It is mid October, 2019 and I feel like time is flying by, faster and faster. You know the drill, pl [More]

We love to give and receive baked goods any time of the year.  They are so appreciated at a tim [More]

These are great!  Especially if you have a bunch of little ones running around.  They real [More]

My machine has been under the weather lately.  Somehow I had put the needle through the bobbin [More]

What did I just say???  Get your nails done???  Well ladies and gentlemen, yes, get your n [More]

If you have ever used self-adhesive stabilizer to hold a towel for embroidery, it may have seemed easy at first. But when you have to remove the self-adhesive, the going gets tough. After removal, you have pulled loops on the back of the towel that look terrible. In this video excerpt from my video ... [More]

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

Take your applique to the next level by making it totally reversible. It is really easy to do with m [More]

Well, if we had an expert to follow us around all day, that would be both interesting and bothersome [More]

With all there is to know about embroidery and with all the gadgets to help you, why do we still nee [More]

Monograms are the oldest form of identification in the world, dating back to Greek and Roman times. First used as a form of currency in the barter system, monograms served many roles from indicating social status to serving as a signature for royals and artists. Perhaps most obvious, they identifie... [More]

In Part 1, Puckering, Crooked Placement and Bad design Selection In Part 2, No Discovery Sew, No Org [More]

 Everyone who has been on this site for more than a short time is aware of Susan Mars and her w [More]

Sometime last year I wrote about using a small tabletopper as an easy, casual cover for sewing machi [More]

You either have a kid who hates bath time or loves it.  Why not try to make your kid’s time in the bath a little more fun?  How about sewing them a personalized animal towel/bathrobe that is all their own?  Have a look at the Critter Kids Bathrobe Design Pack to make a special t... [More]

The girls are growing fast.  They love their baby towels with the hoods but are outgrowing them now.  When they complained about being cold after their bath the other night mom and I decided to make them larger "big girl" hooded towels for Christmas.  Then we remembered that... [More]

Hello, hello, are you still there? You didn't blow away did you?  This is currently a common gr [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]

Much to my delight, this is my first year anniversary.  Thank you!  Thank you! Thank you! [More]

May is my favorite month.  While I come from a small family, there are only 24 of us, but for s [More]

7/17/2013 - Still my VERY favorite stabilizer.  It is my 'go to' when everything else is crashi [More]

Here it is July already. Where in the world has the year gone? One place it went was lickedy split right by me and until today I hadn't seen any of my grandchildren since Christmas, two of them since before Christmas. But today was delicious. DD's 3 oldest are in Florida for the month with t... [More]

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... [More]