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Balsa wood is a light and porous wood that is easy to embroider. M
ake coasters, postcards, jewelry boxes, recipe card boxes, even decorative trivets for the kitchen and dining room.

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Embossed embroidery adds delicate detail and dimension to
towels, polar fleece, plush blankets, and more. Choose from a variety of themes to make personalized gifts for family
and friends.

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Turn a plain, ordinary t-shirt, into something fashionable and fun, using neckline designs. Choose from a variety of themes and styles, that also include coordinating back designs.

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T-shirts are a warm weather favorite and are available in a variety of colors and styles. This video demonstrates tips and tricks for getting great results when embroidering on thin and stretchy knits.

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From thick-and-thirsty bath towels, to thin and lightweight kitchen towels, your embroidery will look beautiful, wash after wash, by following these techniques.


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With applique embroidery, your favorite fabric fills in the majority of the design. That means your sewout has fewer stitches, and you have an excuse add to your fabric stash.


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In-the-hoop coffee sleeves will add
a little flavor to your morning cup o' Joe. Low-loft batting protects hands from hot cups. The designs are available in a variety of fun and fashionable themes and styles.
They also make perfect for gifts for the coffee drinkers in your family!

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In-the-hoop tissue holders, with flair and color, are essential during the cold and flu season. They come in a variety of themes and styles, and make perfect for gifts for family and friends!
 And the best part? They're made right in the hoop!


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In-the-Hoop pot holders use a thermal lining and ironing board fabric to protect your hand from the heat.
And, when you�re not using the pot holders to handle warm dishes, they lay flat to become a hot pad or trivet!



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Refrigerator magnets are a fun and fast project that everyone in the family will enjoy. And the best part? They're made almost entirely in the hoop!



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Fleece is an interesting and versatile fabric -- but what kind of stabilizer should you use? What kind of needle, and what type of design? All the  mysteries of fleece are revealed in this free video tutorial.


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When the seasons change, and the days and nights get cooler,
it�s the perfect time to bundle up in a cozy embroidered sweatshirt. This free video talks about stabilizer and hooping to get great results.


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Fun, creative, and functional, these keychains are a snap to sew and make fast, easy gifts for friends and family, and fabulous party favors.
And the best part? They're made almost entirely in the hoop!


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Finished almost completely in the hoop, these drawstring bags are just the right size for gift cards, jewelry, candy, and more.




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Lace Easter Baskets make colorful and elegant centerpieces to tables for Easter brunch - and they're also the 'must-have' accessory for all Easter egg hunts. Delicate, light, and lacy - these baskets make wonderful gifts for friends and family.

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F
un and colorful, these bracelets come in a variety of heart-warming subjects and fashionable styles.
They make fast, easy gifts, and are great for party favors!
And the best part? They're made almost entirely
in the hoop!
 


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It's like music to your ears!
iPod cases are fun to create and make fabulous gifts for friends and family. With so many unique iPod designs to choose from, and so many fabric choices, the possibilities are endless. And the best part? They're made right in the hoop!


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Creative, functional, and fabulous, these luggage tags are quick-stitching and make and fast, easy gifts.
Luggage tags add a fantastic splash of color to suitcases and roller bags, making it uniquely yours for quick identification. And the best part? They are made right in the hoop.

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Embroidering on cardstock is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your holiday and greeting cards. You'll be giving your friends and family the gift of yourself, along with all your good wishes.

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Embroidered patches are fun and colorful way to mend holes and tears in garments, and a
a great way to add personality to backpacks, bags, and jackets.


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Whether classic or modern, monograms make towels, totes, pillows, and shirts uniquely yours.
This video shows classic and traditional ways to monogram, and modern and contemporary styles.

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A new "layering" technique allows you to add petals to your flowers, and wings to your butterflies. Beautiful on pins and brooches, barrettes, napkin rings, and more!


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Delicate, light and lacy! Free-standing lace designs are a joy to sew, and raise creativity and embroidery to new and exciting levels.


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Put the design where you want it, each and every time, with "perfect placement" techniques. This video shows you how to measure twice and mark once for perfect placement every time.

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Trapunto embroidery features running stitches sewn through fabric, batting, and stabilizer. Its "puffed" negative spaces form a high relief design that makes a big visual impact.


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Whether it's everyday dining, or a wine tasting for 20, matching coasters add a festive flair to any occasion.



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Fashionable and luxurious, leather embroidery will expand your project ideas to an exciting new level. This free video discusses design choice, needle choice, stabilizing, and hooping tips.

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Add dimension and excitement to your embroidery collection! Fringe embroidery is not only fun, but the added texture and three-dimensional quality of fringe makes these specially-digitized designs look as if they could literally jump off the fabric!

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Metallic thread is a fun way to add a little shimmer and sparkle to holiday decorations, and a bit of "Bling" to garments, too. Avoid "threadaches" from working with metallic thread with the tips and tricks in this video.


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Satin fabric is luxurious, delicate, and surprisingly sturdy and resilient. To learn more about stabilizer choices, needles, and design selections, watch this free video tutorial.


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Photo ornaments use a combination of applique fabric and stitches to create a great frame for pictures. This project is fast, fun, and made entirely in the hoop!


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One of the most popular fabrics to embroider on during the winter holidays is velvet. Learn about stabilizer choice, needle choice, and how to get great results when embroidering on this kind of fabric.

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Add a dash of creativity and a pinch of color to your kitchen with bottle aprons. Dress up soaps, syrups, oil, and wine bottles with a bit of frill and fun. These mini aprons will definitely be the talk of the party!

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Fast and fun, these door hanger designs will dress up door knobs. Stretch embroidery to all areas of your home - inside and out - with this in-the-hoop project!


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This quick and easy in-the-hoop project is a great way to frame your loved ones with color and art. Use in scrapbooking, photo albums, or attach magnets to hang on the refrigerator.

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Give ordinary towels a fun new look with a topper. Colorful and vibrant embroidery hangs from cupboard pulls, towel bars, and oven door handles. Fashionable and functional!


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Whether you hang your embroidered clock in your home, or give as a gift to a friend or family member,
you'll have a fun and exciting time creating this project. Any room's decor is not complete without a matching clock. Hurry, time's a wasting!

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Thick, wool, 12 weight embroidery thread makes any embroidery project soft and lush. The results are similar to centuries-old hand crewel embroidery.



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Puff foam adds an outstanding element to your embroidery design, and help you 'stand out' in the crowd. Great for tote bags, sweatshirts, baby bibs, and much more.


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A new fashion trend on the rise:
In-the-hoop purses! Add flair and fun with these project designs.



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Make a bold and beautiful statement with just one or two designs. Arrange and rearrange, repeat and repeat to carry a design up, down, and 'round and 'round a shirt, skirt, or dress.

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Freestanding lace ornament covers add elegance and tradition to your Christmas decorations. Wonderful
as gifts for family as friends!


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In-the-hoop stockings are the perfect size for gift cards, jewelry, candy canes, and other little treasures. In a variety of styles and shapes, you'll find the perfect stocking for everyone on your "nice" list.


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These in-the-hoop gift card holders are a wonderful way to dress up cards and make gifts even more appreciated! You can even add a ribbon loop to hang them onto a Christmas tree. It's not only the gift that counts - it's the wrapping too!

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