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, or possibly opening a small storefront, this class is for you. The following topics will be discussed: Is it a hobby or a small business? […]
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, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, loading and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique techniques, floating fabrics, and ITH (in-the-hoop) projects. We will make […]
Create your very own 5"x7" zipper bags entirely in the hoop (larger sized bag is also included)! Learn the process from start to finish on how to embroider ITH bags. This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn what in-the-hoop projects are and how they are made. The following techniques will be discussed: […]
This course will show you how to embroider Christmas hoop ornaments. We will discuss the proper way to sew with metallic threads, how to use a template file to create custom designs, moving & scaling a design to fit inside a template, and making & finishing a hoop ornament. You will receive 2 files in […]
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 “stops” are, the order of steps for appliqué, common issues with appliqué, patches (yes, this is appliqué), and why appliqué is used in sewing. There will be four […]
In this class you will learn how to create your own custom patches from start to finish. We will discuss proper pathing for digitizing embroidery designs and the various methods used to sew patches. Three patches will be created: name badge, sewing patch, and a holiday theme. Preferred hoop size: 4” x 4” Sign-up here: […]
SHOW - Jingle Fest - Wayne Hills - Nov. 24, 2024 Event details: pjspromotions.com/events-2
SHOW - Woodland Park Fire Dept. Parade & Craft Show - Dowling Gardens on McBride Ave. - Nov. 30, 2024 Outdoor craft show in the park (McBride Ave. by Post Office) from 12pm - 5pm with parade to follow at 6pm
SHOW - 5th Annual Christmas Con (12/13 - 12/15) 12/13 (Fri.) @ 2pm – 8pm 12/14 (Sat.) @ 10am – 6pm 12/15 (Sun.) @ 10am – 5pm 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ 08837 New Jersey Expo Center (Edison, N.J.) Event details: thats4entertainment.com/christmasconnj
SHOW - Ocean Grove Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show - Saturday, May 3, 2025
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking at SMP's VIRTUAL HOOP FEST 2025! I will be presenting my World War 2 Envelope Clutch on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 10am (PST) / 1pm(EST). Watch the event live, all week here: youtube.com/HoopFest GENERAL INFORMATION FROM SMP: We are excited to offer a 5-day […]
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 used to sew patches, and the pros & cons of each method. Three patches will be demonstrated: pre-made name badge, sewing patch, and a holiday […]
