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Quick Tip: Stitch and Place from Nancy Zieman

JenniferStern, contributor | July 18th, 2008

In this video, Nancy shows us how to get our embroidery designs to stitch out in exactly the right place.

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Crafting on the Go: Where, When, and Insider Tips

Cranky_Daphne, contributor | July 15th, 20084 comments

Use your time wisely—make all your time crafting time! Knitting, crocheting, hand-sewing, and embroidery can go anywhere if you plan ahead.

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How to Personalize Your Reusable Grocery Tote

JenniferStern, contributor | July 12th, 20082 comments

Make a quick gift by adding a special message or name to a reusable grocery tote—or show that you recycle and reuse by personalizing your own tote!

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Fearless Crafting

Cranky_Daphne, contributor | July 7th, 20083 comments

Try a new craft without fear of it turning out as a giant waste of time and money. (Careful, though—you might get addicted!)

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New Embroidery Designs

Deana, editor | July 4th, 2008

Check out the latest installment of oh-so-fabulous embroidery patterns from Sublime Stitching.

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Transform Your Embroidery Mistakes by Changing Your Outlook

JenniferStern, contributor | July 3rd, 2008

Mistakes and boo-boos fall into two different categories—Designer Details and Character Builders.

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"Patching the Hole" in My Stabilizer to Do Multiple Embroideries Saved My HTML Tee!

JenniferStern, contributor | July 2nd, 20085 comments

Using a "patch the hole" method to embroider the same design over and over saved my shirt...and probably my machine when it got jammed.

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I Heart Felt!

cmk34, contributor | July 2nd, 2008

Bring your memories along for the ride with this easy-to-make travel frame!

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Stitch, Dissolve, and Distort with Machine-Embroidery Stitches

JenniferStern, contributor | June 30th, 2008

We pay so much attention to stabilizing so that fabric won't pucker. Try loosening up a little and go for the wrinkles, puckers, and crinkles.

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Amazing Sculptural Crochet by Emily Barletta

LindaPermann, contributor | June 30th, 2008

Artist Emily Barletta uses crochet as one of her many methods to construct intricate surfaces.

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Crazy Quilting

MaryRay, contributor | June 30th, 20082 comments

When you’re passionate about any craft it can make you a little crazy at times, but in this case I’m talking about a style of patchwork that originated back in the 19th century with whole quilts and can be seen today in all sorts of things from handbags to lampshades.

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The Last Stitch: How to Finish Your Hand-Embroidery

JenniferStern, contributor | June 29th, 2008

When it comes to the end of a design, a color change, or running out of thread, a secure finish without adding bulk is what you need! Here's how to make a clean finish!

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Do You Know Huck Toweling? The Old-School Swedish Weaving Technique Gains Popularity

Laurel_Tuohy, member | June 29th, 20087 comments

Huck Toweling, or Swedish Weaving, requires "floating" yarn or floss for quick-to-finish projects.

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Check Out SWAK Embroidery.com and Enter to Win a New Janome 350E!

JenniferStern, contributor | June 29th, 2008

Seal it with a kiss and enter to win this fantastic embroidery-only machine—it's the perfect companion to your trusted sewing machine!

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Machine-Embroider a Tee with a Slogan: HTML Style!

JenniferStern, contributor | June 28th, 20085 comments

Computer techies, express yourself by stitching some code. Embroider a bit of code on the back of a tee and display the results on the front! Recycle an old tee to deliver your "Go Green" message.

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Hoop.dee.do Bulletin Boards

vicky_north, senior web producer | June 25th, 20082 comments

These embroidery hoop bulletin boards are a great way to organize notes, schedules, or even fabric swatches.

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French Poodle, French Knot...Ooh La La!

Laurel_Tuohy, member | June 24th, 20082 comments

Sublime Stitching strikes again! Check out how Amy of Early Bird Special blog embroidered this nifty poodle tee using another awesome SS design.

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More French Knots from Stitchy Stitcherson

Laurel_Tuohy, member | June 24th, 20081 comment

My last post got me thinking what else one could do with French knots. Here's an answer from Kristi at Stitchy Stitcherson—a French knot afro.

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How to Make a Mini Tote out of Embroidered Jeans

JenniferStern, contributor | June 24th, 20087 comments

If you have some cool embroidered denim lurking around in your closet that you haven't worn in years...or maybe months, pull it out and remake it into a hip bag!

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