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• Fathers and Dads and Daddies and Grandpas and Poppies, oh my!

  T his one's for you, Daddy When I was small we didn't have a lot of money. Sometimes I don't think we had any. As time went on my parents incomes improved. But they didn't really change their lifestyle very much. Oh, the year I left for... Posted Jun 12 2008, 09:06 PM by AnnTheGran with | with 12 comment(s) Filed under: gift idea, alphabet xpress, alphabets, fathers day

• Embroidered Sheepdog Wallhanging Using Photos

  Like many of us, Barbara Schleter has more than one passion. Here she has combined her long time love of Shetland Sheepdogs with her more recent passion for embroidery. Barbara has done a great job of sharing her thoughts on creating personalized gifts... Posted Mar 08 2008, 12:44 PM by AnnTheGran with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: embroidery designs, gift idea, alphabet xpress, rotary cutter, binding, wall hanging, sheepdog, bobbins, colorfast fabric

• Orlando Itinerary, Handsome Men & New Project

  So Much To Share! I have so much to share with you this week that I hardly know where to begin. Like many of you (but not all of you ), I love our new site, especially the way it lets people in our community talk to each other. Free designs are great... Posted Mar 07 2008, 01:42 PM by AnnTheGran with | with 6 comment(s) Filed under: community circle, eileen roche, gift idea, ken parsons, wall hanging, beamish boy

• Brighten Someone's Spirit with a Verse Lap Quilt

  Quilts, whether large or small, can brighten the spirit and bring a bit of joy to those who need it in almost any situation. Made with love and detailed with words of comfort, Susan Osborn shows us how a simple but heartfelt project can help make the... Posted Feb 29 2008, 03:17 PM by atgadmin with | with 16 comment(s) Filed under: embroidery designs, gift idea, embroidery thread, charity project, stabilizer, rotary cutter, lap quilt

• Western Wedding Quilt

  Keeping up with traditions can be a challenge when you are as far away from your family as Debbie Martin is. But she obviously spends a lot of time and energy to share her love with family as shown in the wedding quilt as well as others who will appreciate... Posted Feb 22 2008, 07:47 PM by atgadmin with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: embroidery designs, gift idea, stabilizer, quilt, western theme, binding, wedding quilt

• Embroidered Hot Cup Wraps

  I know you are all waiting patiently (or if you’re like me maybe not so patiently) for more on the great time with at the AnnTheGran Community Circle 2008 in Orlando. We’re ironing out the final details so please just hold on a few more days. Some of... Posted Feb 09 2008, 02:59 PM by atgadmin with | with 11 comment(s) Filed under: community circle, gift idea, embroidery thread, scissors, cup wraps, alphabet xpress, stabilizer, rotary cutter, alphabets, designs magazine

• Framed Letters for a Personalized Nursery

  For Diane Brown, embroidery started as a hobby to get away from all the stress of her job as a bank compliance officer. It didn’t take long, however, for her obsession to blossom into a new career. For a number of years she has been working behind the... Posted Jan 05 2008, 12:29 AM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: catalog xpress, crib, children, embroidery designs, gift idea, embroidery thread, babies, cut-away stabilizer, nursery, alphabets

• Charity Project - Star Bunting with Polar Fleece Blanket

  Every child is precious but sometimes the families of certain little ones face unique challenges. The charity FHCS (Faith Hope & Charity Stitches) has a very special way of sharing their love of sewing and embrodiery. The tiny buntings and quilts... Posted Dec 20 2007, 12:57 AM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: children, embroidery designs, gift idea, embroidery thread, babies, charity project, polar fleece, star bunting, water soluble stabilizer

• Embroidered Greetings Cards

  Our international trend continues this week with a project from Jean Isley in England. Growing up during WW2, Jean did a lot of knitting and hand embroidery at a very young age. Her love of crafting carried over into her adult life and early this year... Posted Dec 06 2007, 10:14 AM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: catalog xpress, gift idea, christmas, stabilizer, digitizing software, crystals, wedding anniversary, greeting cards

• Christmas Tree Skirt from Table Runners

  To take a simple or plain idea and mold it into something personal and unique is always rewarding. Michelle Gauthier created a special Christmas tree skirt to become a focal point for holiday cheer in her home. Without spending a lot she gave of her time... Posted Nov 28 2007, 08:19 PM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: table runners, gift idea, christmas, holiday designs, entertaining, tree skirt, battenburg lace, sew many designs, applique, snowman

• A Little Treasure - Should I Or Shouldn't I?

  Hi, Folks, I'm in a bit of a quandary. When I set up this blog, I made it clear to the team here who help me get this to you that I really wanted the blog to focus on projects contributed by the AnnTheGran community. So far, you've all been great... Posted Nov 20 2007, 11:35 AM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: children, gift idea, babies, gaballi, embroiderable products

• The Perfect Gift - Embroidered Wine Bottle Bags

  Tuck a bottle of their favorite beverage inside a festive wrap - no wrapping paper required. Trisch Rosema's embroidered gifts of wine got rave reviews even though they were quick and easy. What a lovely hostess gift one of these custom wine bags... Posted Nov 16 2007, 03:37 AM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: gift idea, christmas, holiday designs, entertaining, perfect placement, wine bottle bags

• Race Car Themed Quilt for "Big Boy Bed"

  Every child's first birthday is exciting and every mother wants to create great memories of the event. This race car themed quilt was created by Gina Martinez to complete her son's graduation to a "Big Boy Bed" and give him a special... Posted Nov 13 2007, 11:58 AM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: children, gift idea, babies, nursery, applique, quilt, boys, blanket, race car, big boy bed, zoom zoom designs, first birthday, alphabets

• Tote Bag With Embroidered Double Pocket

  Friends come in many shapes and sizes but each has a special place in our lives. The same is true of people with whom we enjoy doing business. Ann's Partners have favorite stories and projects to share just like you. I thought that you would enjoy... Posted Nov 08 2007, 10:34 PM by atgadmin with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: medium tear-away, gift idea, embroidery thread, carol brown, tote bag, home embroidery business, pocket, fancy jumble alphabets

• Blown Away By Baby Blankets

  This project was submitted by Kim Yunkun. I chose to post this one because it is simple but beautiful and any level of embroiderer can do it. Not everyone is an expert, but everyone can share the sense of pride that we all feel when we've accomplished... Posted Nov 02 2007, 01:27 PM by atgadmin with | with no comments Filed under: children, gift idea, babies, nursery, sew many designs, blanket