Tip Tuesday: Choosing the Right Needle for Machine Embroidery
Embroidery is a delicate process and each element must be selected carefully depending on the type of results you wish to achieve. This Tip Tuesday we’re going to discuss three key embroidery needle topics: the size, point, and needle material options that can be used for your Embroider Buddy®and other projects. Recommended Needle Size The […]
Tip Tuesday: Four Basic Hand Embroidery Stitch Techniques
Have you ever thought of or tried hand embroidering a Buddy? Every professional was once a beginner. Learning something new takes time and patience. Taking up the art of embroidery by hand can be challenging and Embroider Buddy® wants to help! Here are a few of our favourite basic hand embroidery stitches for beginners: The […]
Tip Tuesday: How Embroidery Can Make Great Wedding Gifts
The 2018 wedding season has already begun! Whether you’re a guest or well-wisher, it’s time to start thinking about the kind of gift you want to give the happy couple. If you’re looking to step outside the typical wedding gift box but still bestow a memento with meaning, we’ve got you covered! Use these embroidery […]
Tip Tuesday: Personalize Your Buddies with Monograms
When we think about embroidering a Buddy’s belly, we often think of exciting ways to fill the space: quotes, designs, symbols or images often come to mind. Sometimes we overlook one of the most classic and effective ways to add personalization and customization with embroidery — monogramming! For today’s Tip Tuesday, we’re going over some […]
Tip Tuesday: How to Draw Design Inspiration from Instagram
Lately, we’ve been chatting a lot about inspiration – and for good reason! Staying inspired means your designs will truly shine, whether you’re crafting them for a customer or for a loved one. For today’s Tip Tuesday, we’re sharing a top resource that can be overlooked when it comes to inspiration. We often use social […]
Tip Tuesday: Mark Your Baby’s Monthly Milestones with Embroider Buddy®
Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most exciting events. With so much change happening in such a small period of time, things can tend to move by in a blur; it’s easy to lose sight of your little one’s achievements and milestones as they grow and develop. Today we’re sharing some fun ideas […]
Tip Tuesday: How to Watermark your Embroidery Photos
Today we have a special Tip Tuesday for you that’s all about adding digital watermark to pictures of your unique Embroider Buddy® designs that are shared with friends, family and customers. A watermark is a special design or text that’s digitally added on top of a photo or design to show ownership or credit. Digital […]
Tip Tuesday: How to Embroider Your Buddy with a Single Needle Machine
This week we have a special #TipTuesday for you that’s all about using single needle embroidery on your next Embroider Buddy® project. Unlike a multi needle embroidery machine that comes with four to ten needles, a single needle machine has one (just as its name implies!) and can be a great option with a more […]
Tip Tuesday: Embroidery Designs for Weddings
With the arrival of Spring; wedding bells start ringing and the newly engaged start to tick off the days until their big day. Wedding season has begun! Now whether it’s your own wedding or you’re invited to one, a custom Embroider Buddy® Pillow or adding a Whatzupwiththat!® Bearwear accessory to your gift is sure to […]
Tip Tuesday: Staging your Embroider Buddy
Embroidery is a work of art. It takes a lot of time, effort, precision and care. Just like a painting or sculpture your work of art should be showcased! One of the most entertaining ways to show off your Embroider Buddy® is by staging them and then taking beautiful photos to post online. It’s all […]