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I sincerely hope that you and yours are all safe and well. Frustration will cause further damage to [More]

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

I know this is really off the subject of embroidery, but I just had to share it with my readers. As [More]

It is very important that you avoid switching back and forth with your thread types.  It is bet [More]

Last week I got an ad from one of my favorite stores saying they had "Relaxed Hobos" on sale. My fir [More]

This time of year, we all do more metallic thread designs and here are some tips for you to have bet [More]

No matter how I plan and get prepared for the holidays, especially Christmas (for me), there are alw [More]

I have wanted to do this blog for about 5 months, but I figured that it would be too time consuming [More]

For centuries, women have decorated their bodies with everything from charcoal, crushed flower leave [More]

  Metallic embroidery threads adds a touch of class to any project—if you can stand to use them that long! Here are some tips for avoiding pitfalls typically associated with metallic threads.   Although this design is beautiful stitched in rayon, the metallic snowflake is exquis... [More]

If my embroidery gifts are not - quick, easy and inexpensive, I am not going to do them.  Year [More]

If you are a newbie at embroidery, you may be thinking about the up-coming holidays and giving gifts [More]

If you can stand just another blog about 60 weight thread, I was looking through some of the designs [More]

  It is just about that time of year when Mom's and Dad's are just a little happier and kids ar [More]

When I started this blog in 2008, I found a story about embroidery machines.  It stated that th [More]

It seems to me that when I watched my mother sewing, she did not have dozens of needles, she had a p [More]

Well, let's assume that you have at least decent eyesight, but can you trust what you see?  The [More]

While I live in La Mesa California (adjoins San Diego) now, I lived in Phoenix for many years. I am [More]

Without thread, embroidery is just a piece of fabric. . .  The thread can make a great design m [More]

There are a few things that are easier than in-the-hoop projects, but for doing holiday items, this [More]

Embroidery is always trying to do new and different things.  My mother's embroidery was limited [More]

Threads for Thought: Two New Lines for Your Next Project Experienced decorators know that quality lies stitch deep. With so many thread options to choose from, embroiderers can customize the look and feel of every project they produce. Further expanding its line of quality threads, Brother Internat... [More]

The origins of monograms were very regal. The letters were generally used as a signature and on coin [More]

Some embroidery items are more breathtaking than others.  I don’t remember where or when I got [More]

Battenburg (Battenberg) lace has also been known as Renaissance lace.  Created by using loops o [More]