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Portable Loyalty

When I first heard the term "Portable Loyalty" I thought that it did not refer to me. I am a loyal client. I buy where I am treated well. That goes for all of my purchases. A good example is the AlphabetXpress available here at AnnTheGran.com . I always check out new font/words programs because...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 08-17-2011
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 (Weblog) by pat71896 on 06-24-2011
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
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 (Weblog) by pat71896 on 08-20-2010
LaRueSews-Quilts-Batting, Which One Will I Choose?

We are nearing the time when you will be getting your quilt ready to quilt. That means that you have to make some choices about batting. First of all, just what is batting. Batting is the middle layer of the quilt that provides warmth and comfort that we all know as a quilt. In warmer climates, thinner...

Posted to LaRueSews-Quilts (Weblog) by LaRueJ on 04-24-2009
Egyptian cotton, 3/6/09

Why is Egyptian cotton considered to be among the best cotton? It starts with the weather! Egypt’s warm climate makes for a longer growing season – which produces longer and stronger cotton fibers. The end result is some of the most wonderfully soft and absorbent cotton available. Then those...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 03-06-2009
Re: Flour sack towel?

I get mine at Smart and Final stores. I embroider holiday designs, cute sayings and red work embroidery designs on them. They decorate my kitchen and are great for drying dishes. I threw a Baby Shower and I embroidered a towel with a design and "Kathleen's" (their name) Kitchen on a towel...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by ktullossdc on 11-19-2008
Re: What fabric brand do you recommend?

Quilters: What do you suggest? This is rather significant puckering. The outer frame of the design is on the dense side. I did think about skipping that border and using one of my own choice. It would depend on how effort intensive it would be on Mary's machine. Newer machines can frame this with...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by pat71896 on 06-11-2008
Re: What fabric brand do you recommend?

Mary - I don't do quilting, but I would think that you would have success with a cotton-polyester blend. I personally like that fabric because it is durable and generally remains wrinkle free. I would love to see your projects. I feel that I don't have the patience for quilting because of the...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by pat71896 on 06-10-2008

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