Designs in Machine Embroidery Magazine

In This Issue: Volume 61

Ladonna Tablecloth
By combining three different techniques this elegant tablecloth radiates the richness and complexity of machine embroidery.

Top 10 Tips for Embroidery Layouts
Editor, Eileen Roche shares her tips for creating runway fashions.

5 Best of the Best Machine Features
Embroidery machines have come a long way over the decades. While they won’t help you slice and dice the ingredients for your next dinner you’ll be surprised by all the functions they do perform. We asked each of the embroidery machine manufacturers to share their favorite embroidery machine features.

Sewn Scallops in Seconds
Creating sewn scalloped borders is easy when you know a few simple digitizing tricks.

Stipple! It, Wear It!
Learn how to make beautiful, wearable quilted jackets that express your own unique style.

Under the Sea
Transform vacation treasures into wall art.

All Dolled Up Hankie Dress
Combine a few designs, add a couple of hankies and you have a little black dress that is all dolled up!

Columns & Departments

10-20-30 Minutes to Embroider
Hummingbird Garden Table Runner
Nancy Zieman shares her tips for getting the most out of an embroidery collection by merging, rotating, mirroring and grouping designs.

Ask the Expert
Deborah Jones washes away the mysteries of soluble stabilizers. Read which ones work best for what tasks.

This Might Surprise You
Meet Joyce Drexler and learn how she makes it all happen.

What's New in Designs
See the latest designs to hit the embroidery market!

Features

Community Threads
Jump on the web to learn and connect with other stitchers.

Making It Work
Read how twin sisters from Utah juggle a business, raising families and following their dreams.