Most people know that California, where live, San Diego, and even more specific, La Mesa.We have bee
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Introduction to bunka embroidery
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My Mother did many crafts over her lifetime. I think her favorite was crochet and eventually w
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In my last blog, I did a foam
and embossed design in Turquoise and mint green. The photo does
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WOW! "Breakfast
at Tiffany's" was one charming, romantic and fun film. I
remember seeing
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When you first start to work with embroidery, you are going to find so many great items that it will
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Now that I am a grandmother, I can look back and see what I did right, wrong and strange with my chi
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The origins of monograms were very regal. Monograms were generally
used as a signature and on
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While I don't do quilts myself, I always enjoy and appreciate the work done by the talented people w
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I know it is really nice to see how to do some of the coolest projects, but I often have trouble fin
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Some of us really go out with decorating for the
holidays. Some homes look like a
profe
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August 3, 2012
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Cutwork is so very elegant, and it looks much more difficult than it really is. This project creates a holiday napkin or a gift basket liner or dinner roll cover. The poinsettia is part of the Christmas Cutwork Encore embroidery collection by Dakota Collectibles and it is available from Ann the...
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July 6, 2012
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Wedding season is upon us and this project is very easy to make as a wedding shower or reception fav
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June 1, 2012
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Beautiful embroidery goes hand in hand with beautiful linen, and this is the perfect time of year to find antique linens at flea markets, estate sales, and yard sales.
There’s nothing like the feel of antique linen. It could be that it’s pure nostalgia. More likely, it is because it is ...
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May 18, 2012
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A couple of blogs ago, I wrote about crazy quilt stitches. Now, we'll put them to use making a basic
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April 6, 2012
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Embroidery machines revolutionized hand stitching. What once took days or weeks to prepare now varies from minutes to hours. Embroidery designs aren't the only things you can stitch out. Some of the easiest embellishments are made with decorative stitches.
Regardless of your embroidery mac...
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March 31, 2012
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Monograms are the oldest form of identification in the world, dating back to Greek and Roman times. First used as a form of currency in the barter system, monograms served many roles from indicating social status to serving as a signature for royals and artists.
Perhaps most obvious, they identifie...
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February 17, 2012
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Color plays such an important role in our lives from what we wear to the vehicles we drive. As embroiderers, we have artistic license to experiment with color. The possibilities are virtually endless when you mix fabric and thread combinations.
I'm using the same design in several different way...
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Everyone who has been on this site for more than a short time is aware of Susan Mars and her w
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December 2, 2011
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Handmade cards show extra appreciation. This one says, "Thanks for Being an Angel," and include
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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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I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop. I enjoy bringing something reall
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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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If you frequent the Forums here at AnnTheGran or any other site, you will often see users asking whi
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Every day I see digitizers trying to create something new for machine embroidery. I see things
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January 28, 2011
The Avid Embroiderer
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You know that WWW stands for World Wide Web. Typing in WWW tells your browser that you are connecting to a Web server.
However, as the Internet and related-technology evolved, prefixes became mostly unnecessary. But we are creatures of habit and many Websites use both WWW and non-WWW addresse...
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January 14, 2011
The Avid Embroiderer
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Some days I cannot find my keys, or my glasses or whatever I really need. Too often, I cannot find a file I need and that presents a lot of problems for me. I am always on a schedule and get frustrated with delays! This small application is really worth its weight in gold and then some.
Check...
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Your current scissors are probably not going to make it to a museum, I know mine won't. But a
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December 13, 2010
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Shadow Work by Machine is a technique invented, perfected and patented by designer Suzanne Hinshaw. Patented designs created Suzanne are the only genuine, legitimate designs for shadow work by machine. That's fine - because her designs are timeless and elegant and are totally goof-proof. I promi...
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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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