Craftsy Offers Machine Embroidery On Challenging Fabrics Class

Craftsy is providing a class on “Machine Embroidery on Challenging Fabrics”. Taught by Deborah Jones, this class covers different types of difficult fabrics, stabilizer choices, solving common issues, and making proper choices in design, needles and stabilizers.

For more information, visit https://www.craftsy.com/embroidery/classes/machine-embroidery-on-challenging-fabrics/510082

CraftSewCreate.com Offers Quilted Valentine Hearts Pillow Tutorial

Ellie at CraftSewCreate.com has provided a tutorial to make a Quilted Valentine Hearts Pillow. It’s a great way to use scraps from your pile for your hearts.

A great fusible web choice for this project is HTC Stitch Witchery, 3000-28, http://www.htc-retail.com/product-info.php?pid21.html . It is suitable for any type of fabric, trim or applique.

For more information, visit http://craftsewcreate.blogspot.com/2011/02/quilted-valentine-hearts-pillow.html

Sewing & Stitchery Expo In Puyallup, Washington Announced For March 2018

Celebrating its 34^th year, the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, Wash. has been scheduled for March 1-4, 2018. It featuring more than 100 classes each day, style shows, free learning opportunities, and a charity event. There also are lots of vendors and plenty of activities for anyone interested in sewing and stitchery.

For more information, visit https://sewexpo.com/teachers-vendors/vendors/

Create Free-Standing Appliques With H20 Gone

Create gorgeous free-standing appliqués that can be used to decorate apparel or create emblems with H20 Gone, a water dissolvable stabilizer from HTC Retail. This versatile material provides a stable nonstretch foundation for stitch-dense designs, but can be completely removed once the sewing is done.

H20 Gone is ideal for embroidering on fleece blankets, handkerchiefs, free-standing lace, napkins, and other similar applications where both sides of the piece are visible.

It also can be used for embroidering on paper, framed embroidery, Aida cloth, and other craft goods. Once a project is complete, all remaining stabilizer pieces are easily removed by soaking the embroidery in warm water.

For stiff lace, simply wet the embroidery, do not rinse. Once wet H20 Gone absorbs into the embroidery and will be stiff after drying.

In most cases, one layer will do the job because H2Gone has a unique construction that makes it stronger than traditional films. This soft, sheer stabilizer leaves no fiber residue. If preferred, it can even be run through the gentle cycle of the washer for removal.

For more information or find the dealer nearest you, visit http://www.htc-retail.com/product-info.php?pid32.html or call (800) 275-4275; fax: (212) 545-0603: e-mail: info@htc-retail.com.

Needlework Tours Announces England, Scotland And Ireland Embroidery Workshop Tour In October 2018

Needlework Tours and Cruises has announced its Embroidery Workshop Tour of Northern England, Scotland and Ireland, set for September 30 – October 12, 2018. This 13-day tour will range from London to Edinburgh to Glasgow to Dublin, with many stops in between. Four to five days of classes will be taught in stately homes, with tutors trained by the Royal School of Needlework.

For more information, visit http://www.needleworktours.com.au/tours/northern-england-scotland–ireland-embroidery-workshop-tour-2018/itinerary

Super Soft Easy Stitch Stabilizer Is Ideal for Childrenswear

When embroidering on apparel for infants and children, you need a stabilizer that will be soft and comfortable against their skin. HTC Retail offers Easy Stitch for just this purpose. It’s made of super soft 100% polypropylene and ensures that the wearer will never know it’s there. Because it is manufactured without formaldehyde, it is safe for children and better for the environment. It also is inherently fire retardant.

Easy Stitch is washable and dry-cleanable once the excess is torn away. Excess material may melt in the dryer or in the dry-cleaning process. It comes in a 1.8-ounce weight and will support low stitch counts on any type of children’s wear fabrics such as jersey, interlock, 100% cotton or cotton/polyester blends. It comes in a 24-inch width by 40-yard bolt.

For more information, visit www.htc-retail.com or call (678) 514 0400; (800) 275-4275; fax: (678) 510 0349: email: info@htc-retail.com.

TLC Inspirations Offers In The Hoop Christmas Ornament Project

TLC Inspirations has provided a video on making an In-The-Hoop Christmas ornament. Starting with two pieces of felt and the design of your choice, this video uses the Brother SE400, but the techniques apply to any embroidery machine.

When making this project, consider using HTC’s RinseAway, 3170-7, http://www.htc-retail.com/product-info.php?pid33.html , a water soluble tearaway that dissolves in the first wash.

For more information, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwS3zHaErEE&feature=youtu.be

Embroidery Mart Atlanta Scheduled For February

Embroidery Mart has been announced for February 2 – 3, 2018. This show for embroidery professionals and apparel decorators will feature free classes, vendors and plenty of opportunity to get to know other professionals. Registration is free for all current members of the National Network of Embroidery Professionals.

For more information, visit http://embroiderymart.com/atlanta/

Provide Firm Support For Purses, Hats and Costumes With HTC Ultra Firm

HTC Retail’s Ultra Firm, 9260-1, is a heavyweight sew-in stabilizer for use with a wide range of projects including wearables, home decorating, and crafts. Firm, yet flexible, it is made of 100% polyester that can be machine washed and tumble dried, or dry-cleaned.

It is easy to mark and cut with scissors or a rotary cutter. There is no grain so it can be cut in any direction. It can be sandwiched between other fabrics, and it will not flatten or distort with steam pressing.

For wearables, it’s an ideal material for making costumes, hat brims, purses, tote bags, and other accessories. For home decorating projects, it can be used to create cornices or as extra support for wall-hanging quilts. It’s also ideal for free motion embroidery and stipple quilting providing a firm and lofty foundation.

For crafts, Ultra Firm can be used in place of paperboard for boxes, folders, frames, and similar projects. It also can be glued and stapled. For added stiffness, you can glue layers of Ultra Firm together. You can set or restore its shape by steam pressing. It comes in white.

To order, go to http://www.htc-retail.com/product-info.php?pid47.html. For more information or to download a free project, go to www.htc-retail.com or call (678) 514 0400; (800) 275-4275; fax: (678) 510-0349; email: info@htc-retail.com.

Craftsy Offers Festive Christmas Napkin Tutorial

Marjorie at Craftsy has provided a tutorial for making festive embroidered Christmas napkins. Great for hostess gifts or livening up a holiday meal, this tutorial also provides tips on stabilizer, fabric and design choices.

A great stabilizer choice for this project is HTC Tear Away, 3190-7, http://www.htc-retail.com/product-info.php?pid35.html . It is a premium-grade tearaway that offers support for embroidery.

For more information, visit https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/12/holiday-embroidery-tutorial/