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Our Chat with Christine Conner of Amelie Scott Designs

by DIME by OESD on June 26, 2019

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After some minor difficulties (first time bringing on a virtual guest!), we’re so happy Eileen was able to chat on Facebook LIVE with our special guest Christine Conner of Amelie…

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A Very Cool Tool

by eileenroche on June 22, 2019

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Wouldn’t you agree the planning process is the most time-consuming and challenging part of machine embroidery? Well, you’re not alone. One of our team members thought previewing a design on…

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My 5 Embroidery Pet Peeves

by eileenroche on June 19, 2019

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Machine embroidery is supposed to be beautiful. And the process of making beautiful embroidery should be fun and enjoyable. But all of that can be for naught when the experience…

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Custom Hoops

by eileenroche on June 15, 2019

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Hundreds of hoops are already in all Inspirations software but you did you know have the ability the edit the list by eliminating brands and adding new hoops? It’s fairly…

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Top 10 Hooping Tips with the Stitching Sisters!

by eileenroche on June 12, 2019

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Happy HOOPAPALOOZA! My Stitching Sister and co-author of Hoop It Up, Marie Zinno and I just did our first Facebook LIVE as the Stitching Sisters! We shared our Top 10…

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Look Closely…

by eileenroche on June 8, 2019

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Did you know there’s a speedy auto sizing feature in all Inspirations software programs? It’s practically hidden but once you know how to find it, you’ll make it a habit…

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The Biggest Misconceptions About Magnetic Hoops

by eileenroche on June 6, 2019

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Happy Hoopapalooza! This month will be all about hoops, starting with magnetic hoops. When the first home embroidery machines were released in 1990, consumers were advised not to use a…

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See Your Designs on Your Hard Drive

by eileenroche on May 31, 2019

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If you’re like me (or how I used to be), you open your design folder on your computer and begin a desperate search, wasting precious minutes sifting through designs. Wouldn’t…

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Quilting

Quilts, Monster Blocks, and Birthdays-Oh My!

by eileenroche on May 29, 2019

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If you watched my Facebook LIVE session today, you know I discussed lots of things going on here at DIME including my promise of sharing the how-to for making the…

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Block of the Month – Block 9

by eileenroche on May 18, 2019

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Block 9 – Wacky Tree Block Instructions We’re up to Block 9 in the Block of the Month series from the May/June issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery. You’ll find everything…