Category Archives: Guest blogs

Guest blog: Field of Poppies scarf

Posted on February 15, 2020 by

Growing up in a military family, my father was very patriotic, deeply admired and respected.  Naturally I followed my father’s footsteps and served in the military.   While in the military I met my husband.  Now that we are retired, I … Continue reading →

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Guest blog: A prayer quilt for Rosie

Posted on January 21, 2020 by

I have had my Bernina 780 for 2 years,  but have only been doing machine embroidery for one year. I was watching Hazel’s You tube channel “Graceful Embroidery” where she embroidered her Romantic Crazy Quilt blocks. I have watched that … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog – My Book of embroidery hoops

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

I’ve owned an embroidery machine for 12 years but only really started machine embroidery 3 – 4 years ago since purchasing a new machine. I currently own a Pfaff Creative 4.5. I decided to enter the 2019 competition at Graceful … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Lucia’s Christening gown

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

My name is Kathy and I own an Ellure Plus. I have been machine embroidering for about 5 years. I’ve made christening gowns for each of my grandchildren. This gown was created for Lucia. I always start my project by … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Happy Anniversary to Graceful Embroidery!

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Every year in early September, Hazel celebrates Graceful Embroidery’s anniversary by giving a complete collection of design elements to members of her Embroidery Group.  It’s her mile stone in life, but we get the gifts!  How special, and generous, is … Continue reading →

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Guest blog: The SPLENDIFICENT DRESS (embroidering a christening gown)

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

     My name is Chris and my husband bought me my first Husqvarna Viking Embroidery/Sewing machine in 2003 when I had the crazy idea of embroidering the center block of our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding quilt with their name and … Continue reading →

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Embroidery projects for your sewing room

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

This week I am featuring another guest blog which I am sure you will all love. Marrilyn always does exquisite work and her machine cover is a splendid addition to her sewing room, along with these other items. For this … Continue reading →

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Guest blog: Arabella Bullion Bourdoir cushion

Posted on February 23, 2019 by

This is the first of a series of guest blogs at Graceful Threads of Inspiration. Over the years I have seen some outstanding embroidered projects that have been carefully created using my designs. Unable to actually see these beautiful works … Continue reading →

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