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

Who doesn't like free software? Embroidery Fonts Plus (EFP) is a font manipulation program that take [More]

Did you love the Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine Cookies for Santa Mat project that I sh [More]

I have been noticing that multiple digitizers are noting that some of their designs do not have "jum [More]

I have been extremely blessed to be a routine contributor to Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. [More]

This time of year, many of us are just a tab short of hours in a day and sometimes, a dollar short. [More]

I think that snow is just about a few days away, except here in Surprise Arizona (just NW of Phoenix [More]

AS makers, we naturally like to create gifts for loved ones. Want to make them something they will r [More]

If you are new to my blog, here are some of my previous Halloween Freebies. Check out the hints in t [More]

I always thought it would be nice to have a stitch eraser but never felt that I needed one. Now, aft [More]

I really love the Bean Stitch, it is mostly ignored in favor of using a Satin Stitch. Well, it is ti [More]

Can you tell which of these designs is the front of the piece and which is the back? By using the sa [More]

1: Select the design you want to use from your files on the computer and copy it onto a USB stick.&n [More]

I can recall when the first computers came on the market. The one piece of software I noticed was “C [More]

The Dallas Arboretum has transitioned from their summer floral display to an eye-catching display of [More]

When you are starting out in machine embroidery, it’s hard to know what to buy. Here is a list of 10 [More]

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     Four of my previous blog projects include a back fabric that wraps around t [More]

As days get shorter, fall draws near. But not before one of the most fun times of year - sunflower s [More]

I have been thinking about doing this blog for about 3 years - but, what is the hurry??These are tru [More]

Today's large hoops are wonderful, and sometimes challenging when it comes to having stabilizer that [More]

It's that time of year. Getting clothes for going back to school doesn't have to cost a fortune. Buy [More]

Once in a while, just when you have the most inspiring project, you find that you need to be working [More]

Embroidered pieces of fabric make ideal wall hangings. Just add some border fabrics, hanging tabs, b [More]

A few weeks ago, I shared some tips on digitizing circles in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro.&n [More]

When summer hits Phoenix, it hits hard. . . We have been having an 'intense heat warning.' I don't k [More]

With a 70% off sale for Christmas in July, you can get a head start on embroidering Christmas gifts. [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents – The Absence of Light is Black. A Freebie for Your Favorite DIY Person [More]

If you are as much a fan of Kimberbell Designs as I am, you must be thrilled that not only is Annthe [More]

Here is a patriotic project you can keep up all year, if you like! I used the  Quilt Square Ap [More]

About 3 years ago I was sitting on my porch looking out across the Puget Sound. John Deer (Adorable Ideas) and his family were visiting with us and we were just enjoying the view of the water and relaxing. It occurred to me to ask him, "If you could ask for any embroidery software feature that ... [More]

I have to tell you a story of love at first sight.  I have to tell you the story of Keiko.  She is one of the newest members of the family (kind of).  We have two dogs at our house - a sixteen year old Pomeranian mix and an almost two year old Papillon.  So do we need anothe... [More]

There is not enough space to tell you all the wonderful information and special friendships that occ [More]

  Here it is, the second day of Fall, and it’s already cold in the mornings here in Orlando. By “cold” I mean 68° (20° C) which, for me here in Florida, is sweater weather.  It doesn’t usually cool off until the middle of November, so this is quite a treat ... [More]

         Hello all of you Happy Stitcher's! Wow, can you believe it? This is the 5th edition of this blog! It is hard for me to imagine that I have written 5 already! It sure doesn't seem like it at all. I guess that must mean I enjoy what I do and sharing this ... [More]

To take a simple or plain idea and mold it into something personal and unique is always rewarding. Michelle Gauthier created a special Christmas tree skirt to become a focal point for holiday cheer in her home. Without spending a lot she gave of her time and love to bring special smiles to those aro... [More]

Every child's first birthday is exciting and every mother wants to create great memories of the event. This race car themed quilt was created by Gina Martinez to complete her son's graduation to a "Big Boy Bed" and give him a special birthday memory to cherish for years to come.Gen... [More]