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Would you like to win $500 Cash? YOU are invited to enter your completed African Folklore Embroidery in the upcoming challenge. Entry forms are on online at www.aflembroidery.com. THE GRAND PRIZE is $500 cash, 2nd prize $50 and 3rd prize $25.00. All entrants will receive certificate of part... [More]

Embroidery Advisor Presents "Sweet Dreams"

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Good Night! SleepTight!  Now that is something we all hope to do each night.  Whenever we [More]

Wine Wraps That Aren't Just for Wine!

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I will start off by confessing that this project was definitely not my brainchild.  In fact, it [More]

Loosely Woven Fabrics ? Control Them with Ease

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  Fear No Pashmina! One of my favorite newer stabilizers is the self-adhesive wash-away mesh type. This stabilizer can be pricey, but it stands alone when you need the unique advantages offered by this highly evolved specialty product.The item being embroidered must be compatible with wate... [More]

Look Mom! No Zippers!

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Nailing a Corner

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I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop.  I enjoy bringing something reall [More]

Embroidery Advisor Presents Sew Story Books

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Remember as a young child and one of your parents, or grandparents, would cuddle up next to you and read you a story before bedtime.  You would listen to your favorite story until your eyes slowly closed and you drifted into fairy-tale dreams.  Now that you have grown up and have children ... [More]

Leftover Minky and those Elusive Binks

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A friend gave me some leftover 5" squares of minky fabric the other day.  There were not enough to make a quilt so I pondered what to do with them.  In the meantime someone stepped on the clip that held the baby's pacifier so it didn't get lost.  She really only gets it w... [More]

No More Excuses!

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I am so delighted to say that I belong to a group of enthusiastic embroiderers who meet once every m [More]

Junk in my trunk - African Folklore Embroidery Elephants

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 JUNK IN MY TRUNK and the African Folklore Embroidery Elephants One of my favorite animals to observe while on safari is the elephants. I love watching the baby elephant walk in between his mom and dad and seeing how protective the moms are toward their babies. The elephant is the largest... [More]

Keeping It Simple - Owls Are In

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I know that I have told you about all the babies that are on their way.  And their mother's are now doing the decorating.  Many of our daughter's friends have seen her baby's room and when she asked them what they would like as a shower gift several requested the fram... [More]

Multi-Media = Major Fun!

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As exciting as standard embroidery is, you'll reach a creative crescendo when you add other elements. When you incorporate everyday elements with even the simplest embroidery, the result is almost always a pleasing surprise. In this example, "The Busy Bride" from the Circle of Life des... [More]

Easter Goodies for Infants

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"What will the Easter bunny bring for the baby?" our grandaughter asked.  Now, this is the same [More]

Embroidery Advisor Presents Tick Tock - Embroidered Clocks

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It seems that we all need more time these days, I sure know I do.  Don’t you just wish that som [More]

Quick and Easy Spring Pillows

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This great project idea came from one of my officemates, Kimberly.  She stumbled on this great [More]

The Computerist Presents - Steampunk and other Freebies

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What the heck is Steampunk?  Well, its called steampunk because it is a mix of steam powered era style and futuristic style, sort of as if the future happened in the past (if that makes any sense). Its punk because its a bit of that style thrown in. So really you can call anything that loo... [More]

Ruching and Embroidery Equals WOW!

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  Everyday I see new ideas every where I turn.  If it is not a new thread, it is a new mac [More]

Zip-Around Pouches for High Tech Devices

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Fabric Popped out of a Hoop? Re-Align It!

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Here is how I recover almost designs that have hopped out of the hoop. 1. Walk away for a moment. Calm down and begin to work on getting it fixed. 2. Find some running stitches that are on a curve or angle. If you don't see any, you may need to remove some stitches covering them. For... [More]

Embroidery Software and Recap of CatalogXpress and AlphaXpress

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If you frequent the Forums here at AnnTheGran or any other site, you will often see users asking whi [More]

Embroidery Advisor Presents Appealing Animal Apparel

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Starbird Inc. has been dedicated to the embroidery industry for the past 25 years.  Our talented and educated staff has many combined years of embroidery digitizing experience.  Along with custom digitizing we also do stock designs which are all professionally digitized at our headquarters... [More]

You did that?

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 Teaching an African Folklore Embroidery class is one of my favorite things to do. In the last few weeks, I have taught workshops at quilt guilds in Washington, Visalia, Long Beach and Covina. I have had all types of people in my classes, from people who have been quilting for many years, but n... [More]

Got Thread??

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Without thread, embroidery is just a piece of fabric. . .  The thread can make a great design m [More]
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