Sadia’s Blog

Google Earth:
One of the neatest softwares that I have found is called “Google Earth”. It allows one to view geographic locations, addresses, etc. around the world in 3-Dimensional aerial view using satellites imagery. Some while back there was another software called Teraserve which could show the same but it was available only in black and white. Google […]

As I end the year 2006, I had to go through my folders of “to finish” design collections and decide which collection I will work on to start the year 2007. Seems like the days just before New Year’s Eve are perfect for me to finish some loose ends as well as test samples and […]

Several friends send me pictures of how they used my designs. Some of the ideas are so extremely wonderful that I simply have to share with others to inspire. A dear friend all the way from South Africa sent me pictures of her outfit that she made using the Kanta Lace I and Kanta Lace […]

Despite my self inflicted warning to myself that I will not purchase another upgrade to PE Design….I upgraded, LOL. What can I say, I have this terrible habit of being a software, especially embroidery software junkie.
One of the neatest features in Version 7 is the portrait maker in the Layout and Editing part. One can […]

Early this year in May, an idea and a challenge entered my mind. For several years I have sponsored the Kids in Distress organization: http://kidsindistress.org/home.asp The organization is a nationally accredited agency dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, the preservation of the family and the care and treatment of abused children. The American Embroidery Conference […]

I had mentioned about a new software called “Compositions” by Ken Parsons some while back. To my understanding the software was released to the general public yesterday with a 30 day free download trial period at http://www.annthegran.com  My understanding is that ATG will be the only company selling the product for Ken Parsons Designs. The […]

Lately I’ve been experimenting with a technique which I have termed as “manual drawing” in Embird Digitizing Studio. The technique is not really a set technique rather something that I made up. The technique involves using the  Pen tools option and utilising the manual punch tool to create free form of drawings placing each stitch […]

I returned from the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo ten days ago and brought home memories of a wonderful experience…seeing my ME freestanding laces as being showcased and judged as Best use of Embroidered lace on an absolutely lovely christening gown and bonnet. The Christening gown and bonnet were created by Carolyn Edwards, a dear […]

Well, its starting to get closer to that time of year again. With about a foot of snow on the ground outside, I had to sigh and reprimand myself why I didn’t get around to doing the outside decorations before now. Every year I create christmas stockings for family and friends. The theme varies from year to […]