Hooping is a very important part of machine embroidery as it ensures that your designs are embroidered smoothly and neatly. In this article you will read about all the aspects of the hooping process, so you have a good understanding of the why-s and how-s. Tutorial video.
In the female dominated embroidery hobby world, it is really nice to come a across a male thread junky. In this blog article we feature Wayne Major, an unexpected embroiderer from Arizona, USA. Read the fascinating and often hilarious twists and turns in Wayne's machine embroidery journey, and see the great embroidery designs he created with Hatch Embroidery.
Read about the events that lead Sarah to start embroidering special patches for assistance/service dogs and how Avasa Embroidery was born. FREE Christmas Koala design.
You can save many hours of digitizing and create the perfect symmetrical design using the Mirror-Copy tool. Watch the video to see how easy it is and access the cute Campervan design. Tutorial video & FREE Hippy Camper Van design.
We collated our favorite summer related blogs just in case you missed any of them. They are a good mix of projects, tutorials and free designs. They are colorful and fun. Tutorials and FREE designs.
We mixed a refreshing cocktail for you to demonstrate how easy it is to create cool blending effects with Hatch Embroidery. Download and follow the step-by-step tutorial included and see it for yourself. FREE Tequila Sunrise design.
Embossed fills add texture and depth to your machine embroidery projects. You can choose from over 100 different patterns in Hatch Embroidery then manipulate and adjust them to suit your design. Learn how to make the most of these wonderful fills.
It is time to celebrate 4th of July again and we collated previous year's articles and free designs for easy access for you just in case you might not have seen them before. FREE 'Stars & Stripes' Heart Design.
You do not need artwork to create something spectacular! Lindee Goodall went hunting for hidden treasures in Hatch Embroidery and created a lovely jar cover using only the built in tools and features of the software. Video Tutorial and downloadable FREE Project
Embroidering on puffy foam is so much fun, and digitizing for it is not as difficult as you might think. Read this article for a run down on the techniques to ensure you get the best looking puffy designs off your machine every time. FREE 3D Puffy Foam Tulip design.
Learn how to use the great visualizer feature of Hatch Embroidery and see how your designs will look embroidered on various items such as caps, t-shirts or shirts. Bonus 3D Father's Day FREE Design.
Learn about the various tools and setting to change colors, pick and apply existing colors, how to customize your design palette and change color schemes. It is very easy and the results are rewarding.