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Memories, the threads of time

by eileenroche on June 8, 2016

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Isn’t it fun to capture a happy memory in needle and thread? It’s not always easy to achieve but when memories and creative inspiration collide, it’s a heartfelt moment.  That’s…

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Multi-needle Monday: Rush Order Madness

by Marie Zinno on June 6, 2016

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After returning from a beautiful vacation and trying to get back into work mode, I received a call from a good friend, neighbor and parent of a boy’s lacrosse player.…

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Stitch Soup

by eileenroche on May 4, 2016

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Christina, the founder of Stitch Soup began embroidering over 12 years ago.  After she embellished almost all of her wardrobe, she saw her first in-the-hoop project, a tissue holder, and…

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Become a Social Butterfly! Part 2

by DIME by OESD on April 6, 2016

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Last week I explored a special offer in an ad featured in the current issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery.  If you missed the blog, click here. When you spend…

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Opportunity Knocks!

by DIME by OESD on March 2, 2016

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My friend Tore works in a corporate environment—picture a quiet, organized, office setting.  The exact opposite of my space where there’s an explosion of stitched samples, fabrics, trim, buttons… and…

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Diary of a Novice Embroiderer: A Harrowing Tale

by DIME by OESD on October 14, 2015

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Preface:  My friend Gus asked me to embroider a pillowcase as a birthday gift for his wife, Sophia.  I agreed and expected him to purchase a pillowcase.  Instead, he purchased…

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When my time in Sewing Utopia took a downward spiral…

by DIME by OESD on July 10, 2015

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I was in Sewing Utopia the other evening.  You are probably familiar with that magical place where everything runs smoothly. The Loop-de-Loop designs from Embroidery Online were stitching like a dream.  The…

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Multi-Needle Monday: My Go-To Gift

by eileenroche on June 2, 2014

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Last week, I showed how to stitch multiple napkins in on a single-needle machine. Today, let’s look at how to do it on a multi-needle machine. The set-up is the…

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A Tribute to Daisy

by eileenroche on April 5, 2014

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by: Denise Holguin Several of my friends have had to say goodbye to their pets due to old age and diminishing health. Dealing with death—even when it involves the 4-legged…

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Bernina Part 2

by eileenroche on December 26, 2013

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Day 2 of the BERNINA Ambassador Reunion found me in BERNINA educator Debbi Lashbrook’s class. Debbi’s talent extends far beyond the teaching podium. Her eye for design is unique and…

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