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Instagram made me do it.

by admin on February 17, 2016

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I started a new hobby this year:  Instagram. You’re probably thinking, it doesn’t count as a hobby.  But let me explain. It’s eye-opening to see how many talented people there…

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Tame Those Tees

by eileenroche on February 3, 2016

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Yesterday, I was prepping t-shirts from the Simple to Chic T-shirt Remakes collection that Nancy Zieman and I recently created.  I ruined one of them.  I stepped away from the…

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Software Update – January 2016

by eileenroche on January 2, 2016

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The new year brings exciting new features in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro. On Monday, January 4, 2016, update your version of Perfect Embroidery Pro to the latest version: 8.62. Once…

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Downton Abbey Season Premiere

by eileenroche on December 30, 2015

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Are you a Downton fan? If so, then you know Sunday night is the season premiere of season 6 – the final season of Downton Abbey. I’m a new Downton…

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month Sampler

by eileenroche on December 5, 2015

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Toot, toot!  Beep, beep!  We’re happy to announce our My Block Piecer Block of the Month Sampler. I learned so much when I made this quilt designed by Nancy Stansbury.…

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Keep Your Hand Out of the Hoop

by eileenroche on November 18, 2015

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Well it’s taken me 20+ years but I finally did it. I stitched on my finger. If you’ve been to any of my classes, I always caution students to keep…

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Text on a Path

by eileenroche on November 14, 2015

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One of my favorite things about using digitizing software is learning new shortcuts. For years, I’ve been creating text on a path in a rather laborious method. But now, thanks…

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My Quilt Planner

by eileenroche on October 31, 2015

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My Quilt Planner software program is the easiest way to figure out how to quilt your quilt! Just tell the software the dimensions of your quilt and My Quilt Planner…

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Software Saturday – The Backdrop Tool in My Quilt Embellisher

by eileenroche on October 24, 2015

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One of the helpful features of Inspiration’s My Quilt Embellisher is the backdrop tool. The backdrop tool allows you to bring an image on to the screen and audition embroidery…

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A Hidden Treasure

by eileenroche on September 30, 2015

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My daughter Janelle’s paternal grandmother, Ron Roche (known as Mom Mom in our family), gave her a very special family heirloom at Janelle’s bridal shower. It was the wedding ring…

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