More Madeira Thread Bundles!!

I've just added 3 more Madeira Thread Bundles to the website! We have 5 bundles available now. I'm so excited to be able to offer Madeira thread because it's my favorite thread to use. I'll be adding additional bundles over the next few months, so keep your eye out :-).

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Bundle #3 Madeira Polyneon #40 Spools - 1100 yds each

This bundle includes 7 of my favorite NEUTRAL colors!

NEUTRAL Colors Included:

*1800 Black - 1100 yds

1804 White - 1100 yds

1659 Brown - 1100 yds

1938 Beige / Tan - 1100 yds

1918 Gray - 1100 yds

1841 Charcoal - 1100 yds

1949 Cream - 1100 yds

* This color is duplicated in other bundles - because of the duplication, you may substitute this color for a different color that we carry. Just add a note in Substitute Color box before you add to cart.

Bundle #4 Madeira Polyneon #40 Spools - 1100 yds each

This bundle includes 7 Shades of PINK!

PINK Colors Included:
*1984 - 1100 yds
1721 - 1100 yds
*1921 - 1100 yds
1816 - 1100 yds
1815 - 1100 yds
1713 - 1100 yds
1948 - 1100 yds

* These colors are duplicated in other bundles - because of the duplication, you may substitute these colors for a different color that we carry. Just add a note in Substitute Color box before you add to cart.

Bundle #5 Madeira Polyneon #40 Spools - 1100 yds each

This bundle includes 7 Shades of GREEN!

GREEN Colors Included:
1851 - 1100 yds
1749 - 1100 yds
1748 - 1100 yds
1970 - 1100 yds
1770 - 1100 yds
*1848 - 1100 yds
1768 - 1100 yds

* This color is duplicated in other bundles - because of the duplication, you may substitute this color for a different color that we carry. Just add a note in Substitute Color box before you add to cart.

Information about Madeira Polyester Thread:

Madeira's 100% polyester embroidery thread, Polyneon, is contructed of a specially developed raw material which eliminates looping, puckering and virtually all thread breaks. Suitable for almost any application, Polyneon's unique formula makes this thread extremely durable and smooth running. Vibrant colors which are silky and luxurious, as well as resistant to chlorine bleach, makes Polyneon the ideal thread for embroidering on uniforms, safety garments and commercial linens.

Other Recently Added Supplies:
Fuse Adhere 11 3/4" x 8" pre-cut squares - to prepare applique fabric and make patches

Belmont Fine Curved Embroidery Scissors
CutAway Backing – 8" x 8" pre-cut squares - BLACK

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AKDesigns Boutique Weekly Update and Vacation Reminder

It's time for the weekly update :) I hope everyone had a great weekend celebrating Father's Day with the special Dad's in your life. :)

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We'll be closing the shipping room for our summer break. We are taking this time to organize and

prepare to get new items added to the website. So, try to get your supply orders in now, so we

can get them shipped out to you!

* Last Day we'll accept orders to be shipped - June 24th

* We will resume accepting orders to be shipped - July 5th

This does not effect any other orders - just items that need to be shipped! I will be working and have access

to e-mail, so immediate downloads, e-mailed sets, and e-mails in general will still be taken care of!

~ ~ ~ VACATION NOTICE ~ ~ ~ VACATION NOTICE ~ ~ ~

Updates over the past week

• #453 Tennis Margarita Designs - added 6/16/10
• #454 Tennis Martini with Curved Stem Designs - added 6/16/10
• #455 Tennis Martini with Straight Stem Designs - added 6/17/10
• #106 Tennis Diva Designs - added 6/17/10
• #352 Polka Dot Font - 6 inch high [lowercase only] - 6/21/10
• CLICK HERE to see all of our recently added designs

2 New Sales!!

• Embroidery Bundle Deals are on SALE! Only 4 days left!
  15% Off ALL Embroidery Bundle DealsNo PROMO Code needed – discount is shown on website
  Sale is valid now – June 24 @ midnight EST
• Embroidery Design Sale35% Off ALL Embroidery Design sets, Font sets,
  Frame sets and Appliqué sets ~ basically everything under
  the Embroidery Designs Category!!
  No PROMO Code needed – discount is shown on website
  Sale is valid now – July 1 @ midnight EST

Coming SOON - Keep an eye out for the following new products.

• Small Sippy Cup Template
• If time allows ~ wine bottle koozie template, and some additional supplies [lint brush, seam ripper, stabilizers]

Services provided by AKDesigns Boutique

• Machine Embroidery Designs - font and monogram sets, applique sets, design sets and frame sets
• Machine Embroidery Supplies - stabilizer, topping, needles, disappearing pens, bobbins, and other misc. supplies
• Machine Embroidery Software - Monogram Wizard Plus products, Embird products, and SewWhat Products

You can e-mail me any time at angie@akdesignsboutique.com.

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Bundle Deals SALE

We just started our first sale on our Bundle Deals!

6 DAYS ONLY, so don't miss out!

15% Off our already Super Priced Bundle Deals!

No Promo Code needed, sale price is price shown

Sale valid 6/19 - 6/24 [ends at midnight est]

NOTE: All bundles are e-mailed and not available for immediate download.

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AKDesigns Weekly Update and Vacation Notice

Here's our weekly update ~ I hope you have a great week!

~ ~ ~ ~ VACATION NOTICE ~ ~ ~ ~

We'll be closing the shipping room for our summer break - we'll be taking this time to re-organize and get our new products listed - yay! So, get your supply orders in now, so we can get them shipped out to you!
* Last Day we'll accept orders to be shipped - June 24th
* We will resume accepting orders to be shipped - July 5th
This does not effect any other orders - just items that need to be shipped! I will be working and have access to e-mail, so immediate downloads, e-mailed sets, and e-mails in general will still be taken care of!

~ ~ ~ ~ VACATION NOTICE ~ ~ ~ ~

Some of you are probably wondering why I started doing these Weekly Updates a few weeks ago. Well, the fact is I don't have time send a yahoo group message, post in my blog, post on facebook, and tweet on twitter for every new product or promotion, so I've decided that the weekly update would save me some time so that I could actually accomplish more. So, I hope you like it because it is saving me time and I plan to continue with it until I find a better solution.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. It will be over before we know it, so let's all make the most of it ~ go to the pool, take a ride on your bike, or just relax out on your deck in the evening :)

Updates over the past week

• #475 Teeny Tennis Designs - added 6/13/10
• #376 Polka Dot Font - 6 inch high [uppercase only] - added 6/13/10
• TCS #1007 Helicopter Designs [Katie from TCM, but she's now TCS] - added 6/14/10
• CLICK HERE to see all of our recently added designs

#475 Teeny Tennis Balls
Example above was made with the large peace sign with outline from our

#470 Teeny Peace Sign set, the large heart with outline from our
#494 Teeny Hearts set and our large tennis ball with outline from our
#475 Teeny Tennis Ball set.

#376 Polka Dot Font
Example above was made with the L and S from our
#77 Girly Font set and the N is from the #376 Polka Dot Font set.

TCS #1007 Helicopter Set
Picture of all 5 designs in this set

HURRY ~ SALE!! still running - valid until midnight 6/16 est

• Let's celebrate the price reduction with a sale!
  25% Off ALL Embroidery Design sets, Font sets,
  Frame sets and Appliqué sets ~ basically everything under
  the Embroidery Designs Category!!
  No PROMO Code needed – discount is shown on websiteSale is valid now – June 16 @ midnight EST

Coming SOON - Keep an eye out for the following new products.

• #352 Polka Dot Font - 6 inch high [lowercase only]
• Small Sippy Cup Template
• If time allows ~ wine bottle koozie template, and some additional supplies [lint brush, seam ripper, stabilizers]

Services provided by AKDesigns Boutique

• Machine Embroidery Designs - font and monogram sets, applique sets, design sets and frame sets
• Machine Embroidery Supplies - stabilizer, topping, needles, disappearing pens, bobbins, and other misc. supplies
• Machine Embroidery Software - Monogram Wizard Plus products, Embird products, and SewWhat Products

You can e-mail me any time at angie@akdesignsboutique.com.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog :)

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AKDesigns Weekly Update

Hello Everyone!

First of all ~ Welcome to all of our new blog followers, feedburner readers, Facebook fan page followers, and yahoo group members! Wow - summer is a busy, busy time. I am enjoying my summer so far, but am not accomplishing all that I would like. My daughter is taking care of the kids next door this summer and I have been working in her place when she needs the day off. I'm working for her today because it's her birthday and she wants to hang out with her friends. I worked for her on Monday too while she was at the beach with a girlfriend. It makes for such a nice, relaxing day hanging out and running around with the kids [even going to the pool!], but it's so hard to get anything done other than answer all my e-mails that come in throughout the day and night. In addition to helping Allie out, I have so, so many summer projects around that house that I would like to complete and those cut into my work time as well. Anyway, I suspect this is about what the summer has in store for me, so I will just embrace it :)

Our Yahoo Group was started to help with all of your embroidery projects from where to get the best blanks to choosing the right needle, so ask questions and help others as needed and as you can! If you aren't a member ~ join today. I hope you find our group helpful and friendly.

Summer is officially here, so let's all enjoy it!! :)

Updates over the past week

• Fuse-Adhere backing for applique and patch projects - added 5/31/10
• #427 Applique Preppy Circle & Dots Frames - added 6/1/10
• #372 Polka Dot Font - 2 inch high [uppercase only]

SALE!! still running - valid until 6/16

• Let's celebrate the price reduction with a sale!25% Off ALL Embroidery Design sets, Font sets,
  Frame sets and Appliqué sets ~ basically everything under
  the Embroidery Designs Category!!
  No PROMO Code needed – discount is shown on website
  Sale is valid now – June 16 @ midnight EST

Coming SOON - Keep an eye out for the following new products.

• #376 Polka Dot Font - 6 inch high [uppercase only]
• #352 Polka Dot Font - all 6 inch high [lowercase only]
• Small Sippy Cup Template
• TCS #1007 Helicopter Designs [Katie from TCM, but she's now TCS]
• If time allows ~ wine bottle koozie template, and some additional supplies [lint brush, seam ripper, stabilizers]

Services provided by AKDesigns Boutique

• Machine Embroidery Designs - font and monogram sets, applique sets, design sets and frame sets
• Machine Embroidery Supplies - stabilizer, topping, needles, disappearing pens, bobbins, and other misc. supplies
• Machine Embroidery Software - Monogram Wizard Plus products, Embird products, and SewWhat Products

You can e-mail me any time at angie@akdesignsboutique.com.

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Communication is Key!

I was reading a few of Enmart's blog entries yesterday and ran across one that caught my eye. They were discussing the way the embroidery supply industry communicates with their customer [or doesn't communicate]. They mentioned how most companies that have blogs just post about their newest product and hope that you will buy the product after you read the post. I thought to myself, "Oh no, that's what I do." I'm very guilty of that as far as my blog is concerned. I just have so many things that I'm always trying to juggle that posting random things on my blog are pretty close to the bottom of my to do list [sorry, it's just a fact of life]. I use my blog as a sort of one-way communication tool to let my customers know about new sets, new supplies, sales, free sets, etc. I started to worry, because I don't want to be that company [and don't feel like I am that company], and the more I thought about it, I realized that I have a very good two-way communication tool that I use every day - my Yahoo Group! The group is awesome and the members love it. It's a place where anyone that embroiders can find the help and support they need for whatever project they're working on, no matter what type of machine they have. I have learned so much from the group, that I don't know what I would do without them! Of course, the members of the group help me determine what I need to be working on, what type of improvements I need to make, what products I need to carry, but even more than that, they remind me that we are all just people trying to enjoy our lives and embroidery machines! Whew, I was so glad to realize that I'm not that company; I really do care about my customers :) Just remember that communication is one of the most critical keys to keeping any company viable.

Here's what some of the members have to say about the AKDesigns Boutique Yahoo Group:

Thanks for all your help! This was very helpful and I'm going to put the monogram on the side opposite the zipper pocket. Thanks again for being such a great group!

Mandy

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Thanks so much Angie - I really do appreciate all that you do for us. I was a real newbie to embroidery when I found your website and then the group. I can't tell you how much I have learned from you and all the great ladies who contribute to the group. It is such a tribute to how you run the group and the people you attract. I am honored to be among them. And I can't leave out the quality of your designs. You set the standard for me when I look at designs and embroideries.

God Bless,

Cheryl

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Isn't it great to have a place to come and learn how others do things??

Phyllis

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I agree Phyllis! I absolutely love this group!

Brandy DeVoy

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Thanks for all the tips and resources found here! I'm not sure I would be enjoying my new hobby without the stuff I've learned on this board! Are any of you members of other Online groups with support similar to this one? I would love to know your suggestions. The others I've found seem to be people advertising something, not really learning and problem solving together like this one.

Thanks in advance!

Kim

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Thanks so much Angie for getting back to me so quickly and especially for the fabulous deal! I also wanted to let you know that I love being part of your group. You put so much time into it and are always there to help people out and write back to them. I don't know how you do it all.

Thanks again,

Pamela

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I want to support what Elissa said about Angie’s fonts – they are consistent in their quality and beauty – the best of all I have tried – they are my “go to” fonts every time. I found this group about 6- 8 months ago and I understand exactly where you are in the learning curve. This group is the most supportive and sharing group I have ever experienced. It is amazing what I have been taught by these wonderful ladies. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. And Angie is always willing to help.

Cheryl

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Hi,

I am new here and have just really gotten started in my embroidery business. I have felt very much alone in my endeavor to make my business, my dream a success until I joined this group of lovely ladies. I would like to say that I have learned so very much from everyone and finally feel like I have found a place with wonderful people that I can trust and confide in. It feels great to have you guys and I thank the Lord for all of you and the willingness that everyone has to share their “secrets” of their trade with others. Thank you all for making me feel so at home.

Thank you and May God Bless You All and Keep You Well,

Christina

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I would love to hear your comments :)

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