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Splitting Designs in Perfect Embroidery Pro

by eileenroche on December 26, 2015

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If you love jumbo designs but don’t have a jumbo hoop, you can easily split a design in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro. Follow along with me to learn how. Open…

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Fabric Too Short for the Hoop?

by eileenroche on December 23, 2015

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Don’t you hate it when the fabric doesn’t fit in the hoop? Recently, I was stitching a faced scallop border on my embroidery machine and the fabric was about 3”…

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Digitizing Quilting Software

What Color Would You Select?

by eileenroche on December 19, 2015

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I’m in a quandary. I’m designing the quilting for the My Block Piecer Block of the Month Sampler. The quilt is pieced and I’m excited to load the quilt onto…

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Stabilizing Cotton Fabric

by eileenroche on December 16, 2015

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In October, reader Shirley Clark asked, “What’s the best stabilizer to use for stitching on pillowcases or cotton fabric? I know I’ve played with this a lot, and even used…

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Little Ways to Say I Love You

by eileenroche on December 9, 2015

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Spouses, partners and significant others find countless ways to show their love. My husband shows his love in many thoughtful ways but there’s one that I really enjoy. He’s my…

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month Sampler

by eileenroche on December 5, 2015

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Toot, toot! Beep, beep! We’re happy to announce our My Block Piecer Block of the Month Sampler. I learned so much when I made this quilt designed by Nancy Stansbury.…

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Thanksgiving 2015

by eileenroche on November 25, 2015

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It’s been a fun week here on the blog. Last Wednesday, I shared my story about stitching on my finger. I think I must have hit a nerve when 155…

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Holiday Software

Software Saturday: Applique to Instant Gift Tag

by eileenroche on November 21, 2015

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Make an impression with flawless, personalized gift tags this holiday season! Once the gift is unwrapped, the gift tag can be used as a Christmas ornament for years to come!…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Hooping Multi-Needle Uncategorized

Keep Your Hand Out of the Hoop

by eileenroche on November 18, 2015

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Well it’s taken me 20+ years but I finally did it. I stitched on my finger. If you’ve been to any of my classes, I always caution students to keep…

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Lettering & Monograms Software Uncategorized

Text on a Path

by eileenroche on November 14, 2015

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One of my favorite things about using digitizing software is learning new shortcuts. For years, I’ve been creating text on a path in a rather laborious method. But now, thanks…

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