ABOUT TIFFANY & THE EMBROIDERY NOOK
Hi, I’m Tiffany — and welcome to The Embroidery Nook, your cozy corner of the internet for everything machine embroidery!
My journey to embroidery is anything but ordinary. I spent years as a professional translator and interpreter, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree. I immigrated to Canada from Vietnam and here I got the opportunities to work at the highest levels of government — including interpreting for Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau and Mark Carney. I also spent seven rewarding years as a Financial Services Representative at Vancity Credit Union in Vancouver, BC.
In November 2023, I made the most important career decision of my life — I left my corporate career to stay home with my three children. And somewhere between school runs, nap times, and family chaos, I discovered my true passion: embroidery. I simply started from hand-embroidering my kids’ name on their clothes to machine embroidery where I could do more complex designs more beautifully.
From Finance to Fabric
What started as a creative outlet quickly became a serious craft. Today I run a professional embroidery studio right from my home in Vancouver, Canada, operating commercial-grade embroidery machines including my beloved Melco EMT16x — two professional 16-needle commercial machines that produce stunning, high-quality results far beyond what typical home machines can achieve.
In just two years I’ve built a thriving embroidery business, selling custom embroidered sweatshirts, T-shirts, and digital embroidery designs both on my own website and on Etsy, where I’ve been an active seller since 2020.
What You’ll Find Here
The Embroidery Nook is where I share everything I’ve learned about machine embroidery — the tips, the tricks, the mistakes, and the wins. Whether you’re a complete beginner just starting out or an experienced embroiderer looking for fresh ideas, you’ll find:
- Free embroidery design downloads every month
- Honest tutorials and how-to guides
- Machine and stabilizer recommendations
- Custom embroidery inspiration
- Behind the scenes of running a home embroidery business
Why I Love Embroidery
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a blank piece of fabric transform into something beautiful and personal. Whether it’s a custom pet portrait, a monogrammed gift, or a multilingual design that celebrates someone’s heritage, embroidery connects people in a way that few crafts can.
As a former interpreter who worked across languages and cultures, I have a special love for multilingual embroidery designs — and you’ll find plenty of those here too!
Let’s Connect!
I’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about embroidery, want to request a custom order, or just want to say hello — reach out through my Contact page or find me on Etsy.
Thank you for stopping by The Embroidery Nook — I’m so glad you’re here!
With love and stitches,
Tiffany
Vancouver, BC, Canada