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Embroidery Term of the Week: Redwork

JenniferStern, contributor | May 9th, 2008

Today, the term "redwork" can be used to describe a general form of outline stitching, but this artful technique using red, cotton floss dates back to the 18th century when this craft’s simplicity and affordability made it very popular.

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How Often Should You Change Your Needle?

JenniferStern, contributor | May 4th, 20086 comments

Did you know that one of the simplest ways to keep your machine in shape and increase the time that you spend stitching beautiful stitches is to change your needle often? Here are some simple tips to guide you towards getting the best out of your machine stitching.

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Cross-Stitching on Knitted Fabric

JenniferStern, contributor | April 27th, 20084 comments

I may use my embroidery machine a lot, but there are times when only hand-worked embroidery will do the trick.

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Embroidery Term of the Week: Weave Fill

JenniferStern, contributor | April 20th, 20082 comments

This week’s embroidery term is weave fill, or the tiny stitches that are used to fill in an embroidery design. While there are several different kinds of fill stitches, weave fill is one of the most commonly used, especially when working with larger shapes or design elements.

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Inspiration Everywhereâ��From Coast to Coast!

JenniferStern, contributor | April 11th, 20082 comments

Wherever I am, at home or on the road, I am always on the lookout for embroidery inspiration. Recently, right from the comfort of my own home in Connecticut, I came across this amazing blog on the Metropolitan Museum of Art site. And last month, I found plenty of inspiration at the Craft & Hobby Show in California, where I met up with my Craft Stylish colleagues and got to partake in one of my favorite pastimes: fashion watching.

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Embroidery Term of the Week: Topping

JenniferStern, contributor | April 6th, 20084 comments

No, it is not an ice cream topping, but an indispensable tool for embroiderers. You'll get crisp, clear lines and your designs will look awesome. The name of the miracle stabilizer? Topping.

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Using Hand Embroidery Stitches to Make a Personalized Card or a Vintage Valentine

JenniferStern, contributor | April 5th, 20082 comments

After visiting the Plimoth Plantations’s website earlier in the week, I was inspired to dig out my own hand embroidery project.I love Lavender and Lace Designs, and I started this one a few years ago to celebrate my two daughters.

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Laton Jacket Project

JenniferStern, contributor | April 4th, 200817 comments

Plimoth Plantation is producing an incredible opportunity for embroidery enthusiasts: over the next few years the museum will be re-creating a 17th century laton jacket.

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Quick Tip of the Week: Incredible Shrinking Thread

JenniferStern, contributor | April 3rd, 200812 comments

My friend Gail started experimenting with this cool thread to embellish a sweatshirt jacket she was working on. She used it instead of traditional decorative thread to stitch across panels of her jacket. After she was done, she steamed it with her iron. The thread shrunk up, creating interesting texture similar to smocking.

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How to Create Signature Bath Linens

JenniferStern, contributor | April 2nd, 20081 comment

I love nothing more than stepping into my bathroom and being greeted with a fresh set of personalized bath linens. All you need to plump up plain-Jane towels and shower curtains is your embroidery machine and a bit of contrasting thread.

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Embroidery Term of the Week: Dongle

JenniferStern, contributor | April 2nd, 2008

“Dongle” is such a goofy-sounding word, when I hear people talking about their dongles, I always imagine something silly like they’re referring to their latest fashion accessory. Actually, a dongle is the security device that allows you to open embroidery software programs.

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Quick Tip of the Week: Review of Embroidery Threads

JenniferStern, contributor | April 2nd, 20084 comments

Let's face it, embroidery is basically the artful application of a bunch of thread—I say that because it is so easy to forget how utterly confusing it can be when it comes to picking out the right brand and type of thread for a particular embroidery project.

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Did you know you don't have to hoop your fabric?

JenniferStern, contributor | April 1st, 20085 comments

I recommend trying this simple “hoopless” technique the next time you embroider on tricky fabric.

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Hooked & Pricked

JenniferStern, contributor | March 31st, 20081 comment

Hi, my name is Jennifer Stern, and I am so pleased to have this opportunity to share my embroidery stories and adventures (filled with both designer details and character builders) with you. Oh, and be sure to check out the Pricked exhibit at the Museum of Art and Design.

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Embroider Your Own Label

BarbaraSkimin, member | March 23rd, 20087 comments

After sewing up a project, whether it's for a gift or myself, I like to add an extra-special touch with a personalized ribbon label stitched with an embroidery machine.

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Pulling Up at Puyallup

AmberE, member | March 7th, 20081 comment

Threads staff members recently flew to the always fabulous 2008 Sewing and Stitchery Expo near Seattle for a few days of fashion shows, sneak peeks at the latest sewing products and classes.

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