I'll bet you think that 'tips' are for 'newbies' and the like. I have been embroidering since just a [More]

I hope you had a chance to see my '3D' blog, I am really excited about it. I am planning to incorpor [More]

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays comes a time for family, friends and even strangers. To s [More]

snowman selfie The Avid Embroiderer.zip (209.6KB)snowman selfie outline The Avid Embroiderer.zip (59 [More]

We love to give and receive baked goods any time of the year.  They are so appreciated at a tim [More]

As we all wander around the Internet, we often see something that just stops us in our tracks. You k [More]

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

No matter how I plan and get prepared for the holidays, especially Christmas (for me), there are alw [More]

This time of year many of us are creating gifts and other fun items like stockings to hang by the ch [More]

We have had snow and ice twice already this season.  So, what do you do with three little girls [More]

Do you have unfinished projects from past years?  I do.  I am always inspired at the beginning of the holidays and have lots of ideas.  Then it seems the season always gets hectic and some of the things I start just do not get finished.  So, this year I decided to finish those it... [More]

Are the stores yelling at you to buy new decorations for the holidays? You have plenty and are proba [More]

Applique designs are so versatile. They can be used as a traditional applique on apparel or a quilt and they can also be used as a stand-alone piece, much like freestanding lace. The Window with Snowflakes ornament (XM1791) from the Merry Christmas Ornaments set by Dakota Collectibles features ... [More]

Have you ever just had an idea that kept calling out to you?  This is one of those projects.  More than a year ago I found this pile of blocks in the clearance section of a local department store.  The packages had been broken open and a couple of the lettered blocks were missing.&nbs... [More]

Now, here is a fun idea, complete with designs to make it, that would make a great stocking stuffer or busy bag learning toy for any preschooler on your list.  My daughter was looking for ideas one day and came across one of these cute little guys that had been made with colored felt squares.&n... [More]

  Some of us really go out with decorating for the holidays.  Some homes look like a profe [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]

It is sweltering outside with thoughts of Christmas not readily coming to mind.  This summer ha [More]

Christmas in July had to be invented just for me because I need all the time I can get when it comes [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]

Finished!  And with a little time to spare. We decided to just button down the sides instead of sewing them.  It will make removing it from the table and folding it up for storage a little easier.  Kate got to see it during the final fitting since she is doesn't talk much and is t... [More]

OK.  It is the Thursday before Christmas!  A few weeks ago my daughter showed me a picture of a playhouse made from felt.  It fit over a card table.  Very cute and felt is easy to work with. So I planned one for the girls for Christmas.  When I showed my drawings with the me... [More]

A couple of weeks ago, when we were out and about, my oldest granddaughter saw some college girls sp [More]

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

The new Merry and Bright collection from Amazing Designs incorporates blinking lights with embroidery for an adorable holiday accent unlike anything I've ever seen.   Ten eyelets are embroidered within 14 different designs. Eyelets are then cut out for placement of 10 LED Fabric... [More]

Christmas is just around the corner and gift cards are the perfect one-size-fits-all. Who couldn't u [More]

Typical gift ideas for newlyweds include linens, fine china, or kitchen wares. But if you are looking for a wedding gift unlike any other, consider a monogrammed Christmas tree skirt. Ann's Battenberg Lace tree skirt looks quite elegant and is perfect for beginner ... [More]

Hard to believe summer is almost over and Autumn is right around the corner.  Autumn can be a beautiful time of year though with all the colors changing, and is a good time to start on your embroidery projects for all of the upcoming holiday and seasonal events.    &n... [More]

I will start off by confessing that this project was definitely not my brainchild.  In fact, it [More]