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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 of that criteria: The size is based on the length...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 08-20-2010
Filed under: Filed under: projects, avid embroiderer, needles, The Avid Embroiderer, tips for new embroiderers, thread tension, machine embroidery, prewound bobbin, digitizing, thread breakage, 3D, cotton, tip, bobbins, tension, thread, density, colors, white work, bride, dainty, whitework, delicate, redwork, blackwork
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 century. Jacobean is generally associated with crewel...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 03-12-2010
Filed under: Filed under: avid embroiderer, The Avid Embroiderer, tapestry, heirloom, digitizing, colors, AnnTheGran, Starbird, Gutenberg, history, Jacobean, Wikiedia, Crewel Work, Morango Designs
Colors That Excel, 5/29/09

You may remember that one of my earliest blogs discussed “Things I Wish I Knew When I Began Machine Embroidery.” It had about 8 or 10 items that would have helped me save some of the money I spent and just some simple things that any newbie needs to know. I thought: Joe’s Embroidery...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 05-29-2009
Filed under: Filed under: madeira thread treasure chest, save money, digitizing, thread, Sulky, Robison-Anton, color changes, colors, Hemingworth, newbies, Isacord

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Threads of Embroidery

Jacobean Embroidery

Colors That Excel, 5/29/09