Glitter vinyl is the newest rage in applique. But not all glitter vinyl is created equal. I was foll
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I am sure you
have seen this too, but I am so surprised by embroidery digitizers who openly
sell des
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If there is one new thing you should try this year, it is an in-the-hoop (ITH) project. I recently s
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March 6, 2015
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Fussy cutting can really make an impact when properly combined with applique.The whole idea of fussy
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I am always surprised by machine embroiderers complaining
about sticky hoops when they use spray
adh
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February 5, 2015
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If you are in the market for embroidery editing software that is easy to use, full of option
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Once
you stitch up one of these blankets, you will be making many of them. A serger
is the perfect p
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While recently browsing the Internet, I came across this unique design idea. It featured appliques m
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December 27, 2014
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I have been blessed with a wonderful mother. She is not only a great role model but also the kindest
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December 19, 2014
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Whether you are new to machine embroidery or have experience
behind the needle, these tips wil
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I have finally finished the Follow Your Heart project and wanted to share the technique. Since this
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November 21, 2014
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Do you have an embroidery machine on your Christmas list this year? If so, they are a considerations.
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What do you do with a bobbin’s worth of thread wound on your
bobbin winding spool? An old saying rec
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Fleece is a wonderful fabric for embroidery. It is soft, warm, wears well, and launders well. Here a
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October 17, 2014
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Part of the
beauty of embroidery is the gorgeous assortment of threads
available. With so ma
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October 10, 2014
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It is almost the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" Remember this Christmas cookie tutorial?
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September 26, 2014
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It's easy to stitch interesting applique when using heat-fix Angelina films and fibers.
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September 12, 2014
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Stabilizers
can be quite challenging but they really don’t have to be. Here is an overview
to help w
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With the release of this fabulous new site format, I would like to promote a new series of embroider
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August 15, 2014
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Calling all embroiderers! Now, you can easily upload your project photos to the gallery. I am l
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No need for an expensive trip to the frame shop. Use a simple canvas board to display your embroidery stitchouts.
Most embroiderers know that a test stitchout is required. That's how we are sure that all of our settings are correct, that the thread colors work well, that our stabilzer is the ri...
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Not long ago, Ann the Gran featured the Calligraphy Project Designer special and I knew I had to try it out. Elegant fonts, scrollwork, and plenty of elegant accents... I LOVE it!
I was really surprised at all of the features, especially for the cost. It is a mini customizing program with capa...
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July 4, 2014
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Next to Angelina fiber, glitter flex vinyl is becoming my new favorite applique embellishment. Bonnie Welsh from Sew Inspired by Bonnie introduced me to this new product and I can see so many uses for it. She did extensive testing with several similar products and chose Glitter Flex Ultra and Glitte...
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The shabby chic appeal of rag quilts is gaining in popularity. Their strong, but soft-worn comfort m
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June 13, 2014
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Much
about creating, whether it is sewing, quilting, embroidery, or any other
artistic form, depends on having the ability to visualize the project in your
head. I don't know about you, but it is getting harder and harder for me to do
that every day.
Sometimes,
it is easy to bypass a pa...
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May 23, 2014
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Because they resemble hand quilting, redwork embroidery designs work great as a quilting motif. Finding the correct amount of contrast (or not) is the key to an embroidery project that pops.
Using a fabric sample called Elm Creek Quilts: Sarah's Collection by Red Rooster, I want to sh...
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May 9, 2014
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You may have had a friend or client ask you to stitch their company
or school colors on apparel using PMS colors. Typically, the mere mention of
PMS strikes fear in the hearts of many. Here, PMS refers to Pantone Matching
System and how it helps with color consistency in embroidery thread.
Panto...
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Here
is something no embroiderer should be without: basting stitches. Especially when
they are FREE.
Overall,
basting files place a running stitch around the outside of the design area,
temporarily securing the hooped fabric and stabilizer together. Some machines
even have a basting feature bu...
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Bobbins
are the cement that holds embroidery stitches together, so they play an
important role in the outcome of every machine embroidery design. Here is an
overview of what you need to know about bobbins.
Bobbins
are not one-size-fits-all. They are available in three basic sizes for home
embr...
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March 14, 2014
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Lightweight tear-away stabilizer (top) and heavy cut-away (bottom).
Like the
foundation of your home, stabilizers support the stitches you place upon them.
If the foundation is not good, the structure isn't either. With all of these different weights of stabilizers, which do you use?
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