Welcome to Stitches & Strokes

Browse our growing selection of high quality downloadable machine embroidery designs that will make your projects stand out.

This is an image of a machine embroidery design by Stitches & Strokes, featuring a Summer Island Christmas theme with a palm tree, Santa Clause Hat, Christmas lights, and flip flops next to the blue waters of and island. This design is perfect for embroidery on Christmas gifts like Aprons. This summer island machine embroidery design can be made into a coaster.

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A little Summer Coaster gift for those who has a Sunny Summer Christmas.

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New Afrikaans Collection

Looking for Machine Embroidery Designs in Afrikaans?

Our New Afrikaans Collection features Quotes, Sayings, Well Wishes and more for the entire family.

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Dainty Tulle Butterfly

Try your hand at 3D embroidery. Our Tulle Butterfly is easy to make and suitable for beginners and advanced embroiderers. Making this adorable butterfly is a little addictive, once you've made one you'll want to make one in every color.

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"Did You Know?"

The thickness of machine embroidery thread, often referred to as the thread gauge, significantly impacts the density of the embroidered design. Thicker threads, such as those with a lower gauge number, create more substantial and bold stitches, which can fill the design area more quickly and provide a textured, prominent appearance.

Conversely, thinner threads, with a higher gauge number, allow for finer, more detailed work, enabling intricate patterns and delicate shading. Choosing the appropriate thread gauge is crucial, as it affects the overall look and feel of the embroidery, ensuring the final design meets the desired aesthetic and structural requirements.

A Great Way To Give A Gift Card!

You can make large designs in your 4x4" Hoop! Make your Gift Cards more personal with an adorable Applique Bear adorned with your own personal messages. This Applique Bear Gift Card Holder Machine Embroidery Design is sure to provide hours of fun!

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The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion

Give the gift of choice today with our convenient gift card. It's the perfect way to spoil someone special.

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Featuring a wide variety of beautifully crafted machine embroidery designs! Each design has been carefully created by our team of skilled artists and digitizers to ensure the highest quality and stunning results.

With Instantly Downloadable Files in machine formats for Brother, Baby Lock, Janome, Hasqvarna, Viking, Phaff, Singer, and Melco by artists with years of experience.

Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your clothing, home decor, or gifts, we've got you covered with an expanding selection of themes to choose from. Check back weekly to see what’s new in store!

With easy-to-follow instructions and excellent customer support, you'll have everything you need to create your own masterpiece in no time. Shop with us today and add a touch of beauty and creativity with our soft, wearable designs!

Make use of our Free machine embroidery designs that you can test out on your embroidery machine.