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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
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
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
Re: Design Placement

If you have a placement package, it will help you right away. I use the one in the link in the first sentence ALL the time. It is important to determine where to place a design, but getting it right can be a real challenge. Centering is not easy on corners. Most napkins are done on a corner and that...

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by TheComputerist on 03-30-2011
Design Placement

I have never done cocktail napkins before. What is is appropriate spot to place a design? Would you put one in the center or a tiny one at a corner? Thanks.

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by MrsYowder on 03-29-2011
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
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
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: Hooping and getting it straight

Hi SunRai Pat, Sorry it has taken so much time to do this, still recovering from our vacation. Yes there is more to the "story". The story is that I eyeballed every design on it, using only the hoop markings,the jog feature and the previous designs. I even made a mistake on one part of the...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 10-29-2008
Re: Hooping and getting it straight

I'm sure you'll get lots of great advice on this. Make sure you also check out some of the great products we carry that make hooping and placement easier. You'll find a selection at: http://www.annthegran.com/Search.aspx?q=dmtools&ssp=/3/17/2 Good luck! AnnTheGran.com Support

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by atgsupport on 09-25-2008

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