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My Top Three Mistakes That Make You Look Like a Newbie

If there is anything that all embroiderers have in common, it must be pride of workmanship. Not one of us wants to give or display something that does not look like it was made professionally. That is obvious – after all, how much have you invested financially, emotionally and artistically in your...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 12-16-2011
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 (Weblog) by pat71896 on 09-23-2011
Making a silk purse out of a placemat?

Just when I think I am not going to be able to come up with another blog, something crosses my computer screen and I get excited all over again. I saw an embroidered purse and I just could not resist giving it a try. In addition, I wanted it to be really colorful and WOW, I found Robison-Anton on SALE...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 09-09-2011
Emergencies are the Mother of Invention

When it comes to family, the words family emergency causes me to have chills. We all know what those words mean and I hope you are not having one right now. But I am and I considered not blogging until this was settled. However, so many things were coming forward that were positive and interesting that...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 08-05-2011
Embroidery Ink

Many of us who are embroidery enthusiasts love to create wonderful projects for those who we love. Included in that group can be youngsters who have a slightly different taste for clothing that we have. You know who I mean; it is those crazy kids like grandchildren, nieces and nephews who just love whatever...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 06-10-2011
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
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
Loosely Woven Fabrics

If I had one item that I would have liked to really have been knowledgeable about from day one, it had to be working with loosely woven fabrics. As some of you know, I have a site that sells pashminas and they have become quite popular. I am even selling them here as a blank for you to have a unique...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 12-17-2010

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