April 10, 2009
db1921
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The sun shone on us all in Orlando and we had a great time at the second annual Annthegran Community Circle gathering. We met up with old friends and made some new ones too. For two days we learned lots, laughed lots and ate lots.
Mary Mulari and Rita Farro kept everyone in stitches as ...
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January 3, 2009
carol
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December 19, 2008
susanmars
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Greetings everyone!
Can you believe it? The end of the journey and all the gifts you're making are nearly complete, right?!? Now I am quite sure there are some of you who actually DO have your gifts finished, neatly wrapped, and waiting under the tree for the lucky recipie...
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December 5, 2008
db1921
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Yes, I know the holiday season is a time for joy and counting your blessings but it is so much more enjoyable when everyone stays well. In our family 2008 has been dubbed “the year of the tissue”. As I walk in the door with my load of tissue boxes my husband just shakes his h...
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November 21, 2008
carol
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October 24, 2008
susanmars
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So are you hanging in there with me? Together we can get these gifts done early! Last ti
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October 10, 2008
susanmars
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I have had it in my head for weeks what I wanted to do this week on the blog. But, as many of you can probably relate, I backed myself into a corner with my schedule and wasn’t able to create the vision I had in my head. I’m right in the middle of two of my busiest weeks of t...
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September 26, 2008
susanmars
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Hello everyone! I’m Susan from AllAboutBlanks.com and we work with the folks here at AnnTheGran.com to offer you some of our best-selling embroidery blanks right here on Ann's website. What a nice surprise it was to be asked to participate in the world of blogging here at AnnThe...
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August 15, 2008
travelbug1237
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Directions start @ paragraph 9 - Just a hint to save you some time if you want to go to the project directly. (Chatty Cathy is going strong 1-8)
HH (Hello Hello) Fellow M’Eers,
I hope all is going well for you and that your MEing is going great! I h...
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July 18, 2008
carol
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June 19, 2008
db1921
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Hello, all ME blog readers. I got to know many of you at this year’s Community Circle in Orlando. If you were there and don't remember me, there's a picture of me on our About Us page. I also post from time to time in the forums under my username db1921 and I created the cof...
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June 12, 2008
annthegran
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This one's for you, DaddyWhen I was small we didn't have a lot of money. Sometimes I don't think we had any. As time went on my parents incomes improved. But they didn't really change their lifestyle very much. Oh, the year I left for college they did carpet my bedroom (which had bec...
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When a group of embroiderers gather, one subject is certain to come up . . . . . stabilizers &
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March 8, 2008
annthegran
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Like many of us, Barbara Schleter has more than one passion. Here she has combined her long time love of Shetland Sheepdogs with her more recent passion for embroidery. Barbara has done a great job of sharing her thoughts on creating personalized gifts for those who are special to ...
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March 7, 2008
annthegran
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So Much To Share!
I have so much to share with you this week that I hardly know where to begin. Like many of you (but not all of you ), I love our new site, especially the way it lets people in our community talk to each other. Free designs are great, and I know that's why many of yo...
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February 29, 2008
atgadmin
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Quilts, whether large or small, can brighten the spirit and bring a bit of joy to those who need it in almost any situation. Made with love and detailed with words of comfort, Susan Osborn shows us how a simple but heartfelt project can help make the days a little better for others.&...
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February 22, 2008
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Keeping up with traditions can be a challenge when you are as far away from your family as Debbie Martin is. But she obviously spends a lot of time and energy to share her love with family as shown in the wedding quilt as well as others who will appreciate the warmth of a handmade gift -...
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February 9, 2008
atgadmin
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We had so many requests for Diane’s hot cup wraps from an earlier promotion that we decided we shoul
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January 4, 2008
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For Diane Brown, embroidery started as a hobby to get away from all the stress of her job as a bank compliance officer. It didn’t take long, however, for her obsession to blossom into a new career. For a number of years she has been working behind the scenes in the development of software and embroi...
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December 19, 2007
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Every child is precious but sometimes the families of certain little ones face unique challenges. The charity FHCS (Faith Hope & Charity Stitches) has a very special way of sharing their love of sewing and embrodiery. The tiny buntings and quilts they make are a wonderful gift to those babies, k...
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December 6, 2007
atgadmin
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Our international trend continues this week with a project from Jean Isley in England. Growing up du
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November 28, 2007
atgadmin
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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...
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November 20, 2007
atgadmin
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Hi, Folks,I'm in a bit of a quandary. When I set up this blog, I made it clear to the team here who help me get this to you that I really wanted the blog to focus on projects contributed by the AnnTheGran community. So far, you've all been great with that, and we've seen some gr...
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November 16, 2007
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Tuck a bottle of their favorite beverage inside a festive wrap - no wrapping paper required. Trisch Rosema's embroidered gifts of wine got rave reviews even though they were quick and easy. What a lovely hostess gift one of these custom wine bags would make! Or you could do as Trisch did and mak...
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November 13, 2007
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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...
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November 8, 2007
carol
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Friends come in many shapes and sizes but each has a special place in our lives. The same is true of
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November 2, 2007
atgadmin
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This project was submitted by Kim Yunkun. I chose to post this one because it is simple but beautiful and any level of embroiderer can do it. Not everyone is an expert, but everyone can share the sense of pride that we all feel when we've accomplished something. Sometimes, when we've been do...
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October 29, 2007
atgadmin
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This embroidery-laden project was sent in by Barbara Schaffer, and I chose it for this week because
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October 10, 2007
atgadmin
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We wanted to create a design collection that you could use to add some classic style to your project whether you are embroidering evening accessories, elegant linens or an heirloom piece. My Blackwork collection is a versatile set of ornamental designs, professionally digitized for beautiful results...
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