If you think that you can't embroider items that you can't get into a hoop, or hold with self-adhesive stabilizer, think again.
There's another method that will let you hold big, bulky items under the embroidery needle. I embroidered this tote bag on my single-needle home embroide...
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June 15, 2012
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As a Quilter and Sewer I know how important it is to find products
that make my projects better and easier without blowing my budget or
potentially damaging my work by using something complicated or harsh on
fabrics. It is a balancing act when shopping for supplies, tools, and
accessories ...
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June 15, 2012
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We are truly blessed to live in a free land. The Fourth of July is fast approaching and I designed t
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June 8, 2012
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By Eileen Roche
We received such a positive response from my recent blog: 12 Household Tools for the Machine Embroiderer that I decided to revisit this subject.
JoAnn Connolly of Garden of Daisies Embroidery thinks craft foam and a cardboard carton are great reusable items ...
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I have never thought of myself as a collector of any sort. I never collected stamps or coins (
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June 1, 2012
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My daughters and I love to take pictures. With digital cameras we take lots and lots. However with three little ones almost always in tow one big problem I now encounter is keeping track of the lens cover. And Andrea is always looking for hers, digging i...
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June 1, 2012
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Beautiful embroidery goes hand in hand with beautiful linen, and this is the perfect time of year to find antique linens at flea markets, estate sales, and yard sales.
There’s nothing like the feel of antique linen. It could be that it’s pure nostalgia. More likely, it is because it is ...
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May 25, 2012
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By Eileen Roche
We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share this content with you, which was originally posted on Eileen’s Machine Embroidery Blog
Digital Camera– best design tool in the house (besides pencil and paper). I use a digital ca...
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We all know that a stash generally refers to a lot of fabric and notions that we buy but never get a
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May 19, 2012
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Vacations & traveling can be fun! What isn’t so fun is all the hoops you have to jump thru to get to your destination though. With all the heightened security since 9/11, going thru airport security can be an adventure.
Making sure everything in your luggage complies with all...
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May 18, 2012
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A couple of blogs ago, I wrote about crazy quilt stitches. Now, we'll put them to use making a basic
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I hope that you have just the right amount of tension for your machine and your life. Too litt
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May 12, 2012
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When is a doily not a doily? When you make it into a bowl!
Start with the Lace Doily collection from Dakota Collectibles.
https://www.annthegran.com/Product.aspx?t=1&i=42329
First, create the butterfly doily shown here as a bowl. It's pretty neat the way this in-the...
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May 4, 2012
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If your Mother is like mine she really, truly doesn't want anything for Mother's Day. And we k
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May 4, 2012
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Mother's Day is just around the corner. Don't panic if don't have any good ideas. Here are some
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With all there is to know about embroidery and with all the gadgets to help you, why do we still nee
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April 27, 2012
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All Water-Soluble Stabilizers are Not Created Equal
That’s right – there are three main varieties:
Lightweight (about 20 microns) – used for topping on lightly textured fabrics
Mid-weight (about 35 microns) – used a topping on more deeply textured or plush fabrics,...
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April 22, 2012
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It's nearing the end of the school year, and parents across the nation are once again looking for a
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April 22, 2012
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It is just time. I need an apron - one with pockets. I am always wondering where I laid
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As embroiderers, we have a lot to consider when deciding on a project. This is how I try to vi
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April 6, 2012
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Embroidery machines revolutionized hand stitching. What once took days or weeks to prepare now varies from minutes to hours. Embroidery designs aren't the only things you can stitch out. Some of the easiest embellishments are made with decorative stitches.
Regardless of your embroidery mac...
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March 31, 2012
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Monograms are the oldest form of identification in the world, dating back to Greek and Roman times. First used as a form of currency in the barter system, monograms served many roles from indicating social status to serving as a signature for royals and artists.
Perhaps most obvious, they identifie...
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March 31, 2012
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Working with small letters can be frustrating. Chances are that you think your small lettering looks distorted, bunchy or just plain amateurish. The truth is, is probably not your fault. That’s right. Your good technique can only go as far as the data allows. In other words, if the fon...
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In Part 1, Puckering, Crooked Placement and Bad design Selection
In Part 2, No Discovery Sew, No Org
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March 16, 2012
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Tired of boxes yet? I'm not. I am hooked for sure. This one is VERY simple. I made a bunch of these little ones in no time at all. Some for me and some for the girls schoolroom. But this is the last one, Here is my smallest storage cube:
What you need:
One 15&qu...
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March 16, 2012
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It's the time of year when it's easy to get in a creative rut. Winter is almost over. Spring is almost here. You are tired of being inside, maybe even tired of sewing the same old stuff. There are many ways to get inspiration, most of which, can be done from the comfort of home at little or ...
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March 9, 2012
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This sewing room organization may take all year at the rate I am going. It's a great idea to give everything a "home" but I had no idea that I has so much stuff. Anyway I said I would do a tutorial on different ways to make those little fabric cubes. I have to warn you that...
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I guess no one wants to look dumb in front of friends, family or even strangers. The
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March 2, 2012
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Organize, organize and organize some more. I decided to give my sewing room a makeover of sorts. The goal however, is to repurpose as many items as possible without spending much money. Well, this could take all year -that is how bad my room is. But as it comes along I will s...
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March 2, 2012
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Ever want to add a line or two of text to a project but didn't because it's just too much of a pain? Don't want to invest in alphabet libraries? Hate lining up letters? Tired of stitching fonts that don't turn out regardless of how well they are stabilized? Afraid to install (and lea...
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