When it comes to family, the words family emergency causes me to have chills. We all know what those
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When you first started to learn machine embroidery, there was so much to learn that it was a very da
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From the moment the first item of cloth was embroidered, clothing, church and home décor would never
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Mom was right, the devil is in the details and he has had a devilishly good time with embroidery - -
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Many of us who are embroidery enthusiasts love to create wonderful projects for those who we love.&n
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This is one of those words that looks familiar but we are never quite sure if we know it or not! How
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I am so delighted to say that I belong to a group of enthusiastic embroiderers who meet once every m
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Everyday I see new ideas every where I turn. If it is not a new thread, it is a new mac
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Without thread, embroidery is just a piece of fabric. . . The thread can make a great design m
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Every day I see digitizers trying to create something new for machine embroidery. I see things
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Occasionally you may be working with a dense or very sheer fabric and experience what is called hoop
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Frankly, when it is cold outside, it is also cold inside. I remember living in Phoenix and the air c
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At this time, there are only a handful of design creators for whom we all would know for certain of
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There are a few things that are easier than in-the-hoop projects, but for doing holiday items, this
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Since I am not a digitizer, I don't know much about this particular technique called photo-stitch.&n
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My love for embroidery is going on 10 years. I cannot believe it, how time flies when you are
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Embroidery is always trying to do new and different things. My mother's embroidery was limited
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I have used thinner threads for certain types of embroidery. For instance, some monograms can
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One of my favorite authors was Shel Silverstein; he was truly one of a kind. In addition to ma
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Maybe it is my age, or maybe it is just because things change, but so often, I think of things I cou
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Over time, I have enjoyed doing my embroidery a great deal. Even when I was frustrated in the
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It is summertime here in southern California. That actually means that the days are balmy to h
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June 18, 2010
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I recently read somewhere that in order to keep our brain fresh and vibrant, it is important to exercise it the same way that we exercise our body. That exercise includes doing the embroidery we all love, but it can also include games, puzzles, as well as the everyday issues we face. Tod...
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I suppose we all have had this happen from time to time (or more often!) that we are minding our own
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June 4, 2010
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The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
I like to be a little more individual than most; I change my colors of my embroidery at will, and I use many different fonts when I am able t...
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It is time for perfect brides to be walking down a perfect isle, in a perfect gown, with a perfect m
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May 21, 2010
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I would read more if I could find the time. Since I have found “Books Should Be Free” I felt I could
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I have always been a fan of scarves. They are feminine, fluid and so graceful. They brig
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Mother's Day will be upon us soon. Since my mother has already completed her earthly jour
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April 23, 2010
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The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista.Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support.
If you ask me what I most enjoy about the AnnTheGran site, it would have to be the people on both sides of the computer who make up the commu...
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