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This is only a test . . . Part 2

I kept thinking about my last project that failed. I am always excited about presenting project that are really great, but a failure is giving me some uncomfortable feelings. I did retry the design but got the same results, failure of the stitching. . I should have been suspicious when I saw that the...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 10-21-2011
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
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
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 (Weblog) by pat71896 on 11-26-2010
21st Century Hooping

Machine embroidery advances are being driven by the same things that drive the computer industry - High interest, Innovative ideas and human ingenuity. With so many new embroidery products on the market, one can hardly get to know what they do and why an item should be bought unless they can see a full...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 10-29-2010
The Center of Attention

Over time, I have enjoyed doing my embroidery a great deal. Even when I was frustrated in the beginning (not necessarily limited to the beginning) when everything looked like a snarled mess, I just never wanted to give up. I listened to what the dealer's salespersons had to say. (Frankly, she had...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 07-09-2010
Re: How can I embroider on shirts, tanks, bloomers and a-line dresses

How well I remember being where you are! There is a great deal to learn, and you are biting off just a little more than most newbies usually do. May I suggest that you do some reading? Your manual for your machine, assuming that you have one, is for the machine and not for embroidery. My first three...

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by pat71896 on 07-05-2010
Complete newbie needs help on how to hoop shirts, tanks, a-line dresses and other 2 sided items on Brother PE770

Hi, I was recently given a BrotherPE770 as a gift and have the basics down, but I really need step by stp instructions on the easiest way to use this machine to embroider and applique on shirts etc. without sewing it together! I know there is a way to do it and move the back of the item out of the way...

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by raynemarie on 07-05-2010
Don’t Be Afraid of Pillows! *Beautiful Hemstitched Boudoir Shams*

Greetings to all! In my travels I get to visit with customers who love to sew and embroider as much as I do. I try hard to listen to what people are wanting and asking for, and what they need help with most. I'm always surprised at how many experienced embroiderers are afraid to stitch on pillow...

Posted to Blank Check (Weblog) by SusanMars on 06-11-2010
NEED HELP!!

I am having trouble lining up the letters that I have downloaded from AnntheGran website. How do I line up letters to get them even on a sweatshirt. Such as Grandma. My hoop is only 4x4, and I know I will have to rehoop a couple of times. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thank You!! Email to:...

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by papawsgolf on 12-12-2009

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