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Blue is the Winner!

by eileenroche on September 15, 2018

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Earlier this week, I tallied your votes on your favorite of three pillows. Here’s the rundown: 40 picked blue 22 selected pink 4 went for green I agree, I think…

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Magnetic Hoops

by eileenroche on September 12, 2018

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I take magnetic hoops for granted.  I invented them so long ago, I’d have to check the patent to verify the year.  I use them everyday for many embroidery tasks. …

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month: Block 9 – Around the Block Sewing Instructions

by eileenroche on August 27, 2018

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month: Block 9 Around the Block Sewing Instructions Block 9, Around the Block, is a four-unit block in the My Block Piecer Sampler Block…

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Make Sketch Fonts

by eileenroche on July 28, 2018

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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…

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Training Room Christening!

by eileenroche on July 21, 2018

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I almost forgot to post today because I’ve been busy getting ready for the arrival of the Inspirations Educational Consultants.  Monday is the first day of hands-on training in our…

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What’s Your Favorite Flavor?

by eileenroche on July 14, 2018

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A few weeks ago, I shared some tips on digitizing circles in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro.  You can read how to digitize round circles, not oval by clicking here.  In…

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Not an Artist? Not a Problem!

by eileenroche on June 30, 2018

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You don’t have to be an artist to digitize embroidery designs, the tools are right at your fingertips in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro. Familiarize yourself with the art tools and…

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Remembering Nancy Zieman

by eileenroche on June 20, 2018

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I think about Nancy Zieman often – absolutely every time I’m sewing. I use her patterns, her tools, her books and her techniques.  Since I learned to sew by watching…

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Water Soluble Stabilizer Substitute

by eileenroche on June 9, 2018

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Colleen Bell’s gorgeous quilt in the most recent of Designs in Machine Embroidery (Vol. 110, May/June 2018) was made with Shannon Fabrics’ Cuddle.  Wrapping yourself in a Cuddle quilt is…

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Stitched Snapshots Plus – Part 3

by DIME by OESD on May 26, 2018

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Converting Sketches to Stitches By Denise Holguin Having multiple roles at dime, I have a unique opportunity to play with all our new embroidery software.  I had been playing with…

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