Reverse Applique & Applique Techniques in Embroidery – Mancuso Oaks PA

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

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 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 […]

Trapunto Embroidery Techniques – Mancuso Oaks PA

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

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 a raised, three-dimensional effect. In this class, you will learn how the technique of trapunto is achieved in machine embroidery. We will discuss best practices including: […]

Happy Halloween Witch Wall Hanging (ITH) – Mancuso Oaks PA

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

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 (water soluble) stabilizers, attaching applique pieces, how to get clean edges on your applique, floating fabrics on the front and back of your hoop, working […]

Halloween Patchwork Pillow (ITH) – Mancuso Virtual Schoolhouse

Virtual

Register here: https://www.quiltfest.com/register/quiltfest-virtual-schoolhouse-12/workshops-by-instructor/mary-nesnay-machine-embroidery/mary-nesnay-halloween-patchwork-pillow-ith-price-includes-12-class-pattern-3-hr-ws-fri-10/17/25-12-3pm-edt/ 3-Hour Virtual Workshop 12 pm - 3 pm EDT, Friday, October 17 Embroider this spooky Halloween patchwork pillow. We will discuss the following techniques: floating fabrics in the hoop, using specialty threads (glow-in-the-dark and metallic threads), pathing when digitizing in-the-hoop projects, piecing multiple blocks of fabric together with correct registration, attaching invisible zippers, sewing […]

Embroidered Needle Case (ITH) – Mancuso Virtual Schoolhouse

Virtual

Register here: https://www.quiltfest.com/register/quiltfest-virtual-schoolhouse-12/workshops-by-instructor/mary-nesnay-machine-embroidery/mary-nesnay-embroidered-needle-case-ith-price-includes-8-class-pattern-3-hr-ws-fri-10/17/25-4-7pm-edt/ Embroidered Needle Case ITH) 3-Hour Virtual Workshop 4 pm - 7 pm EDT, Friday, October 17 Create an ITH (in-the-hoop) needlecase holder. Perfect for sorting all your loose needles in between various projects. Learn the following techniques: applique, attaching hidden snaps, pathing when digitizing to in-the-hoop projects, and piecing multiple layers of fabric together with […]

Christmas Carol Advent Calendar (ITH) – Mancuso Virtual Schoolhouse

Virtual

Register here: https://www.quiltfest.com/register/quiltfest-virtual-schoolhouse-12/workshops-by-instructor/mary-nesnay-machine-embroidery/mary-nesnay-christmas-carol-advent-calendar-ith-price-includes-12-class-pattern-6-hr-ws-sat-10/18/25-12-6pm-edt/ 6-Hour Virtual Workshop 12 pm - 6 pm, Saturday, October 18 A perfect way to start the holiday season! Create this Charles Dickens inspired Christmas Carol Advent Calendar. We will discuss the following topics: ith projects, floating fabrics, adding fabrics to the underside of the hoop, proper registration, adding individual pockets, creating multiple panels, […]

Haunted Hoops Spooktacular – SMP

Virtual

Register here: Sewingmachinesplus.com/Events Event Info: Come join us for a spooktacular event this October! We will embroider 3 Halloween projects: an ITH pumpkin bag, a skull pillow, and a witchy wall hanging. These designs will teach you how to float fabrics on the top and underside of your hoop, applique techniques, using different stabilizers, getting […]

Tinsel & Thread – SMP

Virtual

December 12-13, 2025 9am - 4pm (PST) Register here: Sewingmachinesplus.com/Events Virtual Event Info: We will be embroidering 6 Christmas projects which include the following: a variety of ITH ornaments from snow globes to ugly sweaters and hoops, an ITH applique Santa bag, and “A Christmas Carol” Advent calendar. These designs will teach you how to […]

Embroidery Fundamentals – SMP

Virtual

February 6-7, 2025 9am - 4pm (PST) Register here: Sewingmachinesplus.com/Events Virtual Event Info: If you are just starting out or want to brush up on your technique, this is the perfect place to start. Learn about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, setting up your […]

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