What are your favorite current
trends in machine embroidery?
I adore the extra-large hoops that
have been developed as they enable
larger embroidery all in one hoop!
However, I find great delight in
making dimensional embroidery like
my Winter Jewels collection. The
flower centers are added during the
embroidery process, bringing the
flowers to life.Where is machine
embroidery headed?
Our machines are incredible, aren’t
they? I can envison them being
able to do much more, especially
in the area of editing designs.
Sometimes I need to remind myself
how far machine embroidery has
come in the last 10 years! I only
have a small studio where I work,
so I have to be very careful not to
get overwhelmed with too much
stuff. In the last few months, I have
attempted to be as minimal as
possible. In the long run,
this helps my creativity.What embroidered thing
would you make if time
were no issue?
If I had all the time in the world,
never having to sleep, I would
design, embroider and construct a
quilt for each of my three daughters
and my seven grandchildren.
I also aim to develop a series of
collections celebrating the diversity
of lace from all over the world. I do
hope I find time for both!Creative Motto: Create a breath-
takingly beautiful work of art today!Visit gracefulembroidery.com for more
info or find Hazel on Youtube, Facebook or
Instagram.CMEMAG.COM 69What are your favorite current
trends in machine embroidery?
I adore the extra-large hoops that
have been developed as they enable
larger embroidery all in one hoop!
However, I find great delight in
making dimensional embroidery like
my Winter Jewels collection. The
flower centers are added during the
embroidery process, bringing the
flowers to life.
Where is machine
embroidery headed?
Our machines are incredible, aren’t
they? I can envison them being
able to do much more, especially
in the area of editing designs.
Sometimes I need to remind myself
how far machine embroidery has
come in the last 10 years! I only
have a small studio where I work,
so I have to be very careful not to
get overwhelmed with too much
stuff. In the last few months, I have
attempted to be as minimal as
possible. In the long run,
this helps my creativity.What embroidered thing
would you make if time
were no issue?
If I had all the time in the world,
never having to sleep, I would
design, embroider and construct a
quilt for each of my three daughters
and my seven grandchildren.
I also aim to develop a series of
collections celebrating the diversity
of lace from all over the world. I do
hope I find time for both!Creative Motto: Create a breath-
takingly beautiful work of art today!Visit gracefulembroidery.com for more
info or find Hazel on Youtube, Facebook or
Instagram.CMEMAG.COM 69