I started machine embroidery in December, 2001. I had just moved from Arizona to California, and aft
[More]
A center point – is the center of the embroidery design but NOT necessarily where the first stitch w
[More]
I started doing this blog in May, 2008. Can you believe that? Well I can't so I went back on M
[More]
I remember, years ago, I was told something like – If you think of something, a red convertible, for
[More]
Frankly, 'they' (whoever they are) were correct when they said "Mother" because women do their share
[More]
snowman selfie The Avid Embroiderer.zip (209.6KB)snowman selfie outline The Avid Embroiderer.zip (59
[More]
Today's blog is an interview with John Deer, owner of Adorable Ideas. There are so many of his desig
[More]
I have a "Love" "Hate" relationship with some of my sweaters. I love my "creamy orange," light-weigh
[More]
June 3, 2016
eroche
Not rated yet
Free-standing Lace – Fun or Frustrating
[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]
Most people know that California, where live, San Diego, and even more specific, La Mesa.We have bee
[More]
If you need to go out this afternoon for some stabilizer or thread, this is a caution just for you.&
[More]
Sometimes in the
world, we hear that an area, group or faction is creating havoc, if not
war. Whe
[More]
My Mother did many crafts over her lifetime. I think her favorite was crochet and eventually w
[More]
Are the stores yelling at you to buy new decorations for the holidays? You have plenty and are proba
[More]
Can you believe it, I started my blog here on 5/9/2008. Things have changed a lot and it reall
[More]
July 6, 2012
sewblest
Not rated yet
Wedding season is upon us and this project is very easy to make as a wedding shower or reception fav
[More]
February 17, 2012
sewblest
Not rated yet
Color plays such an important role in our lives from what we wear to the vehicles we drive. As embroiderers, we have artistic license to experiment with color. The possibilities are virtually endless when you mix fabric and thread combinations.
I'm using the same design in several different way...
[More]
February 3, 2012
sewblest
Not rated yet
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]
December 2, 2011
sewblest
Not rated yet
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]
Every day I see digitizers trying to create something new for machine embroidery. I see things
[More]
At this time, there are only a handful of design creators for whom we all would know for certain of
[More]
Machine embroidery advances are being driven by the same things that drive the computer industry - H
[More]
Ever since I recognized that my retirement was going to be upon me quickly (about 10 years ago), I w
[More]
Embroidery is always trying to do new and different things. My mother's embroidery was limited
[More]
Ribbons have been a part of embellishments, decorating and crafting ever since man first figured out
[More]