I have discussed the computer industry before and I want to point out something that has been a thor [More]

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Our 5-year old granddaughter wanted to make something for a friend’s as a gift for her new little si [More]

I was just looking at some of the responses to the Blogs here at AnnTheGran, and I noticed one perso [More]

Pat shares a personal story about her grandson, and highlights awareness designs. [More]

Aside from Christmas, I’m not much of a holiday decorator; but as I watched all of the adorable deco [More]

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

As is our tradition, the girls all made gifts for each other and their mother.  Not all were do [More]

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

Leafing through multiple magazines, including HGTV and Better Homes and Gardens (how long has it bee [More]

Sometimes I choose super simple projects with the sole intent of letting one of my granddaughters he [More]

When people have 'tips and tricks for organizing' on the Internet, I am all on it.  Some are s [More]

When first we practice to adjust an embroidery design.I have a very complex design that is extremely [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Nailed It!!! [More]

The dictionary definition of Chakra is - any of several points of physical or spiritual energy in th [More]

I was thinking the other day about all the great designs that are available BUT, when I need somethi [More]

I have been doing bridal work for almost 13 years.  Sometimes it is frustrating, interestingly, [More]

  Wow, the pool opens this Saturday and the kids can hardly wait.  We had a couple of rain [More]

Much about creating, whether it is sewing, quilting, embroidery, or any other artistic form, depends on having the ability to visualize the project in your head. I don't know about you, but it is getting harder and harder for me to do that every day. Sometimes, it is easy to bypass a pa... [More]

In my last blog, I did a foam and embossed design in Turquoise and mint green.  The photo does [More]

I am a big fan of Joan Rivers - NOT for her use of foul language - but for her sense of taste and st [More]

Hardanger is a type of stitching that uses the canvas itself as part of the design. The open weave a [More]

  Has the first few months of 2014 been as busy for you as it has for me?  Time has flown [More]

  My daughter has a baby due in a few weeks and since it is her fourth she needs to replace a f [More]

  Machine embroidery is so versatile it becomes a palette with enormous possibilities when you add simple embellishments. Embellishments add interest by making embroidery three dimensional, introducing textures, and adding sparkle. Hot fix crystals are one way to accentuate embroidery designs... [More]

We have been slowly repainting the rooms in our home.  It has been a long process and we are no [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]

My eldest favorite daughter (I also have a youngest favorite daughter) decided she wanted to make a rag quilt. They are shabby chic, typically created with muted colors, fringed all around and stitched with ragged edges showing on one side. The more they are washed, the more comfortable they become.... [More]