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4D Family Portrait 2: ExpressPortrait Wizard

January 16th, 2013 4 comments

Embroidery software educator Soni Grint gives a video tutorial on how to create embroidered photos using 4D Family Portrait.

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The Machine Embroidered Quilt, Eileen Roche’s online quilting class on Craftsy.com

January 16th, 2013 No comments

Click: http://www.craftsy.com/ext/YT_111v1 to learn more about The Machine Embroidered Quilt, Eileen Roche’s online quilting class on Craftsy!

About Eileen Roche:
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Eileen Roche is the founder, editor, creative vision and elbow grease behind Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. Her innovative techniques have brought new insight and energy to the machine embroidery world, in fashion and accessories, but especially in quilting. Her books include Contemporary Machine-Embroidered Quilts (Krause, 2004), Contemporary Machine-Embroidered Fashions (2006), Contemporary Machine-Embroidered Accessories (2007), and Machine Embroidered Quilting and Applique. (2011). Eileen is an experienced instructor on video, with 7 DVDs in her Embroider It Yourself series and many YouTube videos.

About The Machine Embroidered Quilt:
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Put your embroidery machine to work for piecing and quilting, create intricate embroidery patterns and satisfy your hunger for detail-rich quilts in The Machine Embroidered Quilt.

Eileen Roche, the founder and editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, is a no-nonsense quilter who will show you easy ways to enhance your quilts’ construction and design. Follow in the feed dogs of this fast and furious embroiderer as she walks you through single- and double-layer raw-edge appliqués, continuous appliqué and embroidery techniques and her own reversible piecing approach.

This class comes with Eileen’s hourglass embroidery design – exclusive to Craftsy – in formats that work with every common embroidery machine on the market:

PES (Brother/Babylock)
ART/EXP (Bernina)
HUS/VP3/VIP (Viking)
JEF/SEW (Janome)
XXX (Singer/Pfaff
DST (common format read by many machines and all commercial machines)
C2S (Click2Stitch, not read by a machine but can be edited in a popular digitizing program)
After following her six motifs and superb instruction, you’ll have an elegant embroidery showpiece. Most importantly, you can then apply the techniques you’ve learned to make ornate quilts more quickly.

Add embellishment, texture and beauty to your quilts by enrolling in The Machine Embroidered Quilt today!

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BERNINA DesignWorks Software Suite: Creativity in Three New Dimensions

January 16th, 2013 No comments

Now you can cut shapes, paint colorful designs, and create glittering crystal appliqués with a BERNINA sewing and embroidery machine. Use the techniques, individually or in combination, to reach new dimensions of creativity.

Three unique accessories along with a modular software package turn your BERNINA embroidery machine into a creative multi-media machine.

The BERNINA DesignWorks Software Suite is comprised of three modules: CutWork, PaintWork and CrystalWork. Each module may be used independently, or in combination with the others. With the DesignWorks Software Suite and your PC, you can create unique designs to use with the PaintWork, CrystalWork and CutWork tools.

With each of the DesignWorks modules, new designs can be created or existing embroidery files may be imported for editing. Use the CutWork module to create files for cutting custom shapes and appliqué designs. Use the PaintWork module to create designs to be drawn by your BERNINA embroidery machine. The CrystalWork module is used to create templates for glittering crystal appliqués. With the DesignWorks Software Suite and companion machine accessories, your BERNINA embroidery machine will create the masterpiece you envision.

Find out more about DesignWorks and enjoy free downloads at www.bernina.com/designworks.

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Applique Video Tutorial – so colorful, so easy for Machine Embroidery

January 16th, 2013 1 comment

Applique is when you sew or embroider a smaller piece of fabric on to a larger one. This is mainly for decorative reasons. However, how suitable to use applique when your favorite garment is damaged and you need to hide the tear or hole. Applique is very popular as you can also use up all those off-cut pieces of fabric that are simply too small for another project. www.astitchahalf.com

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embroidery library free download

January 16th, 2013 No comments

download free embroidery designs
Amazing designs embroidery
free embroidery download designs

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200 different Hand Embroidery Stitches

January 16th, 2013 No comments

Click on the link below for more detailed info about this CD title in our ebay store:
http://tinyurl.com/6q4n6l8

About Ebay Seller Patterns-on-cd: http://stores.ebay.com/patterns-on-cd
Our main mission is to find, preserve, digitally restore and make available at
affordable costs Victorian and Edwardian era lacemaking, dressmaking and embroidery
instruction manuals and patterns for current and future generations of
needlecrafters.

Product Description:
This is a Patterns-on-cd CD ROM title: Embroidery Lessons.
200 Embroidery Stitches instructions originally published in 1912:
Filling stitches play an important part in embroidery. After forming the outline
using chain stitch, back stitch or double running stitch, the in-filling stitches
give live and depth to a design. It can be pretty challenging to come up with a
variety of filling stitches indeed! This is where this little instruction manual on
CD ROM comes in handy!

Preface
In this collection of embroidery stitches, I have endeavored to place before those
artists who are interested in needlecraft an exposition of the most useful and
artistic stitches that have formed a part of my own work during several years’ study
and practice of art embroidery. Some of these will be familiar to needle-artists. Others will serve to exemplify how, in process of working, fresh stitches may be evolved from old ones, or how, when originality gains ground entirely new stitches become apparent and workable.

A point somewhat overlooked in art embroidery is the fact that each separate stitch
is a design in itself. If this principle be fully recognized, the necessity for careful ad systematic study of the forms and functions of Embroidery Stitches will immediately become obvious to the student and worker.

Every endeavour has been made to ensure simplicity and point in the directions, and
where possible, suggestions have been given for the application of stitches to useful purposes.

This CD also includes a circa 1912 Jacobean Embroidery reference.

Contents
Tudor Work.
Early 17th Century.
Details of Blue Crewel Work (the late Lady Maria Ponsonby’s).
The uses of Stem Stitch and other characteristics.
Bed Hangings at Hardwicke Hall.
Groups of Fillings in which darning plays important part.
Bed Hanging from Powis Castle.
Characteristic Foliations and Late 17th Century Fillings.
Solid Crewel Work 18th Century including the Terra Firma and different birds and
beasts.

27 Illustrations:
Strip of Tudor Work.
Group of leaves on cushions at Knole Park.
Group of light details in early examples.
Details from old example, carried out in dark blues, belonged to the late Lady Maria
Ponsonby.
Detail of Foxglove design.
Colour plate—Detail from old Bed Hangings, dated 1696.
Detail from old Bed Hangings, dated 1696.
Large heavy leaf in work dated 1696.
Leaf showing seven different stitches.
Bed Hanging at Hardwicke.
Set of details (in colour) of Hardwicke design.
Set of details of Hardwicke design.
Group of Fillings.
Design of Bed Hangings at Powis Castle.
Characteristic leaf of best period.
Late 17th Century Fillings.
Fillings from Georgian copy of old example.

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Christmas Embroidery: Free Standing Lace Ornaments by SewDragonDesigns.com

January 16th, 2013 No comments

Free Standing Lace Christmas Ornaments made by Machine Embroidery. Designs available at www.sewdragondesigns.com

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EMBROIDERY DESIGNS

January 16th, 2013 No comments

cute embroidery designs
embroidery designs free
cute embroidery designs

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How to Do Bead Embroidery Around Free-Formed Shapes

January 16th, 2013 15 comments

http://www.beadaholique.com/yt – In this video, learn the basic technique for a free form method of bead embroidery that can be used to fill in any number of shapes. This technique gives a much different look and texture to your bead embroidery.

Designer: Megan Milliken

Beadaholique’s Bead Embroidery Videos
http://www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-videos-bead-embroidery.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com:

Czech Seed Beads
http://www.beadaholique.com/c-60266-czech-seed-beads.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Czech Rocaille Seed Beads 11/0 Pastel Pearl Green
SKU: BCS-1052
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-16547-czech-rocaille-seed-beads-110-pastel-pearl-green-45-grams.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Czech Seed Beads 11/0 Transparent Deep Green
SKU: BCS-1070
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-16570-czech-seed-beads-110-transparent-deep-green-45-grams.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Nymo Beading Thread
http://www.beadaholique.com/c-60433-nymo-beading-thread.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD
SKU: XCR-8901
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-10791-nymo-nylon-beading-thread-size-d-for-delica-beads-white-64yd-58-meters.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Beading Foundation Materials
http://www.beadaholique.com/c-61319-beading-foundation-materials.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Lacy’s Stiff Stuff Beading Foundation for Cabochons 11 X 8.5 Inches
SKU: XCR-4211
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-17156-lacys-stiff-stuff-beading-foundation-for-cabochons-11-x-85-inches.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Needles
http://www.beadaholique.com/c-62084-needles.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

English Beading Needles Assortment
SKU: XTL-3004
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-10558-english-beading-needles-assortment-so-handy.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Cabochons
http://www.beadaholique.com/c-61132-cabochons.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Golem Design Studio Glazed Ceramic Round Disc Cabochon Teal Flowers 32mm
SKU: SPCB-9001
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-33678-golem-design-studio-glazed-ceramic-round-disc-cabochon-teal-flowers-32mm-1.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Translucent Aqua Glass Cabochon Round 7mm Oval
SKU: SPCB-7003
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-31784-translucent-aqua-glass-cabochon-round-7mm-oval-4.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Fiskars 5″ Precision Tip Scissors – Super Sharp
SKU: XTL-5700
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-10641-fiskars-5-precision-tip-scissors-super-sharp.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Beadalon Large Beading Mats – Prevent Bead Rolling 13 X 18 Inch
SKU: XTL-9935
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-25483-beadalon-large-beading-mats-prevent-bead-rolling-13-x-18-inch-set-of-2.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

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What is the best brand of sewing machine to buy?

January 16th, 2013 6 comments

I don’t have a lot of money to spend, so I want to make sure I am at least buying the right brand.

Please, if you want, also mention why, or some pros and cons

Take a look at Kate Dicey’s essay on choosing sewing machines at
http://www.katedicey.co.uk (and take a look around at her site…
there are a lot of nice little tutorials there!). The FAQ she
refers to is at http://preview.tinyurl.com/l5rzu6 now.

What I want for beginners in sewing:

– a machine that doesn’t scare you

– a machine that isn’t balky (cheap new machines are often very
balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable — just
too frustrating to learn on!)

– very good straight stitch

– good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy)

– a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you

– adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric
handling issues)

– accessory presser feet that don’t cost an arm and a leg
(machines that use a "short shank foot" typically handle generic
presser feet pretty well. Some brands of machines use proprietary
or very expensive presser feet)

If the budget stretches far enough:

– blindhem and stretch blindhem stitches

– triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications)

– a couple of decorative stitches (you won’t use them nearly as
much as you think)

– electronic machine because of the needle position control and
because the stepper motors give you full "punching force" at
slow sewing speeds — mechanical machines often will stall at
slow speeds.

Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them
to show you some machines in your price range, *especially* used
machines you can afford. You’ll get a far better machine at a
specific price buying used than new and a good dealer is worth
their weight in sewing machine needles when you get a machine
problem — often they can talk you through the problem over the
phone. While you’re trying things out, try a couple of machines
(sewing only, not combo sewing-embroidery) over your price limit,
just so you can see what the difference in stitch quality and
ease of use might be. You may find you want to go for the used
Cadillac. Or you might want the new basic Chevy. Might as well
try both out.

Suggested reading: John Giordano’s The Sewing Machine Book
(especially for used machines), Carol Ahles’ Fine Machine Sewing
(especially the first and last few chapters) and Gale Grigg
Hazen’s Owner’s Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting
Machines. All of these are likely to be available at your public
library.

Used brands I’d particularly look for: Elna, Bernina,
Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (pre 1970), Juki, Toyota

New "bargain brand" I’d probably pick, if new, decent and budget
was my choice: Janome (who also does Kenmore).