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Nailing a Corner

I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop. I enjoy bringing something really unique for selling to brides who appreciate beautiful things that I can product without fail over and over again. The first thing that has to be absolute is...

Posted May 13 2011, 01:30 PM by pat71896 with | with 15 comment(s)

Filed under: stabilizers, annthegran stabilizer, The Avid Embroiderer, heirloom, water soluble stabilizer, digitizing, allaboutblanks, applique, bride, placement, whitework, Wedding, candle wicking, corner, fleur de lis

Unique Bridal Linens

Every day I see digitizers trying to create something new for machine embroidery. I see things like candy holders, free standing lace items, beautiful floral designs and lettering - of all sorts. Additionally, I frequently see letters attached the strangest...

Posted Mar 04 2011, 12:26 PM by pat71896 with | with 5 comment(s)

Mylar and Embroidery

Embroidery is always trying to do new and different things. My mother's embroidery was limited essentially to linens, some decorating and clothing. Now we embroider on screen doors, wood and just about anything that does not move or require food....

Posted Sep 17 2010, 04:45 PM by pat71896 with | with 6 comment(s)

Filed under: avid embroiderer, The Avid Embroiderer, FSL, shadow applique, Christmas, Holidays, Ornaments, metallic thread, bridal gown, digitizing, bling, applique, density, guest towels, tearaway, butterfly, freebie, bride, organza, halloween, Mylar

Threads of Embroidery

I have used thinner threads for certain types of embroidery. For instance, some monograms can be more elegant with a lighter thread. When we buy embroidery thread, we usually get the 40 weight. Thread is sold by the weight. Here is a simplified explanation...

Posted Aug 20 2010, 04:30 PM by pat71896 with | with 7 comment(s)

Jacobean Embroidery

It is my belief that any art form, such as embroidery is difficult to pin down as to who, when and where it was created and the evolution that follows is the same. Jacobean is associated with King James I and the time is circa the beginning of the 17th...

Posted Mar 12 2010, 04:30 PM by pat71896 with | with 7 comment(s)

Filed under: avid embroiderer, The Avid Embroiderer, tapestry, heirloom, digitizing, colors, AnnTheGran, Starbird, Gutenberg, history, Jacobean, Wikiedia, Crewel Work, Morango Designs

My Anniversary, 5/14/09

Much to my delight, this is my first year anniversary. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! As my gift to you, you can download my Garden Sayings for free, just click this link . These were in my Badgemaster blog , here is a photo of them. The flowers are...

Posted May 15 2009, 11:00 by pat71896 with | with 20 comment(s)

KP Compositions, 2/19/09

When I first looked at Ken Parson’s Compositions , I was confused by it, not because it was difficult in itself, but because I had never seen anything like it before. Once I had a grasp of the features, I must say, I am so impressed. I hope you...

Posted Feb 19 2009, 10:00 by pat71896 with | with 30 comment(s)

Filed under: The Avid Embroiderer, digitizing, monogram, resize, mirror, rotate, lettering, KP Composition, autobaste, allaboutblanks

Lingerie 1/3/09

I have been thinking about doing embroidery on lingerie for some time now. I might be doing some laces or even some more dense design. I love embroidery and figured a little bit of additional color would be great. A great deal of lingerie today is made...

Posted Jan 03 2009, 10:45 by pat71896 with | with 5 comment(s)

Filed under: embroidery designs, fabric, annthegran stabilizer, needles, The Avid Embroiderer, knits, wss, water soluble stabilizer, tricot, digitizing

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