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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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Digitizing Software

What’s Your Favorite?

by eileenroche on September 8, 2018

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Just a quick blog post today since I’m buried in new projects. I’ve been working in Inspirations’ Vintage Embroidery Software and designed three different groupings. One is supposed to be…

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

by eileenroche on September 1, 2018

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month : Block 9 Around the Block Software Instructions By Nancy Stansbury This ongoing Block of the Month series was designed to inspire you…

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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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Instant Applique

by eileenroche on August 25, 2018

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Make an applique design in an instant in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro (PEP) or My Quilt Embellisher. Start with a fabric that features a simple shape, like a leaf. Take…

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Lettering Like the Pros

by eileenroche on August 18, 2018

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If you want to get lettering like the pros, you need software that gives you multiple font options, the ability to kern letters, change line spacing, density and column widths. …

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The Formula for Embroidery Fun & Success

by eileenroche on August 15, 2018

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Stitch Lab, the formula for embroidery fun and success, debuted last weekend in Dublin, Ohio! What a blast, I’m so glad I attended. Inspirations consultant Ashley Jones led the 2-day…

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Satin Frames in Seconds

by eileenroche on August 11, 2018

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A simple way to transform a shape into a satin frame in Inspirations Perfect Embroidery Pro is to use the Create Outline tool. Select the Star from the Artwork tool…

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month: Block 8 – Butterfly Tail – Sewing

by eileenroche on August 8, 2018

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month: Block 8 Butterfly Tail Sewing Instructions Block 8, Nine Patch Star, is a three-unit block in the My Block Piecer Sampler Block of…

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Happy Halloween Mylar Tote Bag

by admin on August 6, 2018

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Note from Eileen: Our friends at Embrilliance are the authors of today’s blog. We recognize many of you use a variety of products and wanted to highlight one of our long…