Ever wonder why there are so many different weights of
thread? They each have their own particular u
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May 28, 2021
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Debbie SewBlest
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I am rapidly becoming a big fan of Robison-Anton’s
Twister Tweeds. The rayon
embroidery thread has t
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I have been embroidering for more than 15 years. I was generally self-taught and I started wit
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The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Color Converter and an Autumn Freebie (really?? Autumn?)
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When I hear kids say
"just 2 more months of school" or "just one more year of
school" I laugh to mys
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May 23, 2014
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Because they resemble hand quilting, redwork embroidery designs work great as a quilting motif. Finding the correct amount of contrast (or not) is the key to an embroidery project that pops.
Using a fabric sample called Elm Creek Quilts: Sarah's Collection by Red Rooster, I want to sh...
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May 9, 2014
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You may have had a friend or client ask you to stitch their company
or school colors on apparel using PMS colors. Typically, the mere mention of
PMS strikes fear in the hearts of many. Here, PMS refers to Pantone Matching
System and how it helps with color consistency in embroidery thread.
Panto...
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Bobbins
are the cement that holds embroidery stitches together, so they play an
important role in the outcome of every machine embroidery design. Here is an
overview of what you need to know about bobbins.
Bobbins
are not one-size-fits-all. They are available in three basic sizes for home
embr...
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I don't know if frugal is a forgotten word, but I know that
being careful with money is important to
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WOW! "Breakfast
at Tiffany's" was one charming, romantic and fun film. I
remember seeing
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There is something interesting about 'Newbie' mistakes, we all make them AND, sometimes the most exp
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I love doing this blog and I love Calvin and Hobbs as
well:
Let's just say that they underst
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It seems to me that when I watched
my mother sewing, she did not have dozens of needles, she had a p
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I hope that you have just the right amount of tension for your machine and your life. Too litt
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May 4, 2012
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Mother's Day is just around the corner. Don't panic if don't have any good ideas. Here are some
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As embroiderers, we have a lot to consider when deciding on a project. This is how I try to vi
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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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I guess no one wants to look dumb in front of friends, family or even strangers. The
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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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I love to read tips and tricks about all sorts of things. I love computer tips (if you have a
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August 19, 2011
lraikin
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The entries in this year African Folklore Embroidery $500 Challenge, were spectacular.
Congratulations to first place winner, Roberta Peterson from Woodland,
Washington. Roberta attended an African
folklore Embroidery class that I taught at Monica’s quilt and bead shop in Palm
Spri...
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When I first heard the term "Portable Loyalty" I thought that it did not refer to me. I am a loyal c
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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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Without thread, embroidery is just a piece of fabric. . . The thread can make a great design m
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February 4, 2011
lraikin
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Thread colors and names inspired by African Savanah
From The COLORFUL world of African Folklore Embroidery we bring you a complete selection of multi-colored hand dyed variegated threads from House of Embroidery, South Africa.
Our exquisite hand-dyed threads are suitable for all types...
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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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Since I am not a digitizer, I don't know much about this particular technique called photo-stitch.&n
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October 1, 2010
lraikin
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And The Winner is………
Over twenty thousand people viewed the African Folklore Embroidery entries at the International Quilt Show in Long Beach. As many of my readers know I travel around the country lecturing and teaching African Folklore Embroidery. I am always a...
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I have used thinner threads for certain types of embroidery. For instance, some monograms can
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