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5 More Great Time-Saving Tips!

by eileenroche on June 10, 2015

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1. Keep all materials for the project in a ziplock plastic bag or see-through container. This eliminates wasting time looking for misplaced items. 2. Use pre-wound bobbins or once your…

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Transform Basic Applique Shapes

by eileenroche on June 6, 2015

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Elevate applique shapes in Perfect Embroidery Pro! The built-in muffin applique shape is fine if you want a bran muffin applique but what if you’re longing for a cupcake? It’s…

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5 Favorite Timesaving Habits

by eileenroche on June 3, 2015

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Even though the days are getting longer, it still makes sense to try to save as much time as possible when working in your embroidery studio. These five tips have…

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The Best Way To Learn Your Software

by eileenroche on May 30, 2015

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People ask me, “What’s the best way to learn my software?” My answer is always, “Use it!” You can read, watch videos and go to classes but until you start…

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Live or Taped? Two Options for Software Training

by eileenroche on May 2, 2015

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Inspiration Webinars are chockfull of information – so much that’s it often hard to absorb all the details. But don’t fret, I’ll show you how I get the most out…

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A Moment with Your Mom

by eileenroche on April 29, 2015

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This year marks my first Mother’s Day without my mom as she passed away on Nov. 16, 2014. My mother and I were separated by 1400 miles but I always…

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Continuous Embroidery Digitizing Software

Inside Scoop on Placement Marks

by eileenroche on April 25, 2015

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Want to look like an embroidery rock star? Learn how to stitch continuous embroidery designs. Many embroiderers are afraid to stitch continuous embroidery although it’s not difficult; you just have…

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Alignment and Placement Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Embroidering for Small and Plus Size Figures

by eileenroche on April 22, 2015

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In my first attempts at embroidering a blank garment for a small child, I must admit I struggled. I often made the design too large for the small figure and…

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Digitizing a Mylar Design

by eileenroche on April 18, 2015

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Want to add sparkle and sheen to simple images? Try Mylar applique. When using Mylar, let the Mylar shine through the stitches. Plan on using a motif fill that mimics fish…

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Two different approaches…same results!

by eileenroche on April 15, 2015

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Preface: One of the most enjoyable aspects of surrounding yourself with other stitchers is the opportunity to see different uses for the same design collection. Designs Editor, Eileen Roche and…

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