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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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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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Alignment and Placement Embroidery Tips & Techniques Home Decor Hooping Lettering & Monograms

Upscale Bed Linens

by eileenroche on July 5, 2013

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I love embroidered bed linens. They are such a treat to slide between as you end a long day. Here are some tips for stitching gorgeous machine embroidery designs on…

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Designs in Machine Embroidery Hoop Comparison

by eileenroche on June 19, 2013

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Last week, I wrote about fishing, I mean teaching, in Bend, OR and while I was there, I introduced my students to the new Snap-Hoop Monster. Almost all of my…

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Alignment and Placement Applique Continuous Embroidery Digitizing Embroidery Tips & Techniques Home Decor Hooping Lettering & Monograms Wearables

We’re So Proud!

by eileenroche on May 8, 2013

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Toot, toot!  Beep, beep! A special digital issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery is free for you – just click here to access. You’ll find projects, free embroidery designs, videos from…

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Serving Up Style

by eileenroche on March 20, 2013

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Today we are serving up a fun hemline project by Marie Zinno. Enjoy! Designs suggested a hemline theme, which sounded like a fun project. My lifestyle is very casual; sewing, embroidering for my…

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Alignment and Placement Hooping Quilting

Nancy Zieman Hobo Bag Tour

by eileenroche on February 26, 2013

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Hip, Hip, Hooray! Today we’re a stop on the Nancy Zieman Hobo Bag Tour. Nancy sent me all kinds of goodies Hobo Tote Templates Create-a-Strap interfacing Magnetic snap closures Bag…

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Alignment and Placement Embroidery Tips & Techniques Hooping

6 Easy Steps Blog Tour

by eileenroche on January 30, 2013

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Welcome to the first day of my Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Steps Blog Tour! During the next two weeks, 6 Easy Steps will travel around the internet and make…

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