Hooping Embroidery FAST & EASY with a " Stabilizer Window" & Work Update :)

[@TheGower30]

Hi, this is Lin from South Wales in the UK. Thanks for the suggestions, I’d never used glue because I didn’t want to gum up my needles but putting it outside the outline is genius. Thank you so much for that tip. My suggestion is to buy a large tape dispenser that fits your roll of masking tape. A one off purchase. It is then easy to tear off pieces with one hand. Thanks again, Lin

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Great tip!

[@dorenenagy564]

Wow just ran across this video. It will really help me on quilts that repeat the applique. Thank you for posting Lisa. Glad I'm reviewing old videos!💛👏

[@daribarber3470]

Now that I finally have my new embroidery machine, I revisited this video and you again have given me more knowledge and I will be using the window technique on my projects to save time & money.

[@donnaclements2026]

I have been using what I call "stabilizer frames" since I purchased my embroidery machine. I have one for each hoop. I use them for most projects. I do not use them for FSL or lace). I made the frame from 2 layers of heavy pellon interfacing (like for making collars and cuff on clothing). The center hole I made by stitching out a basting frame the size of the max stitching area of my hoop plus 1/2". It can be used for any project. I simply use a square of stablizer 1" larger than stitch area pinned with satin pins to the stabilzer frame. I have been reusing the frames for 5 years now. Like you said, it really saves on stabilizer. And the interfacing is always taught and always centered in the frame.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

ohhh, I like the idea of doubling up with the heavy pellon and creating a window that would accommodate everything! How smart. Thank you so much for passing along the information, I appreciate that so much!

[@paulalabonte7346]

Thank you Lisa for this economical tip. I used it last night to create a window while embroidering towels. It feels so much better not to be so extravagant with the stabilizer, and it worked great!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@sarahbaer7345]

I have quilted for years but this is my first stabilizing video. Learned so much, Thanks

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robinsemple5831]

This window concept is fabulous! I have done about 5 of the same pattern for valentines recently! Wish I’d found this tutorial last week! I’m going to go try it now! Thanks so much!

[@camckenzie]

I just used this tip on towels with water soluable stabilizer & topping. Wow. Saves time & aggravation hooping towels! Thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Wonderful!

[@craftingwithlisamarie]

Thank you so very much for this video. I've had my embroidery machine for over 13 years and still struggle with stabilization and wasting stabilizer. This method works like a charm. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and talents with our quilty community.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I appreciate the awesome feedback! Yes, I love using this method to save on my supplies :)

[@carlatabares5601]

I tried this this week. It’s AWESOME! What a time saver and stabilizer saver ! So glad you made this video!!! Makes appliqué so much easier and enjoyable! Thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it helped!

[@petmomful2260]

I have seen this done, and did it myself a few times, with a piece of plastic. The flexible plastic is hooped, and it has a window in it. You then add sticky stabilizer to the window, and stick the fabric down to it. I think it was just called stabilizer window. It works well. TY for a great video. I am always looking for new tips for my embroidery, and I love watching others and how they do it!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I like watching all the videos too, so many tips out there! Thanks for watching :)

[@irenemoreaux4446]

I learned to use a stabilizer window last year but I use a nylon reinforced plastic that is used in construction. I love this method. Thank you so much for sharing since it will save people a lot of money and time.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Nylon reinforced plastic.....I'm going to have to look that up!! Thanks for sharing and passing that along :)

[@susansinclair9646]

Great idea. Also you are not the only one who stands and watches the machine work.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you Susan!!!

[@jorgerobles628]

NICE!!!!!! This is an excellent trick to save stabilizer!!!!! I am going to use it for my 3-D Free Standing Lace Embroidery projects!!!! Thanks for your time and excellent video!!!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@valentinamachon2187]

Hi, just watched your video and thank God I found you, I will do exactly what you do, thank you so much, thus will make embroidery easier and Save lots of money

[@757plp51]

I am just learning to use a Bernina Artista 730 Embroidery machine I purchased used. This was very helpful. Little by little I am starting to understand and the love to know how to save on my stabilizer, Thanks for the great video!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

so glad I could pass these tips along to you Paula, I think you are going to love embroidery!!

[@PriscillaBuchanan-m6v]

That technique is awesome thank you

[@live2skide1]

I continue to refer to this video and send people here when I can't "explain it" as well as you do. I have saved SO much stabilizer this year, making masks in the hoop. Thanks

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Mary, I'm so glad this video has been so helpful!

[@marthe1955]

Once again, you have changed my life. I have a ufo that has been sitting in my office for almost a year. Been avoiding all the embroidery that is necessary to finish this quilt. Prior to watching this video, I considered it to be too much work and money to finish. I now know differently because of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've missed you a lot.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

aweee, this makes me happier then you'll ever know!! I'm so glad you are inspired to finish your ufo......and all of the work you've already invested into that quilt :) Keep me updated, I'd love to hear how it turns out!

[@lindahorton9488]

What a time/stabilizer saver! I was told by my Bernina guru that the larger the hoop the trickier it can be to keep the stabilizer taught. I have a Bernina 770 QEE and your videos are so very helpful as I try to master embroidery.

[@dianes5762]

Brilliant . Also, explained concisely. Thank you so much!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@candicramer1927]

Thank you Lisa for your great tip on the stabilizer window. I agree about the cost of stabilizer. To utilize the remaining hooped stabilizer and adding a smaller piece is genius! I usually recycle my leftover stabilizer when doing decorative stitches when embellishing clothing, quilts or craft projects. I will definitely give this tip a try! Thank you for your videos!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

this is a GREAT way to use up those scraps!! I'm glad this video was helpful, thanks for watching Candi!

[@faithnichols7466]

I did try this today! I used this method for 4 inch fleece cats made in the hoop. I used this 2 times and now have the window to use this a few more time. Thank you Lisa Capen Quilt!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

so glad these tips were helpful!

[@jgray2634]

This is awesome!!!!! I have a D1 Viking and have quit embroidering for over a year, just because of the expense. Thanks so much, I will get my arm back on and give this method a go.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

awesome! I'm glad the tips were helpful and may give you the desire to break out the embroidery again :)

[@brendadurrett1877]

I absolutely love this video. I don't like wasting stabilizer while machine embroidering and you have provided the perfect solution. Thank you.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad I could pass along the money saving tips! Wish I could take credit for inventing this hehehe......but nope. I saw it while doing a Google search for ways to save money using stabilizer hahahaa. It worked perfectly so I've been doing it ever since. I'm like you....don't like to waste much in products...time or money :)

[@renee59102]

Oh yes this awesome...I started doing the window on wss and have been using the window n everything..thanx for sharing your video...now Im off to watch another of your vids...:)

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you sooo much for watching Renee!!! I appreciate the awesome feedback too :)

[@kattmd8294]

Thank you! I can see I will be doing a lot more embroidery and making fewer trips to buy stabilizers. I always thought that using a full hoop of stabilizer was way too extravagant for seemingly small projects.

[@HandmadeByLinanne]

Excellent instructions! Your videos are absolutely awesome, a wealth of information for anyone new or reference for us oldies too! I enjoy watching even your older ones. I love window hooping, saves so much time. If one isn’t concerned about wasting a little stabilizer, you do not have to be limited to using the same design. I like to cut a square in my hooped stabilizer leaving enough border to glue my next piece of stabilizer to the back. I’m not as concerned with saving stabilizer, fast ‘n easy hooping is my goal. In actuality a little stabilizer is saved by not having to replace a fully hooped stabilizer each time. Plus I keep 3 different sized hoops ready to go at any time.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

That is so smart Linda, thank you for sharing!!

[@cab102361]

Fantastic thank you. I’ve seen this explanation but never quite understood the steps. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad I could pass along the tips, thanks for watching Candy!

[@mamasaidsew4843]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm brand new to embroidery. Just got my machine and wanted to put initials on the corners of dinner napkins I made. Was trying to come up with a way to save on stabilizer. This should work. I'll definitely use this method.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome, I'm really glad I could pass along what I've learned :)

[@valeriemelton2018]

oh how I wish I had seen this before doing the curtains I just made for our camper! I used the same embroidery panel for each curtain panel! thanks for this!

[@kathyrussell1877]

You are amazing....this is the best embroidery machine appliqué tutorials that I have watched...keep these tutorials coming..Thank You!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Kathy for the awesome feedback, I appreciate you so much!

[@quiltingcarole6411]

That is amazing. I have been so reticent to dive into the embroidery because of the crazy cost of the stabilizers, not to mention the irritation of hooping and rebooting. This tip will be amazingly helpful.

[@helenwebb1431]

So I'm super new to quilting, mainly learning clothing sewing. I watch the whole video trying to figure out how you were going to make that work! Thanks for the how to. One day I'll get to try it!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks for watching my video Helen! I'm glad I could pass along the tips and would love to know how it works for you if you give it a try :)

[@emmacarpenter4055]

Really great and useful. Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow and I love your patient attitude. Thanks a lots.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Emma!

[@scottydog6539]

Wow, great idea. Saves time not rehooping. Saves cost of stabilizer.

[@carolmenton8670]

Greatly appreciate the tips in this video. Thank you very much.

[@mistyb884]

Thank you Lisa! I love this and will be using this tip on my next project.

[@stephanietoups5261]

This is amazing! Can't wait to try it. Thanks!!

[@sandyhearth8249]

Oh my goodness! What an ingenious idea and money saver!! Thank you so much, Lisa!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@hernandobeach]

What a wonderful idea it definitely saves money on stabilizer and the constant rehooping!! Thank you!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@jankuester180]

Aloha from the Big Island Lisa! This is a brilliant technique and I am SO happy you took the time to share it with us. You are an excellent teacher and I appreciate your time and effort on the behalf of all of your visitors and subscribers. This is my first visit and can’t tell you how glad you popped up on my feed. Blessings and joy, Jan (now subscribed)

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much for watching and subscribing Jan! I appreciate that so much :)I'm so glad the tips I shared in this video were helpful, I look forward to making more videos similar to this when the busy season is over.

[@juliebelcher8433]

Thank you for your helpful tips. I like the glue stick idea better than stitching a new piece of stabilizer that covers the “window”. Your tips are helpful.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrishanner5242]

This is brilliant. Thanks so much for sharing this technique!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@myronmitchell1791]

I JUST got my EMB machine and having trouble HOOping...I will try this method..TY, Sheila

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks for watching Myron!

[@carlatabares5601]

Wow! This is great Lisa ! Thank you so much!! I appreciate you sharing this tip. I am new to embroidery and appreciate your knowledge.

[@judierenfrow8073]

Just found your site. I had heard about the window could not visualize. Thanks for this demo. Can’t wait to try it.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Judie, so glad I could pass along the tip! Thanks for watching :)

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Very helpful video to watch as I am a beginner embroiderer and I am sure will be using this tip. Thank you.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad I could pass along the information! I hope these tips help out :)

[@shirley3012]

What a brilliant idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@csdurch]

This is a great idea. I do something similar, but, like your way better! Now to get stitching!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much Carole!

[@cherylturman640]

Lisa, I am getting ready to start my hoop embroidering and it is a little intimidating. This is wonderful and it will save lots of money and I think it will definitely save time also. You always have such great ideas, thank you so much for sharing with us. My machine does not do large embroidery so that is a bit of a letdown. When I purchased my machine I did not even realize there was a difference. I do have a larger hoop but someone told me my machine will only do a 4.5 by 5 I believe no matter what. So, I will start small and learn then go on to a better machine. So, glad you are back with us.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Did your machine come with the larger hoop that you have? I'm glad that this video shared some tips that were useful and I'm happy to pass along the info!

[@cherylturman640]

It came with the smaller frame but I was able to order two other sizes that said they worked with my machine, but I was told by someone at a quilt shop that my machine will only do the smaller embroideries. They said my machine can only read or handle the small patterns. I was really bummed because I had already purchased many patterns a lot of them bigger than the 4x5s. Hopefully, I will be able to buy a bigger machine that can do multiple pattern sizes. When I purchased my machine I did not even realize all machines could not do all pattern sizes, shows you how much of a novice I am.

[@karenvicknair5807]

I feel like you! My brother se400 only does 4/5 I think. So I too can only get smaller design. I did get the bigger hoop and I just move it around to adjust my letters or whatever I'm doing. Like I was able to apply four little stockings instead of two on the 4 " hoop but I don't have a software to go with mine.

[@gedoeniko]

Happy I found this video. I made some towel monogramming using your window method.. Thank you for sharing this great idea.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

so glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@marycredeur5651]

Awesome !! I tried this before I saw how you do it and only made a mess. You have done a great job explaining this project !!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Mary! Glad I could pass along the tips :)

[@petmomful2260]

This is great! I saw a similar method years ago where you use a plastic fabric and cut a window in it, and just place a new piece of sticky stabilizer in the window each time. But the glue stick works great! There are some little magnets called Sew Tites, that you can put around the edges instead of pins, as long as they are out of the stitching zone. They are handy.

[@19Celia57]

Lisa, I hope you get this message, don't know if YT sends you notes from an 11 mo video. Anyway ... I had watched this video when it came out and apparently it was lodged in my brain until today when I needed it! I was able to easily use this technique for 6 repetitive/identical hoopings/stitchouts! OMG, what a game changer!!!! I had always shied away from multiple/identicals because of, well, repetition. And all that stabilizer going to waste. This technique was so quick and easy! TY TY TY. Hope this finds you and your family well. Take care ((hugs)).

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I do get notifications from older videos and I'm so glad because I appreciate your feedback sooo much!! You are so right, it is a total game changer...time saver and money saver!! Thank you so much for the well wished, I appreciate that so much

[@DCMatCU]

Hi Lisa, I do this too, but I use painters tape or basting spray to secure the smaller stabilizer onto my windowed hooped stabilizer.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I like using the painter's tape too, it's so helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@christinelewis842]

Thank-you Lisa this is amazing. This will save a lot of money and time. My embroidery machine is still in it's box but in a few weeks it will be out and so will I. I can't wait.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I know you must be super excited to start your new journey with your embroidery machine! Glad I could pass along the tips to help save you TIME and MONEY :)

[@Elizabeth-pc2iv]

Wow Wow and Wow, so smart, thank you SOOOOOOOOO MUCH !

[@vickieubank7979]

A very informative tute. Your directions were so easy to understand Thx

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much Vicki!

[@janmuelr]

What a fabulous idea!!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@dmoffett333]

Ingenious! What a wonderful tip!! I had to giggle when I saw you pin your work. I do that all the time when I "float" my work. Glad to know I'm not the only one. Thank you for this fabulous tip!! As a quilter, I am SURE I will be using it!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Great minds think alike hehehee, so glad I could pass along the tips in this video! Thanks for watching :)

[@carolfinck9471]

I am definitely going to try this technique. I am a digitizer and use tons of stabilizer just testing my designs.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm hoping this method will save you some $$$$ with your stabilizer! I've been learning how to digitize for a little while now...so much to learn...never enough time, but I'm making progress :) Thanks for watching!

[@carolfinck9471]

OML University has some wonderful videos (you tube) on learning to digitize with several different brands of digitizing software and on their FB page lots of information and help.

[@susanmusgrave483]

Really enjoyed!!! I have just ordered a790 Bernina embroidery machine. So excited to try this out. Thanks

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

oh I know you must be excited!!!! The 790 is the same body as mine but does sewing AND embroidery right?

[@susanmusgrave483]

Yes, can't wait! Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@sandidizel8553]

I just got my embroidery machine. The worst part for me is the hooping. This method looks great. Can't wait to try it. Not sure when you first stitch out the design are you using sewing or quilting option. My machine is a Bernina 790.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

quilting option, thanks for watching

[@tinalawrence4291]

Amazing. Very innovative and money saving.

[@margaritaramos9485]

Thank you for sharing your ideas

[@suzie5340]

Thank you very much for the inspiration,great idea to save stabiliser, going to do this next time I’m embroidering 😘

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

So glad I could pass along the tips, thanks for watching Suzie!

[@sheribazar698]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I also do memory quilts and Teddy Bears. I embroider the bottoms of the bears feet for my clients and this method will save me a lot of stabilizer and time! Although each bear foot is different, the size of the foot is always the same, this technique (without the applique process) will work perfectly . I'll be busy getting back on this previously daunting task tonight due to your helpful tips!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad these tips will help save you time and money!! Let me know how it works out :)

[@Zippitybippity]

Thank you! I have used the window before to make lace ornaments but only with basting stitches. I am looking forward to trying glue to get more hooping out of each window.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Carol! I hope you enjoy this technique......I can't wait to have some free time, as I've been wanting to try making some free standing lace for my journals!!

[@charlottesuarez3036]

This is such a great time saver! Thank you Lisa!

[@bethh6527]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your expertise! I've done stabilizer windows, but never thought of using masking tape around the exterior of the hoop to keep the stabilizer taut... great idea! (I've used pins and binder clips, but your way is MUCH faster!)

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

glad I could pass along the tip! I'm always looking for ideas to make my life easier hahaaa!!

[@juanitamcgary4621]

Lisa once again your tips are AWESOME!

[@angeltorres5132]

Thank you Lisa. What a wonderful easy technique you came up with. I, too, was wasting so much stabilizers using the large hoop. Thank you so much from San Antonio, TX 💖💕

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

My pleasure! I'm glad I could pass along the tips :)

[@claudiacampbell7276]

Have missed you. Don't know how you do all you do. Love the nautical anchor quilt. You inspire me to get busy. I have to say that I did block 1 of the mystery quilt very quickly but the stalled at block 2. Thanks for the pep talk. happy sewing, with all of the projects you have.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I completely understand the stall.....I have 3 quilts that I started and have "stalled" along the way hahaha. Not because I don't want to finish them...I really do. Life just seams to point me in other directions. I look forward to getting back to them :)

[@quiltmaker8461]

thank you Lisa, and love your NASA tshirt. Needing one like that for granddaughter who loves anything Nasa

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hahaha, thank you! My hubby works at NASA :) He saw the purple shirt .... purple being my favorite color.....and he picked it up for me.

[@lylianjettar3637]

Great! I’m new at embroidering and all the tips I can get will be helpful. Love the way you explain the whole process. Thank you for your videos

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much Lylian, I'm really glad these tips were useful!

[@aneesajohns-vitale4490]

First time I watched your videos. great tip on time and money saving. Thanks for sharing

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks for watching Aneesa, glad the tips were helpful!

[@cavufabrics9748]

That’s a fantastic idea! Thanks for taking the time to share your trick.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

you are so welcome, glad I could share!

[@mamakovi4309]

Holy Mackerel, This is an awesome idea. What time savor. Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try this.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@gillscarisbrick645]

Brilliant idea - food for thought.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Gill!

[@beforhorn]

Geez! im still pretty new to embroidery, but I figured out how to do this in my 4×4" hoop using school glue & a mini iron. Big money & time saver.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I use school glue in my quilting all the time, I LOVE IT :)

[@HWolfe]

Hi, I am a retired pro embroiderer...my machine is a commercial 15 needle but Ms. Capen has done such a great thing by telling peeps with home machines how to save 💰. I wonder if the commercial sticky back paper I buy would work for you. I use it with my fast frames.(not needed to use it, just sharing)... Mind you it works great and has for yrs for me, and last a LONG time, especially now as I don't need much of it and you can strip it and save evrn more $$$.and good for many hoopings as what Ms.Capen promotes.

[@laurioverbay1883]

I love this!!! Thank you!!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@shirleycoyne8192]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@lindabridges445]

Great to see you again! I LIKE this method! Never thought about using a glue stick. So much less messy and expensive than spray adhesive that shop classes teach you to use. I have seen the window method and have used it on occasion. Same process just a little different than yours . You are so smart. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Oh my goodness....the spray adhesive is so expensive! Plus.....no matter which brand I used...they seamed to clog and I'd never be able to use all of the product. Not to mention the smell and huge mess it made with the overspray on the hoop and every where else. So yep...now I use the glue stick when ever possible :)

[@mykelmikel]

Some one has told you before but an old trick for hand embroidery we use tape around the inner hoop to snug space when using stablelizer

[@debbieclark1716]

Wow! Thank You so much! I just got my first embroidery machine and I haven’t tried yet! This video was so helpful!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Debbie, that is so exciting!!! Glad I could pass along the tip :)

[@mimilivengood6540]

Wow! Thank you thank you thank you! I have been trying to create the same process but you beat me to perfecting it! I tried using Sharon schamber technique but it is really complicated. I love your system and will be using it every time I embroider. I can't thank you enough for the time and money you will be saving me!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

it was my pleasure to pass along the tips and share this process :) thank you for watching!

[@TruthRealFreedom]

Wow, you have created your8 in one hoop. Thank you.

[@GinnyIBCLC]

Great video! Can’t wait to try it out.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks for watching Ginny!!

[@Ashley-ln5ui]

Wow really you save money, that glue is incredible !!!! Thank you so so much.

[@debratella7866]

Eliza Cas

[@monicacampana3295]

Thank you so much for teaching

[@michaelmaxgierl2887]

Imagine if you had a spare hoop and prepared the next one while one is being embroidered! Amazing!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I just may have to save up for another hoop!!! That would be so productive :)

[@serenagonzales5276]

Mahalo, for the tip, looking forward in getting my first embroidery machine.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

you are so welcome! your first embroidery machine...how exciting! I got mine 2 years ago...at first it was very intimidating....but the more I learn and do......the more comfortable I feel :)

[@TheVenusbabe]

That's awesome. I am new to embroidery. This is really helpful.

[@gmaggma6]

Thank you so much I’ve learned some great from you today I did not know that you could do that with embroidery machine. I have always anchored down the fabric and slipped the tear away under. I like you method better. Thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad I could pass along the tip Gina, thanks for watching!

[@lornapotter3850]

OMG, thank you so much for sharing, I have a load of school uniform embroidery to do, this will save me an absolute fortune on stabilizer.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad this video will be helpful, it certainly will save you a ton of money when doing a large project like yours :)

[@karenschreckengast5908]

Thanks for the tip.

[@dinahpitrestallings4017]

Thank you for sharing your window

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

my pleasure, thanks for watching Dinah!!

[@nancygreer2263]

Wow what a great video! I am brand new to embroidery and just attended a weekend beginner class a couple of weeks ago. I was gifted an older 4 x 4 Sofia baby lock machine, watched a ton of videos, and got hooked! I just bought this same Bernina B700 machine! Can't wait to start on all these amazing projects... and put this great tip to use! I will be sure to subscribe and follow you! I'm hoping to find a way to embroider monograms on a pleather tote bag, and would appreciate any advice you might have to offer. So glad I found you again what a great video!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I am sure you are going to love your new machine!! Mine is a bit testy from time to time.....I seem to get the little error about the top thread has run out....A LOT....and that can be frustrating hahahaa. Other then that....I love it!! I have not yet tried embroidering on pleather...so I'd be interested in hearing how it turns out!

[@teresalemire325]

Fantastic idea and a real money saver!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad I could pass along the tips and share the process!