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E-Stitch or Satin?

by eileenroche on November 4, 2017

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Do you like to finish the edges of your applique with an e-stitch or a satin?  I have to admit I like both finishes.  In fact, in some projects, I…

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Sharing the Craft   

by eileenroche on November 2, 2017

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What’s the best part of sewing? Inspiring others to learn the craft. Sometimes the ‘inspiration’ is subtle, not deliberate. You don’t have to sit someone at a machine and show…

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Houston is Ready…

by eileenroche on October 28, 2017

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If you’ve been hesitant about heading to Quilt Fest next weekend in Houston, don’t be, come on down!  The George Brown Convention Center is in pristine condition after serving as…

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Your Opinion Matters

by eileenroche on September 27, 2017

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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of teaching at Wisconsin Quilt Expo. My topic was Turn Your Embroidery Machine into a Longarm.  The one-hour lecture covered everything from…

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More Denim Inspiration

by eileenroche on September 23, 2017

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Last week, we started with this flower in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro (with Vintage Embroidery Software installed on the computer): and ended up with this flower: You can follow those…

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Denim Inspiration

by eileenroche on September 16, 2017

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A few weeks ago, I posted several photos of embroidered denim that I spotted in a department store.  You can read that post here.  I mentioned my favorite technique of the…

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Behind the Scenes: Volume 106 Sept/Oct

by admin on September 13, 2017

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A Piece of Pie! The latest issue is shipping to stores and mailboxes across the globe and it’s packed with inspiration that we hope you’ll enjoy.  I’m a crazy detail…

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Turn Your Embroidery Machine Into a Longarm

by eileenroche on August 19, 2017

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If you want to successfully quilt with your machine, you have to learn the secrets to controlling the process.  In my class, Turn Your Embroidery Machine Into a Longarm at…

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Wisconsin Quilt Expo 2017

by eileenroche on August 16, 2017

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  In just a few short weeks, I’m heading to my favorite quilt show – Wisconsin Quilt Expo, in Madison, Wisconsin, Sept 7-9, 2017.  Why is WQE my favorite quilt…

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Embroidery is Not Just for Hemlines

by eileenroche on August 12, 2017

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I was browsing in a department store this weekend and like normal, I was drawn to anything embroidered. Much to my delight, I saw so many embroidered t-shirts, sweaters and…

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