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What Did You Make Today?

by eileenroche on March 14, 2018

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When someone asks me, “What did you make today?”, I always want to reply, “something beautiful”.  Some days I can confidently say that.  And other days, all I can say…

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Stitching Split Designs

by eileenroche on January 3, 2018

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It’s easy to split designs in software but the challenge for many embroiderers is in the stitching.  I use a combination of templates, Perfect Alignment Laser and the advance stitch…

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Small Hoops – Jumbo Designs

by eileenroche on December 29, 2017

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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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Last Minute Stitching!

by eileenroche on December 20, 2017

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If you still need something special for someone on your gift list, go the personal route.  You can take a mundane item and transform it into a heart-warming and thoughtful…

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8 Tips for Embroidering with Metallic Thread

by eileenroche on December 16, 2017

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Tis the season for shiny, sparkly embroidery!  Many embroiderers shy away from metallic thread but a few tips will help even the most hesitant embroiderer master this holiday favorite! Use…

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Embroiderers Always Get This Request

by eileenroche on December 7, 2017

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Stitching a name on a stocking cuff is something almost every embroiderer is called upon to do during the holiday season. Most cuffs are faux fur with long fibers that…

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Tame Those Furry Fibers!

by eileenroche on December 2, 2017

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Cold weather calls for cozy fabrics like Minky, faux fur and lofty knits.  As wonderful as they are to wear, they present challenges when it’s time to add embroidery to…

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To Rip or Not to Rip?

by eileenroche on October 4, 2017

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Imperfect stitches happen, no matter how experienced you are. The more you stitch, the better you get. The more confidence you have, the more you trust your machine to produce…

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Learn Today in Your PJs

by eileenroche on September 30, 2017

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Resident software wiz Katherine Artines just posted a new tutorial on the Inspired by Dime YouTube channel. This latest video, Give Thanks, concentrates on Inspirations Perfect Embroidery Pro digitizing software. …

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Your Opinion Matters

by eileenroche on September 27, 2017

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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of teaching at Wisconsin Quilt Expo. My topic was Turn Your Embroidery Machine into a Longarm.  The one-hour lecture covered everything from…

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