It’s daydream time. Lean back and picture a sunny sidewalk cafe along cobblestone streets with the gothic spires of a cathedral just visible in the distance. You’re brought a strong cappuccino or perhaps a fragrant tea along with sweet biscuits by a server wearing a classic long white apron. Relaxed? Then you’re ready to make
We're giving you 26 new reasons to get ready for the beautiful blooms of Spring: a full Floral Alphabet Machine Embroidery Design Set! From garments to totes to pillows and more, these A - Z designs are intricately detailed, wonderfully colorful, and ready to stitch out in SIX major embroidery file formats: ART, EXP, JEF,
A fabric gift bag, for the holidays and beyond, certainly needs to be cute, but more importantly… it needs to be fast, ‘cause time’s a’wastin’ and we have gifts to give! Use your serger or sewing machine to whip up beautiful bags in small, tall, and is-that-for-me jumbo. When flat, the Tall and Narrow bag
When you need a fast and easy way to update your bed linens, a set of new pillowcases is the perfect place to start. Whether it’s your own room or you’re getting ready for guests, you can whip up a very pretty pillowcase set in no time at all. This project features a design that
The eye-catching splash of embellishment on the front panel is embroidered appliqué. It combines the traditional fabric layering of appliqué with the gorgeous thread art of embroidery. There’s a full pattern + a placement template.
Unique seasonal style, but with a timeless silhouette perfect for any fabric combination. The project gives you a chance to fussy cut and pattern match, outline motifs with a quilting stitch, add pleated side grommets, and more.
No matter the time of year, we love planning for holiday decorating. Setting a beautiful table is often a focal point. This block can stand alone as a placemat, duplicate in a row as a runner or to build into a square as a tablecloth.
This design set is so radically retro, it has received the official Jetsons Seal of Approval! The FREE Set includes: three combination designs, individual Atomic Particle Starbursts, a full alphabet, and a bonus set of background diamonds.
Decorator pillows are traditionally square. They are also a top sewing project for beginners as well as one of the most popular do-it-in-a-day projects for makers of all levels, and they’re hard to beat as the fastest way to refresh your environment with a updated splash of color and design. With all that going for
Santa’s got a brand new bag. Christmas stockings hung by the chimney with care are a favorite holiday tradition, but… could there be another way to corral some of Santa’s gifts? S4H trend-spotters noticed something new in recent seasonal ads from high-end retailers: Santa Bags – cute and clever totes that work as an alternative
Available in our Etsy Shop in 8 major machine embroidery formats, this custom design is a perfect reminder to stop, breathe, and relax. Stitch it as a patch or directly onto a finished, off-the-rack item.
This apron’s design has a classic style that works year ’round. The FREE machine embroidery designs were originally designed with a summer Flower Power vibe. They get a whole new look in updated rustic tones set against a stunning stripe.
Sharing a delicious homemade meal with family and friends is one of life’s richest pleasures, filling our souls as well as our stomachs. This embroidery design, which can be done as a patch on stitched directly onto a project, gives the chef a shout-out and wishes the entire table, “Bon Appetit!” The included thread chart
Experts may differ on the exact number of steps you should aim for each day, but they unanimously agree walking is one of the best activities for a healthy lifestyle. Whether you hit thousands of steps on your FitBit or Apple Watch or simply take a lap around the block, getting out and about is
Pets are family. Celebrate your love for a special dog or cat with our colorful custom embroidered faces. As a gorgeous faceted design, they have the look of stained glass. Available in our Etsy Shop in eight machine embroidery formats.
Available in our Etsy Shop in 8 major machine embroidery formats, this custom design features a vintage VW Bus on its way to adventures near and far. Stitch it as a patch or directly onto a finished, off-the-rack item.
Our basic tote design is quite easy and can be made with any machine; the embroidery accents kick it up a notch. We feature a full design on the front pocket, using the companion single element inside. The designs are a FREE download.
Are you happiest when digging in the dirt? This embroidery design is for you! Available in our Etsy Shop in 8 formats, it would be delightful stitched directly onto a work apron or coveralls. Or use it as a patch to apply to a tote.
Where will your adventures take you?! This striking design can be stitched as a stand-alone patch or embroidered directly onto the base fabric or project of your choice. Available in our S4H Etsy shop in 8 machine formats.
It’s what we do. When we aren’t actually sewing, we’re thinking about sewing, planning a project, shopping for fabric, dreaming about a new machine… and “sew” much more! This embroidery design cleverly sums it up. Available in our S4H Etsy Shop, our Eat-Sew-Sleep custom design is a single embroidery file provided in your choice of
Sometimes, Spring doesn’t just bring flowers… it brings Flower Power! We’re in love with this floral machine embroidery design set. Thanks to a sponsorship from our friends at Janome America, it’s FREE to you in six major embroidery formats. There are four bold florals along with a companion single element for each. Use the full
This beginner-friendly design in tough cotton canvas lends itself to indoor or outdoor chores. Decorative stitching accents and machine embroidery (we link to our Queen Bee design) add fashion to its five-pocket function.
These five nostalgic designs are based on actual ornaments from the personal collections of the S4H Team. We used fills, flourishes, French knots, and more, plus an optional BOW design can top off any design. In our Etsy Shop.
A departure from a traditional tablecloth or runner, a Table Throw or Table Square offers more flexibility for how it can be placed as well as the table it can fit. The Double Star design is a holiday favorite. Includes a pattern set.
Add a graceful floral touch to pillow covers, linens, garments, and more. This free embroidery collection includes six different designs, each in two size formats. Cross stitch cloth was a perfect base fabric for these delicate designs.
A set of plants in these cute and clever baskets makes a lovely gift idea. They’d also be fun as table decorations for a family gathering – or set up an assembly line and make matching baskets to adorn the tables at a wedding.
Find some colorful fabric, program a gorgeous machine embroidery design, and create your own custom fabric gift bags. Each side panel is just 6” x 10” – we used scraps and pre-cuts. The finishing touch: beaded cording to cinch and seal.
Make our scaled-down stocking as table décor, use several to hold flatware, create an elegant place card or adorn a gift box. It’s made”in the hoop” with just a single line of stitching to finish. Free embroidery download too.
Bright and fanciful designs can add a splash of freshness to linens, garments, and more. Pick a Grapefruit, Papaya, Pineapple, Watermelon or Grapes. Use one or collect them all as a set. Free downloads in 8 formats.
A Bear, Deer, Bunny, and Fox relax among the swirling leaves of the forest. They’re beautifully digitized as machine embroidery designs, ready to stitch in 8 major embroidery file formats on anything from bibs to totes and more.
What are you doing today? This Etsy Shop embroidery package has seven favorite to-do selections. Designs are split into separate components so you can mix and match Images and Days.
This classic one-piece cut is a great style for most body types. The extra-long tie is continuous for an easy, adjustable fit. And that intricate cross stitch flower on the bib is a built-in machine embroidery design!
If you are brand new to garment sewing, try out your wings with this project. Learn how to apply facings, make a simple square sleeve, create a self-belt with belt loops, and get some fussy cutting practice.
Plaid flannel and sherpa fleece are a favorite combo for bundle-me-up winter scarves, toasty blankets… and a set of rustic Christmas stockings, adding corduroy for the heel/toe accents. Bias cutting accentuates the style.
The large, flat front of a placemat is like a canvas for your creativity. These beauties combine patchwork, decorative quilting, and bold appliqué with crisp, clean lines of precision stitching and a striking color palette.
Show the world your sewing pride. Our Sewing is a Real Life Survival Skill embroidered emblem is available as a finished, ready-to-apply patch. It’s just $5.99 in our S4H Etsy shop, including free shipping in the US.
If you’re a regular follower, you know we recently kicked off a special series and have been shouting from the rooftops about how, “Sewing is a Real Life Survival Skill!” It’s true, and in partnership with our friends at Janome, we’ve turned our series emblem into a cool machine embroidery patch. It’s offered as a
Here’s a wonderful way to freshen up your space – indoors or out. Our pillow design features criss-cross lacing along the front closure to add a nautical spin. Bold stripes, cut in different directions, are a perfect fabric choice.
Pretty flowers as a gift: Good. Pretty flowers as a gift in a beautifully wrapped vase you made yourself: Great! You need just small scraps of fabric, ribbon, and felt. We include steps for the rolled rose embellishment.
Fox, squirrel, and hedgehog machine embroidery designs are ready to apply to our towel pattern, other kitchen linens, the front of a tote bag, even a cozy sweatshirt or a child’s overall bib. Exclusively in our Etsy shop.
Create a square pillow with an embroidered peace symbol and a coordinating rectangular pillow with the word PEACE embroidered in a gorgeous floral flourish. Our custom embroidery designs are offered as free file downloads.