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Entries for June, 2009

New Ebook! Anatomy of a Design

by Lindee Goodall

Sneak a peak inside the covers of my new ebook, Anatomy of a Design in this video by Gary Walker, Managing Director of Echidna Sewing Products.

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Would You Like Better Embroidery?

by Lindee Goodall

Discover the secret to predictably producing great machine embroidery every time you sew.

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Machine Embroidery Basics: Understanding Underlay

by Lindee Goodall

Underlay has a purpose. Find out what it is, why it’s vital, the consequences of removing and why you might need more.

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Embroidery Basics: Understanding Density

by Lindee Goodall

Density is the distance between individual stitches in a satin column or rows of stitches in a fill. The closer the rows are to each other, the more dense an area of stitches is.

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Embroidery Basics: Understanding Compensation

by Lindee Goodall

The more you know about embroidery design attributes, the more savvy you will be about embroidery and optimizing your results. Learn what compensation is, how it affects embroidery, what control you have over it.

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How to Get Better Results with Metallic Thread

by Lindee Goodall

Ahh, metallics! So pretty to look at and so pretty frustrating to sew. Implement these 9 proven tips to improve your results quickly and easily!

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Thread Primer: An Introduction to Selecting Embroidery Thread

by Lindee Goodall

An overview on the selection and care of embroidery thread

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Echidna Thread Tension Gauge

by Lindee Goodall

Having balanced tension is not enough, it needs to be the right amount of tension.

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Echidna Multi Spool Thread Stand

by Lindee Goodall

Tame your threads, improve your efficiency and reduce thread breaks with one product!

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Echidna Control-a-Twist Thread Stand

by Lindee Goodall

The #1 way to reduce thread breaks with metallics!

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Have You Ever Sewn Through Your Finger?

by Lindee Goodall

According to a recent informal poll, it’s a 50-50 split. What to know if you do!

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Embroidery Tip

  • Water soluble toppings will not reduce jaggy stitch edges on heavy, coarse weaves like canvas because the dense, thick fibers in the weave are deflecting the needle to one side or the other causing a stair-step look.

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