If I had one item that I would have liked to really have been knowledgeable about from day one, it h [More]

I started this project over a year ago and for various reasons, I did not want to proceed with it.&n [More]

At this time, there are only a handful of design creators for whom we all would know for certain of [More]

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

Since I am not a digitizer, I don't know much about this particular technique called photo-stitch.&n [More]

Machine embroidery advances are being driven by the same things that drive the computer industry - H [More]

Ever since I recognized that my retirement was going to be upon me quickly (about 10 years ago), I w [More]

My love for embroidery is going on 10 years.  I cannot believe it, how time flies when you are [More]

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

[View:/cs/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/avid-embroiderer.Back+2+School+2010/A-Haunted-Moon.zip]It may be true that in the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.  However, it is autumn that has a parental dance called, Thank Goodness... [More]

I have used thinner threads for certain types of embroidery.  For instance, some monograms can [More]

One of my favorite authors was Shel Silverstein; he was truly one of a kind.  In addition to ma [More]

Maybe it is my age, or maybe it is just because things change, but so often, I think of things I cou [More]

Over time, I have enjoyed doing my embroidery a great deal.  Even when I was frustrated in the [More]

It is summertime here in southern California.  That actually means that the days are balmy to h [More]

I suppose we all have had this happen from time to time (or more often!) that we are minding our own [More]

It is time for perfect brides to be walking down a perfect isle, in a perfect gown, with a perfect m [More]

I have always been a fan of scarves.  They are feminine, fluid and so graceful.  They brig [More]

Mother's Day will be upon us soon.  Since my mother has already completed her earthly jour [More]

Ribbons have been a part of embellishments, decorating and crafting ever since man first figured out [More]

There are a few times of the year when we have a greater feeling of love, warmth and joy and Easter, [More]

I love a product that shows ingenuity and innovation.  Consider the humble (grin) computer.&nb [More]

It is my belief that any art form, such as embroidery is difficult to pin down as to who, when and w [More]

If you open any decorating magazine, regardless of age, you are going to find some awesome ideas for [More]

A biscornu is an elegant, eight sided ‘pincushion' whose origins have been lost over the centuries.& [More]

I can remember my mother mending piles of clothes.  She mended the mends, and she even darned t [More]

If I have one recollection of my childhood that stands out, it has to be the sound of the wooden scr [More]

AnnTheGran has placed these threads on sale!!  Check it out at Madeira. Dotted swiss was very p [More]

Here in San Diego, the summers are very mild.  There is little or modest humidity (30% would be [More]

Among the beautiful and creative hand embroidery work is a pattern called Hardanger.  When look [More]