the fabric and stabilizer apron lining to the apron. Stitch
vertical and horizontal lines; SOURCE
the apron perimeter, leaving a 6- FabricLand provided the fabric: (866) 234-525,
pin to secure. long opening along the left side just fabricland.ca.
below the loop.
Terradon Embroidery provided the stabilizer and
Trim the seam allowances to 14. thread: terradonembroidery.com.
Notch the convex curves and clip the
concave curves to, but not through,
the stitching line.

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beautiful quilting and embroidery!
plush BY CINDY LOSEKAMP
Learn how to personalize a sweet
Pals
stuffed animal for your favorite
kid. These lovable embroidered
critters will bring a smile to the
recipients face, whether he or
she is one or ninety one!
Purchase Plush Pal

animal blanks and
Angelina fiber at
shopsewitall.com.

MATERIALS
+ Specialty stuffed animal The lamb and lion animal blanks
embroidery blank (with a
zipper opening & removable
are more challenging to embroider.
When the body sections are re-
Tip Some stuffed ani-
mal blanks have
moved, theres a substantial amount embroidery areas larger
body section; see "Sources")
of head stuffing remaining, which than 5" square, but select
+ Stabilizer: paper-release smaller designs in order to
makes it difficult to flatten the body
adhesive tear-away & light- have plenty of room to work.
in the hoop. Choose the more com-
weight transparent water-
plex animal styles for a second or
soluble tear-away (topper)
third project.
+ Size 80/12 topstitching body section, and then label the
needles PREPARE head section to denote the front.
When embroidering a stuffed animal
+ Polyester embroidery The monkey and teddy bear have
blank, watch every step of the em-
& bobbin thread circular tummies, which provide the
broidery process to avoid difficulties
+ Angelina film (amount & color most limited area available for em-
or mistakes. Its easy for an animal
depend on desired design; broidery. Audition the template on
foot to be caught by the needle and
see Sources) the circular area, and then mark the
ruined, so its imperative to eliminate
vertical and horizontal
+ Markers: ultra-fine permanent distractions and focus on preventing
& air-soluble fabric problems during embroidery. The duck, turtle, ladybug, lamb, lion,
elephant, cow, panda and dinosaur
+ Non-slip mat Before removing the body stuff-
have large oval tummies. The large
(optional; see Sources) ing bundle, note that the bundle is
oval tummies have a small dart cen-
shaped to fit the animals sculpted
+ 1- to 2-wide ribbon tered directly under the animal chin,
head and tummy. In order to reinsert
(optional) providing a good center reference
the section correctly, note how its
+ Approximately 5-square point for the design upper edge.
positioned before removal.
embroidery design At the tummy lower edge, there is
With the body sections still inside another small center seam that pro-
ANIMAL OPTIONS the animal, plan the design-center vides a lower-center reference point.
All stuffed animal blanks are meant marking on the animal tummy. On the tummy wrong side, use an
to be embroidered, but some styles Since the animal is a very unusual air-soluble fabric marker and ruler to
are simpler to hoop and stitch than embroidery surface, its not possible connect the two points, denoting
others. Some of the easier animals to simply lay it down and draw a the tummy vertical center.
to hoop are the ladybug, owl, turtle placement line.
and penguin. When the body- Print a design template and
stuffing sections are removed, these note the tummy shape before A
animals lie almost entirely flat in the marking the design center. There
hoop because very little stuffing are three tummy shapes: circular,
remains in the body details. For ex- oval and rectangular.
ample, the owl has two small hands
Unzip the zipper, and then use an
and feet to keep out of the way dur-
ultra-fine permanent marker to
ing embroidery. Begin with one of
draw an arrow on the body section
the simpler animals for the first proj-
pointing toward the stuffed animal
ect to learn the process with fewer
front; label "front" (A). Remove the
hooping complications.
C MEMAG . CO M 33
The owl and penguin have a wide rect- center reference point. Connect the
angular tummy shape. This body style tummy upper- and lower-edge center Always load a full
doesnt have any center darts or seams, points to denote the vertical center. bobbin into the ma-
so its necessary to determine the The horizontal design-center place- chine before embroidering
upper- and lower-edge center points. ment depends on the animal type, the animal tummy so there's
On the tummy wrong side, locate design size and desired distance from no need to remove the hoop
the area where the feet are joined the animal chin. Audition the printed during embroidery.
to the body along the lower edge. template on the tummy to determine
Divide the small section between the the desired placement, and then
feet in half to find the center; mark a mark the horizontal centerline on the Place the empty embroidery hoop
small dot (B). At the tummy upper tummy wrong side. on the machine. Advance the ma-
edge, draw a line connecting the beak chine through the process it goes
to the tummy seamline to provide a EMBROIDER through to prepare to stitch, but end
From lightweight transparent water- the process before actually begin-
soluble tear-away stabilizer, cut a ning to stitch. Most machines move
B
piece slightly larger overall than the a great deal while preparing to stitch
chosen design perimeter. Place a design, which is problematic if the
the stabilizer piece near the embroi- animal is already in the hoop. To avoid
dery machine so it will be close at the machine pulling the animal out of
hand during the stitching process. position before beginning to stitch,
Load the design onto the machine. To always advance the machine through
alleviate hooping difficulty, consider the preparatory movements before
rotating the embroidery design in the placing the hooped animal onto
machine edit screen so that the animal the machine.
head is positioned away from the ma- Hoop a piece of paper-release
C chine hoop arm. This may be counterin- adhesive tear-away stabilizer with
tuitive, as most designs are sewn facing the paper side facing up. Place the
the machine operator. However, when hoop on a flat work surface, and then
the design is rotated, the other animal use a pin to score two intersecting
body parts are out of the way, affording diagonal lines from corner to corner,
a better vantage point for monitoring forming an X; remove the paper. If ap-
the stitching process. plicable, use a non-slip mat to anchor
Thread the needle with embroidery thread the hoop and animal during hooping.
and the bobbin with bobbin thread.

If you need to remove the hoop from
your machine at any time during the
embroidery, thoroughly check that
nothing slips out of place when re-
placing the hoop onto the machine.
If adding Angelina film, follow the
design manufacturer's instructions.
Remove the hoop from the machine.
Snip the basting thread every few
stitches, and then remove the stitch-
ing. Gently pull the animal away from
On the stabilizer sticky surface, use an If the machine has a baste-in-the-hoop the stabilizer, and then carefully pull
air-soluble marker to draw intersect- feature, use it to secure the animal to away the excess topper. Any leftover
ing vertical and horizontal centerlines the stabilizer. If possible, use the foot topper pieces will dissolve after the
(C). Dont use a permanent or stan- pedal to control the basting in order to first washing.
dard pen, as the ink may become slow down the process. If the machine
Replace the body bundles, referring to
trapped in the stitching and show doesnt allow the foot pedal to control
the markings for correct positioning.
on the light-colored fur. Using an air- the basting, slow the stitching speed
soluble pen will prevent this problem to the lowest setting. SOURCES
and make it less critical to remove If the machine doesnt have the All About Blanks provided the animal blanks:
every bit of adhesive stabilizer when baste-in-the-hoop feature, download
allaboutblanks.com.
the animal is reassembled. the a basting design from sewingart. RNK distributing provided the Floriani Perfect
Stick stabilizers: rnkdistributing.com.
Control the animal during the hooping com and load it onto the machine.
process by folding the body section Embroider the basting design before Sew Artfully Yours carries Grip n Grip
non-slip sheets: sewingart.com.
in half vertically with wrong sides to- the tummy design.
gether, pinching with your fingers at Shop Sew it All carries Angelina film and Plush
Keep your fingers close to the hoop
tummy wrong-side upper and lower Pal animal blanks: shopsewitall.com.
during basting in order to quickly
edge. While holding the animal, match stop the machine and access any ani- DESIGNS
the inner tummy marks to the stabi- mal area that gets caught under the Lettering & mylar designs: Sew Artfully Yours,
lizer marks. Gently press the tummy needle. Use your fingertips to feel if Inc. Kids Mylar Designs, Friendly Fonts Collec-
down onto the adhesive surface, and anything unwanted has creeped under tions Polka Dottie Font and Jumping Jester Font;
then unfold the animal, pressing the stitching, such as the zipper, zipper sewingart.com.
and smoothing it over the stabilizer. tab, tag, tail, feet or any extra tummy
Always keep one hand on the tummy fabric, and then end the stitching in
to prevent the rest of the body from When giving an
order to readjust the animal.
coming loose from the adhesive. animal to a baby
Before embroidering the tummy or child, consider securing
Carefully slide the hoop onto the ma- design, trim away any excess topper the zipper tab with a few
chine. Raise the embroidery foot to the approximately 14 beyond the basting hand stitches to prevent
highest position to allow the animal edges. Excess topper causes addi- little ones from removing
bulk to slide under it. Its very easy to tional problems during embroidery the body section and losing
dislodge the animal from the hoop, if its caught beneath the needle. them. Also, tuck in a note
so perform this step very gently.
Embroider the tummy design, carefully letting the parents know
Before beginning the embroidery pro- watching the stitching to quickly catch they can remove the sec-
cess, place the water-soluble topper any problems. Use your fingers to hold tions for washing.
over the embroidery area to prevent the the body parts away from the needle.
stitching from sinking into the fur pile.
C MEMAG . CO M 35
picture
Perfect
BY SUE O'VERY
Celebrate Mothers
Day by showcasing
a favorite family
snapshot in a clever
magnetic frame that
stitches up quickly
in the hoop.

Download the free
ITH frame design
MATERIALS PREPARE
Designs are sized for a 4x4, Determine the desired hoop size,
5x7 or 6x10 hoop. and then cut the frame front and
+ Marine vinyl (dimensions
back and stabilizer according to
according to Hoop Size the chart below.
Chart below) Hoop the stabilizer. Center the frame
+ Mediumweight tear-away
front right side up in the hoop. Use
stabilizer (dimensions a fabric glue stick or pen to secure
according to Hoop Size Chart the vinyl to the stabilizer on the vinyl
below; see Sources) wrong side along the upper and
lower edges.
+ Thread: embroidery
& matching bobbin EMBROIDER
+ Size 75/11 embroidery needle Load the frame embroidery design
onto the machine. Thread the needle
+ 5 curved scissors & thread and bobbin with the desired thread
snips (See Sources.) color for the frame stitching. Place the
+ Rotary cutting system hoop onto the machine. Embroider
the frame window (A).
+ Fabric glue stick or pen
+ Low-temp glue gun
A
& glue sticks
+ Clear adhesive tape
+ Four 58-diameter magnets
+ ITH frame embroidery design
Hoop Size Front Back Stabilizer

4x4 5" square 5" square 8" square
5x7 6"x 7" rectangle 6"x 7" rectangle 9"x 12" rectangle
6x10 7"x 8" rectangle 6"x 7" rectangle 12"x 18" rectangle
C MEMAG . CO M 37
Tip For best results
when embroider-
ing vinyl, use a tear-away
stabilizer that doesn't
contain hairy fibers.
Remove the hoop from machine but Re-place the hoop onto the machine,
dont remove the stabilizer from the and then embroider the lettering (C).
hoop. Place the hoop right side up Remove the hoop from the machine
on a flat work surface. Use curved but dont remove the stabilizer
scissors to snip only through the from the hoop. Place the hoop on
vinyl layer within the stitched win- a flat work surface. Remove the
dow. Trim the vinyl from within the stabilizer from within the frame
window 18 from the stitching. Dont window only (D). Turn the hoop to
cut or remove the stabilizer (B). the wrong side. Center the frame
C
Re-place the hoop onto the machine. back right side up over the stabi-
Embroider the next stitching se- lizer wrong side, aligning the edges
quence, which includes the kitchen, with the frame front. Tape the
shoe and beauty motifs. Remove the frame-back edges to the stabilizer.
hoop from the machine, but dont Place the hoop onto the machine.
remove the stabilizer from the hoop. Embroider the final running stitch
Thread the needle and bobbin with to secure the frame front and
the desired lettering thread color.

Tip Use markers to
add color inside
the running stitch designs.
back. Remove the hoop from

the machine (E).
Remove the stabilizer from the hoop.
Remove all the tape and stabilizer
from the vinyl. Carefully cut away
the excess vinyl 18 beyond the frame
perimeter stitching (F).
Turn the frame to the wrong side. Cut
a vertical slit 1 from the frame right
edge, beginning and ending 12 from
the frame upper and lower edges,
making sure to only cut through the D F
frame back.
Make a mark 1 from each frame cor-
ner. Adhere one magnet over each
mark using a hot glue gun (G). Allow
the glue to dry.
Insert a picture into the frame
through the back slit.
DESIGNS
Download the ITH frame design free from E G
cmemag.com/freebies until June 30, 2015.
The design will be available for purchase at
sealedwithastitch.com after the expiration date.
SOURCES
Bosal carries mediumweight tear-away stabilizer:
bosalonline.com.
Kai Scissors carries 5 curved embroidery
scissors: kaiscissors.com.
C MEMAG . CO M 39
flower
P2er
BY JULIA GRIFFEY
Add a modern appliqu

design to a mod shift
dress to fit and flatter
any figure. Plus, learn
how to dye fabric
for custom color.
Burda Style 6914,

view A (modified)
Download the free
Flower Appliqu design
MATERIALS manufacturers instructions. Wear- with embroidery thread and the bob-
+ Sleeveless A-line dress ing rubber gloves, submerge the bin with bobbin thread.
pattern (such as Burda dress front and back into the dye Adhere the fusible web to the fabric-
Style 6914; see "Source") bath. Continually agitate the fabric to square wrong side following the
evenly distribute the dye. manufacturers instructions.
+ Dress fabric plus 14 yard,
notions & interfacing (accord- Once the desired fabric color Using a removable fabric marker,
ing to pattern guidesheet) is achieved, rinse and dry the mark the design center on the dress-
fabric according to the manufac- front wrong side centered between
+ 6 square of mediumweight
turers instructions. the pleats and approximately 312
paper-release fusible web
Repeat to dye the remaining fabric a from the neckline edge. Extend the
+ 3-yard package of 12-wide
contrasting color. vertical and horizontal lines, creating
single-fold bias binding
Measure the dress-front and -back an axis.
+ Paper-release adhesive
lower edge; record.
tear-away stabilizer
From the remaining fabric, cut one
+ Thread: all-purpose,
front and back lower band according
bobbin & embroidery
to the measurements x4, two arm-
+ Removable fabric marker scye facings, one neckline facing and
+ Hand sewing needle one 6 square.
+ 12-diameter button Transfer all pattern markings to the

pattern pieces.
+ Curved appliqu scissors
Fold each neckline pleat following
+ Two contrasting fabric
the pattern markings; press, and
dyes & fixative (according
then baste.
to fabric type)
Measure the armscye circumference,
+ Rubber gloves
and then add 12; record. From
+ Salt (optional) the binding, cut two pieces accord-
+ Appliqu design ing to the recording measurement.
(approximately 5 square) Repeat to measure and cut one neck-
line binding.
DYE
Prewash and dry the fabric. EMBROIDER
Load the appliqu design onto the
Cut out the dress front and back.
machine. Thread the machine needle
Create a dye bath according to the
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CONSTRUCT
Hoop a piece of paper-release ad- Note: The dress lower-edge pleats are
hesive stabilizer with the paper side eliminated for a looser fit.
facing up. Score the paper, and then With right sides together, baste the
gently remove it from inside the hoop center-back seam from the neckline
perimeter to expose the adhesive. to the designated pattern marking.
Mark the hooped stabilizer Continue stitching the center-back
center and extend the lines, seam with a 2.5mm stitch length.
creating an axis. With right sides together, stitch the
A With right sides together, fold the dress front and back shoulders and
dress front along the vertical axis line, side seams.
keeping the excess fabric on the left. With right sides together, fold
Align the fold with the vertical line on one armscye facing in half width-
the hooped stabilizer and align the wise; stitch the short ends. Press
horizontal line on the dress front with open the seam.
the horizontal line on the stabilizer
Unfold one armscye-binding long
(A). Unfold the fabric and smooth it
edge; press. Fold one short end
onto the stabilizer. 1
2 toward the wrong side; press. With
Place the hoop onto the machine and wrong sides together, align the bind-
embroider the placement stitches. ing long raw edge with
Remove the paper backing from the armscye raw edge, aligning the
the fabric square. Center the fabric folded short end over the opposite
square right side up over the place- raw short end; pin.
ment stitches. Position the armscye-facing long
Embroider the tacking stitches. Re- edge wrong side up over the binding
B move the hoop from the machine. right side; pin (C). Stitch, and then
Using small curved appliqu scissors, trim the seam allowances and clip up
trim the excess fabric just beyond the to, but not through, the stitching at
tacking stitches. 1
4 intervals.
Place the hoop back onto the ma- Fold the facing long edge toward the
chine and embroider the remaining wrong side along the seam allowance;
design, changing thread colors as de- press. Fold the facing toward the
sired (B). dress right side, extending the folded
edge just beyond the stitching line;
Remove the hoop from the
press, and then pin.
machine and the stabilizer from
the hoop. Carefully tear away the ex- Topstitch the facing 18 and 14 from
cess stabilizer. the folded edge. Repeat to stitch the
remaining armscye facing.

C
Fold the center-back seam allowances one continuous loop; press open together, align the binding long raw
toward the wrong side according to the seam. edge with the band lower edge, align-
the pattern markings; press. Topstitch The lower band adds 214 to the ing the raw short end over the oppo-
1
4 from the folded edge and 14 dress length. Trim the dress lower site folded short end; pin. Stitch along
below the designated pattern mark- edge according to the desired the binding foldline.
ing. Remove the basting stitches at hemline length. Fold the binding downward;
the center-back seam. press. Fold the binding and band
With right sides together, stitch
Finish the neckline according to the the lower-band upper edge to the lower edge 34 toward the dress wrong
armscye instructions. Fold the facing dress lower edge, matching the side side; press. Topstitch 12 and 58 from
and binding short ends toward the seams. Press the seam allowances to- the lower folded edge.
wrong side, aligned with the center- ward the band.
back edges; pin. Topstitch 18 and 14 DESIGN
from the facing lower edge. Measure the band lower edge; add Flower design: Download the design for free
1
2, and then record. From the bind- from cmemag.com/freebies until June 30, 2015.
Hand stitch a button and button loop ing, cut one length according to After the expiration date, the design will be
to the center-back neckline according the measurement.
available for purchase at etsy.com/shop/
to the pattern guidesheet. membroiderygeek.
Unfold one binding long edge; press. SOURCE
With right sides together, stitch the Fold one short end 12 toward the Simplicity carries Burda Style pattern 6914:
lower-band short ends to create wrong side; press. With right sides simplicity.com.
C MEMAG . CO M 43
towel
T+per BY LINDA MARTIN
Embroider handy
towel toppers to
decorate your
kitchen for spring.
Make one for your-
self, and then make
one to give as a
unique gift.

Download the free
Parasol Towel Topper design
MATERIALS
+ Two 5 12x7 rectangles & two stitching line and use as a template
2x7 rectangles of cotton fabric to cut the stiff interfacing.
+ Fabric scrap STRAP
(umbrella appliqu) Load the design onto the machine.
+ Cotton tea towel Thread the machine with embroidery
thread in the needle and bobbin.
+ Tear-away stabilizer
Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer.
+ Stiff interfacing
Place the hoop onto the machine.
+ 5x7 hoop Embroider the strap placement lines.
+ 12-diameter button With right sides together, align the
+ Embroidery threads 2x7 rectangles. Center the rect-
angles over the placement lines.
+ Hand sewing needle
Embroider the strap stitching (B).
+ Painters tape (optional)
Remove the hoop from the machine
CUT and the stabilizer from the hoop.
Download the Parasol tea Carefully tear away the stabilizer
towel topper design from from the strap stitching lines. Clip
cmemag.com/freebies. the corners, and then turn the strap
Print the Parasol design template. right side out; press.
Trace the template onto the stiff Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer.
interfacing; cut out (A). Or hoop Place the hoop onto the machine.
a piece of tear-away stabilizer and Embroider the strap placement line.
stitch the first color. Cut inside the
A B
C MEMAG . CO M 45
Embroider a
towel topper for
Mom to give as a cute
Mother's Day gift.
Place the strap finished end along the

placement line (C).
Embroider the buttonhole. Remove
the hoop from the machine and the
stabilizer from the hoop. Carefully
remove the stabilizer from the design
stitches. Cut open the buttonhole; set
aside the strap.
TOPPER
Hoop a piece of tear-away stabilizer.
Place the hoop onto the machine.
Embroider the placement lines.
Position the stiff interfacing inside
the placement lines. Center one
fabric rectangle right side up over
the interfacing (D). Embroider the
tacking stitches.

Embroider the design, changing thread Embroider the strap tacking stitches. Embroider the tacking stitches. Re-
colors according to the layout sheet. Leave the pin in place to keep the move the hoop from the machine.
Place the fabric scrap right side up strap clear of the embroidery area. Trim the excess fabric just beyond the
over the umbrella appliqu place- Embroider the towel placement lines. design perimeter. Re-place the hoop
ment lines; embroider the tacking Remove the hoop from the machine, onto the machine.
stitches. Trim the fabric just beyond and then turn it over. Embroider the remaining design.
the stitching lines. Embroider the Fold the towel in half diagonally, and Once the embroidery is complete,
umbrella detail stitching. then in half again. Place the corner remove the hoop from the machine
Trim the excess topper fabric just be- point 12 to 1 below the strap end and the fabric from the hoop. Tear
yond the design perimeter (E). (G). Pin or tape in place. Re-place the away the stabilizer from the design
hoop onto the machine. perimeter. Press the satin stitched
Embroider the strap placement lines. edges using a warm iron.
Remove the hoop from the machine, Embroider the towel tacking stitches;
remove the pin. Remove the hoop from Center the button on the strap
and then turn it over. With the raw just above the topper satin stitches;
edges pointing toward the hoop cen- the machine, and then turn it over.
hand stitch (I).
ter, align the strap with the placement Center the remaining fabric rectangle
lines on the hoop wrong side; pin or right side up over the design wrong DESIGNS
tape to secure (F). Re-place the hoop side (H). Pin or tape to secure. Re- Parasol & Mom's Kitchen: Parasol Towel Topper
& Mom's Kitchen Towel Topper, SewAZ Embroi-
onto the machine. place the hoop onto the machine.
dery Designs; sewazdesigns.com
E G I
F H
Find more ITH designs

at shopsewitall.com.
C MEMAG .CO M 47
UNIQUE
TECHNIQUE:
Tiny
text
BY LISA SHAW
When embroidering lettering or fonts, theres a significant

number of stitch properties and choices to keep in mind.
Learn how to embroider small lettering (fonts 14 or smaller)
for clear, smooth and professional results on quilt labels,
gift tags and other embroidered keepsakes.
FONT TYPES
There are three types of machine embroidery fonts, each with their own
characteristics to consider: true type fonts (TTF), built-in lettering and
alphabet designs.
TTF dont have any stitch data. The embroidery machine cant read them until
they become stitch files from a program that has the ability to digitize them.
TTF that are digitized by software are created by a type of auto-digitizing
Download the Running
that has been optimized for font creation. The more ornate, curly or detailed
Stitch font and Embrilliance
the font is, the harder it is for the software to create a blob-less designs com-
software for free at cmemag.
prised of turning angle satins. (Turning angle satins is a manual punch term.)
com/freebies. With the free soft-
Most alphabet designs that stitch out well have been either auto-digitized and
ware, create the desired lettering
design in the featured running tweaked to eliminate clumps and blobs, or theyve been manually punched,
stitch font and save it to the ap- meaning that each letter has been created on its own. As simple as lettering
propriate machine format. looks, its probably one of the most complex type of designs to create au-
tomatically. Be sure to make a test sample on the intended fabric for smaller
sized text created in this fashion.

Built-in lettering are fonts that have the final size. Its generally easier to
A
been specifically digitized for your enlarge an alphabet design than
software. They are object files, so to shrink it, as you can always add
you can change elements, such as more stabilizer, but its more difficult
the fill stitch type (satin, fill, motif, to remove underlay stitching or
etc.), as well as stitch properties, other details that arent needed at
including density, stitch length and a smaller size.
various underlay settings. These de- Turning off any 3D rendering in the
signs have the most flexibility when SMALL LETTERING embroidery software allows you to
resizing and customizing because CONSIDERATIONS see the stitches more clearly. Most
theyre basically wireframes of the When looking for or creating small
standard lettering has a default satin
letters with all the angle lines and lettering, what are the settings and
stitch density of .4 to .5mm. For
inclinations. These fonts are usually attributes to look for? The thought
small lettering, decrease this density
the most basic and ordinary looking process is slightly different for smaller
by increasing the space between
because theyve been tested and fonts than for smaller designs. In gen-
each stitching row. Here, the let-
tried for many years. eral, a smaller design contains less
ters are 12 tall with a density of 8
underlay. Smaller designs dont push
Alphabet designs are individual points or .8mm (A). The underlay
or pull on the fabric as much because
stitch files created at a specific size is increased to have an edge run,
they cover less surface area. However,
to be combined to create names which gives the upper satin stitch-
satin stitch lettering is a bit different
and monograms, such as A.pes, ing on top something to grab onto.
because satin or column stitches have
B.pes, C.pes, etc. We look at these The satin underlay is also turned on
the most pull of all the stitch types.
designs and see letters to create to provide color, coverage and loft
The needle swings evenly back and
words, but your software cant read. for the upper satin stitching. In the
forth in a column, the same direction,
That design that looks like a letter case of small lettering, the upper
one stitch right next to the other.
A to you might as well be a tulip to satin stitching simple adds the shine,
All of those stitches give each other
the software. Its just a design like while stitching underneath does
strength, causing lots of pull in one
every other design, so to create a most of the work.
direction. If youve ever stitched satin
name or word, you must import the letters on a flimsy knit T-shirt without Changing the stitch properties helps
individual files and align them with the correct stabilizer, youre prob- achieve a smooth, flat stitch out,
spacing. If available in the BX format, ably familiar with the puckering and but there are few more elements to
these can be used as keyboard fonts wrinkling that results. Lettering needs consider. The first is color contrast.
in Embrilliance and EmbroideryWorks a good foundation or underlay to Smaller lettering doesnt have the
programs. This is a convenience fea- stitch out smoothly. same definition as larger lettering.
ture, as the letters are still stitch files That definition is removed by de-
with set properties by the digitizer. For smaller sized letters, the result-
creasing the upper density, giving
Most digitizers that sell alphabet de- ing shape is achieved more by color
the font a choppier look in order
signs offer multiple sizes. If you think and coverage, not necessarily the
for it to stitch nicely without pucker-
youre going to need to resize the satin stitching details. An easy way
ing. To achieve better results, first be
lettering to fit the hoop or project to create this illusion and coverage
sure that the selected font is simple
space, choose a font thats close to is to increase the underlay with a lat-
enough to handle this choppiness.
tice or zigzag stitch type.
C MEMAG . CO M 49
Second, choose a thread color that TYPE TIPS
B will show up on the fabric. In the fea- Follow these steps for clear and profes-
tured design, the light lavender thread sional-looking lettering.
in the flowers on the left pops nicely
Prewash the fabric. Shrinkage shows
when used in larger coverage areas
up prominently with small lettering
like the petals, as does the orange
designs, creating a puckered and
flower center (B). However the thin
wrinkled mess.
script font choice causes the letters
to get lost on the background fabric. Use liquid stabilizer to prepare the
The simpler font set with a slant and fabric for embroidered lettering. Fol-
stitched in the darker green thread low the manufacturers instructions
produces a much more effective and to pretreat the fabric. For a satin stitch
legible result (C). font, use a tear-away or water-soluble
hooped stabilizer.
Another way to achieve clearer let-
C tering is to use thinner thread. The Press the fabric before hooping. Dont
higher the thread weight number, the iron the fabric, as dragging the iron
thinner the thread. Think of using a across the fabric surface stretches and
fine point marker vs. a thick marker distorts the grain.
theres much more detail with the fine If the machine doesnt trim jump
point. The lettering in the left column stitches, use a water-soluble topper to
is stitched in standard 40-wt. embroi- for easier trimming. However, remem-
dery thread, while the lettering on the ber that these are small letters and the
right is stitched in 80-wt. thread (D). recipient will be pleased with receiv-
Thinner thread is great to use in the ing such a thoughtful gift and prob-
bobbin, but its also great to use in the ably not checking for the tiny jump
needle for super-fine micro lettering stitches. If you do trim, use super
details. Even at the largest font size in sharp scissors and trim only from the
D the example, the 80-wt. thread creates right side. Adding a dot of seam seal-
a much clearer result. ant to the lettering on the wrong side
For super tiny lettering or for a delicate also prevents raveling.
look, such as embroidered lettering on a
batiste handkerchief, look for a running RESOURCE
For more information on the software and tech-
stitch font (E). CrossStitch software,
niques used, visit sewbubbles.wordpress.com.
such as PatternMaker ME, includes a
collection of backstitch line fonts which SOURCES
are clear and understandable to read at Designers Gallery carries EmbroideryWorks
sizes as tiny as 14 tall (F). by Designers Gallery software:
designersgallerysoftware.com.
E F Embrilliance provided the free software for Mac

or Windows: embrilliance.com.
Hobbyware carries PatternMaker ME software:
hobbyware.com.
Kai carries 5100c trimming scissors:
kaiscissors.com.
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BY MILINDA JAY STEPHENSON
Quickly stitch and embroider fun

personalized key fobs for everyone
in the family.
MATERIALS PREPARE
Supplies listed are enough to make + Key fob hardware clip Fold each fabric-strip long edge 14
one key fob. & split ring toward the wrong side; press. Or use
+ 1 2x12 print cotton
1 a 1 bias tape maker to create a bias
+ Pliers or welding hand seamer
fabric strip tape strip following the manufac-
(See Sources.)
turers instructions.
+ 12 length of 1-wide webbing + Glue stick
Thread the machine needle and
+ Mediumweight paper-release + 1 bias tape maker (optional) bobbin with all-purpose thread.
adhesive tear-away stabilizer
+ Text embroidery design Center the bias strip over the webbing
+ Thread: all-purpose, bobbin with right sides facing up; topstitch
& embroidery each long edge.

FANCY FOBS
For perfect topstitch-
ing, use a 14" quilting
foot when attaching the fabric 1
strip to the webbing.
2
EMBROIDER 3
Download the fob-placement design
from cmemag.com/freebies. Load
the design onto the machine. Open the
design on the machine screen or in
embroidery software.
Select the desired font and a horizon-
tal or vertical alignment. Type in the
desired name, centering the name
within the placement design lines at Add flair to basic key fobs.
least 1 from each line end points.
Select home-dec print cotton fabric for a durable key fob (1).
Thread the machine needle with em-
broidery thread and the bobbin with Add texture by adding multiple topstitching lines along the fob (2).
bobbin thread. Create 12- to 58-wide bias tape to expose the webbing along the fob
Hoop a piece of paper-release ad- edges (3).
hesive stabilizer with the paper side
facing up. Score the paper, and then
ware clamp, aligning the fob edges
gently remove it from inside the hoop A
perimeter to reveal the adhesive. with the hardware edges and pressing
the fob into the hardware underside.
Embroider the fob-placement design
lines. Position the fob right side up Using pliers or a hand seamer,
over the stabilizer, aligning the fob squeeze the hardware clamp closed
long edges with the stitching lines to secure the fob. Attach the split ring
(A). Embroider the name. to the fob hardware.
Remove the hoop from the machine DESIGNS

and the fob from the hoop. Tear away Text: Built-in alphabets from the Janome 12000
the stabilizer from the design. embroidery machine: janome.com
FINISH B
SOURCES
Apply glue 3 8 beyond each fob short- Harbor Freight carries hand seamer tools:
end wrong side. Fold the fob in half (800) 423-2567, harborfreight.com.
widthwise with wrong sides together; Janome provided the Artistic Suite embroidery
finger-press to secure (B). software and Janome 12000 embroidery
machine: janome.com.
Apply glue 3 8 beyond each fob short-
end right side. Center the short ends
within the key-fob rectangular hard-
C MEMAG . CO M 53
linen &
Lace
BY KANDI CHRISTIAN
This Mothers day,

give Mom a gorgeous
embroidered handker-
chief to treasure forever.
Once you master these
heirloom techniques,
change the embroidery to
make gifts for any occasion.

MATERIALS
Materials listed are enough to create one
15-square handkerchief.
+ 12 yard of white handkerchief linen
+ 1 34 yards of 1-wide 100% cotton white French lace
+ Lightweight tear-away stabilizer
+ Thread: 60-wt. white cotton & 40-wt. embroidery
in pink, green, blue & brown
+ Needles: size 75/11 universal, 80/12 embroidery
& 100/16 topstitching
+ Glass head or other pins without plastic heads
+ Temporary spray adhesive
+ Appliqu scissors
+ Double-sided tape
+ Spray starch
+ 10 square of scrap felt (optional; hoop guard)
+ Mother embroidery design (approximately 3x312)
C MEMAG . CO M 55
Check out flea
markets or thrift
stores to be inspired by
antique hand-embroidered
handkerchiefs.
HEIRLOOM SEWING CUT

What we call heirloom sewing From the linen, cut one 18 square. aligning the template center with the
techniques have been around since Measure and mark a centered 14 linen mark. Finger-press to adhere
the 1980s. Its the method of using a square. Pull out a few threads along the template to the linen.
modern sewing machine to recreate each 14 square line, leaving 2 of fab- Install a size 80/12 embroidery needle
Victorian-Era French hand sewing of the ric on each side. Leaving the extra into the machine. Thread the needle with
late 1800s and early 1900s. During fabric on the sides aids in hooping. the first thread color and the bobbin
the Victorian Era, natural fiber garments Once the embroidery is complete, the with 60-wt. white cotton thread.
and household linens were embel- handkerchief will be cut to 14 square.
lished with embroidery, ribbons and Hoop a piece of stabilizer.
lace. There was never such a thing as Cut the lace into four equal pieces.
Place the hoop onto a work surface
too much embellishment. Today, we and cover with the hoop guard,
EMBROIDER
love the look, but tone it down a bit. leaving the stabilizer exposed.
Print a design template; cut out. Add
We dont add every technique to each
double-sided tape to the wrong side;
project. However, whenever possible,
set aside.
use natural fibers for the best heirloom A
look. Polyester has memory, which Fold the linen square on the diagonal;
is why it doesnt wrinkle. This means finger-press, and then unfold.
that the holes and tucks, so prevalent Measure 312 to 4 from one corner 312
in heirloom sewing, dont show up as point at the thread lines; mark along
well. Cotton lace is also much softer the crease (A). This denotes the de-
and more delicate than polyester or sign center.
polyester blend lace, so it looks and
Place the printed template over the
feels better.
corner of the linen square right side,

Lightly spray the stabilizer with tem- With right sides together, center one Pin into the board through the lace at
porary spray adhesive, making sure to lace piece over one linen edge, with one corner (D).
completely cover the stitching area, the header 18 from the linen raw edge. Fold the upper lace end to align with
but dont oversaturate the stabilizer Set the machine to a 1.5mm-long, the lower lace edges with right sides
with adhesive. 4mm-wide zigzag stitch. Install the together. Place a pin in the board to
Center the linen square onto the 75/11 universal needle and thread it secure (E).
stabilizer; finger-press to adhere. with 60-wt. white cotton thread. Using an iron, press straight down
Place the hoop onto the embroidery Center the lace header under the nee- onto the lace. The corner should
machine. Adjust to center the design, dle and begin stitching 18 from one fold into a perfect miter (F). If
if necessary. Remove the template. corner, making sure the needle lowers needed, re-press the lace flat, and
If applicable, baste the fabric to the over the fabric edge, causing the then fold again.
stabilizer using the baste-in-the- fabric to roll over the lace edge (B). Spray the corner lightly with spray
hoop function. End the stitching 18 from the starch; press dry.
Embroider the design. opposite corner. Repeat to miter each remaining corner.
Repeat to attach lace to each remain- Set the machine to a stretch stitch
CONSTRUCT ing edge, folding the previous lace
Remove the hoop from the ma- or a 2mm-long, 1mm-wide zigzag
ends out of the way to avoid catching stitch. Beginning at the lace
chine and the fabric from the it in the stitching (C).
hoop. Gently tear away the sta- corner, stitch along the miter fold.
bilizer from the design wrong If any linen threads poke out through Repeat for each corner.
side and clip the jump threads. the stitches, trim them, ensuring you Carefully trim the excess lace away
dont cut the stitches. from each corner wrong side. Using
Cut the linen to 14 square, follow-
ing the lines created by the pulled MITERING appliqu scissors, cut close to, but not
threads; press. Place the handkerchief onto a lace through, the stitching (G).
Place the linen square on a work sur- shaping board or over a towel placed
face with the right side facing up. on an ironing board.
B D F
C E G
C MEMAG . CO M 57
w HOOP GUARD
When embroidering on a fab-

ric corner, the fabric is on the
bias and stretches if hooped
with the stabilizer. Instead, use
temporary spray adhesive to FINISH
secure the fabric over the sta- Install a 100/16 topstitching needle
bilizer. Create your own hoop onto the machine. One lace side has
guard to protect the hoop little ridges around
Set your machine to a pinstitch. A
from the adhesive when using the design and the other
pinstitch is similar to a blanket stitch,
this method. side is completely flat. De-
but it stitches back and forth. Set the
For a 4x4 hoop, cut a 10 cide which side youd like
stitch to 3mm-long and 2.5mm-wide.
square of scrap felt. Make to use as the right side,
Place a stabilizer strip behind the and then make sure all
hoop guards for all of your
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hoops simply by changing
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are reusable. beginning 1 from one corner, stitch
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ESSENTIAL
EMBROIDERY
SOFTWARE
GUIDE
Q&A
by Pamel Cox
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Dear Pamela, I recently purchased an embroidery
machine. Do I need any additional
software programs to successfully
embroider projects?
Signed,
Computer Savvy
DEAR COMPUTER SAVVY,

The short answer is no. An embroidery machine is a computer know that additional programs can always be added at a later
in and of itself and already has software installed, allowing date to help meet these new challenges.
it to read and stitch out embroidery designs. The more
In addition to software needs being dependent upon
sophisticated the embroidery machine, the more functions
personal embroidery goals and the sophistication of your
the installed software is capable of performing. Using a home
machine, consider the age of your home computer operating
computer, additional designs can be downloaded from the
system. In the recent past, a special program simply to unzip
Internet, stored, and then transferred to the embroidery
a downloaded embroidery file was required, whereas many
machine using a USB stick or cable.
current operating systems can easily preform this task.
That being said, even with a top-of-the-line machine,
adding supplementary software to your sewing arsenal FUNCTIONAL SOFTWARE
allows many tasks to be completed easier and may even Some functional programs provide several services,
inspire additional creativity with your current design library. reducing the need for separate programs for each step.
For example, when one design from the folder is selected,
There are many brands of machine embroidery computer
additional information, such as size, colors needed and thread
programs available, but they all basically fall into the follow-
amounts, are all displayed. The tool bar provides a variety of
ing categories:
functions, including the ability to change a design into a dif-
Functional: programs that allow specific service opera-
tions, such as unzipping a file, organizing designs, con- A
verting a design from one file format to another, design
placement on a project, etc.
Editing: programs that allow for changes to the existing
design, or provide additional creative features, such as add-
ing letters or other accents, to the existing design.
Digitizing: programs that allow original embroidery
designs to be created and stitched out.
Before purchasing additional software, identify your em-
broidery goals and explore the functions available on your
embroidery machine. Realize that your goals will probably
change as you become more proficient in embroidery and

B
ferent embroidery file format or even a picture format. Add

additional notes or key words, such as a brief design descrip-
tion, to assist in searching for the design in your library in the C
future (A).
Although this may be redundant to newer computers, it
offers additional beneficial services and it may offer a quicker,
easier method of completing a task than whats available on
your home computer. These are all factors to consider when
purchasing any software.
EDITING SOFTWARE
Everyone would benefit from the use of an editing program
at some point, not to mention that theyre simply fun to
use. Even if many of the same functions are available on the
embroidery machine screen, an editing program affords a
visual of how multiple large designs relate to each other. DIGITIZING SOFTWARE
Often times the negative space, the open areas in between Digitizing software generates an original embroidery design.
elements, is just as important as the designs themselves. There are many levels of digitizing programs available. Less
Editing software allows you to use a font to add a name to complex programs, although easier to learn, provide less
an existing design, and then arrange and rotate the letters to overall control of the finished design. They operate much like
blend into the existing elements (B). The separate elements a coloring book; you upload an image and the program fills
can then be combined as one unit (the unit should be saved the areas with preprogrammed stitches in the order it de-
under a new file name, preserving the original design file). cides is best for the stitch-out (C). This type of a program also
Another function available in many editing programs is the automatically places tie off knots and includes jump stitches
ability to enter your own thread colors, so when changing out from one area to another. Most often the software is accurate,
color themes, youre reviewing only those you actually have however, you may find that during the stitching process
to work with. The re-sizing function in editing software often the machine jumps from one point to another, and then
provides a wider size range with more stitch density accuracy. back very close to the first. Slight gaps may also appear be-
tween two colors. These are common pitfalls of very basic
digitizing software.
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D E
Move
boundary.
Other programs, although still user friendly, offer a bit OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
more control by allowing choices in stitch patterns, pattern Prior to purchasing any software, know your embroidery ma-
direction and thread density, as well as allowing movement chines file format and make sure the software program works
of boundaries. If the auto-fill function leaves gaps between with designs in that format. Designs can be converted, but
colors, you can manually close the color sections to eliminate some of the designs integrity may be lost, so its always best
the gaps (D). to preserve the original format whenever possible.
Other available programs require the digitizer to choose Understand the programs download requirements and its
stitch placement, indicate tie off knots, locate jump stitches, compatibility with your home computers operating system.
understand thread density, consider underlying stitches, etc. Be aware of how upgrades to the program are handled. Are
(E). Once the typically time-consuming learning curve has notifications sent out about upgrades? Are they free? Is there
been mastered, the final design is exactly as envisioned. This a discount offered within a certain time frame? Are upgrades
type of a digitizing program is usually best suited for a profes- available as downloads or is a disk required?
sional, or one who truly wants to invest in learning the skills
One of the most important considerations in purchasing
to become proficient in the art of digitizing. There are digitiz-
any software is the availability of support. Understand the
ing programs, usually associated with a specific embroidery
type of instructions that come with the program initially and
machine brand, which offer several levels of control within
if there other avenues available to learn all of the software
the same program.
capabilities so that your creative goals are realized.
Most brand-specific software programs, those made only
for one brand of embroidery machine, are usually more RESOURCE
Wikipedia. Comparison of Embroidery Software; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
expensive than universal ones. Brand name programs are
Comparison_of_embroidery_software
designed to complement their higher-end embroidery ma-
chines and are often sold as a bundle. Universal programs SOURCES
work with any embroidery machine thats compatible with Graceful Embroidery designs were used in article graphics;
a home computer. These programs tend to be more user- gracefulembroidery.com.
friendly because they serve a broader spectrum of people. Husqvarna Viking 5D Professional Software was used in computer graphics;
Often separate elements are sold individually, allowing the husqvarnaviking.com.
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