Sewing Machine Artistry

01/29/2026

Do you like to make applique projects, but lose your sewing mojo after tracing and cutting out all of the applique pieces? Well, you will want to watch UFO Friday this week over on YouTube .

06/25/2025

Check out my upcoming class in Dallas, Texas.
I’m so excited to be coming back to the Dallas-Irving, Texas area for the Original Sewing & Quilt show/Northern Texas Quilt Show, July 31st - August 2nd.

I’d love to meet you. If you don’t see me in class, you can find me near the Sulky products. Here are the classes that I am offering this time. I will also be teaching these classes in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Busting Your Scraps with Needle & Thread
Brand New!!! It’s Time to Start Your Creative Business
Yes, You Can Sew with Metallic Threads
Most Popular!!! The Ultimate Stabilizer Handbook
New!!! Garment Sewing Tools & Techniques

06/25/2025

📣Attention Texas Friends!!!

I'm coming back to the Dallas-Irving, Texas area for the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo / Northern Texas Quilt Show, July 31st - August 2nd.

I'd love to meet you!!! If you don't see me in class, you can find me near the Sulky products.

Here are the fun classes I am teaching. BTW...I will also be teaching these classes in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in September

✂️Busting Your Scraps with Needle & Thread
💥Brand New!!! It's Time to Start Your Creative Business
🧵Yes, You Can Sew with Metallic Threads
⭐️Most Popular!!! The Ultimate Stabilizer Handbook
🆕New!!! Garment Sewing Tools & Techniques

Get the details here:

OSQE

06/23/2025

🌟 Mark Your Calendars for UFO Friday! 🌟Join me LIVE on June 27, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time (Washington DC) for an exciting session dedicated to all things quilting! Whether you sew, teach, aspire to teach, or run a small business, this is a must-watch.📸

Topic:

📱Taking Better Pictures of Your Projects with Your Cell Phone!

We'll cover:

✨Why good photos matter
✨Lighting tips to make your quilts shine
✨How to set up the perfect shot
✨Which pictures stand out on social media

It's all about showcasing your labor of love, so friends and family can enjoy your beautiful creations!

👉 Streaming LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

Follow me at to catch it all!💖

Don’t miss out!

⏰Set your alarms and get ready to elevate your quilt photography skills!

01/29/2025

Have you ever felt puzzled by the myriad of thread choices available? Or maybe you stick to the same thread because, after all, thread is just thread, right? Well, think again! Join thread expert Michelle Umlauf in this fun and enlightening class, where she will unravel the mysteries of thread in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way. Discover the diverse properties of different threads and learn why some might be the perfect fit for your projects while others could become your new favorites. You'll see how the right thread can make decorative stitches pop and transform the overall look and feel of your creations. Prepare to be amazed as you delve into the beautiful and vibrant world of thread! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned stitcher, this class is designed to get your creative juices flowing, spark your imagination, and inspire you to experiment like never before. Join us and let’s thread our way to new possibilities together!
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01/29/2025

Mark your calendar & set a reminder for UFO Friday this Friday @ 3pm EST. You can watch it Live right here on Sewing Machine Artistry or on YouTube under the same name.

01/05/2025

With Sew'N Sweep – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

12/23/2024

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12/18/2024

Attention local friends…

Michelle will teach you the best practices and instill good habits so you can achieve the best results when using your embroidery machine. Regardless of which embroidery machine you own, you will learn how to properly set yours up for machine embroidery and finish the class personalizing a tea towel. In between, you will discover how to use the basic editing functions built right into your machine, allowing you to reposition, resize, rotate and add lettering. You will understand which thread is best for machine embroidery based upon your individual needs. Michelle will conclude the class explaining which stabilizer is appropriate for this application and demonstrate how to wrangle the stabilizer and the tea towel so your design turns out beautiful. And, before you push start, you will learn a trick to ensure your design will stitch where you want.
Class Posted online!
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12/16/2024

Want to learn how to use your embroidery machine? Join me at Sew 'n Sweep for this introductory class!

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Michelle will teach you the best practices and instill good habits so you can achieve the best results when using your embroidery machine. Regardless of which embroidery machine you own, you will learn how to properly set yours up for machine embroidery and finish the class personalizing a tea towel. In between, you will discover how to use the basic editing functions built right into your machine, allowing you to reposition, resize, rotate and add lettering. You will understand which thread is best for machine embroidery based upon your individual needs. Michelle will conclude the class explaining which stabilizer is appropriate for this application and demonstrate how to wrangle the stabilizer and the tea towel so your design turns out beautiful. And, before you push start, you will learn a trick to ensure your design will stitch where you want.