FEATURED

Digitizing Lettering & Monograms Software

Lettering Like the Pros

by eileenroche on August 18, 2018

FEATURED

If you want to get lettering like the pros, you need software that gives you multiple font options, the ability to kern letters, change line spacing, density and column widths. …

Read More

FEATURED

Digitizing Embroidery Tips & Techniques Lettering & Monograms Software Uncategorized

Make Sketch Fonts

by eileenroche on July 28, 2018

FEATURED

Spotted on garments, chalkboards, wood signs and even glassware, open, airy fonts are the rage. It’s easy to get the same look if you have Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro.  Follow…

Read More

FEATURED

Embroidery Tips & Techniques Holiday Lettering & Monograms

Embroiderers Always Get This Request

by eileenroche on December 7, 2017

FEATURED

Stitching a name on a stocking cuff is something almost every embroiderer is called upon to do during the holiday season. Most cuffs are faux fur with long fibers that…

Read More

FEATURED

Home Decor Lettering & Monograms

Software Saturday: Stitched Poetry!

by DIME by OESD on June 24, 2017

FEATURED

Farewell to My Red Pen By Denise Holguin As Managing Editor, a portion of my time is spent editing the magazine. This includes making sure advertisements are placed, the Buyers…

Read More

FEATURED

Applique Lettering & Monograms Software

Volume 103 It Started with a Quilt Block – Signpost Lesson

by DIME by OESD on March 11, 2017

FEATURED

It Started with a Quilt Block was featured in the March/April 2017 issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. Since space is limited on the printed page, you’ll find the details for creating the quilt’s…

Read More

FEATURED

Digitizing Embroidery Tips & Techniques Lettering & Monograms Software

Mega Monograms

by eileenroche on February 11, 2017

FEATURED

Mega Monograms by Eileen Roche On the cover of the January/February 2017 issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine, mega monograms were shown.  The monograms are huge – 8″ tall…

Read More

FEATURED

Lettering & Monograms

It’s All About Perspective!

by DIME by OESD on January 14, 2017

FEATURED

If you’ve ever gone on a road trip you’ve probably seen roadside attractions.  Imagine the excitement when the denizens of Tiny Land discovered enormous 1” pillows. This new roadside attraction…

Read More

FEATURED

Applique Digitizing Lettering & Monograms

Double Decker Applique Letters

by eileenroche on September 17, 2016

FEATURED

I thought I would share one of my favorite projects: curved, double decker applique letters.  I love everything about this project: the teal hoodie (so comfy), the split applique (trendy)…

Read More

FEATURED

Digitizing Lettering & Monograms

Preserving Signatures

by eileenroche on May 14, 2016

FEATURED

The grandmother of my children, Mom-mom Roche could feed an army within an hour’s notice. No one ever went hungry in her house. The warmth that is shared around her…

Read More

FEATURED

Digitizing Lettering & Monograms Software

Batter Up!

by eileenroche on April 9, 2016

FEATURED

It’s baseball season! Can’t you hear the swing of the bat and the ‘thwack’ when leather hits wood?  Smell the peanuts?  Even though I never played, I still think summer…

Read More