July 28, 2023
sewblest
Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101
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Monograms are one of the most popular items that we
embroider and these tips will help you make them
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Split
fonts are so much fun and so very versatile. You can get entire sets this month
for just $2.99
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It doesn't get much better than 75% off, so now is the time to buy fonts! I will show you some optio
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As I have noted in the past, I subscribe to several embroidery magazines. They are so full of great
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I remember when I started to do machine embroidery, I did not understand "lettering" and the differe
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monograms blog by pat snyder
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One has a very difficult time imagining Cary Grant without a tie. Off hand, I cannot think of
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This time of year many of us are creating gifts and other fun items like stockings to hang by the ch
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I remember Ann Cobb (THE AnnTheGran) laughingly discussing the new items that were coming out when s
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As I noted in my blog "Where is an Expert When
You Need One?" sometimes we need an expert opinion an
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March 7, 2014
annthegran
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Well, here I am, once
again trying to think of something about which to write. It’s been more than
five years since I’ve touched a sewing machine for anything other than to put
up a hem or repair a seam. I was never an expert on anything sewing or embroidery
related and now the bit o...
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Can you believe it, I started my blog here on 5/9/2008. Things have changed a lot and it reall
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The origins of monograms were very regal. Monograms were generally
used as a signature and on
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March 31, 2012
sewblest
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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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December 23, 2011
sewblest
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Perhaps one of the greatest attributes of machine embroidery is its versatility. Embroidery can easily stand alone or, when combined with pieced blocks, become a personalized second-dimension embellishment.
The Blocks
I fussy-cut four 6.25-inch blocks from a striped fabric (I used Jackie...
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August 12, 2011
susanmars
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I’m often asked about the fonts we choose for various projects, and folks are sometimes surprised when they find out some of my most favorite fonts—the ones I go to over and over again—are fonts digitized by AnnTheGran herself! If you search the www.annthegran.com website for...
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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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If you frequent the Forums here at AnnTheGran or any other site, you will often see users asking whi
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March 18, 2011
db1921
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Wristlets are great if you have lots of other stuff to haul around (like kids and diaper bags and laptops...) and don't want the extra weight of a purse. But after a hard winter the ones we have been using look pretty bad so I decided to surprise the girls with new ones this week. I ...
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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 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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If I had one item that I would have liked to really have been knowledgeable about from day one, it h
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October 22, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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Most Help Desk people will remind you to do certain steps, depending on your computer, to help speed up your PC. Vista does the Defrag and Check Disk in the background, so you can do those if you like, but it is not likely to make any difference in start-up speed.
It is a fact that getting ri...
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July 1, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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If you enjoy good photography as much as I do, you will love this freebie. National Geographic is one of the most outstanding photographic presenters of the world and I believe it will remain so for eternity. Others may come and go, but some things are enduring. Check this ...
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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
The Avid Embroiderer
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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 have always been a fan of scarves. They are feminine, fluid and so graceful. They brig
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September 11, 2009
junemellinger
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Threads for Thought: Two New Lines for Your Next Project
Experienced decorators know that quality lies stitch deep. With so many thread options to choose from, embroiderers can customize the look and feel of every project they produce. Further expanding its line of quality threads, Brother Internat...
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August 19, 2009
junemellinger
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Tomorrow nite, Thursday, August 20, Lifetime televison you will be able to resume the fun of w
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May 29, 2009
junemellinger
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Every month is Start Your Own Business these days, but Brother has gotten serious about this concept. Infact if you go to our website you can see a great financial opportunity that we have for you all. You can actually save lots of money if you buy a PR-620 NOW! Whether you are an ...
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