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And the winners of the book "Embroidered Effects" are...

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 22nd, 2009

Three lucky winners were chosen to recieve Jenny Hart's book "Embroidered Effects." Find out if you're a winner.

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Embroidered Effects: Projects and Patterns to Inspire Your Stitching

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 15th, 200947 comments

This book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make.

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Mystery Sewing Machine Foot

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 1st, 2009233 comments

I've searched online and in books, but can't find out what this sewing machine foot is for. Can you help?

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A Satin Stitch Adds Elegant Detail to Quilts and Garments

Mary Ray, contributor | August 31st, 200910 comments

When you want to add a little zing to the surface of your project, sometimes the simplest stitch gives the best results.

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Mary McFadden Exhibit in D.C.

Susan Khalje, contributor | August 10th, 20094 comments

Visit the Mary McFadden exhibit at the National Museum of Women in Washington, D.C. to see this designers amazing garments and her inspiration.

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French and Colonial Knots for Embroidery

Kenneth King, contributor | July 6th, 200911 comments

White embroidery is a cool and elegant summer look. There are a variety of embroidery stitches, but the French knot and Colonial knot provide interesting texture to a design.

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

Megan Fahy, contributor | June 18th, 2009129 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, 20093 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, 20088 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, 200815 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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