Embroidery Techniques

Using Templates for Embroidery Placement

When planning your embroidery project, you may wish to use a template to determine the exact placement of your design. Here are some useful tips for using templates.

Monogram Placement

Monogramming is perhaps one of the most popular types of embroidery. Here are some placement guidelines to follow when embroidering these popular items.

Pre-Cut Applique Tutorial

Learn how to prepare and stitch out an applique design using the pre-cut applique technique.

Trim in Place Applique Tutorial

Learn how to do Trim in Place Applique – trimming applique as you embroider the separate pieces, while leaving the applique in the hoop.

Freestanding Applique Tutorial

Building a Freestanding Appliqué project is easy to learn, and this tutorial will show you how. Some of OESD’s freestanding embroidery collections are lace, some are appliqué, and some are a combination of both.

Tips on Tiling Scenes

Embroidering and stitching together a tiling scene is a simple process with these expert, time-saving tips.

How to Create Embroidery Wrapped Canvas

Wrapped canvas is a simple process, and you can make the finished product as simple or elaborate as you like.

A Coloring on Fabric Tutorial

The most important tip for coloring on fabric is to test your chosen technique or coloring method on a test piece of fabric first. Learn more...