Sometimes, it’s sleek simplicity you’re looking for. Other times, pulling out all the bells and whistles is what makes a project, and your heart, sing. Our Happy Garden Patchwork Sling combines several of your favorite things in one beautiful bag: embroidery, decorative stitching, lettering, ribbons, and patchwork. It's a bag that is "happy to be
It’s always fun to test new accessories. Working with a unique tool can spark unique ideas. As a Janome exclusive studio, we were able to try out their new Cutwork Embroidery Kit. It’s a bit different than what you might initially think of when envisioning “cutwork,” but the application options using your home embroidery machine
Life is short; use the good dishes! Set a beautiful table, cover it with nourishing food, and collect friends and family to fill in all the chairs. Whether for a holiday or special celebration or just because today is a good day for a get together, gathering for a meal is one of life’s real
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.
With so many great techniques in one placemat, it’s challenging to pick a favorite. Is it the unique decorative stitching? The straight line quilting? The patchwork featuring Jelly Roll strips? The itty bitty binding? It’s all of the above!
Build your bag-making foundation. You’ll learn (or practice if you’re already a pro) how to make box corners, assemble layered handles, create bold topstitching, pattern match a pocket, insert a magnetic snap, and more.
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
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.
You can’t beat the sewing ease and fashion versatility of a classic scarf. There are really only two steps: pick a fancy fabric, finish the edge. We show three ways to hem a square and a rectangle – as well as our fave cutting tips.
You’ve all seen puffer jackets. The look has now shown up on high-end bags! S4H leads the pack, bringing you a DIY version. We combine ripstop nylon and high loft batting, creating the texture with straight line quilting + ruler work.
Ragging – letting your seam allowances show and fray on the outside – is traditionally found on blankets, pillows + quilts. We stepped outside that box to use the technique on a pair of trendy canvas + flannel totes.
The headlines are endless; we should all be exercising every day, getting lots of rest, drinking more water. These intentions are certainly worthy, but for now, let’s look beyond the standard list to some Sewing Self Improvement Goals. We were excited to join a new series from Janome at the beginning of 2024: Sew Smarter.
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.
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.
Learn how to create this unique edge finish with a padded satin stitch. It’s an easy technique that works especially well on the bias edges of scallops. The result is smooth, stable, and beautiful. We show it on both napkins + placemats.
If the mention of “scallops” has you dreaming of a tasty seafood dinner, you’re in for another type of treat. Our scallops run around the perimeter of a placemat and are finished with a padded satin stitch. There’s also a companion project available to create matching napkins. Make one or make both. The
In cooking, sometimes it takes just a pinch of this and a dash of that to bring a dish to its full flavor. It’s similar in sewing, where a splash of embellishment can be the finishing touch to make your project shine. For this classic single-layer apron, we used the Janome 3-Way Cording foot to
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.
It’s the call of the wild! Our adorable lumbar pillow pair features a Gregarious Gator and an Amiable Elephant. You’ll find all the steps for THREE different appliqué techniques: outline and stitch, raw edge, and reverse.
Applying initials to something to identify it as undeniably yours dates back as far as the signet rings of the ancient Romans. Today, machine monogramming makes it easy. Janome expert, Anne Hein reviews a variety of options.
What’s the difference between pressing and ironing? What are the best practices of each? Why is it so important to “press as you go”? When do you need a pressing cloth? So many questions, and we have some answers.
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.
We took a classic, box-style zippered case and embellished it with a blend of Sashiko style straight stitching and Sashiko style machine embroidery. Learn the techniques to simulate this beautiful handwork tradition with your machine.
Sashiko means “little stabs” and references the running stitch that is a defining feature of this traditional handwork. The style can be created by machine using a Triple Stitch, often found in your machine’s utility stitch collection.
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.
We took at peek at some favorite cross stitch options from the experts at FQS this past Spring. The good news is: patterns are still in stock and many of the Stitch Alongs are available in their YouTube channel archives.
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!