GC Embroidery Studio Blog

Machine Embroidery Techniques

Embossing Technique for Machine Embroidery In early July, CordeValle, near Gilroy, was the site of the 2016 U.S. Women's Open; this inspired me to me use the machine embroidery embossing technique on a white towel. Recently, I have had several projects that required embossing technique to help make the end product more distinctive. Digitizing these…

Learning to Use Floriani’s Total Control U Software

Monthly Facilitated Learning Sessions As many of you are aware, I facilitate a FTC-U learning sessions/workshops each month. Normally, we all meet at the Nimble Thimble here in Gilroy on the 4th Thursday of the month; however, this particular 4th Thursday occurs during Linda's super busy time with the June Shop Hop for quilters. Therefore,…

Machine Embroidery Coaching (part 2 of 2)

Meet the Machine Embroidery Experts (Part 2 of 2) Today is the second part of a two parts where I want to share information about resources for machine embroidery coaching and mentoring. The Embroidery Coach In today’s post I want to highlight Joyce Jagger, also known as “the embroidery coach.” I’ve not yet met Joyce, but…

Machine Embroidery Coaching (part 1 of 2)

Meet the Machine Embroidery Experts (Part 1 of 2) The Embroidery Mentor Today is the first part of a two parts where I want to share information about resources for machine embroidery coaching and mentoring. In today’s post I want to highlight Deborah Jones, also known as “the embroidery mentor”. I had the great pleasure…