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My Favorite Tip for Piecing in the Hoop

by eileenroche on January 24, 2018

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Piecing blocks in the hoop is fun, easy and accurate. The first color of a piece in the hoop quilt block is a numbered outline. The outline tells you where…

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Where Oh Where Did My Design Go?

by eileenroche on January 20, 2018

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Maybe you’re like me and you’ve fallen in love with a design, any design like a luscious rose, pretty lace or a furry kitten. You stitch it once and then…

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Work+Fun = A Good Life

by eileenroche on January 13, 2018

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I’ve always been a believer in enjoying work because it’s where we spend most of our time. This week was no different. We had the pleasure of hosting all of…

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Block of the Month: Block 1 Peony – Sewing Instruction

by eileenroche on January 10, 2018

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My Block Piecer Sampler Quilt Block of the Month : Block 1 Peony Sewing Instructions Tips to Keep in Mind The first color of any My Block Piecer block is…

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My Block Piecer Sampler Quilt Block of the Month

by eileenroche on January 4, 2018

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What’s the key to learning and improving your embroidery skills? Practice! The My Block Piecer Sampler Quilt block of the month will help you do just that! Learn the ins…

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Stitching Split Designs

by eileenroche on January 3, 2018

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It’s easy to split designs in software but the challenge for many embroiderers is in the stitching. I use a combination of templates, Perfect Alignment Laser and the advance stitch…

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Small Hoops – Jumbo Designs

by eileenroche on December 29, 2017

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If you love jumbo designs but don’t have a jumbo hoop, you can easily split a design in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro. Follow along with me to learn how. Open…

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Finish Those Quilts in 2018!

by eileenroche on December 27, 2017

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If your New Year’s resolution is turn those quilt tops into finished quilts, then you might be interested in learning how to do that on your embroidery machine. About an…

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Last Minute Stitching!

by eileenroche on December 20, 2017

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If you still need something special for someone on your gift list, go the personal route. You can take a mundane item and transform it into a heart-warming and thoughtful…

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8 Tips for Embroidering with Metallic Thread

by eileenroche on December 16, 2017

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Tis the season for shiny, sparkly embroidery! Many embroiderers shy away from metallic thread but a few tips will help even the most hesitant embroiderer master this holiday favorite! Use…