I do follow a blog on Hoarding - https://hoardinghomesolutions.com
- that I find to have some g
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If you can stand just another blog about 60 weight thread, I
was looking through some of the designs
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December 21, 2012
sewblest
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This project combines two designs, applique and cutwork used as applique, and is created in the hoop
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I have never thought of myself as a collector of any sort. I never collected stamps or coins (
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In Part 1, Puckering, Crooked Placement and Bad design Selection
In Part 2, No Discovery Sew, No Org
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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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January 20, 2012
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It's just a number on a calendar, but the new year usually brings with it a desire to regroup and reorganize.
Tired of looking for designs you know you have but can't locate? It just isn't any fun anymore. With the sheer number of embroidery designs amassed, the task of organizing them...
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Many of us who are embroidery enthusiasts love to create wonderful projects for those who we love.&n
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If you frequent the Forums here at AnnTheGran or any other site, you will often see users asking whi
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February 25, 2011
The Avid Embroiderer
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I have never been certain why Microsoft does not place a calculator on a computer screen. There are a number of them on the Internet, and I have one that I like for several reasons. For one, I can turn off or on the keyboard. With the keyboard off, I can just use my computer numeers. You can find it...
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There are a few things that are easier than in-the-hoop projects, but for doing holiday items, this
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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 8, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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If you have not yet tried Skype, you are missing one of the finest features the Internet has to offer.
Most people know that you can call users worldwide if they have the correct equipment for free. But did you know that:
You can send files
Send Instant Messages (IM)
Create a conference...
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September 24, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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We are all trying to be more ‘green' these days, but some things may remain in your home that you are uncertain about. Green means more environmentally safe, but I use some items that I really cannot do without. I want to know exactly what is in those products. It m...
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September 10, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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We all get excited over a new piece of equipment, either for our computer or for our embroidery.&nbs
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August 13, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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If you have been online more than 1 week, you probably have a lot of "Favorites" or "Bookmarks" that you have accumulated. I am a collector of links. If I think I may be interested in something, but don't have the time at the moment and I create a Favorite.
Beca...
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July 30, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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Drawing and designing is usually limited to those who have talent, I am not included in that group. However, I did find a method of creating interesting designs that is fun and amusing for me. I hope you like it too.
Livebrush, is a fun way to create some interesting effects. If y...
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July 16, 2010
The Avid Embroiderer
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This is absolutely my favorite computer clock and it includes a calendar!!! I am not happy with a calendar that is on my desktop because it seems like it is always in the way. In the Taskbar (lower right hand corner of most screens) is perfect because it shows me the day of the week, dat...
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July 1, 2010
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If you enjoy good photography as much as I do, you will love this freebie. National Geographic is one of the most outstanding photographic presenters of the world and I believe it will remain so for eternity. Others may come and go, but some things are enduring. Check this ...
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June 18, 2010
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I recently read somewhere that in order to keep our brain fresh and vibrant, it is important to exercise it the same way that we exercise our body. That exercise includes doing the embroidery we all love, but it can also include games, puzzles, as well as the everyday issues we face. Tod...
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Special Offer - This Week Only- Buy Catalog Xpress and Get Alphabet Xpress Free! Click Her
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January 9, 2009
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Happy New Year!Can you imagine? A new year, again? It feels like it's only a few months ago since we all watched the fireworks going from New Zealand / Australia / Europe and finally USA to welcome the new Millennium! And now all of a sudden we're in 2009...Time is one of the things in life ...
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August 7, 2008
annthegran
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8/08/08 is a date that comes up only once in every century and it’s upon us as I write. This time the date is even more special because it’s the date on which the Summer Olympics begins. I LOVE the Olympics, both Winter and Summer, and I’m so glad they they’ve s...
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August 1, 2008
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HH all my fellow ME’ers….I’ve been SHOPPING up a storm!!!!!….
Actually it started right there in Orlando at Ann’s Community Circle the day BEFORE I won the machine last April… and it sort of hasn’t stopped….but I THINK, finally, I am getting reall...
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July 25, 2008
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Can you believe that July is almost over? We have the strangest weather here this year. One day it’s about 100 degrees and the next it barely gets into the 70s. The month has breezed by filled with gardening (my tomato plants are all dying and I don’t know why), g...
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Thanks for responding to my request for what you wanted to talk about! Endless Hooping was the
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July 16, 2008
annthegran
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Time flies, doesn't it? First I had a house full of kids. Then I had a car full of kids. Then my nephew in Tallahassee had a boat full of kids. Then I had a car full of kids again. Then I had no kids. Then I got on an airplane and spent 4 days in Kentucky with my youngest grandson, 3 1/2, who sa...
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June 26, 2008
annthegran
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Size matters if
you have a design that’s 5 inches wide and your largest hoop is 4 inches wide.
Size matters if you want to make a border along the edge of a tablecloth.
Size matters if you want to combine two or three designs, each the size of your
largest hoop, into one big design.
Firs...
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June 19, 2008
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A while ago I nudged y'all a little about forming local "Community Circles" so you could get together once in a while to have lunch, chat, make projects and generally help each other out. Believe me, it was NOT my doing, but the "How many live in Central Florida?" thread has ...
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June 11, 2008
travelbug1237
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HH ME’ers!!!, (Hello Hello, Machine Embroiderers)Just back from a glorious trip to the beach. Yeah!!!! While there, I came to the conclusion that before I take another embroidery class in order to blog about it,I needed to …… Whoa! …… Stop!......... & GET ORGANIZED!!! I needed to:1. &...
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