Everyday I see new ideas every where I turn. If it is not a new thread, it is a new mac
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Without thread, embroidery is just a piece of fabric. . . The thread can make a great design m
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Every day I see digitizers trying to create something new for machine embroidery. I see things
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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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Frankly, when it is cold outside, it is also cold inside. I remember living in Phoenix and the air c
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Many embroiderers enjoy reading magazines on line. The latest thing is to put them there for your co
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Your current scissors are probably not going to make it to a museum, I know mine won't. But a
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If I had one item that I would have liked to really have been knowledgeable about from day one, it h
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I started this project over a year ago and for various reasons, I did not want to proceed with it.&n
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At this time, there are only a handful of design creators for whom we all would know for certain of
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There are a few things that are easier than in-the-hoop projects, but for doing holiday items, this
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Since I am not a digitizer, I don't know much about this particular technique called photo-stitch.&n
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Machine embroidery advances are being driven by the same things that drive the computer industry - H
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Ever since I recognized that my retirement was going to be upon me quickly (about 10 years ago), I w
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My love for embroidery is going on 10 years. I cannot believe it, how time flies when you are
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Embroidery is always trying to do new and different things. My mother's embroidery was limited
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I have used thinner threads for certain types of embroidery. For instance, some monograms can
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One of my favorite authors was Shel Silverstein; he was truly one of a kind. In addition to ma
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Maybe it is my age, or maybe it is just because things change, but so often, I think of things I cou
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Over time, I have enjoyed doing my embroidery a great deal. Even when I was frustrated in the
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It is summertime here in southern California. That actually means that the days are balmy to h
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I suppose we all have had this happen from time to time (or more often!) that we are minding our own
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It is time for perfect brides to be walking down a perfect isle, in a perfect gown, with a perfect m
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I have always been a fan of scarves. They are feminine, fluid and so graceful. They brig
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Mother's Day will be upon us soon. Since my mother has already completed her earthly jour
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Ribbons have been a part of embellishments, decorating and crafting ever since man first figured out
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There are a few times of the year when we have a greater feeling of love, warmth and joy and Easter,
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I love a product that shows ingenuity and innovation.
Consider the humble (grin) computer.&nb
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It is my belief that any art form, such as embroidery is difficult to pin down as to who, when and w
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If you open any decorating magazine, regardless of age, you are going to find some awesome ideas for
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