While the media has died down regarding Sandy Hook Elementary School, my heart is still aching for a
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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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I work with a lot of people in the embroidery community. I work with names you will recognize
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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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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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Sooner or later (probably sooner) everyone has it happen - the ooops, the hoop was not exactly tight
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When I initially got my first machine, there was so much to
know and understand that I remember feel
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For any true embroidery fan, there
does come a time when they start to salivate over the new feature
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Some of us really go out with decorating for the
holidays. Some homes look like a
profe
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Well, if we had an expert to follow us around all day, that would be both interesting and bothersome
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Raise your hand if you would like to move your skills to the next level in embroidery!
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We all look forward to this time of year, children are laughing around the pool, adults are snoozing
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One of the most important groups of people I embroder for are my grandchildren. Who is more im
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I have never thought of myself as a collector of any sort. I never collected stamps or coins (
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We all know that a stash generally refers to a lot of fabric and notions that we buy but never get a
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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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With all there is to know about embroidery and with all the gadgets to help you, why do we still nee
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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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In Part 1, Puckering, Crooked Placement and Bad design Selection
In Part 2, No Discovery Sew, No Org
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I guess no one wants to look dumb in front of friends, family or even strangers. The
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Well, let's assume that you have at least decent eyesight, but can you trust what you see? The
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Everyone who has been on this site for more than a short time is aware of Susan Mars and her w
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In the event that you think that bloggers have to be knowledgeable, let me assure you that (at least
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With that title line, I am thinking that there are hundreds and hundreds of things they won't tell y
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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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After asking several digitizers the all important question - "tell your readers that it takes a
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While I live in La Mesa California (adjoins San Diego) now, I lived in Phoenix for many years. I am
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I kept thinking about my last project that failed. I am always excited about presenting projec
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I have wanted to try this technique for 2 years but something always gets in the way. Such is
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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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