This tutorial illustrates the potential of using machine embroidery as a tool worthy of even a master couturier.

Cutting out dozens of identical pieces is done quickly and easily when layers of fabrics are stitched all at once in the hoop using the template designs. The flower petals are attached to the project fabric using the flower center designs. Reverse appliqué is used to accent the wing portions of the embroidered butterflies and dragonfly. Read more about this technique by taking the link below.

Fairy Garden Tutorial

A pretty purchased box whose lid has been covered with silk velvet and lace, topped with silk velvet roses and pretty ribbon. The antique chiffon handbag is adorned with a silk organza rose. (Designs from the Summer Blooms collection.)
Summer Blooms

Silk organza rose, so real one is tempted to smell it!
Summer Blooms

Deceptively fragile, this lovely hydrangea bloom will never fade!
Summer Blooms

A sweet daisy, made from cotton organdy.
Summer Blooms

Santa has two bags of treats for good little boys & girls! As shown in the Holiday 07 issue of Creative Machine Embroidery magazine. Santa design is from the Collectible Santa design set and the quilted bag designs are from My Fair Lady's Quilt in the Hoop Christmas collection.
Collectible Santa designs
My Fair Lady

For the fisherman in your life! As shown in the Sept/Oct 07 issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery. A holiday wreath ornament, complete with hooks and worms! Design shown is edited from the Collectible Santa collection.

As seen in Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, Sept/Oct 07. A sweet treat wreath, made without calories! Designs shown are from the Baby's Christmas borders collection.
Baby Christmas