The origins of monograms were very regal. The letters were generally used as a signature and on coin [More]

Hello, AnnTheGran Community!It's only been about a month, and I miss all of you already, so I thought I'd come back and say hello. More importantly, I have unfinished business. I had some great requests from a previous Magic Bookshelf post about technology aspects to talk about, and I never ... [More]

I was supposed to write a blog last week – but I was just getting home from the “Sewing & Stitchery EXPO” in Puyallup, Washington – and then my son Elliott and his wife Emily had our FIRST GRANDCHILD – a beautiful baby girl named Lillian Claire. One of life’s... [More]

Here at home in Minnesota, the ground is white and the sky is gray, so once again it's great to have Orlando and my trip to Florida to think about. I did get a break from winter when I traveled to the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup WA last weekend. Rita and I were both there and we did... [More]

Last week many folks in this country were shoveling the white stuff.  I even got stuck in Seattle on Sunday evening because my flight into New Jersey was cancelled.  What I cannot understand is how my Colorado grandchildren were playing in their new playhouse in 70 degree weather duri... [More]

Why is Egyptian cotton considered to be among the best cotton?  It starts with the weather!&nbs [More]

On this sunny, beautiful,  but cold day in Alabama, here’s wishing you a March that goes out like a Lamb.  Since much of the USA saw a snowy and cold first day of March, It must have come in like a Lion, so it should go out like a Lamb.  To all of you in the southern hemisphere,... [More]

Here's a mini tutorial, showing my sheer admiration for Design Center as "Redwork Wizard". Try and see if you can find a continuous path, without jumps in the above image If you are one of the embroiderers who consider PE-Design's / Palette's Design Center to be "beginne... [More]

Ways to save! I’m not unaware of or unaffected by the present state of the economy and I know that this isn’t the time to be asking you to spend money on non-essentials. On the other hand, when times are difficult it’s more important to connect with friends and take time out for o... [More]

I bet that most of you can say that “life just somehow got in the way.”  That has surely happened to me.  Way back when I got my associates degree in marketing and then wanted to go to the Fashion Institute of Technology.  For those ladies who remember the 60’s and 7... [More]

Hi everybody!  This is Misty and Greg from Sew Crazy in Lake Mary, Florida.  We are SEW excited to be featured as the store at this years Community Circle 2009 event in Orlando, Florida.  We look forward to seeing some familiar faces from around the area and also meet new friends from... [More]

We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with [More]

I have often heard (and wondered myself) why doesn't this expensive machine communicate and give me [More]

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T-shirt quilts make a great gift for graduates. If you have one in your future, these tips will help [More]

We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with [More]

This adorable design makes the perfect accent to a floral display or wreath. You can even make ornam [More]

A few years ago, there was a fad of melting crayons and creating some pretty terrific artwork. I per [More]

Embroidery and the Art of Napkin FoldsBy Cathy SundermannThe art of folding napkins was first docume [More]

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I was just watching a video from a very well-known embroidery expert, Ok it is Lindee Goodall.  [More]

For gifts with a wow factor, Lovely Letters from Pickle Pie Designs does the job. Get the design now [More]

Hi,Hey Embroidery Friends!We had a great live yesterday! Watch the rebroadcast below!Also, make sure [More]

As the USA is buried in snow and very cold weather, here in Surprise Arizona, it was 72 degrees toda [More]

Add some shimmer and shine to this applique Valentine. You can whip it up at the last minute and the [More]

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Hey Embroidery Friends!We had a great live yesterday! Watch the rebroadcast below!dkfnvkjnlkn<ifr [More]

Stitching multiples of the same file? Embrilliance can help!Embrilliance is such an easy to use desi [More]

I have been wanting to create a Trapunto Design for some time. I figured it required the courage of [More]

After the fallout of holiday stitching, this time of year is perfect for getting your creative space [More]

It is likely cold where you are, it seems like it is cold all over the world.  [More]

Need a quick stocking that is fully lined? We've got you covered!The StockingDownload the free patte [More]

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One of the reasons we embroider is because we love making lovely gifts for friends and family. What’ [More]

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