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A Very Cool Tool

by eileenroche on June 22, 2019

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Wouldn’t you agree the planning process is the most time-consuming and challenging part of machine embroidery?  Well, you’re not alone.  One of our team members thought previewing a design on…

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Top 10 Hooping Tips with the Stitching Sisters!

by eileenroche on June 12, 2019

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Happy HOOPAPALOOZA! My Stitching Sister and co-author of Hoop It Up, Marie Zinno and I just did our first Facebook LIVE as the Stitching Sisters! We shared our Top 10…

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Look Closely…

by eileenroche on June 8, 2019

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Did you know there’s a speedy auto sizing feature in all Inspirations software programs?  It’s practically hidden but once you know how to find it, you’ll make it a habit…

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Who’s on First?

by eileenroche on March 28, 2019

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You are! Sure to be a hit with all baseball fans, here’s a little baseball stitching to get you into the mood for the season. Celebrate Opening Day 2019, whether…

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So Much Talent!

by eileenroche on March 1, 2019

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What do you get when you give 11 talented embroiderers a fairly simple fabric panel and a few embroidery designs? Eleven uniquely-embroidered works of art. It absolutely amazes me to…

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Facebook LIVE Tutorial on Conquering Your Fear of the Snap Hoop Monster: Magnetic Hooping

by eileenroche on February 7, 2019

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Happy National Embroidery Month! For her monthly Stitch Along, Eileen Roche teaches the ins and outs of using her Snap Hoop Monster magnetic hoop for machine embroidery.

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An introduction to floating your quilt block

by admin on September 22, 2018

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A song popped in to my mind the first time I used the Monster Block Maker.  The block was “floating” at the machine and I found myself singing quietly to…

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Magnetic Hoops

by eileenroche on September 12, 2018

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I take magnetic hoops for granted.  I invented them so long ago, I’d have to check the patent to verify the year.  I use them everyday for many embroidery tasks. …

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Nancy’s Sewing Weekend

by eileenroche on May 2, 2018

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I just arrived in Beaver Dam, WI for Nancy’s Sewing Weekend.  It’s always a fun time – full of great classes, inspiring samples and wonderful people.  Of course, this year…

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How to Hoop a Tote Bag

by eileenroche on April 4, 2018

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Just about every tote bag can benefit from the addition of embroidery but hooping one can be challenging. Here’s how I do it – on a single needle machine or…

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