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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Shhhh…don’t tell anyone, but Christmas will be here before you know it and it’s time to start thinking about some Christmas gift ideas. Here are some ideas on embellishing garments with your favorite embroidery designs!
Adding embroidery can turn a plain garment into an embellished item! Wonder through the stores or browse through catalogs and take [...]
"Rule" for Clipping Jump Threads
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007Do you ever wonder what the “rule” is for clipping jump threads on embroidery designs? Here are a few tips I recommend that you do:
Clip thread jumps close to the stitching on the TOP of your embroidery design. Clip those jump threads after each color change. This will keep your design neater so the jump [...]
Just Released – New Sue Box Embroidery Collection
Saturday, April 28th, 2007Sue Box has just released her brand new collection filled with gorgeous machine embroidery designs – Endearing Embroidery Collection!
This collection features 31 beautiful designs just waiting to be stitched. Darling cherubs, cupids, doves and bells are just perfect for any wedding or anniversary. Golden designs, corners and hearts are great for quilts and pillows. Applique [...]
OESD Block Party April 19-23
Thursday, April 19th, 2007OESD is once again having a block party weekend where all their downloadable individual designs and design packs are buy 1, get 1 free. This is a great way to stock up on designs and save lots of $$.
Check out OESD’s new beta design search. It is a vast improvement over the old version. It [...]
Framing Quilt Blocks, Fabric & Embroidery Designs
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007Need some ideas to for home decorating this month? Consider framing your favorite quilt blocks, fabrics and embroidery designs in picture frames. It is simple, easy to do and provides a great way to display your quilting and embroidery talent!
Framing quilt blocks – I almost always have leftover blocks or fabric from quilts I have [...]
Jenny Haskins Downloads
Monday, April 2nd, 2007Jenny Haskins, editor of Creative Expressions and designer of many embroidered quilts, including Beyond the Color Purple, the Color Purple: the Next Generation and many others, has lots of things to explore on her website!
You can click the link for free embroidery designs featured in the 2007 Creative Expressions calender on the home page. Plus [...]
Fussy Cutting Applique Embroidery Designs
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007Click the photos for a larger image.
Applique embroidery designs are fun and easy to stitch, plus they can save time by replacing fabric with stitches. But can you position the fabric so the butterfly or flower on the applique fabric is in the center of the applique design? If you can fussy cut quilt blocks [...]
FREE Applique Heart Download
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007Are you new to applique embroidery designs or would you like another design to add to your collection? Try downloading my FREE applique heart design! Click here to go to the download page. If you are unsure or need a refresher for how applique designs are stitched, take a peek at these directions.
Enjoy!! :)
Applique Embroidery Designs
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007Click the photos for a larger image.
Stitching applique designs on your sewing machine is a neat technique to combine many of your favorite fabrics. Combine applique fabrics with machine embroidery and the list of projects you can create is endless.
Why would you let your embroidery machine applique a design instead of you stitching the satin [...]