OVERVIEW OF TECHNIQUES
Whether you’re picking up an entirely
embroidered collection or a more in-depth
design set full of techniques, we want your
projects to turn out as successful as they
are beautiful! We’ve identified a list of 27
technique categories to help classify our
products, as well as giving you an indicator
of what to expect when starting to stitch.
DESIGNS DEFINED
Being prepared for your project goes a
long way, and that includes knowing the
techniques you may come across while
stitching out your next project! We’ve
compiled this list of our most common
techniques that may appear within our
designs, as well as some key features
of each one. You’ll notice these helpful
identifiers on the packaging and tutorials
of all our Quilting, Embroidery, and Project
collections, helping you know ahead of
time the kind of techniques the collection
will entail. Use these definitions to help you
find collections with techniques you love,
or even to find one you haven’t tried!
QUILTING
STANDARD
SE EMBROIDERY
Any embroidery collection
that is strictly stitches will
fall under the standard
embroidery technique.
FM FREE MOTION
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10
14
Designs with this identifier will
feature long, continuous lines of
bean-stitched embroidery. Some
may even illustrate fun motifs or
seasonal patterns.
19
23
HS HAND STITCHED
Designs labeled with this
technique will feature multiple
passes of the embroidery thread
to replicate the look of hand
embroidered stitches.
T TRAPUNTO
Inspired by the traditional
technique of the same name,
these designs will include
additional layers of batting,
helping certain elements
loft up over the surface.