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The Avid Embroiderer Presents – Gifts that you were dreaming about. And, a design for Valentine’s Day.

January 17, 2020 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (3)  
Now that the holidays are over, (thank goodness for small blessings) I am seeing a lot of people joi [More]

Embroidery Resolutions? Let's Learn Together!

January 17, 2020 sewblest Debbie SewBlest Comments (1)  Not rated yet
New Year resolutions don't have to be just about getting fit and losing weight. Let's also resolve t [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Free Standing Lace (FSL) and a Freebie* - with variations**

January 3, 2020 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (4)  
I started machine embroidery in December, 2001. I had just moved from Arizona to California, and aft [More]

Why Actual Thread Color Charts are Essential

January 3, 2020 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (0)  Not rated yet
If you are buying thread, especially ordering it online, there is no better resource than an actual [More]

Counting Down To Our Gift #1 Reveal By Eileen Roche

December 28, 2019 atgadmin Comments (0)  Not rated yet
We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with [More]

Lovely Letters: Cork Monogram Quick Gift

December 20, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest Comments (2)  
Cork makes a great surface for machine embroidery. The best part? There are no edges to finish! One [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Candlewicking for dimension in your project. A Freebie for use all year long.

December 20, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (0)  Not rated yet
Candlewicking is as old as the 'old west' and as fresh as any of today's trendy designs. Created in [More]

Counting Down To Our Gift #2 Reveal By Eileen Roche

December 13, 2019 atgadmin Comments (0)  Not rated yet
We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - It's Tip Time and a Christmas Freebie that will have you singing . . .

December 6, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (0)  
I hope you had a chance to see my '3D' blog, I am really excited about it. I am planning to incorpor [More]

Some of My Favorite Machine Embroidery Things (for Your Christmas List)

December 6, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest Comments (0)  Not rated yet
I don’t recommend items unless I have used them and believe in them. Here are some of my favorites! [More]

Counting Down To Our Gift #3 Reveal By Eileen Roche

November 29, 2019 atgadmin Comments (0)  Not rated yet
We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with [More]

Six Tips for Black Friday Shopping

November 22, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest Comments (2)  Not rated yet
Black Friday is regarded as the busiest and, sometimes, most brutal shopping day of the year. The cr [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Being Thankful is a Life Long Joy; and a Freebie for gifting your family, friends, & especially, yourself.

November 22, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (1)  
Of course, at the holiday season people are in a warmer and happier mood. This outlook is one that g [More]

Counting Down To Our Gift #4 Reveal By Eileen Roche

November 15, 2019 eroche Comments (0)  Not rated yet
https://www.annthegran.com/prd/supplies/designs-magazine/vintage-clutch-collection-1-bundle/1/vpurse [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Holiday Decorating.

November 8, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (0)  Not rated yet
If you are a fan of YouTube (I am a fanatic - hopelessly beyond a fan), there are thousands times th [More]

Five Tips From the Cookies For Santa Mat DIME Cover Project

November 8, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (3)  
I'll show you four tips from my DIME cover project that will come in handy!It is hard to believe it [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Holidays are for family.

October 25, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , The Memory Book Comments (3)  
It is mid October, 2019 and I feel like time is flying by, faster and faster. You know the drill, pl [More]

Are You Ready for Holiday Sewing?

October 18, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest Comments (1)  
With Halloween just around the corner, the season of making is close behind. I’ll give you some tips [More]

3 Easy and Lazy Crafts You Can Make and Sell By Lori Wade

October 18, 2019 atgadmin Comments (0)  Not rated yet
Love to quilt and make crafts? Then you have a gift that could earn you some extra spending money. P [More]

Charm School Is In Session! By Eileen Roche

October 11, 2019 atgadmin Comments (0)  Not rated yet
We just released our brand new Lace Charm collection! What great gifts these make! Watch the rebroad [More]

Choosing Thread Colors for Quilting in the Hoop

October 4, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (1)  
One of the best things about in-the-hoop projects is that everything, including quilting, is done ri [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Pumpkins and kids - INTRODUCING - FRANKENBIRD! (Freebie)

October 3, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (0)  
It has finally cooled down here in Arizona, it is 94 degrees today. . .I found some information on k [More]

Fabric Prep, Hooping, and Stitching!

September 27, 2019 atgadmin Comments (0)  Not rated yet
Hello Embroidery Friends!On Thursday Eileen got down to the nitty gritty of fabric prep, hooping, an [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - If you thread it, it will create. And, a freebie/nearly free idea for Halloween.

September 27, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (1)  
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ITH Projects: Adding Lace and Trims Inside Seams

September 20, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (0)  Not rated yet
Last time, you cut and marked all of your pieces for Nifty Notepads. Now I will show you a little tr [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Go BIG and make it vibrant. And, a 6" by 10" hoop Freebie - yes, that is a large design.

September 13, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks , Machine Tips Comments (3)  
I had written another blog which pointed out some things that are best done with the professional st [More]

Nifty Notepads: Tips for In-the-Hoop Projects

September 6, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest , EMB 101 Comments (0)  Not rated yet
In-the-Hoop projects are all the rage and so extremely easy to make. I'll give you some tips on maki [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Tips and Tricks for ITH Projects

August 30, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (2)  
I did a "embroidery words/terms" blog recently and I remember that I had been embroidering for a lon [More]

Maximize Project Potential With Mylar

August 23, 2019 sewblest Debbie SewBlest Comments (1)  
Machine embroidery with mylar makes your projects pop. Plus, right now, you can get Volume 1 of Kimb [More]

The Avid Embroiderer Presents - Back-to-School Already? Already!

August 16, 2019 Brown Eyed Lady EMB 101 , The Avid Embroiderer , Design Tips & Tricks Comments (0)  Not rated yet
Moms and dads are jumping up and down. Neighbors are throwing parties. Kids are getting new supplies [More]
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