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Machine embroidered leather catch all tray and machine embroidered needle staged with scissors and thread on a purple background

Get Started with Machine Embroidery

New to machine embroidery—or just new around here? Dive into tips, project ideas, and design samples to get you creating.

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Welcome to an embroidery adventure that just feels like you.

Explore what makes Urban Threads machine embroidery designs different—from FREE samples and project tutorials to ideas and inspiration that help you create with confidence.

Quick Links to Get You Started

Machine embroidery design of a cat with flowers and a crescent moon on a white background

Grab Your Free Design

Getting started with embroidery doesn’t have to be complicated. Try it out with this pretty kitty design, and see how easily a file can become an embroidered creation.

Ordering a Design: Step by Step

  • Step 1: Choose Your Design Size

    Select the size that fits within your embroidery area (or choose all sizes).

  • Step 2: Add to Cart

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

  • Step 3: Download Your Design

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

  • Step 4: Transfer to Your Machine

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

White towel embroidered with a cat & florals design on a wooden tray with a candle and crystal

Your First Project Starts Here

Start with your FREE kitty design and follow along with this simple tutorial to learn the basics—and watch your first project come to life.

Color swatch chart with various colors and text.

Color Changes, Your Way

Translate the listed colors for any design to your thread brand of choice using our FREE Thread Exchange tool.

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Express Yourself with Embroidery

Explore new releases, current sales, crafter favorites, and more ways to shop Urban Threads' one-of-a-kind designs.

A collage of machine embroidered coasters, dragons, in-the-hoop stuffies, dice tray, zipper purse on a wooden table.

Take Your Next Steps

Learn three new embroidery skills & try free sample designs

Get Insprired

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