Machine Embroidery

Machine embroidery adds patterns and design details to quilts, garments and home décor. You can embroider with a dedicated embroidery machine, or use an embroidery attachment on your home sewing machine. Common designs are monograms, florals, quilt labels and more!

You can purchase designs that load into your machine to stitch out, or use embroidery software to digitize your own embroidery design. Some machines include lots of built-in designs, too. With a home sewing machine, you can draw or trace your design onto fabric, then use a variety of stitches to create your embroidery design.

Before embarking on a project, make sure to have some stabilizer so that your fabric doesn’t stretch during stitching. Collect the right thread types and colors for your design, too. A hoop keeps your design symmetrical and pucker-free.

Browse through our projects and stories that include machine embroidery as a creative technique.