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I run many blogs, a hand full of them are similar to this one and orientated around machine embroidery. My most popular blog is designs4free.blogspot.com. The blog is an embroidery designs resource, it offers project ideas and runs a frequent free embroidery designs poll. Readers of the blog vote for which designs they want and i then give them to you.I thought i would share the free Easter

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Digitizing is making a design suitable to machine embroider. It can be a complex task to do, but the possibilities are endless.Imagine being able to embroider any design. If you are a business embroider then this would increase your selling power, you would be able to offer custom log services.How to DigitizeFor all you complete beginners let us start with lettering. Here is a tutorial that will

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Hello...I have received a question from a reader and i would like to try and help her out with her problem. If you have another solution to the problem please feel free to use any of the comment links to add your solution.machine will not pick up bobbin thread. Have cleaned shuttle havechanged bobbin have changed needle have re threaded machine. Havechanged thread. Still will not pick up bobbin

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New Year New LookDo you like the new embroidery blog layout?I thought i would start the new year with a new look. The old blog was looking very basic. I kept it very simple for two reasons:(1) Having learnt seo (search engine optimization)it was best to keep a blog simple and with a basic layout. Google does not favour websites that are flashy and full of graphics.(2) I wanted to create a blog

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Here is a great way of making Santa sacks cheaply.You will need:Pillow case or laundry bagSafety pinStringFurBefore you make the sack it is best to embroider your pattern, you can get some free Xmas embroidery designs herePillow cases are a ready made solution to Santa's sacks. If you want a large Santa sack they a laundry bag can be used instead of a pillow case.At the top of the pillow case you

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Xmas is a wonderful time to get out your Embroidery Machine. The festive season brings all kinds of ideas to life. Whether you embroider for hobby or for business you will not be short of project ideas this Christmas.Things to Make for XmasPersonalized Xmas StockingsThese are wonderful. Made from felt and embroidered with a festive image like a Santa or a snowman and a name. (1) You first make a

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As a valued regular reader of my blog i am always pleased to give you fantastic news and special deals and this one is a cracker. Embroiderysite.co.uk has slashed its price for digitizing and is offering a limited time offer.£5.99 for any Embroidery Design DigitizedThis offer will not be on for ever and has been slashed for a limited time.You can get any design done for just £5.99 and in any

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It has been a while since i posted at length on this blog, not because i have been avoiding it but because i have many other projects on the go many of which you are also following such as the launch of the new free embroidery designs website.This website ranks pretty well on google for all of you looking for Embroidery help so i thought i would go over some of the valuable information this blog

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As a thank you to all my regular readers i am please to let you be one of the first to receive exclusive free Embroidery designsAll the designs are digitized by me and are not available anywhere else so you are getting a real treat. The site is very new so please be patient, i will add designs daily so please keep as favourites.

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Readers question: i wondered is there a way to show a customer a design i have made them? as they dont have pe design software read answer.....When you have digitized the embroidery design with pe design you can save the design as jpeg also so that way you are able to display the image for all to see.Hope this helps, if you need any further help please use the chat box at the bottom of the page

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Can you make money Embroidering?It is a well known fact that you put more effort and commitment into something that you enjoy doing, so if you enjoy embroidering why not make some money from it!How to Earn Money from EmbroideryIn the day we live in, personalisation and custom made products are very sought after. We are all in search of something unique and that can have our own personal touch.

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Wether you are new to the Machine Embroidery world or just starting out as a beginner, at some point you will need help with a problem. You can get free help Online....................................................................A Machine Embroidery Blog with a differenceThis blog has been running for some time now and in it's content i have tried to write articles that will be of use to both

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Most of you would of reached my blog searching the Internet for embroidery help. Instruction manuals and technical help from manufacturers can often be of no use when trying to resolve a problem.The best way to get the help you need is from someone who has had the same issue. I have added a list of problems readers have been posting to the bottom of the blog. If you have had any of the same

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Whether you purchase your Threads online or in a high street shop one thing for sure is that you will be spoilt for choice. It is like visiting a sweet shop, so many colours and so many textures.Does Embroidery Thread choice matter?Yes most definitely, the brand and type you choose will determine the quality of your project. Some embroiders stick with cheap threads that are used for sewing

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I have received a question from one of my readers. They are looking for help with their machine problem. If anyone can help them out please can you reply using the comment Link.Here is the problemI have a Ricoma 15 needle. I am having problems with it. I have only had it about a month, but can't get anything to come out right. I have tried everything. Here are my problems...My needles keep coming

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In previous articles i have discussed how embroidery techniques can improve your projects and how by choosing the correct designs the and using the best supplies like embroidery stabilizer can enhance the appearance of your work.Embroidery Machine MaintenanceYour machine is your main tool and you want to get the most from it. It is an amazing piece of equipment that if looked after will last a

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In my last post we looked at the importance of choosing the right Embroidery Stabilizer for your projects. Today i want to look at how it is also important to choose the right Designs.How to tell if a design has been digitized properly?When buying designs you have to look at many things, if you buy a poorly digitized design then it will result in needle breakages and your project being thrown in

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Why you need stabilizerStabilizer is used to stop your fabric from moving in your hoop whilst embroidering. It is important that your stabilizer is larger than your hoop so you get maximum hold and stability for your fabric.Can i use any stabilizer?No there are different types of stabilizer for different projects and fabrics. Learn about what type of stabilizer you should useIs stabilizer

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Hello, sorry i have not posted on this blog for a while. I have a few tips for you. You know when you have a fantastic thing you want to say and a great idea, you tell yourself it over and over again so it does not slip your mind but guess what? It does! I must make a point of writing to this blog more often, especially when i have Embroidery Help and tips that could be of interest to you.What to

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If you are ever stuck for ideas of products to embroider then i would like to recommend these articles that have just begun on a blog. You can read part 1 and part 2 of Free Embroidery Projects and not miss a thing as they have only just begun. The articles are really good for those of you who would like to make some money from embroidering. They explain how to buy products cheaply that are

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Solutions as to why your stitches are not forming correctlyCheck that your bobbin is not empty Is there enough through coming from the bobbin case? There should be at least 3" of thread hanging from the case. Is the thread threaded properly.Make sure the needle is in properly and secure Check timing of your machine, make sure it is not out.Check the hook, is it broken, if it does not look right

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Possible problemsCheck that he fabric you are using is not stretched too much in the embroidery frame also on the other hand the fabric may be to loose The thread tension may be set wrong for the fabric you are usingNot using enough or too much backing paper can cause this issue too.

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Check the thread tension and also check that the thread has not tangled in the bobbin

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The upper thread is likely not threaded properly re thread and try again, The needle is blunt, Dust or dirt has accumulated in the bobbin case just take out and give a general clean.

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Dust or dirt as over time as accumulated in the bobbin case, You could even be using the wrong bobbin.

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