Welcome to our blog! Here we share current insights, trends and best practices around embroidery, DIY and the founding story of emborado.
Free Easter mug rug embroidery files: From March 10–17 a new mug rug design by Mäde! is released daily for all emborado users. Collect all eight designs.
A recap of Embroidery Week at Nähpark: embroidery machines, accessories, workshops, and a friendly community around machine embroidery.
Nature-inspired, storytelling and full of harmony: We present three of our favorite embroidery designs from CoraDesign – Kräuterwiese, Three Hen Friends and Mouse with Dandelion.
Free Easter embroidery file: The adorable Easter bunny by Fadenstark is available from March 1–8 for all emborado users. Perfect as a free Easter embroidery pattern for spring projects.
From Münster to Reutlingen: At the start of the 13th batch of the Stoff im Kopf Textile Accelerator, we gained valuable insights into textile production processes and met inspiring startups.
Maike from Pfotenglück explains how she organizes her embroidery files, processes orders more efficiently and stays productive even during system failures thanks to a cloud solution.
Recommend emborado and receive a free embroidery design by Atelier RoCas. Learn how the referral works and explore the three exclusive free designs in detail.
We’re exploring a smart sewing pattern management feature with previews, search and structured organization. Here’s why digital sewing patterns need a better system.
What are so-called light effect embroidery files by Atelier RoCas? We explain the principle, why dark fabrics are essential, and how the right thread choices create impressive 3D effects.
Paper sewing patterns are creative – but difficult to process digitally. PatternScan Pro shows how analogue patterns can be automatically digitized using a simple photo.
Free Valentine’s Day embroidery files: The Valentine Gnomes by Made by Vina are available for free from Feb 8–14 for all emborado users – designs celebrating love & togetherness.
In February 2026, a delightfully grumpy cat by Atelier RoCas awaits you – an expressive embroidery design with light effect, exclusive for emborado subscribers.
With the new bulk editing feature, you can update tags, notes and the author for multiple designs in emborado at the same time.
Want to sell handmade products online without technical stress or high costs? We introduce Azoo, an affordable shop solution for handmade brands.
With the new emborado digitizing service, logos and motifs can be professionally converted into embroidery files – ideal for clubs, businesses, and custom projects.
Discover six of our favorite embroidery designers and their most beautiful designs – including ITH files, decorative ideas, and inspiration for your next embroidery project.
An honest recap of Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt: impressions from one of the world’s largest textile trade fairs, startup learnings, and personal insights.
How should you organize embroidery motifs in emborado? These best practices help you stay organized, find designs faster, and avoid duplicate purchases.
Repeat orders, reproducibility and organization for large embroidery file collections: How professional embroidery businesses use emborado in their daily work.
Our very first Embroidery File of the Month is here! In January 2026, enjoy a cute ITH stuffie by naduwu – exclusive and free for emborado subscribers.
Exclusive for emborado subscribers: A new embroidery design every month, created by selected designers. Get your subscription now and never miss a design!
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Never unzip ZIP folders again: With emborado’s new upload feature, you can upload embroidery files directly as ZIP files – complete with previews and automatic extraction.
Get your free embroidery design now: festive Christmas gnomes by sCottonmade Embroidery – available for 7 days only on emborado!
An inspiring evening at the Textile Academy NRW with exciting pitches, fresh insights into the TexTech sector, and many valuable conversations.
A comparison for embroidery enthusiasts: How emborado and 2stitch Organizer differ – including cloud backup, device access, file formats, and intelligent search.
Get your free embroidery design now: the elegant lily by MÄDE! by Kasia – available for 7 days only on emborado!
Stoffe.de has filed for insolvency, leaving many users without access to their embroidery files. Here’s how you can easily back up and manage your designs with emborado.
Get your free embroidery design now: the charming little giraffe with a floral wreath by Stickzebra – available for a limited time only on emborado!
Susanne from Villa Wicke and Sarah from Cutting Corners Design present their new platform nahtzeit.com – a free digital magazine and community for everyone who loves sewing.
Get free embroidery files now: Download the winter freebie “Husky with Snowman” by Atelier RoCas – available for a limited time only at emborado!
Get free embroidery files now: Download the exclusive ITH freebie bag from naduwu in 10x10 and 13x18 – available for 7 days only at emborado!
Easily manage and search embroidery files: With emborado you organize your collection, find designs in seconds with AI-powered search, and keep everything in one place.
An inspiring day full of networking, valuable insights, and team spirit at Enschede Slush'D – organized by the REACH Startup-Center Münster.
With emborado you’ll find your embroidery files in seconds — thanks to AI-powered search: by name, despite typos, or fully content-based.
An overview of the different embroidery file formats and why the variety is often confusing for embroiderers.
Want a handy little basket you can use from both sides? This step-by-step guide shows how to sew a reversible basket in no time — perfect for beginners and highly customisable!
In machine embroidery, the right needle can prevent thread breaks, skipped stitches and fabric damage — here’s construction, types and practical tips for choosing well.
Transform old jeans pant legs into useful fabric bags — a step-by-step tutorial for your upcycling project.
Everything about machine embroidery — from machine types and software & file formats to the typical workflow.
The project emborado was recently featured by the Academy for Textile Finishing — a great validation of our mission to make organizing embroidery files much easier.
Do you have questions about one of our articles or would you like to discuss a specific topic? Feel free to contact us!