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Stitching Freestanding Lace

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on December 24, 2024

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StabilGrip stops stabilizer creep when stitching on stabilizer only. Invented by an embroiderer for embroiderers, StabilGrip works with all cutaway and mesh-type water soluble stabilizers as it was designed for…

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Essential Hooping Skills

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on July 30, 2024

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Our New Essential Hardware Bundle is designed specifically for you, offering the perfect combination of tools to enhance your embroidery projects. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, this…

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Unveiling the Hoop Mat™

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on October 31, 2023

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Say hello to the Hoop Mat™ – the NEW Hi-Definition Larger Hooping Mat. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or just starting your embroidery journey, this innovative accessory is designed to…

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All About Embroidery Hoops

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on October 5, 2023

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An embroidery machine comes with at least one hoop, if not several. Hoops are commonly referred to as 4″ x 4″, 5″ x 7″, and so on. That measurement refers…

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It’s A Stitching Sisters Reunion

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on June 28, 2022

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It’s a Stitching Sisters Reunion with Eileen Roche and sister, Marie Zinno. Many memories of traveling and teaching all over the United States were shared. Marie will share some of…

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Edge to Edge Quilting with an Embroidery Machine

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on June 7, 2022

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Edge-to-edge quilting with an embroidery machine is a technique first introduced by Christine Connor, owner of Amelie Scott Designs. When she first introduced the technique, she used her standard embroidery…

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Favorite Hooping Tips

by Designs in Machine Embroidery on January 10, 2022

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Our favorite hooping tips begin with using the Totally Tubular Hooping Station.  What is the Totally Tubular Hooping Station?  It holds a hoop in place while accurately positioning garments, fabrics,…

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Hooping Options for Jean Jackets

by Eileen Roche on November 23, 2021

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Hooping a jean jacket can be a challenge, but we have several options to help.  It is good to have a few options, so let’s gather our supplies for embroidering…

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Hoopless Embroidery Using Sticky Hoop

by Eileen Roche on October 12, 2021

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Hoopless Embroidery using a DIME Sticky Hoop makes it easier and less hassles for those hard to hoop items, like slippers with Velcro opening or zippered make up case.  In…

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Stand Back!

by Eileen Roche on August 10, 2021

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Stand Back refers to keeping your fabric from falling into the sewing field!  And we do that with the Hoop Guard.  Hoop Guard is available for two types of hoops. …

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