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That Eileen! She gets me every time…

by eileenroche on May 2, 2011

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Guest post by Katherine Artines – There I was on the first morning of International Quilt Market in Houston last Fall, excited about being there, ready to go on the…

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Top 10 Tips for Machine Embroidery Fashions

by eileenroche on April 13, 2011

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1. Find a focal point. Examine the garment to determine if there’s a design detail that could serve as the starting or focal point for the embroidery. On this plain…

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Working with Prints – It’s all about Color and Scale

by eileenroche on March 2, 2011

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Combining embroidery with patterned fabric is challenging but here are a few tips for a successful outcome. • Add a plain fabric as the base for the embroidery. • Take…

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Continuous Embroidery – Simple Steps for All Embroiderers

by eileenroche on January 21, 2011

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Many embroiderers strive to master continuous embroidery that is seamless and flawless. It looks so impressive and with a little planning and the right tools, you can achieve professional results.…

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Designer Necklines!

by eileenroche on October 5, 2010

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Wow! There were so many comments on fashion disasters. I’m glad to know that what goes on in my embroidery studio also occurs in many homes across America. It’s funny,…

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Top 10 Tips for Fashion Embroidery Layout

by eileenroche on September 24, 2010

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1. Examine the garment to determine a focal point. 2. Sketch a few possibilities by making a simple line drawing of the garment. Add dots and squiggly lines to represent…

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Masculine stitches

by eileenroche on June 11, 2010

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Embroidering for men can be quite the challenge. Traditionally, embroidered fashions are not readily embraced by American men unless the embroidery is a favorite sports team’s logo, NASCAR emblem or…

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