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Sepia Petals Embroidery Collection by BERNINA

Posted on April 22, 2012 by a.woerth

BERNINA has begun offering new “Exclusive” embroidery design collections again, one of which is Sepia Petals. The forty-three, yes, forty-three (43) designs included in the collection are perfect for heirloom projects, quilting projects, embroidering on paper, etc.  Each design uses … Continue reading →

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Hand Crafted Needle Cases – Local Artisan

Posted on February 18, 2012 by a.woerth

We are often introduced to local artisans by students, family, friends, and customers who know individuals who are usually gifted and possess incredible talent for making gadgets, notions, furniture, etc.  Every once-in-awhile, we find a local artisan who is not … Continue reading →

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A New Creative Way of Hooping Stabilizer

Posted on December 9, 2011 by a.woerth

A few weeks ago I discovered Sonia Dewalter Designs, a website for machine embroidery designs. I see the work of many designers, and while I might like a few of their designs, rarely am I blown away by their design … Continue reading →

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Embroidery Designs on Balsa Wood

Posted on November 4, 2011 by a.woerth

For the last couple of months, I have been experimenting with embroidering designs, by machine, on balsa wood. What was interesting to me was the reaction of others when I displayed my finished work. At first, some thought I had … Continue reading →

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Janome 12000 – The Embroidery Hoops!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by a.woerth

When we see a new embroidery machine released, we hold our breath for just a minute to see what the manufacturer will include in the purchase price of the machine. Janome never disappoints. I have already mentioned the twenty (20) … Continue reading →

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Janome 12000 & The New HorizonLink Software

Posted on September 12, 2011 by a.woerth

Most who will purchase the new Janome 12000 will own a computer, and whether laptop or desktop, it will be essential that they have the ability to connect their Janome 12000 to the computer. The reason for this is to … Continue reading →

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Aileen’s Perspective – The New Janome 12000

Posted on September 6, 2011 by a.woerth

I flew home yesterday, returning from Orlando where I attended Janome Institute. I’m very tired today, but am back to work at Temecula Valley Sewing Center, and as exhausting as the trip was, the new Janome “top of the line” … Continue reading →

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Machine Embroidery on Knits

Posted on August 6, 2011 by a.woerth

While many of you have been avid and accomplished machine embroiderers with years of experience, sometimes I forget that the “newbie,” (novice) embroiderer needs to be exposed to the various stabilizers, threads and needles, to enable her/him to succeed with … Continue reading →

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Yenmet Metallic Thread vs Other Brands

Posted on June 24, 2011 by a.woerth

For many years embroiderers and quilters have sought to include metallic thread in their projects when they feel the project needs a little “something special.”  I have purchased and tried many brands of metallic thread, and Yenmet brand is by … Continue reading →

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Linda’s Batting Scissors

Posted on June 18, 2011 by a.woerth

Just when you thought you’d seen every type of scissor you could imagine, now we have batting scissors, and they are wonderful! Made from German stainless steel, Linda V. Taylor’s Batting Scissors allow for easy, clean and precise cuts. Not … Continue reading →

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