✨ Lisa Shaw: Stitching Joy, Sparking Growth Across the U.S. ✨
Lisa Shaw has been passionately involved with machine embroidery since the mid-1990s, loving every single stitch along the way. Before her first design completed stitching, she was on the phone putting her name on the pre-order list for PE Design software. She knew software would be the doorway to an exciting adventure.

To her, machine embroidery is more than an art form — it’s an elegant fusion of math, science, and creativity, where precision meets imagination. Guided by her favorite quote, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin, Lisa believes every project, whether it soars or stumbles, offers valuable lessons.

Her true joy lies in teaching and witnessing those lightbulb moments when everything clicks for her students. In 2026, Lisa will be sharing her expertise across the country through Embrilliance machine embroidery classes in six or seven locations, including Phoenix, AZ; Sacramento, CA; Grand Rapids, MI; Buffalo, NY,  Pensacola, FL, Austin, TX and Raleigh, NC.

At home, her sewing room is her creative sanctuary, usually accompanied by Oscar — her lovable, couch-potato rescue pup who keeps her company as she designs, teaches, and dreams up her next project. Lisa is also a passionate (though weather-challenged) Colorado gardener and a longtime fan of The Sandlot, always embracing playful adventure, lifelong learning, and the beauty of both stitches and blooms.

While you are here, check out her blog. Use the search at the top of the page to find posts about things you are interested in.  There are some teaching engagements scheduled both online and “in real life” and you can find out about them under the Education tab at the top.

This website allows me to share some of my experiences with those that are interested and looking to expand their knowledge of machine embroidery. No one becomes a machine embroidery expert overnight.  Remember that everyone processes and learns differently, so enjoy the journey.