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7 Ordinary Towels – One Fabulous Gift Part 1 of 2

by eileenroche on April 25, 2012

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Vintage Elegance Elevate a humble days-of-the-week towel set with charming embroidery, ruffled trim and ribbon.  The fun is in the making – truly – I had a blast working on…

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We are so fortunate!

by eileenroche on April 17, 2012

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We are so fortunate! Many of you have sent warm wishes regarding my recent nuptials.  Thank you!  Your thoughts fill Pete and me with joy. I thought I would share…

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12 Household Tools for the Machine Embroiderer

by eileenroche on April 11, 2012

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12 Household Tools for the Machine Embroiderer Digital Camera– best design tool in the house (besides pencil and paper). I use a digital camera to record my progress when designing…

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7 Steps to Improve Your Embroidery

by eileenroche on April 5, 2012

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7 Steps to Improve Your Embroidery Print a template(s) of your embroidery design so you can plan the embroidery layout. Place it on the item (garment, home décor, craft or…

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Spring Roses By Lorraine Allen

by eileenroche on March 28, 2012

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Note from Eileen: A big welcome to guest blogger Lorraine Allen! Many of you may remember Lorraine when she worked in customer service here at Designs.  Now she’s living in…

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It’s time to discover great value, special offers and inspiration! (Part 2 of 2)

by eileenroche on March 21, 2012

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Hope everyone had a great week perusing the great offers, special deals and inspiration from the featured advertisers I highlighted in last week’s blog.  If you missed the post click…

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It’s time to discover great value, special offers and inspiration! (Part 1 of 2)

by eileenroche on March 14, 2012

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What makes the machine embroidery industry one of the most enjoyable and inspiring hobbies?  It’s made up of real people who love the art, craft and sheer joy of machine…

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It’s Sew Expo time!

by eileenroche on February 29, 2012

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Are you heading to the Sewing and Stitchery Expo? I hope to see you there. I’m packing my last suitcase and heading up to the great Northwest today. The Expo…

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How to Embroider on Minky

by eileenroche on February 22, 2012

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How to Embroider on Minky Do you love the feel of Minky but have been afraid to add embroidery to this luscious fabric? Its cuddly-soft texture, stretchy give and lush…

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It’s all about the people.

by eileenroche on February 15, 2012

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It’s all about the people Last weekend, my Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno and I taught at Amy Baughman’s Sewing & Quilting Center in Cranberry, PA. People make a great Stitching…

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