Beginner's Guide to Threading Bai Mirror Embroidery Machine

Threading a 15 needle embroidery machine looks SO intimidating, but I promise it's way easier than it appears. I'm a multi needle embroidery beginner and I did it! Now that you have the Bai Mirror machine setup - I'll walk you through exactly how to thread the Bai Mirror 15 needle embroidery machine from start to finish.

Like I said, I'm learning this multi-needle embroidery machine right alongside you! Keep in mind, because this is my first experienced with a multi needle machine, I don't know the names of all the parts on this embroidery machine.  

With that said - while this was my first time threading something this complex, Bai makes it surprisingly easy with their pre-threading system.

Sweet Summertime Round Sign Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and I am back with some sweet summertime vibes for you!

Nothing says summer quite like a slice of watermelon!

Best Kept Amazon Prime Day Shopping Hack! If You Buy NOTHING Else Get THIS!

If you're not an Amazon Prime Day shopper normally .. no problem BUT make one EXCEPTION for this shopping hack that I literally stumbled upon! 

I was doing some personal shopping (yes, hair products and pimple patches for my daughter - we're getting real personal today) when I discovered something that blew my mind. It's too good not to share. 

Amazon basically gives you a personalized list of Prime Day Deals on items you regularly buy! 

Best Stand for Roland BN2-20A or BN2-30 (And Why I Bought Two!)

Two years after purchasing it, it's time I answered some questions about the workbench I've been using as my Roland BN2 stand. I purchased this workbench with my own money in June 2023 and loved it so much, I bought a second one.  

Now I'm teaming up with Polar Aurora for this sponsored post to answer your questions and tell you why it's been such a game changer for me. I'm sharing my affiliate links for you to grab it too - at the same great low price. 

Unboxing The Epson F1070 DTF and DTG Printer - Video Tutorial

If you're looking for a desktop printer that can do both Direct-to-film and direct-to-garment - Epson's F1070 is specifically designed to be compact yet powerful! 

This is actually my second Epson DTF/DTG combo printer.  My first was the larger Epson F2100 which I absolutely love for it's ease of use and quality output.  The Epson F1070 is a less expensive, smaller, enclosed version that's mean for the serious home user or shop that's limited on space. This desktop combo printer is about to change how you create for your home business.

Amazon Prime Day July 2025: Small Business and Crafty Deals and Steals

Amazon Prime Day 2025 officially starts Tuesday, July 8 and continues through Friday July 10 - but there are already some early access deals! Just like we've done the last NINE years, we'll be following the the Silhouette craft and small business deals both on and off Amazon closely!

Amazon provided me a sneak peak of what's going to be an Amazon Prime Day deal and while I am bound to silence until the deals go live, I can tell you - there's a TON of good stuff. In fact more than 200k products will be on sale over the next two days! 

In the meantime, I'm sharing some pointers and things to be on the lookout for and tips on making sure you don't miss a deal.

Positive Vibes Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and I've got this uplifting "Positive Vibes" SVG cut file for you!

This cheerful design works great for shirts, mugs, decals, and more. Perfect for spreading good vibes!

Download the free .studio file here!

This free cut file is for personal use only. Need commercial use? Grab the SVG with commercial license from So Fontsy for just $1 (expires Saturday 07/05/25).

Check out all my free Silhouette cut files for more freebies!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. By clicking on them and purchasing products through my links, I receive a small commission. That's what helps fund Silhouette School so I can keep buying new Silhouette-related products to show you how to get the most out of your machine!

DIY Patriotic Nails Tutorial (And More Patriotic Silhouette Projects)

Let's just get one thing clear... I'm really being vulnerable today.  I am very self conscious of my feet and hands (why won't my nails EVER grow? Why are my knuckles so wrinkly? What are those bumps?).  Anyway, I think enough of you guys that I decided - even though I will never have a career as a hand or foot model - I will put it all out there on the blog today (as long as you don't look too close).

Now that that's out of the way...it's less than a month until July 4th already and I'm sharing my first patriotic Silhouette project today.  This one was kind of a challenge for me (not only because it's my monthly contribution to the Silhouette Challenge group), but also because I'm terrible at painting my own nails (as you'll see), let alone blinging them out with special designs. Thankfully, my Silhouette made the job sooooo much easier!

The first thing I did was get my red, white, and blue nail polish. I picked them at the dollar store only because I can't really see myself wearing white or blue nail polish any other time of the year and I wasn't willing to shell out more than buck for a bottle.

Let's talk toes first since they were the easiest.   I painted my big toes blue and then cut stars out of white permanent vinyl (651) and stuck them directly onto the the nail.  I found that a design that's just about .75 square inch works well.  Easy peasy and made even easier because I'm giving you the free cut .studio cut file to download. I planned to paint each of the other four toe nails red and white striped, but they were just too tiny...so I cheated and painted each nail a solid color.

How to Bulk Install Fonts on Windows 11

There's no need to install fonts one by one, you can bulk install fonts on Windows 11 (or older versions).  

Whether you're moving fonts from one computer to a new one or you purchased a massive font bundle, there are several good reasons why bulk installing fonts is a huge time saver. 

Read on for how to install multiple fonts at once on a Windows 11 PC. 

Roland Not Printing? Here's the Secret Fix - Video Tutorial

Your Roland BN2 or BN20A isn't printing? I'll show you the exact error to look for!

Picture this: You've got your design perfectly prepped, you hit "send" on your Roland BN2 or BN20A, and then... nothing. Crickets. Your machine just sits there, looking pretty but doing absolutely nothing. Ugh! 

19 Tutorials You May Have Missed In June 2025

Can you believe June's over already? We've been working hard at Silhouette School to bring you all the best tips, tricks, and inspiration for your creative adventures.

This past month has been really busy with lots of creativity, solving problems, and finding cool new things!