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This is only a test. . . .

I have wanted to try this technique for 2 years but something always gets in the way. Such is life. This is a technique to make a doily or table runner or even a table cloth if you are that ambitious. As I recall the instructions, which I cannot find anymore, you are to make some edging free standing...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 10-07-2011
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
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
Masters of Painting, Van Gogh

Since I am not a digitizer, I don't know much about this particular technique called photo-stitch. But I do know what I like and this is terrific (IMHO). Photo-stitch technique creates a dimension in embroidery that has the appearance of sketching. It is often used in art or photos to give an ‘impressionist'...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 11-12-2010
Training with Pizzazz!

My love for embroidery is going on 10 years. I cannot believe it, how time flies when you are having so much fun. I think about my newbie days and remember frustration, determination, annoyance, jubilation, irritation, and finally the wonder and beauty of results. There are many things that I would love...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 10-01-2010
Re: which digitizing software people are using

Hi Lollie (et all), PE Design (Pallette) version 4 and version 8. It's been a while, but one of the reasons my wife got the fancy machine (babylock ellagio when it was top of the line) she loved the idea of photostitch. The package included Pallette 4 and Designers Gallery. I am very happy with these...

Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by Dorez on 05-09-2009
Re: what kind of thread do you use ?

Hello everyone - I like Hemingworth too, but so much has to do with the project, fabric, stabilizers - and, well so many things. I did a lovely pashmina (super hit on Christmas) which was black and the owner wanted a pink hummingbird on her pashmina. Well, I happened to have a new Hemingworth pink and...

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by pat71896 on 12-30-2008
How do I digitize smocking pics?

Has anyone used their software to digitize for a smocking project? I have Husqvarna 4D professional software and I can't figure it out.

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by ktullossdc on 11-01-2008
Re: Saving your designs and sanity.

Thanks Marge, couldn't get it in this blog,LOL too long,but I will include it in the next one for sure. I think everyone should know this!

Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 08-05-2008

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