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Multi-Needle Monster

by eileenroche on April 7, 2014

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For years, people have been asking me to design a flat, magnetic hoop for the multi-needle machine that is recognized by the machine. Well it took some doing but it’s…

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How to Stitch a Onesie with Hoop Guard

by eileenroche on March 12, 2014

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Don’t you hate it when you’re working on a large (or small project) and as soon as you turn your back on the machine, a portion of the fabric (that’s…

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Multi-Needle Monday | Who’s on First?

by eileenroche on March 3, 2014

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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 2014, whether…

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The Value of Hooping Correctly

by eileenroche on February 26, 2014

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Our friends at Baby Lock have excellent advice for achieving beautiful embroidery on any machine.  As guest bloggers this week, they point out the necessary steps to take get professional…

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7 Steps to Improve Your Embroidery

by eileenroche on February 19, 2014

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1. Print a template(s) of your embroidery design so you can plan the embroidery layout. Place it on the item (garment, home décor, craft or quilt) and critique its placement…

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Multi-Needle Hoops

by eileenroche on February 17, 2014

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If you’ve been following along with the Multi-Needle Monday series, I hope you’re beginning to see similarities between the domestic, single-needle and the multi-needle machines.  If there’s one area where…

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An Early Christmas Present

by eileenroche on December 18, 2013

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Last week, I gave myself an early Christmas present – the gift of time to focus on one of Designs’ valued partners. I have to admit, it had been way…

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Holiday Hooping

Thoughtful & Quick-to-Stitch Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

by eileenroche on December 13, 2013

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Long before the holidays spring up I have great plans for stitching gifts for family and friends. But inevitably, the hustle and bustle of preparing a Thanksgiving meal, decorating the…

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Keep It Simple Snowman

by eileenroche on December 11, 2013

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My Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno, is so busy right now. Every time we talk (and that’s every morning), she’s got all three of her machines cranking out holiday orders.  Marie…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Hooping Lettering & Monograms

Need an embroidery miracle? Then you need friends in high places!

by eileenroche on July 24, 2013

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Where do you turn when you need a solution to an embroidery dilemma? It started innocently enough with “Honey, can you embroider my name and phone number on this strap?”…

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