<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Pokipika Maker Guides</title><description>Machine-embroidery setup, file-format and project advice from Pokipika.</description><link>https://www.pokipika.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>PES, DST, JEF and VP3: which embroidery file do you need?</title><link>https://www.pokipika.com/blog/choose-machine-embroidery-format/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.pokipika.com/blog/choose-machine-embroidery-format/</guid><description>A quick guide to matching common machine-embroidery file formats with your embroidery machine before you download a design.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>File formats</category><category>machine embroidery</category><category>PES</category><category>DST</category><category>JEF</category><category>VP3</category></item><item><title>How to choose stabilizer for a sweatshirt embroidery project</title><link>https://www.pokipika.com/blog/choose-embroidery-stabilizer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.pokipika.com/blog/choose-embroidery-stabilizer/</guid><description>Learn when to use cut-away, tear-away and topping so character embroidery stays smooth on soft sweatshirt fabric.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Project prep</category><category>stabilizer</category><category>sweatshirt embroidery</category><category>machine embroidery</category></item><item><title>Embroidery hoop size: what the numbers really mean</title><link>https://www.pokipika.com/blog/embroidery-hoop-size/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.pokipika.com/blog/embroidery-hoop-size/</guid><description>Understand usable stitch area, design dimensions and safe spacing before loading a digital embroidery file.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Beginner basics</category><category>hoop size</category><category>embroidery machine</category><category>digital embroidery</category></item></channel></rss>