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Embroidery Expertise 🧵🪡
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items I picked up my first single needle embroidery machine in Sept 2025, and then added a 15 needle machine in Jan 2026. These are my favorite must haves to pair with my machines.
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My second machine, this 15 needle Bai Mirror is worth the investment! A sweatshirt that would take me a couple hours on a single needle machine takes 15 minutes on this one. Such a workhorse!
BAi The Mirror 15 Needles Embroidery Machine 20x14 ...
This was my first embroidery machine purchase, a single needle Poolin EOC06. I learned by watching YouTube videos plus trial and error. I do love this machine for smaller projects.
PooLin EOC06 7.9”*11” Computerized Embroidery Machine For Home Busines
What you need to get started 🧵🪡
The machines are not plug and play, so here are the things I made sure to have on hand. Most of these were recommended to me by YouTube videos and instructional clips from instagram & TikTok.
These bobbins are fairly inexpensive and very sturdy. They work perfectly and I see no need to wind my own bobbins when I can buy these pre-wound.
Threads & Bobbins
There are only two brands of embroidery thread that I will use on my machines, and Richword is the first. It’s the highest quality and well worth the price tag, because it doesn’t separate or break like some of the less expensive brands. I get the gi...
Richword Selected Thread
For embroidery enthusiasts with arthritis, these are a necessity. Instead of having to clamp down your materials, you simply use the round magnets to hold it in place. This one is specific to the Poolin EOC06, but Maggie Hoops makes hoops that are co...
Embroidery Hoops and Stations
These little guys are the perfect way to keep your thread from getting tangled when not in use. I had no idea how useful these could be when holding back fabric sections during embroidery as well!
Thread Saver
A must-have when you’re working on appliqué, I am a huge fan of duckbilled scissors. There’s a number of them available online for quick purchase, but I highly recommend not getting a tiny pair unless you have tiny hands. Otherwise you will most like...
Duckbill Applique Scissors