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Stitching Pumpkins

by DIME by OESD on September 26, 2018

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The Dallas Arboretum has transitioned from their summer floral display to an eye-catching display of pumpkins and gourds. All the stores are stocked with pumpkin decorations. The coffee shops even…

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Hooping Quilting

An introduction to floating your quilt block

by DIME by OESD on September 22, 2018

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A song popped in to my mind the first time I used the Monster Block Maker. The block was “floating” at the machine and I found myself singing quietly to…

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Applique

Machine embroidery is for everyone!

by DIME by OESD on September 19, 2018

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One recent Saturday, I invited my friend, Tore Bellis, to my studio to learn how to machine embroider. Tore is a software engineer and he’s always interested in learning new…

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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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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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Quilting Software

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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Digitizing

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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Digitizing Lettering & Monograms Software

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. …