Training Options For Every Budget

“Taking 20 years of business experiences & sharing them with you one tid-bit at a time to help take the trouble out of your days!” ~ Katie Wubben

Thread Break Tid Bits
$25.00
Every month
$276.00
Every year

Katie knows what it's like to be a busy business owner/operator who wants to continue learning but doesn't have a lot of time to invest in the process. This content is quick, 5 min or less per video, & focuses on everyday troubles related to embroidery as well as tips & tricks that will help you build good habits, improve quality, reduce losses, & help you keep your business running smoothly. New content is added regularly.


✓ Embroidery Basics
✓ Business Basics + Marketing
✓ Maintaining Happy Customers
✓ Production Tips
✓ Managing Employees
  • Move At Your Own Pace

  • In Depth Video Lessons

  • Download Reference Sheets

  • Tutorials Include Step-By-Step Instructions

I needed the quick reference guide for which backing to use for different applications.
— Class Attendee

Katie Is An Energetic Teacher With Analogies That Make Sense

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Step By Step Tutorial Collection

Cover Up Applique Tutorial
$10.00
One time

Master the art of covering up another logo with this quick tutorial that explains when and how to use Katie's Cover Up Applique Method to decorate items with embroidery.


✓ Great For Customer Supplied Items To Be "Redecorated"
✓ Plan B For When Something Goes Wrong

Coming Soon

Traditional Applique Tutorial

Learn how to create beautiful embroidered items with the traditional applique method. This course will walk you through the process from start to finish and cover how the design works to how to get the best results with the least amount of time & effort. Katie will do her usual brain dump on what type of products you can sell using this technique and how to generate great profits in the process!

Best Seller

Back Sided Applique Tutorial
$30.00
One time

Learn how to make the back side just as pretty as the front with this unique embroidery method. You'll find yourself using it on Cubbies blankies, scarves, baby blankets and more...say YES to more profit!


✓ 30 min. Tutorial
✓ At Your Own Pace
✓ Design Download Included
Metallic Threads 101
$25.00
One time

Learn how metallic threads are made & why they may need to be handled differently than standard embroidery threads. Also learn tips & tricks for using them as well as how to market them to your existing customer base.


✓ 30 min. Video
Customer Supplied Garments
$10.00
One time

"Can you embroider on something I supply?" asks the anxious customer looking to save some money. Before saying yes to this question, consider all angles of what it entails and make a decision that is right for YOUR business. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.


✓ Protect Your Profit
✓ Tips For Success

Online Course Collection

Coming Soon

Pricing Structure & Evaluation

Walk through the process of evaluating your overhead and expenses to properly set up your pricing structure. This course will come with worksheets to help you calculate your expenses as well as to help you set and manage your business goals. It will also cover evaluating prices based on your customers’ feedback, PLUS, it will cover pricing for various sales methods from retail to online and everything in between.

Best Seller

Embroidery Basics
$99.95
One time

Learn the basic pieces of the puzzle that come together to achieve quality embroidery. We'll explore backing options, hooping techniques, the importance of proper tension, varioius thread types, and what needle type and sizes to use for various jobs.


✓ Reduce Downtime
✓ Increase Profit
✓ Unlimited Access
✓ Training New Hires Made Easy

Coming Soon

Selling Online Through Etsy

Develop an online selling platform with this step-by-step guidance to begin selling to anywhere in the world you’d like. Katie walks you through the process of product development, pricing, as well as guidance on taking great photos to help your customers get a similar experience with you online as they would in person. This course includes worksheets to guide you through every step as well as Katie’s lively energy on this topic.

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