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  • 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

  • My Anniversary, 5/14/09

    Much to my delight, this is my first year anniversary. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! As my gift to you, you can download my Garden Sayings for free, just click this link . These were in my Badgemaster blog , here is a photo of them. The flowers are from Floral Accent Design Pack and are the perfect...
    Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on 05-15-2009

  • Re: How do I eliminate thread loops?

    I agree that towels can be a serious situation in ME. There are tons of ideas on what to do, and frankly, some are contradictory and some do/don't make sense. I suspect, and certainly could be wrong, that you have a tension issues. Loops are generally a tension issue. Loops sometimes look like a...
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by pat71896 on 08-09-2008

  • General Conversation About Machne Embroidery & Stuff!

    LaRue- We all felt that same way at one time or another! Overwhelmed, over informed and lacking in time! Your blog is really interesting and I know people are going to enjoy each and every one of them. Just a quick suggestion: At the top of your post in this forum there is a button called "Favorites...
    Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by pat71896 on 07-20-2008

  • Re: denisity and puckers

    That appears to be a very dense design. In digitizing for ME, there is something called a "pull effect." I don't digitize, but I believe, essentially, the original design, and its density, can cause 'pull' of the fabric. Density will pull the fabric 'inwardly' causing the...
    Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by pat71896 on 07-12-2008

  • I PREDICT - - -

    I predict that there will be a really great Blog from The Avid Embroiderer on Hooping around Friday or Saturday, June 6 or 7, 2008. I also predict that there already is a really fun Blog from The Adventures of Crash Coarse Cathy and can be viewed at: http://www.annthegran.com/cs/blogs/crash-course-cathy...
    Posted to General Discussion (Forum) by pat71896 on 06-01-2008
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