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Differences between Embroidery and Monogramming -
Pam Ronck (56)   
Although embroidery can be traced back to about 1,000 years before the time of Christ, the term embroidery has come to be associated with needlework on fabric, leather and other materials.
Wikipedia.com defines embroidery as "the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with... ( added 190 days 18 hours ago.) |
How to embroider on Fleece -
 - Joyce Fletcher (162)
This article will help you to do embroidery on fleece. Fleece has become very popular in my shop and I'm sure you all have been asked to create beautiful designs on it. Here are some tips for making the task a little easier and with a professional end result. I think it's important to take the... ( added 1 year 59 days ago.) |
How To Tackle Terrycloth In Machine Embroidery -
- Joyce Fletcher (162)
I'd like to help you with embroidery on terrycloth and techniques for removing topping from terrycloth after sewing. These can be challenging topics for machine embroiderers. Have you ever machine embroidered a beautiful, plush robe and then washed it? Did the lofty loops and plush, sheared naps... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
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Tension Adjustments For Embroidery Machines -
- Joyce Fletcher (162)
Thread tension becomes more critical with high speed embroidery machines. Each machine will require slightly different tensions and there are various methods of setting it up correctly. A description of the procedure will be included in your machine manual, but here is a basic principal which... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
How to Knit Invisible Stitches - Grafting -
Karen Lonergan (567)
Have you ever worn a sweater or worse yet, a pair of socks with a seam that rubs and irritates. By a simple knitting method called grafting, you can avoid this and have seams that are invisible and comfortable. Simply put, by using a blunt tapestry needle and matching yarn, you can make stitches... ( added 2 years 117 days ago.) |
Alpaca Yarn - 7 Reasons to Use it in Your Next Project -
Debby McCandless (657)  
You have probably heard of alpaca yarn, but why should you use it in your next knitted or crocheted handmade project? Seven reasons. It is softer, warmer, stronger, and more lustrous than sheeps' wool, hypoallergenic, hand washable, and comes in 22 natural colors.
Let's take a look at those... ( added 2 years 233 days ago.) |
Machine Embroidery Hooping Technique -
Deb Schneider (2,254)  
Deb Schneider
When machine embroidering large and/or stitch-intensive designs I use this hooping technique to make certain the fabric will not pucker or move during the embroidering. It is especially useful when embroidering those designs that have an outline because even the slightest movement of the fabric... ( added 3 years 224 days ago.) |
Machine Embroidery Digitizing: What You'll Need Besides the Software -
Deb Schneider (2,254)
Deb Schneider
You've purchased an embroidery machine, practiced the designs that were
included in the package, maybe even bought a disc of designs or
downloaded a few designs off the Internet to stitch out. Now you're
thinking about investing in digitizing software and taking your
embroidery to the next... ( added 3 years 233 days ago.) |
Hoopless Machine Embroidery: How To Do It -
Deb Schneider (2,254)
Deb Schneider
All machine embroidery requires a stabilizer applied to the back of
the fabric to prevent stretching, waving, pulling and skewing the
design, but hooping fabric can be a frustrating challenge. And once the
fabric is hooped correctly you often end up with dreaded hoop marks.
The answer? Don't... ( added 3 years 233 days ago.) |
What Is Machine Embroidery Digitizing? -
Deb Schneider (2,254)
Deb Schneider
Machine embroidery digitizing is an art form. Using embroidery
digitizing software, a skilled embroidery digitizer transforms an image
or text to stitches, creating the image in a file format an embroidery
machine can read.
That's a fine definition but the reality is somewhat more involved.... ( added 3 years 234 days ago.) |
Redwork Embroidery Designs: When Less Is More -
Deb Schneider (2,254)
Deb Schneider
Redwork. Bluework. Greenwork. Or Any-Color Work
I
think of Redwork as an embroidery design style, a line drawing in
thread. And that style can be stitched with any color. You've heard the
term Bluework? Bluework is just Redwork sewn with, any guesses? Anyone?
That's right! Blue thread.... ( added 3 years 235 days ago.) |
Applique Tutorial for Machine Embroidery -
Deb Schneider (2,254)
Deb Schneider
Machine embroidered appliques are not only fun and easy, they also
allow you to really get creative by using up any stray pieces of fabric
you've kept around. No leftover fabric? Then you can have even more fun
by grabbing your scissors and cutting up those clothes you still have
but haven't... ( added 3 years 235 days ago.) |
The Dream Fabric for Quilting & Embroidering -
Deb Schneider (2,254)
Deb Schneider
Kona Cotton: The Quilter's & Embroiderer's Dream Fabric
Almost
every quilter or embroiderer who has been enjoying their craft for any
length of time has heard of Kona cotton. Browse sewing, quilting and
embroidery web sites or fabric stores long enough and sooner or later
you're going to... ( added 4 years 31 days ago.) |
PE-Design Embroidery Digitizing Software: Getting Started -
Deb Schneider (2,254)
Deb Schneider
What is PE-Design?
PE-Design is an embroidery digitizing software system available from Brother dealers and though the 'PE' stands for Personal Embroidery, don't let that fool you. It's a robust system that allows for some pretty advanced digitizing and embroidery and is an excellent program... ( added 4 years 31 days ago.) |
How Can You Crochet Really, Really Fast? Plus What Are the Ups and Down Sides of It? -
Amber Green (50)
Hello crocheters, When browsing through patterns and crochet web sites, I feel like crocheting very fast. In moments like this, I just want to pick up a hook and yarn and start crocheting the pattern I'm looking at, straight away. I'm sure you too would have felt the same sometime. This got me... ( added 340 days 21 hours ago.) |
How do You Shape and Stiffen After Finishing a Huge Afghan? -
Amber Green (50)
Hello afghan lovers, The warmth of a handmade afghan is pure joy. Isn't it? They are great gifts for people of all ages, religion, caste and sex. Moreover, each afghan over the years becomes associated with numerous heart-warming stories. Well, this edition of my newsletter is for all afghan... ( added 340 days 21 hours ago.) |
Advanced Stitches -
Amber Green (50)
Hello everyone, If you are a true craft person, you'd easily get bored with what you already know. In this situation, as a crocheter you can either try new things with the basic stitches you are comfortable doing or graduate to learning advanced stitches. Let's today talk about advanced stitches.... ( added 340 days 22 hours ago.) |
8 Tips to Learn to Ribbon Embroider- Making it easier: A Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery-Part 3 -
MaryAnn Eastnab (378)
Silk embroidery is a lovely whimsical art form. This unique form of embroidery can be applied to just about anything that is cloth or paper. Customize greeting cards, picture frames, jewelry boxes, sweaters, jeans, table clothes, or anything else that you can imagine. If you love applied art... ( added 1 year 67 days ago.) |
How to Learn to Ribbon Embroider the Basic 6 Stitches: A Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroider-Part 2 -
MaryAnn Eastnab (378)
Silk ribbon embroidery is a method of embroidery that quick and unique, giving you a great sense of accomplishment. It is soft, romantic and whimsical. It is also a method that allows for creativity; that is, it is very forgiving. Make a mistake, it is easy to fix, and the results will be... ( added 1 year 68 days ago.) |
How to Learn to Ribbon Embroider in 3 Easy Steps: A Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery -
MaryAnn Eastnab (378)
Ribbon embroidery is a method of embroidery that uses silk ribbon and embroidery floss to create exquisite handwork. It is so very simple to do that a novice embroiderer can use the basic simple stitches to fashion some lovely work. It is not hard to get started. All you need are some visual... ( added 1 year 69 days ago.) |
How To Make Cap Embroidery Easy -
- Joyce Fletcher (162)
I'd like to give you some tips on hat embroidery. It can be easy and fun with the right tips and techniques so let's get started. Are you getting a professional, crisp result when you machine embroider on caps ? We've all had a problem from time to time getting the design to lay nicely on the... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
How Embroidery Kits Help Create Beauty -
- Joyce Jagger (6)
If you like to sew and do needle work, you may enjoy the challenge of embroidery kits. These kits will be able to show you how to do various stitches and designs in order to get the look that you want. And embroidery kits are a lot of fun, because you can find a pattern that you love, or you can... ( added 1 year 96 days ago.) |
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Beyond the Traditional Custom Embroidery -
- Joyce Jagger (6)
Traditionally, custom embroidery is thought of as an addition to a piece of clothing or cloth covered gift. Beyond that, custom embroidery can be used to market a company logo or create custom embroidery work shirts and smocks for the employees working in your association. Creating the Custom... ( added 1 year 96 days ago.) |
Long Stitch: The Beginner’s Dream Stitch -
Carolyn McNeil (354)
Have you ever wanted to learn needlepoint, but just dont know where or how to begin? If you have an interest in needle crafts, you have probably visited an assortment of websites dealing with the subject. Or, you may have researched the subject the old-fashioned way, through your local library... ( added 1 year 360 days ago.) |
How to Evaluate the Purchase of a Quilting Machine -
George O Neill (33)
In how to evaluate the purchase of a quilting machine guide, I have taken a simplistic approach to time, costs and payback. There are more scientific models available such as net present value and discounted cash flow but I wanted to provide a quick easy evaluation for those who are considering... ( added 2 years 15 days ago.) |
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