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The Devil is in the details

Mom was right, the devil is in the details and he has had a devilishly good time with embroidery - - - Just like any computer aided process, out thinking the required steps can be very challenging indeed. If you figure out the stabilizer correctly, then the thread may be acting up. If those are working...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 06-24-2011
Filed under: Filed under: Tips, stabilizers, hooping, alphabet xpress, heirloom, wss, hugo's amazing tape, Heat Away, digitizing, monogram, autobaste, Sheets, cotton, AlphabetXpress, tip, sewout, anniversary, adhesive, AnnTheGran, save time, pillowcase, bride, Alpha Xpress, placement, delicate, fonts, tricks, techniques, hoop, alphabets, gift ideas, pillowcases, Wedding, baste, corner, hankie, darling, jump stitches, stepparent, macros, self-healing mat, mother-in-law
Nailing a Corner

I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop. I enjoy bringing something really unique for selling to brides who appreciate beautiful things that I can product without fail over and over again. The first thing that has to be absolute is that the design is well digitized. Seeking them...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 05-13-2011
Filed under: Filed under: stabilizers, annthegran stabilizer, The Avid Embroiderer, heirloom, water soluble stabilizer, digitizing, allaboutblanks, applique, bride, placement, whitework, Wedding, candle wicking, corner, fleur de lis
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 club/group with a common interest, your over...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 04-29-2011
Filed under: 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
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
World Wide Web, a Freebie and Hankies for Brides with Alpha Xpress

You know that WWW stands for World Wide Web. Typing in WWW tells your browser that you are connecting to a Web server. However, as the Internet and related-technology evolved, prefixes became mostly unnecessary. But we are creatures of habit and many Websites use both WWW and non-WWW addresses. Today...

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 01-28-2011
Filed under: Filed under: MAC, fonts, Alpha Xpress, density, resize, heirloom, keepsake, freebies, Free, font, Alphabet Xpress, Precious, hankie, bride, magnifying glass, www
A Freebie and Tip #4 Alpha Xpress Customizes Words

Some days I cannot find my keys, or my glasses or whatever I really need. Too often, I cannot find a file I need and that presents a lot of problems for me. I am always on a schedule and get frustrated with delays! This small application is really worth its weight in gold and then some. Check out FileSeek...

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 01-14-2011
Filed under: Filed under: scrapbook, fonts, download, monogram, designs, How Much to Charge, monograms, rotate, Alpha Xpress, heirloom, keepsake, the computerist, freebies, Free, text, font, lettering, Alphabet Xpress, find files, Merge Stitch File, Sweet Tweet, circle, Precious
Scissors for the Modern Embroiderer

Your current scissors are probably not going to make it to a museum, I know mine won't. But a good pair of scissors is worth its weight in gold - even double if you inherited and take good care of them. I was reading an interesting article on the history of scissors. The link is: thenonist.com/index...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 01-08-2011
Filed under: Filed under: avid embroiderer, The Avid Embroiderer, heirloom, shadow applique, applique, satin stitch, history, scissors
Create Timeless Keepsakes with Shadow Work - by Machine!

Shadow Work by Machine is a technique invented, perfected and patented by designer Suzanne Hinshaw. Patented designs created Suzanne are the only genuine, legitimate designs for shadow work by machine. That's fine - because her designs are timeless and elegant and are totally goof-proof. I promise...

Posted to My Embroidery Mentor by djones247 on 12-13-2010
Filed under: Filed under: My Embroidery Mentor, shadow work, heirloom, bibs, bib
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. Free is really fun! I now know why it was free -...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 11-26-2010
Filed under: 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
Free Artwork Software and Catalog Xpress, Tip #4, Conversions.

Drawing and designing is usually limited to those who have talent, I am not included in that group. However, I did find a method of creating interesting designs that is fun and amusing for me. I hope you like it too. Livebrush , is a fun way to create some interesting effects. If you can draw as well...

Posted to The Computerist by TheComputerist on 07-30-2010
Filed under: Filed under: tips, graphics, catalog xpress, PC Tips and Tricks: tricks, computer tips, program, heirloom, digitize, draw, drawing, conversion, convert, keepsake, the computerist
An Easter Heirloom

There are a few times of the year when we have a greater feeling of love, warmth and joy and Easter, for me, is one of those. I remember Easter in Ohio and think of the many times the weather did not exactly say "Spring Is Here" or even "Winter Is Nearly Over." But I mostly reminisce...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 03-26-2010
Filed under: Filed under: blog, avid embroiderer, heirloom, parasol, allaboutblanks, Easter
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
Hardanger, 6/12/09

Among the beautiful and creative hand embroidery work is a pattern called Hardanger. When looking for the history, I found several differing versions of how and where Hardanger got its start, but there is an agreement that Norway was prominent in its place of history for the work. Since Norway has a...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 06-12-2009
Filed under: Filed under: heirloom, wss, Badgemaster, water soluble stabilizer, allaboutblanks, Wikipedia, satin stitch, warp, bunad, kloster blocks, Hardanger, white work, guest towels, weft, Norway, cross stitch
Pashmina 10/3/08

Some words cause us to think Luxury, and Pashmina is one of them. Pashmina is the Indian/Persian word for cashmere and is derived from the Kashmir region of India. Wherever it comes from, it is soft, very expensive and always very chic. Photos courtesy of boutiquejewel. Pashmina comes from the Capra...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 10-03-2008
Filed under: Filed under: Tips, annthegran stabilizer, needles, The Avid Embroiderer, heirloom, Perfect Placement, wss, Badgemaster, water soluble stabilizer
Candlewicking 9/19/08

Embroidery has always been evolving and creating so many beautiful stitches and it is hard to keep up with all the latest techniques. One of my personal favorites was always the French Knot. I remember the first time I did that knot, I thought I had reached the highest level in embroidery. It was as...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer by pat71896 on 09-19-2008
Filed under: Filed under: Tips, hoopless, The Avid Embroiderer, tips for new embroiderers, heirloom, save money, wss, water soluble stabilizer

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