Can you spot the error in these tips?Jump stitches are important to cut. Leaving them in can have th
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When I hear kids say
"just 2 more months of school" or "just one more year of
school" I laugh to mys
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These things are just a little
information for your project. I know
that, although I have been
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As I noted in my blog "Where is an Expert When
You Need One?" sometimes we need an expert opinion an
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Happy and Healthy New Year to each of you.
I cannot believe another year has passed. I t
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There is something interesting about 'Newbie' mistakes, we all make them AND, sometimes the most exp
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I love doing this blog and I love Calvin and Hobbs as
well:
Let's just say that they underst
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It seems to me that when I watched
my mother sewing, she did not have dozens of needles, she had a p
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I hope that you have just the right amount of tension for your machine and your life. Too litt
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As embroiderers, we have a lot to consider when deciding on a project. This is how I try to vi
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August 19, 2011
lraikin
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The entries in this year African Folklore Embroidery $500 Challenge, were spectacular.
Congratulations to first place winner, Roberta Peterson from Woodland,
Washington. Roberta attended an African
folklore Embroidery class that I taught at Monica’s quilt and bead shop in Palm
Spri...
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When I first heard the term "Portable Loyalty" I thought that it did not refer to me. I am a loyal c
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This is one of those words that looks familiar but we are never quite sure if we know it or not! How
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Without thread, embroidery is just a piece of fabric. . . The thread can make a great design m
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I have used thinner threads for certain types of embroidery. For instance, some monograms can
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Maybe it is my age, or maybe it is just because things change, but so often, I think of things I cou
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November 20, 2009
rmacali
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Hello everyone. Had some spare time in my new married life and wanted to touch base with this great community!!
I have been emailing my customer base about needles and thread and how my experience may help those that are either new, or, just have never given these two important tools much tho...
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September 11, 2009
junemellinger
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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...
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Much to my delight, this is my first year anniversary. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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I have been thinking about doing embroidery on lingerie for some time now. I might be doing so
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With the Holiday Season right around the corner, everyone will be creating new and following old tra
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Some words cause us to think Luxury, and Pashmina is one of them. Pashmina is the Indian/Persi
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Needles
General Information:
The low
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Hooping 101 Initially, I thought I might be able to discuss hooping in a single blo
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