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Singer, Viking, Husqvarna, and Pfaff, all owned by the same company?

admin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:34:23 +0000

Yes, it is true, that SVP Worldwide owns the following companies: SINGER, HUSQVARNA, VIKING, and PFAFF. Interesting...

QUILT WIZARD FOR PFAFF OR ANY LOW SHANK SEWING MACHINE
US $5.00

Pfaff 2042 Quilt Style
US $650.00

Pfaff 30 Select Sewing Quilting Machine w IDT NEW
US $537.00

Pfaff 40 Select Sewing Quilting Machine w IDT NEW
US $647.00

Pfaff 434 leather sewing machine with roller foot
US $66.00

Husqvarna Embroidery Patterns Floral 2 Alphabet
US $24.95

Blackwork Embroidery and Designs

admin — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:27:05 +0000

The New Anchor Book of Blackwork Embroidery Stitches T
US $12.11

EMBROIDERY BLACKWORK HARDANGER SWEDDISH WEAVING COATES
US $.99

The Art Of Blackwork Embroidery By Rosemary Drysdale HB
US $3.20

Blackwork in the past was a form of embroidery using black silk thread. The most common types employ simple stitches to create complex scrolling or geometric patterns - these are generally diagonal patterns these days.

Here are some common designs for personal or educational use.

If you are interested in some beginners instruction in blackwork - then you can click here

It is a link to a PDF eBook which will explain in detail about
beginning blackwork and has a 100% money back guarantee up to 8 weeks. That should give enough time to get started without being rushed in today's busy world. Here is a sample design you can make with instructions from the book.

These arts are rhythmic - the steady movement of hands and focus on a particular activity without distractions will, in my humble opinion, give a sense of peace and relaxation. Embroidery does it, knitting, so does cooking. Digging holes in my backyard, sawing - I say even these do it.

Janome MC11000 Special Edition Sewing and Quilting machine

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:30:11 +0000

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Janome has introduced a memory craft 11000 special edition - a versatile machine which they say is really three sewing machines in one. This includes the iHeight touchscreen, and the new ACuFil Quilting System.

Check out more here