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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
Re: Embroidering on a canvas bag

I have found I need a good sharp new needle when I embroider my canvas bags and change them every time on a large design like my Colt Classic and Camelia Carlton Chandelier one just so I get the most clean stitches. I came up with these tote bags to sort out my life and my car! http://elaundry.blogspot...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by ToniMaree on 06-20-2011
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
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
Updates Aplenty

Maybe it is my age, or maybe it is just because things change, but so often, I think of things I could have added to previous blogs. As you are aware, my blogs are all my personal experiences that I share with you. I appreciate it when someone comments and adds their suggestion, knowledge or idea to...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 07-23-2010
Re: Stabilizer

You are so welcome. That is what is great about AnnTheGran, people want to help! I wanted to add one more (among the many) thing. I live in southern California. The humidity here is usually in the 20% range, but today, it is raining, therefore, it is over 30%. While that may not seem like much, water...

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by pat71896 on 02-27-2010
Re: Stabilizer

Kathy is quite right. However, we need more information for this project. What is it doing? If it is puckering, that indeed is most likely a stabilizer. Did you do a discovery sew? (Test sew out?) Using a similar fabric, I would use a heavier cutaway stabilizer. Cutaway is standard for lettering (as...

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by pat71896 on 02-24-2010
Re: Metallic Thread

Thank you so much for all the info. I was hoping I wouldn't have to use a different needle for the metallic since I would have to change it at the end of every logo stitch-out. Also, I thought about this after I put on forum, will metallic sew on polyester warm-up jackets as well as regular thread...

Posted to Brother PE-700/PE-700II Users (Forum) by maddierae on 02-10-2010
Metallic Thread

I am doing a design that will have two lines in poly Maderia and a Irish rope design in matallic - probably Maderia, also. Is it necessary to switch needles for the matallic thread? Also, after spending serveral hours trying to find multi-colored thread in red and silver, I have given up. Does anyone...

Posted to Brother PE-700/PE-700II Users (Forum) by maddierae on 02-09-2010

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