Welcome to the Modern Makers Academy.

I make fun and practical courses that are thorough, efficient and organized. I love teaching hands-on skills on niche topics all which fall under the umbrella of technology + creativity.

Hi, I’m Julie



I am a right brained / left brained kind of gal: I thrive at the intersection of technology and creative pursuits. I am also a college professor, so teaching is my jam.

My classes will boost both your technical and construction skills to unleash your creative potential.

Explore the courses

Enthused Enthusiast

Edit your embroidery designs like a pro using Embrilliance Essentials

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$49

Master the Machine

Learn to Machine Embroider Like a Boss

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$67

Inkscape Express

Make SVGs in a Snap!

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$29

SewArt, SewWhat-Pro, SewWrite Master Class

Get started creating and editing your own machine embroidery designs quickly!

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$39

Conquer the Computer

Maximize the creative potential of your embroidery machine

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$29

Essential Essentials

Edit your embroidery designs like a pro using Embrilliance Essentials

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$49

Explore the e-books

Stitching for Dollars: Launch and Run a Thriving Embroidery Business

Running an embroidery business can be both fun and profitable! But, before you jump in with both feet, learn how to get your enterprise up and running and how to make it successful. Assessing your potential Setting rates Choosing the best embroidery machine Free and inexpensive marketing tactics Successfully selling on Etsy Building an e-commerce website Selling at craft shows Tips from embroidery business owners Sources for blanks, digitizers, suppliers and used embroidery machines

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$9

Point, Click and Stitch: Master the Tech Side of Machine Embroidery

Don’t let the technology side of machine embroidery scare you. This 80+ page e-book covers everything you need to know about machine embroidery files so that you can get the most out of your embroidery machine. Machine Embroidery Design Basics How to Convert Embroidery Files Transferring an embroidery designs Troubleshooting design problems Storing and organizing embroidery designs Editing embroidery designs Working with embroidery fonts Sources for FREE and paid embroidery designs

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$9

In-the-hoop for the holidays

Rock the holidays! Make these 10 creative, Christmas-themed, in-the-hoop embroidery projects and you’ll have some great gifts and home decor. The e-book contains step by step instructions with photos for each project. Projects include: - Stocking Advent calendar - Hair bow - Gift tags - Rudolph and Santa napkin rings - Ornament stuffies - Christmas matching game - Santa pillow with appliqué belt - Santa and Mrs Claus towel toppers - Snowflake ornament photo frame - Christmas gift card holders

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$29

Machine Embroidery Quick Launch

Not sure where to start with your embroidery machine? Get up to speed quickly! 20 machine embroidery designs in a variety of formats: PES, ART, EXP, JEF, HUS, VIP, VP3, DST, XXX. Step by step instructions for 3 modern and fun projects with the embroidery designs included. Projects are suitable for any type of embroidery machine – even if you only have a 4″ x 4″ hoop! 50+ page e-book also includes many bonus tips and tricks.

Julie Griffey

Julie Griffey

$39

Explore the bundles


Essential Essentials + Enthused Enthusiast

Two courses at a discounted rate.

Courses: 2

$89