January 20, 2012
sewblest
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It's just a number on a calendar, but the new year usually brings with it a desire to regroup and reorganize.
Tired of looking for designs you know you have but can't locate? It just isn't any fun anymore. With the sheer number of embroidery designs amassed, the task of organizing them...
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January 20, 2012
susanmars
Sometime last year I wrote about using a small tabletopper as an easy, casual cover for sewing machi
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January 13, 2012
starbird99
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The first day of winter has officially arrived on the calendar even though it doesn’t look like it o
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January 13, 2012
djones247
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Have you ever wondered whether it matters if you first trim the top or the bottom of your machine embroidery work?
It’s best to trim the top first, so that when you trim the back, you can gently pull on the bobbin tails to secure the trimmed thread end inside the fabric for a neater appearanc...
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With that title line, I am thinking that there are hundreds and hundreds of things they won't tell y
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January 6, 2012
db1921
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Finished! And with a little time to spare. We decided to just button down the sides instead of sewing them. It will make removing it from the table and folding it up for storage a little easier. Kate got to see it during the final fitting since she is doesn't talk much and is t...
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December 23, 2011
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Perhaps one of the greatest attributes of machine embroidery is its versatility. Embroidery can easily stand alone or, when combined with pieced blocks, become a personalized second-dimension embellishment.
The Blocks
I fussy-cut four 6.25-inch blocks from a striped fabric (I used Jackie...
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December 22, 2011
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OK. It is the Thursday before Christmas! A few weeks ago my daughter showed me a picture of a playhouse made from felt. It fit over a card table. Very cute and felt is easy to work with. So I planned one for the girls for Christmas. When I showed my drawings with the me...
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December 16, 2011
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Snowman Sweatshirt Jacket
Being a cold natured person, I love making jackets out of sweatshirts. They are warm and comfortable. This is one that would be perfect for the child in your life. (Adults would love it also.)
To make the jacket, you will need:
Sw...
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If there is anything that all embroiderers have in common, it must be pride of workmanship. No
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December 9, 2011
db1921
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A couple of weeks ago, when we were out and about, my oldest granddaughter saw some college girls sp
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After asking several digitizers the all important question - "tell your readers that it takes a
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December 2, 2011
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Handmade cards show extra appreciation. This one says, "Thanks for Being an Angel," and include
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December 2, 2011
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Working with Metallic Thread
At this time of year, we seem to have more need to use metallic thread than any other time. If you find that you struggle with this thread type, try some of these solutions. When shopping for metallic thread, buy the largest spool you can afford. The larger the spool di...
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November 25, 2011
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You either have a kid who hates bath time or loves it. Why not try to make your kid’s time in the bath a little more fun? How about sewing them a personalized animal towel/bathrobe that is all their own? Have a look at the Critter Kids Bathrobe Design Pack to make a special t...
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November 25, 2011
sewblest
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Stumped as to what to get your favorite quilter, embroiderer, or craftsperson? Hate the idea of Black Friday chaos? Shop from the convenience and comfort of home, 24 hours a day, any day of the week, on AnntheGran.com.
Here are some suggestions. (If fri...
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November 18, 2011
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I think its time to start some of the projects I want to do for the holidays. I usually wait too long to actually accomplish them as things get very busy as December draws near.
Dakota Collectibles has a new “Merry Christmas Ornaments” collection that combines free standing lace a...
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November 18, 2011
djones247
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Do you ever embroider small lettering that seems to disappear completely in to the fabric? Sometimes it seems that there is more thread on the underside of the material than on the top!
There are some simple things you can do to make sure that your small lett...
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November 11, 2011
susanmars
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So here's the thing---I didn't get any sewing done in the last couple of weeks. I was getting ready for and attending the Houston Quilt Festival for the last two weeks, and this week I was playing catch up the whole time. So when faced with a little deadline for this blog, I...
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While I live in La Mesa California (adjoins San Diego) now, I lived in Phoenix for many years. I am
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November 4, 2011
carol
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Individual characters (letters, numbers and punctuation marks) from my alph
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November 2, 2011
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The new Merry and Bright collection from Amazing Designs incorporates blinking lights with embroidery for an adorable holiday accent unlike anything I've ever seen.
Ten eyelets are embroidered within 14 different designs. Eyelets are then cut out for placement of 10 LED Fabric...
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October 28, 2011
db1921
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Nothing like needing something at the last minute to make your heart race a little, right? A f
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October 28, 2011
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Christmas is just around the corner and gift cards are the perfect one-size-fits-all. Who couldn't u
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October 21, 2011
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I am sure that a lot of you have been touched in some way by *** cancer. Whether it being Yourself, or your Sister, or your Mother, or your Friend.
While we wait and hope for a cure, there can be many ways to keep our hands busy & our hearts tender. The Cancer Scrapb...
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I kept thinking about my last project that failed. I am always excited about presenting projec
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October 14, 2011
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Applique is usually reserved for embellishing clothing or quilted items. Unfortunately, that doesn't allow for much face time. Holiday applique is especially vulnerable to a short shelf life. But by it's very nature, applique is perfect for holiday decorating where it can be v...
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October 14, 2011
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There are many kinds of bobbins available to us for embroidery, but and there is no single answer to the best bobbin type for every embroiderer or every machine.
There are metal,
plastic disposable, plastic reusable,
cardboard
and sideless.
Bobbins also come in colors. Colo...
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October 7, 2011
db1921
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Our baby girl just loves shoes, anyone's shoes will do. She brings them to be put on and clomps around, falling about every other step. She carries them around hugging them like they were baby dolls, pushes them in her stroller and throws them in the trash (then wants them ...
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