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Specialty Threads for Machine Embroidery: Types, Tips, and Tricks
Thread is at the heart of all we create as embroiderers, so it’s no surprise that we look to specialty threads to alter the look and feel of our pieces and imbue them with unexpected and surprising qualities. Machine embroiderers almost always begin with the standardized tools of the craft;…
Q & A about Glow-in-the-Dark Thread
We are in Countdown to Halloween mode, and it seems like everyone is buying or making decorations and costumes. I have been getting many questions about glow-in-the-dark thread lately, as stitchers look to add that fun element to designs and projects. So I thought I’d answer the five most common questions…