The Daze Blog

Tips, guides and inspiration for machine embroidery lovers.

Embroidery file formats guide

DST, PES, JEF… Which Embroidery File Format Do You Need?

August 12, 2026 · Guide

A plain-English guide to embroidery file formats and how to find the right one for your machine.

Machine embroidery beginner tips

Machine Embroidery for Beginners: 7 Tips for Perfect Stitch-Outs

August 3, 2026 · Tips

Stabilizers, hooping, thread tension — the basics that make the difference between "meh" and "wow".

Creative ways to use embroidery designs

10 Creative Ways to Use Machine Embroidery Designs

July 21, 2026 · Inspiration

Beyond t-shirts: fresh project ideas for your embroidery machine, from gifts to home decor.