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   <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:32:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 8, Swedish Huck Weaving Stitches</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/huck-weaving-stitches.html</link>
    <description>There are only two basic huck weaving stitches to learn for Swedish weaving patterns. You can do it. Easy!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:32:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 5, Chain Stitch in a Band Sampler</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#Chain-Stitch-in-a-Band-Sampler</link>
    <description>Make the embroidered chain stitch more lively with some creative curves and whipped stitches!

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    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:02:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mar 2, Your Embroidery Methods Guide from Start to Finish</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/index.html</link>
    <description>A how to guide for a variety of embroidery methods. Find the best way to express yourself.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 27, Georgina&#39;s Hardanger Gift to Me</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/georginas-hardanger-gift-to-me.html</link>
    <description>My friend Georgina made me this gorgeous hardanger cushion which I have on permanent display. It is 11cm x 11cm. She said it took her a week to make. </description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:42:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 27, Fancy Peacock Punch Needle</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/fancy-peacock-punch-needle.html</link>
    <description>This is my only Punch Needle work that I have done. I am involved in many type of craft activities that I do only one of a type. My main hobby is paper</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:39:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 26, Home Machine Embroidery</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/machine-embroidery.html</link>
    <description>Traditional needlecraft meets the 21st century in home machine embroidery. Use modern technology to express yourself in new ways!</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:23:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 22, Ending a Thread in Reversible Embroidery</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/ending-a-thread-in-reversible-embroidery.html</link>
    <description>What is the best way to end a thread in reversible embroidery? I am embroidering a pashmina in a celtic heart pattern, just using double running stitch,</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:39:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 18, Sewing Aids for Seniors or Those with Impaired Abilities</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/sewing-aids.html</link>
    <description>Those with impaired vision and grasping abilities, such as seniors, need some sewing aids in order to continue stitching embroidery.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:20:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 15, Punch Needle Thread and Supplies</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/punch-needle-thread.html</link>
    <description>Learn the embroidery supplies you&#39;ll need to do punch needle embroidery. Find a punch needle thread guide and advice on needles.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:44:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 12, Cross Stitch Beginner Guide</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/cross-stitch-beginner.html</link>
    <description>Any cross stitch beginner can quickly learn and master the basic embroidery stitches.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:16:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 10, Selecting Machine Embroidery Thread</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/machine-embroidery-thread.html</link>
    <description>There are many types of machine embroidery thread, from varigated thread to monofiliment. Choose the best fiber, size, and color for your project to create the best effect!</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:24:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 5, Silk Ribbon Embroidery</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/silk-ribbon-embroidery.html</link>
    <description>There&#39;s nothing like silk ribbon embroidery for making gorgeous, smooth dimensional ribbon embroidery flowers and leaves.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:50:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 2, Crewel Embroidery Online Art Gallery</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/crewel-embroidery.html</link>
    <description>Share your favorite crewel embroidery projects and rate the hand embroidery that others have stitched!</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:01:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 29, Guide to Cross Stitch Supplies</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/cross-stitch-supplies.html</link>
    <description>Do you know which cross stitch supplies are essential and which ones are new luxuries to make cross stitching more comfortable? Find out here!</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:41:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 28, Looking for a Machine Embroidery Design</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/looking-for-a-machine-embroidery-design.html</link>
    <description>Hello! I am looking for a machine embroidery design: Bernina House-Mouse Design 810 Can you tell me maybe, where I can look for this design? Are there</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:48:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 25, Needlepoint: Stitching Long Diagonal Lines </title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/needlepoint-stitching-long-diagonal-lines.html</link>
    <description>I have a needlepoint tapestry that I have been working on for *years* -- sailing boats at sunset in a harbour.  The basic design is easy enough with</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:02:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 25, Free Chart - His Name is Jesus - Joyfulexpressions.us</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/free-chart-his-name-is-jesus-joyfulexpressionsus.html</link>
    <description>This chart is free on my website at:   www.joyfulexpressions.us  It has truly blessed many.  Sandra  Note from Amy There are more wonderful free</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:47:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 22, Embroidery on a Knit Hat</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-on-a-knit-hat.html</link>
    <description>I have tried several ways to do embroidery on a knit hat but still am not satisfied. It&#39;s a knit beanie hat.  I use the cap frame and density of 3.8,</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:10:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 22, Brother 270d Loud Noise</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/brother-270d-loud-noise.html</link>
    <description>I have this little machine - the Brother 270d. I have embroidered thousands of hours on it. I have owned many different machines including some high</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:50:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 21, Embroidered Handkerchief</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidered-handkerchief.html</link>
    <description>Flower patterns are always my favorite for crewel embroidery, be it a single flower or a bunch of flowers. I got this flower pattern from the book</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:27:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 18, Using an Embroidery Hoop or Frame</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-hoop.html</link>
    <description>Decide if your work will require an embroidery hoop or frame. Find the best embroidery hoops to fit your needs.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:14:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 15, The Best Cross Stitch Magazines</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/cross-stitch-magazines.html</link>
    <description>Here&#39;s a list of some popular cross stitch magazines with beautiful cross stitch patterns. </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:54:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 12, My Story &amp; Elizabethan Embroidery</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/my-story-elizabethan-embroidery.html</link>
    <description>I am now retired and 71 years young! My story begins when I was about 6 years old, watching my grandmother stitching. I was hooked for life after she taught</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:16:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 11, Hoop Problems</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/hoop-problems.html</link>
    <description>I have tried tension, plastic and wood that tighten with a screw, and rubber outer that stretch over a plastic inner hoop--always with the same</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:15:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 11, Patchwork Hearts</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/patchwork-hearts.html</link>
    <description>This is the winter heart from a series of four heart patterns by Bleu De Chine.   The season heart series was published in the UK Cross Stitcher</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 9, Swedish Huck Weaving</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/huck-weaving.html</link>
    <description>Huck weaving is an easy form of huck embroidery that anyone can do, regardless of age.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:02:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 8, To Everything There is a Season</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/to-everything-there-is-a-season.html</link>
    <description>This cross stitch took me four years!!! It&#39;s all the seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer. Cross stitching is the one thing that helps take my</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:39:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 7, Your Favorite Hand Embroidery Patterns</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/hand-embroidery-patterns.html</link>
    <description>This is the directory for finding hand embroidery patterns submitted by visitors like you. Submit your work or comment on the work of others to appear in the embroidery blog!</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:25:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 6, Portuguese Oitinho</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/portuguese-oitinho.html</link>
    <description>I am from Brazil and I do an embroidery which according to a magazine in here could have its origin in Sweden, so that&#39;s the reason I&#39;d like to know</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:38:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 6, Needlepoint Novice</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/needlepoint-novice.html</link>
    <description>I&#39;ve been doing crewel work for years. Now I want to try needlepoint... Basic questions: Do I use a hoop to hold the canvas as I work? I will start</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:44:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 4, Completed Cross Stitch Patterns with Photos</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/completed-cross-stitch.html</link>
    <description>Share your favorite completed cross stitch patterns to make an online cross stitch catalog. You can rate other patterns, too!</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:42:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 2, Can You Identify These?</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/can-you-identify-these.html</link>
    <description>I found a pair of these at a second hand store. They are in immaculate condition. Looks to be red embroidery on unbleached linen? Handstitched on the</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:19:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 30, Buy a Used Embroidery Machine and Equipment</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/used-embroidery-machine.html</link>
    <description>Know what to look for so you can find a used embroidery machine or refurbished sewing machine that will work for you. These guidelines are helpful for purchasing a new machine, too.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:44:27 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 26, After Christmas Sale -- Start a Home Embroidery Business</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#After-Christmas-Sale----Start-a-Home-Embroidery-Business</link>
    <description>If you love my website, why not start your own for 2010? There&#39;s a 2 for 1 sale right now from the service I use. You can make a website about whatever your passion is or to promote your business, and you don&#39;t have to be a computer programming wizard!</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:35:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 23, Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Stocking Assembly</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/counted-cross-stitch-christmas-stocking.html</link>
    <description>Stitch and finish a handmade counted cross stitch Christmas stocking for a family heirloom to make the holidays memorable.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 19, Huck Toweling for Swedish Huck Weaving</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/huck-toweling.html</link>
    <description>Learn useful advice about buying and using huck toweling or huck cloth.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:24:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 18, Redwork Embroidery and Bluework Embroidery</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/redwork.html</link>
    <description>Blackwork, redwork, whitework, bluework... can&#39;t we just say rainbowork? Well, there&#39;s a reason those particular colors were used. Redwork designs have their own special story.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:32:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 11, Remove Extra Thread or Dust &amp; Cutting Machine Threads</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/remove-extra-thread-or-dust-cutting-machine-threads.html</link>
    <description>We would like to know what are techniques to cut the front and back thread of embroidery done by a Multi Head Machine.  Also, we would like</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:08:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 11, Types of Needlepoint Canvas</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/needlepoint-canvas.html</link>
    <description>Some stitches and needlepoint canvas techniques require a special type of canvas. Make sure you&#39;re using the right kind to meet your needs, whether it&#39;s for tapestry kits or petit point.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:29:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 11, Greeting Card Embroidery</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/card-embroidery.html</link>
    <description>Cross stitch, crewel, and hardanger are popular methods for creating handmade greeting card embroidery.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:02:38 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 4, Embroidery Wreath</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-wreath.html</link>
    <description>Ok, so I&#39;m not asking myself for help (at least not today), but I really wanted to share my embroidery wreath with you. Perhaps it will be of help to</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:23:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Dec 4, Crewel Embroidery Kits</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/crewel-embroidery-kits.html</link>
    <description>Looking for crewel embroidery kits that include everything you need to complete a project with crewel embroidery stitches? I found some nice embroidery kits and listed them here.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:37:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 25, Locating Monk (Huck) Cloth</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/locating-monk-huck-cloth.html</link>
    <description>I am having a difficult time finding monk cloth!!! Seaching the internet with almost zero for luck (maybe I&#39;m just not good at it). Do you have any</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:42:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 25, Finishing Needlepoint Canvas Stocking</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/finishing-needlepoint-canvas-stocking.html</link>
    <description>I need to finish this canvas needlepoint stocking. Wording, ruffle, and trees are beads.  How do I cut a piece of velvet for the backing BEFORE I cut</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:34:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 18, Brother Pacesetter Embroidery Machine Not Working</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/brother-pacesetter-embroidery-machine-not-working.html</link>
    <description>I own an PC-8500 Pacesetter embroidery machine by Brother, and the touch screen on it will not work. Do you have any suggestions of what it could be</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:41:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 16, JoAnn Fabrics Photo Problems</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#JoAnn-Fabrics-Photo-Problems</link>
    <description>The good news is that the JoAnn Fabrics store has updated their website. The bad news is that my website uses some photos and ad links from them, so you may notice some links and images that are temporarily broken. I apologize for the inconvenience! I will fix them as soon as Jo-Ann provides me with the new links. Thank you for understanding, and I hope you&#39;ll bookmark my website to visit again.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:34:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 13, Bead Embroidery for Embellishment</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/bead-embroidery.html</link>
    <description>An easy way to make textured embroidery is to embellish it with beads or charms. Bead embroidery adds texture and sparkle to highlight details.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:12:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 13, Gingham Cross Stitch</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/gingham-cross-stitch.html</link>
    <description>Where can I find patterns for cross stitch on gingham? I had gingham cross stitch patterns for designs on aprons from the 50&#39;s and 60&#39;s, but I lost</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nov 6, Tying Off Thread</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/tying-off-thread.html</link>
    <description>I&#39;ve done cross stitch for many years and just started embroidery but I&#39;ve never been able to find the proper way to secure the floss when finished. </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:21:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Oct 30, Needlepoint Stitches and Instructions</title>
    <link>http://www.embroidery-methods.com/needlepoint-stitches.html</link>
    <description>There are a variety of needlepoint stitches that every stitcher should know, whether beginner or advanced, doing bargello patterns or florentine needlepoint.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:16:39 GMT</pubDate>
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