Crafting with Digital Cutting Machines: Machines, Materials, Designs, and Projects

Discover a new approach to crafting! Perfect for sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, and a variety of other arts and crafts, digital cutting machines are changing the way people enjoy their favorite hobbies. Whether you're in the market to buy one or are looking for guidance and inspiration, this complete how-to manual is here to help. With overviews on the top three brands - Cricut, Silhouette, and Brother - clear instructions for foolproof preparation and cutting different materials, technique tutorials, handy hacks, unique fabric-based step-by-step projects, and so much more, Crafting with Digital Cutting Machines will help you make the most of your machine! Author Libby Ashcraft has been teaching sewing, embroidery, and embroidery software for over 20 years. She has expanded her expertise to include electronic cutters, including the Silhouette Cameo and Brother ScanNCut. As a licensed instructor, Libby travels around the country to lead workshops and classes at various summits and events.

Libby Ashcraft is a teacher of sewing, embroidery, and embroidery software for over 20 years. A licensed teacher for Martha Pullen and Terri Johnson Creates, she is also a Technical Sewing Editor for the new Classic Sewing Magazine. Libby specializes in embroidery software, including Viking, Floriani, Brother, and Embrilliance, as well as electronic cutters such as the Silhouette Cameo and Brother ScanNCut. She travels across the US teaching at die-cutting events, including the All Things Silhouette Conference, Applique Getaway, Original Sewing and Quilting Expo, Everything Embroidery Market, Martha Pullen Licensing events, the School of Art Fashion, and Mini-School of Art Fashion Events. To learn more about Libby, visit her website (www.LibbyAshcraft.com), or on Facebook (@LibbysLoftTX).