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No need to limit yourself to cotton!

by eileenroche on December 14, 2011

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Part two of the Designer Handbags series on Sewing with Nancy is on the www.nancyzieman.com website. Watch how easy it is to finish the bag after the embroidery is complete.…

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Designer Handbags by Nancy Zieman and Eileen Roche

by eileenroche on December 2, 2011

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If your sewing skills are holding you back from tackling complex projects, you might be interested in seeing how an embroidery machine can simplify complicated sewing tasks. How? The tough/challenging/persnickety…

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Machine Embroidered Buttonholes

by eileenroche on September 28, 2011

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Click here to download this article as a PDF for future reference. Many of you wrote that buttonholes are a struggle when it comes to sewing. I agree! One of…

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Upscale Bed Linens – Tips for stitching gorgeous machine embroidery designs on sheets

by eileenroche on May 19, 2011

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I love embroidered bed linens. They are such a treat to slide between as you end a long day. Here are some tips for stitching gorgeous machine embroidery designs on…

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Top 10 Tips for Machine Embroidery Fashions

by eileenroche on April 13, 2011

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1. Find a focal point. Examine the garment to determine if there’s a design detail that could serve as the starting or focal point for the embroidery. On this plain…

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Why I love the basting feature

by eileenroche on February 18, 2011

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I am a new fan of the basting feature. What’s to love? Two things, it firmly attaches the item to the stabilizer and is a fabulous alignment tool when mishaps…

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Continuous Embroidery – Simple Steps for All Embroiderers

by eileenroche on January 21, 2011

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Many embroiderers strive to master continuous embroidery that is seamless and flawless. It looks so impressive and with a little planning and the right tools, you can achieve professional results.…

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Dress up your kitchen or bath for the holidays

by eileenroche on October 8, 2010

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I often overlook one of the easiest ways to dress up the kitchen or the bath during the holidays. I’ve made a promise to myself to buy some new towels…

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Top 10 Tips for Fashion Embroidery Layout

by eileenroche on September 24, 2010

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1. Examine the garment to determine a focal point. 2. Sketch a few possibilities by making a simple line drawing of the garment. Add dots and squiggly lines to represent…

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