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Last Minute Men’s Wear for Your Man

We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with you, which was originally posted on Eileen’s Machine Embroidery Blog : Looking for a last minute personalized gift for your man? Want to get your...

Published Fri, May 17 2013 3:16 PM by atgadmin
Avoiding a Major Stabilizer Malfunction

My name is Debbie and I was a victim of a stabilizer malfunction. I have been doing this long enough to know better. Remember this reversible applique project ? It's one I won't forget any time soon. At the time, I didn't tell you about the...

Published Fri, May 17 2013 1:00 PM by sewblest
The Avid Embroiderer Presents - A Five Year Anniversary Gift

Can you believe it, I started my blog here on 5/9/2008. Things have changed a lot and it really is an exciting time in embroidery. I remember when I started that I wondered if I could come up with 3 ideas for blogs. Somehow, I have managed nearly every...

Published Fri, May 10 2013 7:00 PM by pat71896

Filed under: FSL, free standing lace, monograms, anniversary, candlewicking, freebies, pillow shams, five years, 5 years, frame, Half Price Embroidery Costs Analysis, Free Software
Hand is a Four-letter Word

We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with you, which was originally posted on Eileen’s Machine Embroidery Blog : I’m a machine girl, always have been, always will be. I’m amazed...

Published Fri, May 10 2013 1:00 PM by atgadmin
Fancy Scrap Bag

When you sew, what do you do with your fabric trimmings and thread ends? Do you reach for a trash can? Mine is too far away -- I can't put it as close to me as I want, because it gets in the way of my desk's drawers. Instead, I keep a scrap bag...

Published Sat, May 04 2013 10:00 AM by Carol

Filed under: gift idea, Fancy Swirls, Scrap Bag, Sewing Room Accessories
Tips for Applique Using AccuQuilt for Machine Embroidery

Hopefully, you took advantage of the AccuQuilt sale. These tips were written for embroidering applique shapes cut with AccuQuilt dies, but are just as valuable if you tack and trim your applique designs by hand. New Addition, Just in Time for Wedding...

Published Fri, May 03 2013 11:00 AM by sewblest
Mother's Day - Year Round

Now that I am a grandmother, I can look back and see what I did right, wrong and strange with my children. We have all had good and bad to deal with. I see my children parenting my grandchildren and am impressed that they do as well as they do. I am very...

Published Fri, Apr 26 2013 2:00 PM by pat71896

Filed under: alphabet xpress, heirloom, Holidays, AlphabetXpress, Mother's Day, colors, Madeira, mom, pillowcase, Alpha Xpress, pillowcases, newborn, mother-in-law, tote bag, grandchildren, free shipping, pillow
Keeping It Simple - Embroidered Door Stop for Spring

While out one day a few weeks ago my mother and I saw some really cute little door stop decorations done in an Easter theme. I love the fresh spring air flowing through the house but I always have to use a door stop to keep my front door from swinging...

Published Fri, Apr 26 2013 10:00 AM by db1921

Filed under: the memory book, Crafts, embroidery, projects, Designs, Quick Projects, Gifts, Applique, handmade, easy projects, beginner projects, free designs, machine embroidery projects, embroidery projects, spring embroidery projects, burlap, door stop
Hold towels for embroidery the easy, loop-free way

If you have ever used self-adhesive stabilizer to hold a towel for embroidery, it may have seemed easy at first. But when you have to remove the self-adhesive, the going gets tough. After removal, you have pulled loops on the back of the towel that look...

Published Fri, Apr 19 2013 1:33 PM by djones247

Filed under: holding towels, towel embroidery, self-adhesive stabilizer, hooping towels
Back Side Up

Sometimes, the best side of the fabric is the back. I found that out while making a throw quilt for my daughter. It was based around a Catkin panel by Julie Paschkis. I love her folk/carved block-style approach to her fabric designs. My daughter loves...

Published Fri, Apr 19 2013 11:00 AM by sewblest
Newbie Faints, Overwhelmed by Details

As a Newbie (we love YOU and we were all where you are), I can read your questions and remember when I asked the same things. It does not matter how much you sew; or how much you have spent on your equipment and supplies; it does not matter what you know...

Published Fri, Apr 12 2013 2:00 PM by pat71896

Filed under: stabilizers, annthegran stabilizer, hoopless, hooping, satin, autobaste, sewout, tension, adhesive, placement, hoop, baste, hoop burn, basting, glue, unhooping, hoop aids, adhesives, hoops, alcohol, alignment of hoop, faint
Machine Features Everybody Needs

We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with you, which was originally posted on Eileen’s Machine Embroidery Blog : When Nancy and I were creating Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Lessons series...

Published Fri, Apr 12 2013 10:51 AM by atgadmin
Fix Loopy Threads

When you remove your embroidery work from the hoop, here's something that ranks up there with crooked embroidery - loopy threads from poor tensions. I have two methods to repair them. In this video exceprt from my video "Repairing Embroidery...

Published Fri, Apr 05 2013 1:28 PM by djones247
Stabilizer Tips and Tricks

Stabilizers are the workhorse of the embroidery industry. Since they are used literally every time we stitch, it helps to share tricks of the trade. Keeping Waste to a Minimum I have found that keeping the stabilizer width intact, rather than trimming...

Published Fri, Apr 05 2013 10:00 AM by sewblest
Going to the Dogs -- In Style!

A young woman, who uses a service dog to help cope with certain health issues, asked me recently to make a pouch to contain the dog's official ID card, a bag for waste, and a few dog treats. I was happy to oblige and created this simple pouch. I had...

Published Fri, Mar 29 2013 10:11 AM by Carol

Filed under: contour script, Contour Print, pouches, Dog Leash Pouch, Zipper Pouch, Dogs

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