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The Avid Embroiderer Presents – Yes, size does matter and a freebie for your Spring Embroidery

April 8, 2016 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
I was just looking at some of the responses to the Blogs here at AnnTheGran, and I noticed one perso [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents – Look Who is Aware Now❣ - And, a space saving tip!

March 25, 2016 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
Pat shares a personal story about her grandson, and highlights awareness designs. [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Curiosity Depends on What You Already Know and a freebie . . .

March 11, 2016 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (2)  
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The Avid Embroiderer Presents - 10 Tips and Tricks that will make your embroidery better and a St. Patrick's Day freebie.

February 26, 2016 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (5)  
Pat is sharing 10 of her unique tips with you and a freebie just for fun. [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Tricky Fabric and Stabilizers (AND two freebies)

February 4, 2016 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (4)  
I do like to create something unexpected when I embroider.  Some times that includes using a te [More]

EMB 101: Cut-Away Stabilizers

January 29, 2016 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (2)  
Stabilizers can be confusing but one thing's for sure. You will always need a cut-away stabilizer in [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Decorate with trays

January 22, 2016 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
Leafing through multiple magazines, including HGTV and Better Homes and Gardens (how long has it bee [More]

New Year, New Machine

January 15, 2016 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (0)  Not rated yet
Were you fortunate enough to get an embroidery machine for Christmas? It’s exciting, and scary, and [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Another thing to do with Paint Chips

January 8, 2016 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (1)  
Some day we will all be embroidering on spider webs, in the meantime, this is an idea that has so ma [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - A last minute gift for anyone on your list.

December 18, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
No matter how I plan and get prepared for the holidays, especially Christmas (for me), there are alw [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Lose 12 pounds - the hard way

December 4, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (2)  
Most people know that California, where live, San Diego, and even more specific, La Mesa.We have bee [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Hidden tips and tricks for excellent embroidery

September 18, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (1)  
There are so many places to learn about embroidery on the Internet.  My blog and that of the ot [More]

EMB 101: Needles

September 11, 2015 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (2)  
You may think needles are needles, but it does make a difference what needles you use when embroider [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Sharing the love of Embroidery

September 4, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
This time of the year - where on earth did summer go?? - the kids are off to school and the temperat [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Those Perfect Designs in the Showroom

August 21, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (1)  
If you need to go out this afternoon for some stabilizer or thread, this is a caution just for you.& [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Sculptey and Lace

August 7, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
When I saw this project, I could not stop thinking about the number of ways that I could use this as [More]

Hoopla About Hoop Sizes

July 31, 2015 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (0)  Not rated yet
Hoop sizes can be confusing, mainly because they are designated in millimeters and a good majority o [More]

EMB 101: Choosing Water-Soluble Stabilizer

July 24, 2015 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (3)  Not rated yet
Water-soluble stabilizers (WSS) are one of the great wonders of the embroidery world. There are so m [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Build a Better Mouse Trap - Do You Catch A Better Mouse?

July 17, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Build a Better Mouse Trap - Do You Catch A Better Mouse? [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - How to finish that baby item before they go to college

July 3, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
The Avid Embroiderer Presents - How to finish that baby item before they go to college   You [More]

Why Test Stitching is so Important

June 12, 2015 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (3)  
If you read any forums or follow social media groups, you undoubtedly have seen some of the blunders [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Cary Grant without a tie??? On Mother's Day???

May 8, 2015 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (0)  
One has a very difficult time imagining Cary Grant without a tie.  Off hand, I cannot think of [More]

EMB 101: Embroidering on Fleece

October 31, 2014 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (0)  
Fleece is a wonderful fabric for embroidery. It is soft, warm, wears well, and launders well. Here a [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - The Number One Thing EVERY Embroiderer Needs to Know. And a Freebie to enjoy.

August 22, 2014 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (4)  
I was thinking the other day about what one thing will make a difference for a Newbie.  Even fo [More]

Sashiko - I Am Taking A Stab At This One

September 13, 2013 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (11)  
The quilters among us will recognize this stitch type but some of us are only just now finding about [More]

Two (count them - 2) Tips you won't see anywhere else.

October 29, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (1)  
I know it is really nice to see how to do some of the coolest projects, but I often have trouble fin [More]

Tips and Tricks for Newbies and Seasoned Embroiderers

April 6, 2012 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (0)  Not rated yet
As embroiderers, we have a lot to consider when deciding on a project.  This is how I try to vi [More]

Nailing a Corner

May 13, 2011 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (18)  
I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop.  I enjoy bringing something reall [More]

tae Bridal FSL

October 15, 2010 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (11)  
Ever since I recognized that my retirement was going to be upon me quickly (about 10 years ago), I w [More]

The Center of Attention

July 9, 2010 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer Comments (11)  Not rated yet
Over time, I have enjoyed doing my embroidery a great deal.  Even when I was frustrated in the [More]
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