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Remember When. . . my machine had me in stitches?

6/23/2021

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Because I only do custom work, I often have to learn new techniques to complete an heirloom.  It is one of the things I love about what I do.  Recently I explored some of the capabilities of my sewing machine.

Machine Applique'

A sewn appliqué' of a tool box.
​I had seen patterns and even kits to do applique' with an embroidery machine.  Only when Diane, a client, was set on a design that utilized it,  did I learn how to do it. This technique is a fabulous tool, especially for the applique' of letters!  For this particular design, they bordered everything with a blanket stitch.  I opted to skip that and sew the edge of the tools and toolbox with a satin stitch to be more durable.  This meant I guided my machine around each tool, the toolbox and the handle while it sewed the stitch.  The word Jeep, I could program and the machine did it all by itself! 

The Blanket Stitch

A chickadee appliquéd with a machine blanket stitch.
​Courtney chose this sweet chickadee design for her tree skirt wedding gift.  The original design came from a candle mat with five birds, each handsewn with a blanket stitch. Since the skirt has 16 birds, I decided to learn to use my machine's blanket stitch.  Although you can't beat the look of hand-stitching, my machine and I did a good job!  (The branch and leaf metal I hand embroidered.)

I can't wait to have the next project that helps me learn new techniques and unlocks  the secrets that my machine holds.  Contact me if you would like to help with that!


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