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Book Giveaway--Ribbon Embroidery: Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishments

Megan Fahy, member | June 18th, 2009127 comments

This new book shows you how to update your wardrobe with simple embellishments.

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Leather Passementerie

Kenneth King, contributor | June 1st, 20095 comments

Elegant passementerie can be woven from thin leather cord, making an extravagant trimming for any garment.

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Simplicity Veil with Lace Detailing

Veil_Artist, member | April 9th, 2009

This bride's gown came with a matching shawl that she did not want to wear. She preferred, instead, to utilize the lace shawl to embellish her wedding veil. She selected the Simplicity...

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HEATHER ROSE'S WEDDING VEIL

TADELM5140, member | January 16th, 200913 comments

Being a seamtress for many years and making costumes for community theater for years, it was only fitting that I make something for my only daughters wedding. Since they decided to get married...

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The Whimsical Creations of Saskia Wassing-Shepherd

Threads Magazine, editor | January 13th, 20092 comments

Bright colors, free-motion embroidery, and a sense of humor combine delightfully in the designer's soft-sculpture animals and furnishings.

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Embroidered Jacket

sewntell, member | December 31st, 20082 comments

I copied this idea from an expensive jacket in a magazine using Vogue 7976 and edited designs from Pfaff.

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Evening Purse

Cashroomlady, member | December 19th, 20085 comments

Hand quilting and embellishments of floss and ribbon, of my own design.

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Zoe's Dedication Gown

ashesdesign, member | December 15th, 200814 comments

I have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren, but Zoe is our first little "princess" after four boys, so her dress had to be something really special! I...

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Hooping Tips for Successful Embroidery

Threads Magazine, editor | November 19th, 2008

Discover fresh ideas for ease and accuracy when inserting your fabric in a machine embroidery hoop.

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Machine-Embroider Allover Lace

Threads Magazine, editor | November 11th, 20081 comment

Make elegant lace on your home-embroidery machine that rivals the quality of the finest lace you can buy.

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Yo-yos by the Hoopful

Threads Magazine, editor | November 5th, 20081 comment

Learn how to turn your embroidery machine into a yo-yo assembly line.

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Make Your Own Rucci "Worms"

Threads Magazine, editor | November 4th, 20081 comment

This bullion stitch, a favorite of designer Ralph Rucci, can be easily mastered with a little practice.

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Choosing Machine-Embroidery Threads

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 2008

All the options can be confusing. Here are guidelines for selecting the right threads for your embroidery projects.

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Machine Embroidery: A Marriage of Fabric and Design

Threads Magazine, editor | November 1st, 2008

Learn how to pair the right design and fabric for great results: Guidelines for embroidering fabrics, from sheers to corduroy.

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Video: Manuel's Free-Motion Embroidery Technique

Threads Magazine, editor | October 29th, 20083 comments

An embroidered design starts with a drawing by designer Manuel and ends with the skilled hands and feet and knees of free-motion embroiderer Pancho Martinez.

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