September 27, 2012
carol
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The kaleidocycle designs are available now. They are available in the design packs mentioned, and also individually.
A while ago, a friend sent me a link to a website that discussed an unusual geometric form.Created by a math student, the form is called a Kaleidocycle...
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September 25, 2012
susanmars
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All you really need for this easy project is two Vintage Gingham Trim Dishtowels, or two towels of y
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September 21, 2012
atgadmin
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The Intermediate Embroiderer’s Bucket List
Last week, I posted the Embroiderer’s Bucket List for newbies. If you missed it, click here.
Many of you commented on the list – some of you have already checked
off all 10 items while others promised to work through the l...
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September 21, 2012
sewblest
I am fortunate to live in an area where I am surrounded by autumn's brilliance this time of year. With some water-soluble stabilizer, an applique design, and organza in shades of red, orange, and gold, fall leaves can be enjoyed well beyond their typical lifespan.
Using the same Amazing Design...
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September 19, 2012
atgadmin
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Make an assortment of cupcake coasters to bring a smile
to your guests. You can select fabric to
reflect your favorite flavors or your party theme.
Supplies
Dakota Collectibles Crafty
Cupcake design pack #970443 or purchase the single designs. I have used these 4X4” des...
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When I initially got my first machine, there was so much to
know and understand that I remember feel
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September 14, 2012
db1921
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Do your kids love to read? Ours do, but keeping track of the library books can be a challenge. And while our daughter was reorganizing their schoolroom area she wanted a reading nook and a place to keep those library books. Here is what we came up with:
The original ...
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September 13, 2012
db1921
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Have you ever just had an idea that kept calling out to you? This is one of those projects. More than a year ago I found this pile of blocks in the clearance section of a local department store. The packages had been broken open and a couple of the lettered blocks were missing.&nbs...
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September 7, 2012
pguram
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What’s on your embroidery bucket list? Want to get the whole
embroidery experience? Then write an embroidery bucket list. You’ll
find if you write it down, you’re apt to tackle some of those
easy-to-put-off complicated embroidery projects. And once you do, y...
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For any true embroidery fan, there
does come a time when they start to salivate over the new feature
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August 31, 2012
sewblest
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Take your applique to the next level by making it totally reversible. It is really easy to do with m
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August 24, 2012
starbird99
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Football season has begun and you know what that means! A lot of us will be glued in front of our HD TV screens watching and cheering on our favorite football teams and Fantasy players. Sipping on an ice cold beer can really enhance the viewing pleasure though while your favorite team an...
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Now, here is a fun idea, complete with designs to make it, that would make a great stocking stuffer or busy bag learning toy for any preschooler on your list. My daughter was looking for ideas one day and came across one of these cute little guys that had been made with colored felt squares.&n...
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Some of us really go out with decorating for the
holidays. Some homes look like a
profe
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August 17, 2012
sewblest
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Make this
from this
and this!
It is almost back-to-school time and this embroidered notebook cover is a quick and easy project using a standard 50-cent composition book. It takes about a half-yard of fabric, or two fat quarters, and a few scraps for the applique. Best of all, you c...
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August 10, 2012
atgadmin
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These casserole carriers are simple to make and are
perfect for upcoming pot luck gatherings.
You can make them different by using an assortment of fabrics (maybe
from your “stash”) and embroidery designs.
Materials:
2 pieces o...
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August 10, 2012
djones247
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There are differences in tear-away stabilizer besides their weight. I find that most embroiderers are very familiar with "firm" or "crisp" tear-away. But a wonderfully supportive tear-away is "soft" tear-away.
Crisp or firm tear-away is made fr...
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August 3, 2012
sewblest
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Cutwork is so very elegant, and it looks much more difficult than it really is. This project creates a holiday napkin or a gift basket liner or dinner roll cover. The poinsettia is part of the Christmas Cutwork Encore embroidery collection by Dakota Collectibles and it is available from Ann the...
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Well, if we had an expert to follow us around all day, that would be both interesting and bothersome
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July 27, 2012
db1921
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Our girls love to read. So much that our daughter is making a special reading nook out of a closet in her schoolroom area. The seven year old, who always wants to add her thoughts to a project brought me a picture. The pillow had these different, flapped edges and she asked i...
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July 27, 2012
starbird99
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It is sweltering outside with thoughts of Christmas not readily coming to mind. This summer ha
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Raise your hand if you would like to move your skills to the next level in embroidery!
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July 20, 2012
sewblest
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Christmas in July had to be invented just for me because I need all the time I can get when it comes
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July 13, 2012
atgadmin
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We’ve just passed the halfway mark of the year, so it is time to get a jump start on your holiday projects. Whether you like to create to give or make things to decorate your home, this Christmas Tray is sure to please. Featuring the Baby Lock Enterprise 10-needle embroidery machine, our ...
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July 13, 2012
djones247
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Hooping and embroidering garments that don't open down the front, such as T-shirts and sweatshirts, can be challenging. Even when you get them hooped, it can be hard to get them on and off the machine.
Watch this video for tips on how to do this more easily and take at least half the work ...
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We all look forward to this time of year, children are laughing around the pool, adults are snoozing
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July 6, 2012
sewblest
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Wedding season is upon us and this project is very easy to make as a wedding shower or reception fav
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June 29, 2012
susanmars
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Following are the instructions for embroidering these cuties! You'll need the following:
Embroiderable Cubbie of your choice
Temporary Adhesive Spray
Water Soluble Stablizer
Medium Weight Tearaway Stabilizer
CHECK OUT ALL CUTE CUBBIES AVAILABLE HERE
June 29, 2012
db1921
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My friend received one of the new smaller Kindles for Mother's Day. She loves crafty things bu
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One of the most important groups of people I embroder for are my grandchildren. Who is more im
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