Amazing Lace Bowl from a Doily May 12, 2012 djones247 Comments (0) Not rated yet Untitled Document When is a doily not a doily? When you make it into a bowl! Start with the Lace Doily collection from Dakota Collectibles. https://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=42329 First, create the butterfly doily shown here as a bowl. It's pretty neat the way this in-the... [More]
Keeping It Simple -Quick Wrap Up for Mom May 4, 2012 db1921 Comments (1) Not rated yet If your Mother is like mine she really, truly doesn't want anything for Mother's Day. And we k [More]
Great Gifts for Mom May 4, 2012 sewblest Comments (0) Not rated yet Mother's Day is just around the corner. Don't panic if don't have any good ideas. Here are some [More]
Tips and Tricks, A Place for Everything April 27, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer Comments (3) With all there is to know about embroidery and with all the gadgets to help you, why do we still nee [More]
All Water-Soluble isn't Made Equal April 27, 2012 djones247 Comments (2) Not rated yet All Water-Soluble Stabilizers are Not Created Equal That’s right – there are three main varieties: Lightweight (about 20 microns) – used for topping on lightly textured fabrics Mid-weight (about 35 microns) – used a topping on more deeply textured or plush fabrics,... [More]
A Teacher Gift They Really Will Use April 22, 2012 sewblest Comments (0) Not rated yet It's nearing the end of the school year, and parents across the nation are once again looking for a [More]
Keeping It Simple - Aprons & Lots of Pockets April 22, 2012 db1921 Comments (3) Not rated yet It is just time. I need an apron - one with pockets. I am always wondering where I laid [More]
Tips and Tricks for Newbies and Seasoned Embroiderers April 6, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (0) Not rated yet As embroiderers, we have a lot to consider when deciding on a project. This is how I try to vi [More]
Decorative Crazy Patch Embroidery Stitches April 6, 2012 sewblest Comments (2) Not rated yet 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... [More]
Monograms Made Easy March 31, 2012 sewblest Comments (1) Not rated yet 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... [More]
The Skinny on Small Lettering March 31, 2012 djones247 Comments (1) Not rated yet Working with small letters can be frustrating. Chances are that you think your small lettering looks distorted, bunchy or just plain amateurish. The truth is, is probably not your fault. That’s right. Your good technique can only go as far as the data allows. In other words, if the fon... [More]
Avoiding This Newbie Mistake - The Hoop Monster March 23, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer Comments (11) Not rated yet In Part 1, Puckering, Crooked Placement and Bad design Selection In Part 2, No Discovery Sew, No Org [More]
Keeping It Simple Storage Cubes Big and Little - Part 3 March 16, 2012 db1921 Comments (0) Not rated yet Tired of boxes yet? I'm not. I am hooked for sure. This one is VERY simple. I made a bunch of these little ones in no time at all. Some for me and some for the girls schoolroom. But this is the last one, Here is my smallest storage cube: What you need: One 15&qu... [More]
Tips for Getting Inspired March 16, 2012 sewblest Comments (0) Not rated yet It's the time of year when it's easy to get in a creative rut. Winter is almost over. Spring is almost here. You are tired of being inside, maybe even tired of sewing the same old stuff. There are many ways to get inspiration, most of which, can be done from the comfort of home at little or ... [More]
Keeping It Simple Storage Cubes Big and Little - Part 2 March 9, 2012 db1921 Comments (0) Not rated yet This sewing room organization may take all year at the rate I am going. It's a great idea to give everything a "home" but I had no idea that I has so much stuff. Anyway I said I would do a tutorial on different ways to make those little fabric cubes. I have to warn you that... [More]
My Top Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Newbie, Part 2 March 9, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer Comments (3) Not rated yet I guess no one wants to look dumb in front of friends, family or even strangers. The [More]
Keeping It Simple - Storage Cubes Big and Little - Part 1 March 2, 2012 db1921 Comments (0) Not rated yet Organize, organize and organize some more. I decided to give my sewing room a makeover of sorts. The goal however, is to repurpose as many items as possible without spending much money. Well, this could take all year -that is how bad my room is. But as it comes along I will s... [More]
New Quick Font Lettering Eliminates Guesswork March 2, 2012 sewblest Comments (2) Not rated yet Ever want to add a line or two of text to a project but didn't because it's just too much of a pain? Don't want to invest in alphabet libraries? Hate lining up letters? Tired of stitching fonts that don't turn out regardless of how well they are stabilized? Afraid to install (and lea... [More]
Embroidery Advisor Presents: Unique Sports Applique Alphabets February 24, 2012 starbird99 Comments (1) Not rated yet Sporting events have been around for a long time and as a parent you are more than likely going to be attending some of these events as your children are growing up. Whether they win or lose the most important thing is how you look at these sporting functions. To help you look as sh... [More]
Can you trust your thread? February 24, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer Comments (3) Well, let's assume that you have at least decent eyesight, but can you trust what you see? The [More]
It All Comes Down to Color February 17, 2012 sewblest Comments (5) Not rated yet 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... [More]
Best Stabilizer for Stretchy Performance Knits? It’s in the Bedroom! February 17, 2012 djones247 Comments (0) Not rated yet I just want to pass on the latest trend in stabilizers that is actually a blast from the past! The new thin and stretchy performance knits with brand names like Under Armor and DriWick have given commercial embroiderers fits. After trying all available sources, they have turned to an “old sc... [More]
In-the-hoop Cookies February 10, 2012 db1921 Comments (3) Not rated yet The girls love to play with the kitchen that their dad made for them. Their play kitchen isn't [More]
The Zen of Mars February 10, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer Comments (4) Not rated yet Everyone who has been on this site for more than a short time is aware of Susan Mars and her w [More]
Ann's Sweetest Heart Collection: Perfect for Your Sweetheart February 3, 2012 sewblest Comments (3) Not rated yet Ann's Sweetest Heart Collection makes it fun and easy to create a variety of special valentines you can't find in any big box store. And, for a limited time, purchase the small, large, or full collections, and get a Valentines Sayings pack absolutely FREE. Intricate, yet delicate, the des... [More]
Finish It Beautifully -No Lining Required February 3, 2012 db1921 Comments (0) Not rated yet I am in the mood for spring to get here. Really, it has been a mild winter so I shouldn't be s [More]
Plauen Lace January 27, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer Comments (1) Not rated yet In the event that you think that bloggers have to be knowledgeable, let me assure you that (at least [More]
Get Organized and Save Money Doing It! January 20, 2012 sewblest Comments (0) Not rated yet It's just a number on a calendar, but the new year usually brings with it a desire to regroup and reorganize. Tired of looking for designs you know you have but can't locate? It just isn't any fun anymore. With the sheer number of embroidery designs amassed, the task of organizing them... [More]
The World's Easiest Sewing Machine Cover January 20, 2012 susanmars Comments (7) Sometime last year I wrote about using a small tabletopper as an easy, casual cover for sewing machi [More]
Embroidery Advisor Presents: Embroider those Winter Blues Away January 13, 2012 starbird99 Comments (3) Not rated yet The first day of winter has officially arrived on the calendar even though it doesn’t look like it o [More]