Several years ago, I decided to
go through my clothes and single out items that were in poor conditi
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I know this is really off the subject of embroidery, but I just had to share it with my readers. As
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snowman selfie The Avid Embroiderer.zip (209.6KB)snowman selfie outline The Avid Embroiderer.zip (59
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I was reading just the other day about Baby's Firsts. It was noted that Baby Books will have to be a
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In my opinion, women who are no longer a size 8 tend to wear baggy clothing. https://www.swakdesigns
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I have a "Love" "Hate" relationship with some of my sweaters. I love my "creamy orange," light-weigh
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Pat is sharing 10 of her unique tips with you and a freebie just for fun.
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I do like to create something unexpected when I embroider. Some times that includes using a te
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There are so many places to learn about embroidery on the Internet. My blog and that of the ot
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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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Hardanger is a type of stitching that uses the canvas itself as part of the design. The open weave a
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If you are a newbie at embroidery, you may be thinking about
the up-coming holidays and giving gifts
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WOW! "Breakfast
at Tiffany's" was one charming, romantic and fun film. I
remember seeing
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As a Newbie (we
love YOU and we were all where you are), I can read your questions and rememb
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The origins of monograms were very regal. Monograms were generally
used as a signature and on
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I have been doing this blog for nearly 4 years and I still love doing it. I would never have t
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I know it is really nice to see how to do some of the coolest projects, but I often have trouble fin
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Sooner or later (probably sooner) everyone has it happen - the ooops, the hoop was not exactly tight
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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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In Part 1, Puckering, Crooked Placement and Bad design Selection
In Part 2, No Discovery Sew, No Org
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If there is anything that all embroiderers have in common, it must be pride of workmanship. No
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I love to read tips and tricks about all sorts of things. I love computer tips (if you have a
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Just when I think I am not going to be able to come up with another blog, something crosses my compu
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When it comes to family, the words family emergency causes me to have chills. We all know what those
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Many of us who are embroidery enthusiasts love to create wonderful projects for those who we love.&n
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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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I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop. I enjoy bringing something reall
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I am so delighted to say that I belong to a group of enthusiastic embroiderers who meet once every m
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Occasionally you may be working with a dense or very sheer fabric and experience what is called hoop
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