I don't know if frugal is a forgotten word, but I know that
being careful with money is important to
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January 17, 2014
atgadmin
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We are excited to have Eileen Roche, Editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery share t
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January 17, 2014
sewblest
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It's happened to all of us at one time or another. A project is stitching just fine then, out of nowhere, a glitch with the stitches. It isn't just the waste of materials that we mind, but the loss of time invested.
In the sample above, I got almost to the end and ran out of th...
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Happy and Healthy New Year to each of you.
I cannot believe another year has passed. I t
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January 10, 2014
annthegran
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So, stabilizing. I have to admit that it’s something with
which I haven’t had many problems. When I got my first embroidery machine, a
Brother 7000, the gal in the shop just slipped a piece of stabilizer under the
hoop. Until I learned better from fellow embroiderers on the Internet t...
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January 3, 2014
sewblest
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Metallic embroidery threads adds a touch of class to any project—if you can stand to use them that long! Here are some tips for avoiding pitfalls typically associated with metallic threads.
Although this design is beautiful stitched in rayon, the metallic snowflake is exquis...
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January 3, 2014
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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:
By Sherry McCary, Product Development, Designs in Machine Embroidery
How do I get designs from the...
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If my embroidery gifts are not - quick, easy and inexpensive, I am not going to do them. Year
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December 27, 2013
db1921
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We have had snow and ice twice already this season. So, what do you do with three little girls
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December 20, 2013
starbird99
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Dear Readers,
Create this Winter Door Sock for your door this winter. See below for project instructions on how to make this project.
Materials: Winter Scene Door Sock designs
Polyester Fiberfill
Sewing Machine
Matching Fabric Thread
Hand Needles
Cutaway ...
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December 20, 2013
sewblest
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With the multitude of choices now available, choosing a stabilizer can be daunting. Cut away. Tear away. Fusible. Melt away. Wash away. Which do you use? There is no iron-clad, 100 percent, always-work option. It depends on the stitch count, fabric used, and sometimes the thread, machine, or stabil...
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December 14, 2013
sewblest
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Create quick and easy gift bags with fabric scraps and a wonderful fusible by Allstitch. This is a fun activity for kids, doesn't involve any sewing, and can be adapted for any occasion. I've made matching gift tags and you could use the same techniques to create cards.
Fuse-n-Bond is ...
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December 6, 2013
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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: :
As an embroiderer, sewer and crafter you can never have too many tools. Here’s a look at some of my fa...
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If you are a newbie at embroidery, you may be thinking about
the up-coming holidays and giving gifts
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November 30, 2013
db1921
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Do you have unfinished projects from past years? I do. I am always inspired at the beginning of the holidays and have lots of ideas. Then it seems the season always gets hectic and some of the things I start just do not get finished. So, this year I decided to finish those it...
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November 22, 2013
carol
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Have you ever wanted to cover a ring binder or album? As an example, here is a 3-ringbinder that I covered to use as a photo album. (Keep reading for more information aboutpages for the binder.) When I open the binder, you can see how neat...
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November 22, 2013
annthegran
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I asked you all to let me know what you’d like me to tell you. Haven’t heard from anyone except Pat, so I’ll answer her questions. Maybe that will help you think of some more things you’d like me to write about.
Pat asked: I would LOVE to know what types of embroidery do you...
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November 15, 2013
sewblest
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My eldest favorite daughter (I also have a youngest favorite daughter) decided she wanted to make a rag quilt. They are shabby chic, typically created with muted colors, fringed all around and stitched with ragged edges showing on one side. The more they are washed, the more comfortable they become....
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Are the stores yelling at you to buy new decorations for the holidays? You have plenty and are proba
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November 8, 2013
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We have some great ideas on how to accessorize your holiday table with embroidery. One way is to create your very own decorative napkin rings. They are quick and easy and will take no time at all to finish. Then you can also embroider wonderful placemats, napkins, table cloths, towels, curtains, etc...
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November 8, 2013
sewblest
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In the words of the late Andy Williams, "It's the most wonderful time of the year," and it's never been easier to add sparkle to embroidery designs than with hot-fix crystals.
Christmas embroidery begs for embellishment. Crystals are easy to apply with a heat tool like the DalWan...
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If you can stand just another blog about 60 weight thread, I
was looking through some of the designs
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November 1, 2013
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Monogram a napkin for every guest at your next dinner party. It’s the perfect way to personalize a seat and makes a great party favor. MonogramIt! from Amazing Designs has numerous fonts to choose from so you can customize every napkin to match each guest’s style...
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October 25, 2013
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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:
You see it everywhere today – lower case monograms catch your eye and make you wonder if it really is a ...
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October 25, 2013
sewblest
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This project turned out so cute. It would make an adorable pin, magnet, or purse embellishmen
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Today I just want to share another addition to the Halloween décor for my daughter's fireplace displ
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October 18, 2013
annthegran
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If you remember from my last blog post, the AnnTheGran web
site got its name from my AOL sign-in. I promised to tell you the story of how
annthegran became my AOL sign-in. Like most stories like this it’s pretty
simple and fairly silly.
The year was 1994. My daughter, son-in-law and three ...
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If you have been embroidering for more than 90 days, like the rest of you, you may have had a fantas
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October 11, 2013
britonleap
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All we can say is “WOW!”
We have been completely overwhelmed with everyone’s enthusiastic response to the announcement and release of AlphaTricks! As we’ve worked with users, we’ve uncovered some common questions, as well as tips that it seems everyone would like...
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October 4, 2013
db1921
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It's here again. Already! Halloween, apple picking, pinecones and colored leaves. The season's fly by so quickly I can hardly keep up. We took a trip out to the Old Town main street the other day to pick up our fall and winter spices. It is an all cobblestone st...
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