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1. How long have you been embroidering? How did you start your machine embroidery journey?I bought my first embroidery machine, a Brother Luminaire XP2, not long ago in March of 2021. I had looked at them about 25 years or so ago, but didn’t have the funds to buy what I wanted. So I had given up on that dream, until this year when my husband purchased the machine for me!2. What is your favorite type of project to create?I have enjoyed all the projects that I have been working on, but I am real …

1. Question: How long have you been embroidering? How did you start your machine embroidery journey?I started on my embroidery journey 25 years ago. I have always liked the look of embroidery and started looking at machines. I then decided I wanted to do a king sized wedding ring quilt with flower embroidery in each block. Now, many years and 110 blocks later, I have been embroidering every week since! 2. Question: What is your favorite type of project to create?I really love the Tattered S …

Featured Member: Carol Ann Bowser1. How long have you been embroidering? How did you start your machine embroidery journey?I got my first machine in November of 1999 and shortly after I started using it. At the time I only had a 4x4 hoop, so about a month later I saw the pe800 from Brother and purchased one from them. A few months after that purchase I saw that Joann fabric was having a sale on machines so again I got my 3rd machine within 6 months! I was hooked! However I wasn't happy and …

Featured Member: Amy Slotman1. How long have you been embroidering? How did you start your machine embroidery journey?I found out that the store that I had managed for 5 years was closing because of Covid, and I was also expecting my first grandchild at the same time, so I decided that I wanted to try my hand at embroidery and crafting.2. What is your favorite type of project to create?I love to do baby items, I have really gotten into hooded towels and blankets lately, it is so fun to watc …

Featured Member: Debbie Francis Welcome to our Blog series featuring Tattered Stitch Facebook Group members! Each month we will feature a new member asking them how they started on their embroidering journey, to helpful tips to share with you! 1. Question: How long have you been embroidering? Our first featured member is Debbie Francis. Debbie has been an avid fan of Tattered Stitch Embroideries for a couple of years and is always sharing her projects in our Faceb …