You can use spray starch or Best Press to stiffen your fabric and freestanding lace but why not make [More]

Pat is sharing 10 of her unique tips with you and a freebie just for fun. [More]

I do like to create something unexpected when I embroider.  Some times that includes using a te [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - How to finish that baby item before they go to college   You [More]

My Mother did many crafts over her lifetime.  I think her favorite was crochet and eventually w [More]

I remember Ann Cobb (THE AnnTheGran) laughingly discussing the new items that were coming out when s [More]

WOW!  "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was one charming, romantic and fun film.  I remember seeing [More]

What did I just say???  Get your nails done???  Well ladies and gentlemen, yes, get your n [More]

Sooner or later (probably sooner) everyone has it happen - the ooops, the hoop was not exactly tight [More]

I am fortunate to live in an area where I am surrounded by autumn's brilliance this time of year. With some water-soluble stabilizer, an applique design, and organza in shades of red, orange, and gold, fall leaves can be enjoyed well beyond their typical lifespan. Using the same Amazing Design... [More]

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... [More]

Wedding season is upon us and this project is very easy to make as a wedding shower or reception fav [More]

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]

With that title line, I am thinking that there are hundreds and hundreds of things they won't tell y [More]

Handmade cards show extra appreciation. This one says, "Thanks for Being an Angel," and include [More]

I kept thinking about my last project that failed.  I am always excited about presenting projec [More]

I have wanted to try this technique for 2 years but something always gets in the way.  Such is [More]

I love to read tips and tricks about all sorts of things.  I love computer tips (if you have a [More]

I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop.  I enjoy bringing something reall [More]

Ribbons have been a part of embellishments, decorating and crafting ever since man first figured out [More]

If you open any decorating magazine, regardless of age, you are going to find some awesome ideas for [More]

Among the beautiful and creative hand embroidery work is a pattern called Hardanger.  When look [More]

Much to my delight, this is my first year anniversary.  Thank you!  Thank you! Thank you! [More]

May is my favorite month.  While I come from a small family, there are only 24 of us, but for s [More]

Is this the most magnificent swan you have ever seen? Free Standing Lace (FSL) is a technique uniqu [More]

I have been thinking about doing embroidery on lingerie for some time now.  I might be doing so [More]

Some words cause us to think Luxury, and Pashmina is one of them.  Pashmina is the Indian/Persi [More]

  You had all better put on a pot of coffee and grab a couple of danish for this folks!It is going to be a long one this time, I have so much to share with you! First I would like to start with a brief history lesson. Did you know that the first commercially successful sewing machine was bui... [More]

Embroidery has been a time honored craft for many centuries.  When cloth was first available, t [More]

    Hello Everyone! Now that you have some of the basic things down pat (right?), we can move along to some other things, like the fun stuff with ME and sewing! This selection will include a simple project I think everyone will not only enjoy doing, but giving as a gift as well. Fir... [More]