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Chinoiserie (shēnˌwäz-rēˈ)

This is one of those words that looks familiar but we are never quite sure if we know it or not! How interesting it is - - - a Chinese pattern with a French name. Somehow I miss the connection but I did not miss the beauty in this decor. chi·noi·se·rie noun 1. A style in art reflecting...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 05-27-2011
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 (Weblog) by pat71896 on 05-13-2011
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 (Weblog) by pat71896 on 04-29-2011
Ruching and Embroidery Equals WOW!

Everyday I see new ideas every where I turn. If it is not a new thread, it is a new machine, if it is not a new design use, it is a new stabilizer. Here is an idea that I thought was really great. Combining ruching with embroidery to create a three dimensional item. Here is the photo of the finished...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 04-08-2011
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 know that I didn't! You may have read my blog...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 03-18-2011
Unique Bridal Linens

Every day I see digitizers trying to create something new for machine embroidery. I see things like candy holders, free standing lace items, beautiful floral designs and lettering - of all sorts. Additionally, I frequently see letters attached the strangest things - bunnies, cupcakes, Christmas Lights...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 03-04-2011
Hoop Impression or Burn

Occasionally you may be working with a dense or very sheer fabric and experience what is called hoop burn. Sometimes it is just an impression left on the fabric, but some of them can be a real burn. As previously noted, you can get the fantastic (IMHO) Snap-Hoop which you can read about in my blog about...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 02-18-2011
Baby Its Cold Outside

Frankly, when it is cold outside, it is also cold inside. I remember living in Phoenix and the air conditioner ran 23 hours and 45 minutes every day. No matter what you set the thermostat, the ambient air was still hot. That goes for cold too. I feel sorry for all of you on the east coast. I remember...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 02-04-2011
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 (Weblog) by pat71896 on 01-08-2011
Year-Round FSL by Dakota

At this time, there are only a handful of design creators for whom we all would know for certain of the absolute quality and Dakota Collectibles is one of them. Many of those who have made a name for themselves do have collections here including Adorable Ideas , Amazing Designs , Ann The Gran , Ken Parsons...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 12-03-2010

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