Free motion embroidery applique

Some tips on how to get started with free motion embroidery

Free motion embroidery, free motion sewing, or raw edge applique allows you to turn one your favourite pictures or sketches in a piece of fabric art. This technique provides you with full control over the picture - by dropping the feed dogs on your machine you guide your picture through your sewing machine to create the look you want. For your background fabric, choose something firmly woven such as calico, cotton or even linen.

Free motion embroidery is one of those sewing techniques that, once you give it a go, will become a source of great inspiration (and just maybe a little bit addictive). Master the basics and …

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So after my owl yesterday which can be seen HERE I thought I would have another go. I am no good at drawing, so designing anything filled ...

Learn the exciting technique of free motion embroidery with a unique range of online courses and join a large community of stitchers! Jo will walk you through the art of embroidery to help you unleash your creativity through the magic of embroidery. Let's stitch, create and inspire together.

I recently discovered free motion embroidery and I love it! I combined two of my most favorite passions, art and sewing, and created this painted and embroidere…