Machine Embroidered Classics
Yvonne Menear
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 60 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
7:10
Meet your instructor, Yvonne Menear, and learn about thread and needle choices and how to set up your machine for the best results.
Pillowcases
19:33
Dive into a pillowcase set as your first project with Yvonne's professional tips along the way! Learn the best choices for stabilizing, marking your fabric and ways to increase the area that can be embroidered by ripping out seams.
Kitchen Towels
10:21
Discover the endless variations in kitchen towel sets as you select the best towels and pile types for your project. You'll learn the best practices for placing and angling your design before embroidering it and removing unwanted threads.
Bath Towels
22:51
Explore various ways to embroider bath towels, including Yvonne's professional secret for holding down pile in an easy, fun-to-use method! You'll receive close-up instruction on various methods for stabilizing, marking and matching your towels, in addition to discovering new sources of inspiration for your future projects.
Description
Learn how to machine embroider for beautiful results! Get to know your embroidery machine as expert instructor Yvonne Menear guides you through easily embroidering pillowcases, kitchen towels and even high-pile bath towels. Start by deconstructing a pillowcase to make room for hooping a pretty redwork rose, and discover Yvonne’s favorite stabilization strategies, including wash-away stabilizer, spray adhesive and basting. Work with a woven kitchen towel and select thread colors that showcase texture in a lovely filled leaf design. Then, conquer a high-pile bath towel with a tulle topper trick that will help you highlight a stunning shell design. Plus, get the exclusive embroidery files featured during class for FREE, sized to fit both 4″ x 4″ and larger hoops.
Yvonne Menear
Yvonne Menear is a sought-after speaker and educator in the home-sewing industry. She specializes in machine embroidery and digitizing, and travels internationally for quilt design and embroidery workshops. Yvonne is the author of "EQ with Me: Learning EQStitch" for The Electric Quilt Company, and runs the Langley, BC Machine Embroidery Group.
Bonus materials available after purchase