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Caught in a trap . . . .

I love to read tips and tricks about all sorts of things. I love computer tips (if you have a good one, I want to hear about it !!). I enjoy organizational tips (but I am so disorganized, I need to do them, not just read them!). I devour ideas for cleaning (see "disorganized" for reality check...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 09-23-2011
Filed under: Filed under: Tips, stabilizers, blog, annthegran stabilizer, madeira thread treasure chest, water soluble stabilizer, thread, adhesive, Madeira, scarf, tricks, embroidery, loosely woven fabrics, magazine, polyester, rayon, expert, Nancy Zieman, traps
Embroidery Software and Recap of CatalogXpress and AlphaXpress

If you frequent the Forums here at AnnTheGran or any other site, you will often see users asking which software for embroidery is the best. Some people even attempt to answer that question and some people know that there is no answer for it. The reasons are (but not limited to): It depends on what you...

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 04-01-2011
Filed under: Filed under: tricks, tips, software, graphics, issues, solutions, problems, save, printer, blog, fonts, catalog xpress, monogram, notes, collection, organized, designs, Search, monograms, computer tips, color changes, colors, Alpha Xpress, organizing designs, density, resize, AnnTheGran, program, heirloom, digitize, conversion, convert, keepsake, the computerist, recolor, catalog express, stitch number, print, font, lettering, Alphabet Xpress, truetype, save time, embroidery machine, find files, Merge Stitch File, Sweet Tweet, hankie, bride, compensation, pull, push, leather, lace, engineering, sorting, recap, custom
Control Key Information and Rogue Security Software

These tips can be used for Windows XP and Vista - Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support. It seems like everyone needs to save time. It is just a fact of life these days. The following "Control Key" list is to help you do just that. Software is...

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 03-11-2011
Filed under: Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, MAC, tips, personal computer, Windows, pc, computer, software, Microsoft, Help, laptop, solutions, problems, email, blog, PC Tips and Tricks: tricks, computer tips, computers, program, MSN, Word, electronics, print, text, save time, find files, Control Key
Skype and Catalog Xpress Tip #9, add Alphabet Xpress

If you have not yet tried Skype, you are missing one of the finest features the Internet has to offer. Most people know that you can call users worldwide if they have the correct equipment for free. But did you know that: You can send files Send Instant Messages (IM) Create a conference call with up...

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 10-08-2010
Filed under: Filed under: tricks, tips, scrapbook, blog, fonts, catalog xpress, Alpha Xpress, resize, AnnTheGran, program, keepsake, the computerist, catalog express, phone on the web, text, font, lettering, Skype, Alphabet Xpress, free phone
Free Fun Fonts For Family - Friends

The following tips can be used for both Windows XP and Vista. Operating systems vary, if in doubt, check with your provider and/or technical support . I like to be a little more individual than most; I change my colors of my embroidery at will, and I use many different fonts when I am able to do so....

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 06-04-2010
Filed under: Filed under: tricks, tips, The Avid Embroiderer, computer, freeware, open source, graphics, printer, email, blog, gilligan's island, fonts, download
A terrific freebie and a wonderful cost saver

I would read more if I could find the time. Since I have found “ Books Should Be Free ” I felt I could listen when I was embroidering or relaxing in the evenings. This site has public domain audio in MP3 which is iTunes playable. You can take them with you or listen from your PC. Of course...

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 05-21-2010
Filed under: Filed under: XP, tricks, Vista, tips, personal computer, Windows, The Avid Embroiderer, pc, freeware, save, economic, video clip, save money, Video, upload, iTunes, Peggy's Stitch Eraser, Ann's Club, stabilizers, blog
Ribbons Galore!

Ribbons have been a part of embellishments, decorating and crafting ever since man first figured out how to tie a knot. That was about 45 minutes after man discovered fire - I think he wanted his amore to be pretty in the glow of the flames. Ribbons are the easy to use. Like a paper clip, there are minimal...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 04-09-2010
Filed under: Filed under: Tips, blog, avid embroiderer, annthegran stabilizer, The Avid Embroiderer, tips for new embroiderers, Badgemaster, FSL, water soluble stabilizer, brayer, free standing lace, Forum, tip, newbies, endless hooping, adhesive, bow, Autism Awareness Month, bows, ribbon
May Day, 5/1/09

May is my favorite month. While I come from a small family, there are only 24 of us, but for some strange reason, 7 of us have birthdays in May. It must be those waning days of the previous summer. . . . May has Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day and the summer breezes calling to each of...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 05-01-2009
Filed under: Filed under: Tips, embroidery designs, projects, blog, annthegran stabilizer, The Avid Embroiderer, tips for new embroiderers, wss, towels, Badgemaster, FSL, water soluble stabilizer, machine embroidery, Holidays, Ornaments, Pashmina, brayer, free standing lace, tip, Mother's Day
Trapunto 9/05/08

Embroidery has been a time honored craft for many centuries. When cloth was first available, the first embellishment was probably some sort of thread design. The first known examples of embroidery were dated 3000 B.C. and done by men. The first commercial embroidery machines were invented in the mid...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 09-05-2008
Filed under: Filed under: Tips, embroidery designs, stabilizers, blog, annthegran stabilizer, The Avid Embroiderer, tips for new embroiderers, wss, Badgemaster, water soluble stabilizer, batting, trapunto, machine embroidery

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