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• No More Excuses!

  I am so delighted to say that I belong to a group of enthusiastic embroiderers who meet once every month to laugh, share and learn from each other. According to Oprah (and Goldie Hawn who was her guest that day), if you attend and participate in a monthly... Posted Apr 29 2011, 02:00 PM by pat71896 with | with no comments Filed under: puckering, annthegran stabilizer, The Avid Embroiderer, heirloom, Craft Glue, lettering, Sheets, bling, density, adhesive, AnnTheGran, Ann's Club, Designs in machine embroidery, Cutaway, magazine, bullet proof, imperfect, errors, happiness

• Ruching and Embroidery Equals WOW!

  Everyday I see new ideas every where I turn. If it is not a new thread, it is a new machine, if it is not a new design use, it is a new stabilizer. Here is an idea that I thought was really great. Combining ruching with embroidery to create a three dimensional... Posted Apr 08 2011, 02:00 PM by pat71896 with | with 8 comment(s) Filed under: The Avid Embroiderer, satin, 3D, bling, applique, AnnTheGran, bow, ribbon, baby, rosebud, lace, baby design, organza, baste, ruche

• 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

• Community Circle Highlights

  There is not enough space to tell you all the wonderful information and special friendships that occurred in Orlando over the weekend of March 27 and 28, 2009. I would not have the first idea where to begin, but I do want to attempt to give you a few... Posted Apr 03 2009, 11:00 AM by pat71896 with | with 17 comment(s) Filed under: Community Circle 2009, beds, highlights, computer tips, bling, aprons, applique, motivation, zippers, brother