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• Kokopelli, The Prankster

  While I live in La Mesa California (adjoins San Diego) now, I lived in Phoenix for many years. I am sure there are places where the southwest motif is prevalent, such as Santa Fe New Mexico, but few places embrace the heritage of the local Indians more... Posted Nov 11 2011, 12:15 PM by pat71896 with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Holidays, Thanksgiving, metallic thread, Starbird, wall hanging, Phoenix, Kokopelli, kachina, chili peppers

• Got Thread??

  Without thread, embroidery is just a piece of fabric. . . The thread can make a great design more beautiful or take an excellent design and make it average. When newbies first buy their machines, they usually have no idea what purchases await them. I... Posted Mar 18 2011, 02:50 PM by pat71896 with | with 8 comment(s) Filed under: blog, needles, The Avid Embroiderer, madeira thread treasure chest, satin, save money, costs, Green, metallic thread, thread breakage, cotton, silicon, thread, Sulky, color changes, colors, Hemingworth, Isacord, Madeira, Jacobean, cotton thread, metallic, polyester, silk, rayon, apron, kitchen, muscle cars, men

• In-The-Hoop Christmas Stocking

  There are a few things that are easier than in-the-hoop projects, but for doing holiday items, this one is a (nearly) no brainer. I have admired Christmas Stockings from various designers and just recently won this one at an embroidery group I attend... Posted Nov 26 2010, 11:45 by pat71896 with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: annthegran stabilizer, hooping, The Avid Embroiderer, CatalogXpress, heirloom, Christmas, Holidays, Thanksgiving, metallic thread, brayer, tearaway, adhesive, cuff, Catalog Xpress, Notes, hoop, gift ideas, Stockings: in-the-hoop, overlap, 10 needle embroidery machine

• 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

• Monograms 3/20/09

  The origins of monograms were very regal. The letters were generally used as a signature and on coins. The artists of the Middle Ages used them to sign their work. Eventually, a monogram became a symbol of one’s place in society. At one time, rules... Posted Mar 20 2009, 11:30 by pat71896 with | with 21 comment(s) Filed under: Tips, metallic thread, monogram, Galleries, foam, monograms, Forum, Compositions, AlphabetXpress, tip, upload, up load

• Metallic Thread, 2/13/09

  Some embroidery items are more breathtaking than others. I don’t remember where or when I got this photo, and with apologies to the owner of this photo, I present to you a little something you can whip out in a few hours. This might be a wonderful... Posted Feb 13 2009, 02:00 PM by pat71896 with | with 16 comment(s) Filed under: Tips, The Avid Embroiderer, tips for new embroiderers, thread tension, wss, Badgemaster, metallic thread, thread breakage

• Battenburg Lace 12/12/08

  Battenburg (Battenberg) lace has also been known as Renaissance lace. Created by using loops of woven tape secured together by yarn to form a pattern it originated in the 16th century. It regained popularity at the end of the 19th through the beginning... Posted Dec 19 2008, 09:45 by pat71896 with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: Christmas, fan, metallic thread, tree skirt, Battenburg Lace, parasol, bridal gown