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Get Started with Machine Embroidery

New to machine embroidery, or just to Embroidery Library? Start here for beginner-friendly tips, project ideas, and design samples!

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We're so excited you're here! Start your embroidery journey and learn about what makes Embroidery Library designs perfect for your projects.

On this page you'll find everything you'll need to jump into your favorite hobby—from free samples and tutorials so you can test our quality and see the Embroidery Library difference, to fun shopping & education that let you craft with confidence.

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Download Your Sample

Machine embroidery can be easy—once you know where to start. Practice the basics with this simple medallion design, and see how easy it is to go from design file to embroidered creation.

  • Embroidery design of a vintage camera with brown leather accents and a small green leaf on top against white fabric.

    Step 1: Choose Your Design Size

    Select a design that fits within your embroidery area (or choose all sizes).

  • Embroidery design of a gray cat with one paw raised inside a yellow circle with the word "MEOW" below in yellow letters.

    Step 2: Purchase Your Design

    Add the design to your cart, and check out—try it with this freebie!

  • Embroidery design of a woman with blue and purple hair wearing a face mask with "COVID-19" stitched on it.

    Step 3: Download Your Design

    Find files in your order history and download to your computer.

  • Embroidery design of a cartoon dinosaur wearing a party hat, holding a cupcake, with "Happy Birthday" text above.

    Step 4: Transfer to Your Machine

    Save the file onto a USB stick, plug it into your machine, and stitch!

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Stitch Along, Step by Step

Never embroidered before? This video will walk you through your first creation—including choosing designs and fabric, stabilizing and hooping, stitching out your design, and finishing your project.

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Take Your Next Steps

Learn new embroidery skills & try more design styles

Once you've got the basics down, it's time to try new things! Explore three popular machine embroidery techniques below—download a free sample for each, then follow our step-by-step tutorials and videos. See the Embroidery Library quality difference!

Get Inspired

See amazing creations from stitchers like you

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Looking for a different kind of design?

If you're looking to discover more uncommon machine embroidery designs, and create projects as unique as you are - try our sister brand Urban Threads.