Introduction to Machine Embroidery – Virtual Summer Schoolhouse – Mancuso

Date: Tuesday, June 12th Time: 12am – 6pm Place: Virtual on Zoom (Stay at home!) Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, […]
Happy Halloween Witch Wall Hanging (ITH) – Mancuso Oaks PA

If you were ever curious about the endless possibilities your embroidery machine could create, this class is for you. Learn the following ITH (in-the-hoop) techniques: applique methods, using wash away […]
Reverse Applique & Applique Techniques in Embroidery – Mancuso Oaks PA

Learn the following techniques and topics: cutting in-the-hoop appliqué, how to create a stencil for appliqué, pre-cut appliqué, reverse appliqué, creating flawless edges on your appliqué, what are “stops”, the […]
Trapunto Embroidery Techniques – Mancuso Oaks PA

Trapunto involves outlining a design on a quilt top or block, with an extra layer of batting underneath, and then stuffing or padding the desired areas from the underside, creating […]
The Art of Patch Making – Mancuso Virtual Summer Schoolhouse

Learn how to create your own custom patches from start to finish. We will discuss proper pathing for digitizing embroidery designs, adding designs on your machine to templates, various methods […]
How to Start a Home Embroidery Business – Poconos

This course will explain all you need to know to start your own home embroidery business. If you are considering selling on Etsy, at a craft show, creating a website, […]
Machine Embroidery Theory & Techniques – Quiltfest Virtual Schoolhouse #9 – November 7, 2024

Date: , Nov. th Time: 9am – 4pm Place: Virtual on Zoom (Stay at home!) Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, […]
Introduction to Machine Embroidery – Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza – September 14, 2024

Date: Saturday, Sept. 14th Time: 9am – 4pm Place: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping […]
Introduction to Machine Embroidery – Poconos

Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, loading and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique […]
Learn Your Brother Embroidery Machine – Poconos

Learn how to use your Brother embroidery machine. We will discuss the following: threading your machine, winding bobbins, attaching the embroidery foot, arm, and hoop, loading and editing designs (rotating, scaling, positioning, & mirroring), adding monograms and text (sizing & positioning text), and embroidery machine functions such as embroidery sewing speed and color stepping. We will also go over how to update your machine with the latest firmware. Please remember to […]