Hoops, Thread and Tools
Best Embroidery Thread Organizers and Storage
Seven embroidery thread organizers and storage boxes compared by spool capacity, material and setup, with picks for desks, walls and carrying.
Hoops, Thread and Tools
Hoop sizes, needles, thread, storage, tables, and fixes for common stitch problems.
Hoops, Thread and ToolsEmbroidery Hoop Sizes Explained for Home Machines
Embroidery hoop sizes explained for home machines: how to read 4 x 4 and 5 x 7 sizes, which Brother models fit each hoop, and what to check before you buy.
Hoops, Thread and ToolsEmbroidery Machine Needles: Sizes and When to Change
Embroidery machine needles explained: the 75/11 and 90/14 sizes, ballpoint tips, the signs of a dull or bent needle and when to change it for clean stitches.
Hoops, Thread and ToolsEmbroidery Machine Thread Keeps Breaking: Causes and Fixes
When embroidery machine thread keeps breaking, check the needle, the thread path, the spool and the speed first. Here is how to find the cause and fix it.
Hoops, Thread and ToolsEmbroidery Thread vs Sewing Thread: Can You Swap Them?
Embroidery thread vs sewing thread: they look alike, but the choice matters for machine designs. Here is when you can swap them and when to keep them apart.
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How to Fix Embroidery Machine Tension Problems
Embroidery machine tension problems usually start with threading, the needle, the bobbin or the stabilizer. Check each one in order before you touch the dial.