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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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Why won’t my embroidery machine recognize my Snap Hoop Monster or Sticky Hoop?

by Stephanie Smith on April 6, 2021

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Are you struggling with your embroidery machine recognizing the Snap Hoop Monster or Sticky Hoop you just purchased?  You thought you were going to be able to stitch out your…

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Dime Demo Day

by eileenroche on November 27, 2020

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Yesterday, while I counted my blessings, many of you were high on my list.  Your continued support during this difficult year has been uplifting. I am so grateful that so…

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Look Ma, No Hoop!

by eileenroche on September 16, 2020

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Well, half a hoop! Tomorrow on Facebook Live and YouTube Live, I’ll discuss the ins and outs of adhesive stabilizers – when to use them and when to avoid them.…

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New Hoop and July Door Revealed !

by admin on June 25, 2020

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Hey Embroidery Friends! Wow-what an awesome live we had today! We introduced a Brand New line of hoops-and no they are NOT magnetic! You’ll love them for their flat surface…

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