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Christmas Village Sewing Instructions

by admin on November 22, 2017

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This is Part 2 of the Christmas Village series. If you missed the software instructions, click here. If there’s one thing you take away from the series it should be…

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Christmas Village: Software Instructions

by admin on November 18, 2017

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Eileen tasked me with the responsibility of turning the Stitch Swag Cozy Dog Suite into an ornament. At first glance, I thought I’d use Christmas colored fabric for the dog…

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Do you know about these features in PEP?

by eileenroche on November 11, 2017

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2018 Update Managing Editor’s Note: This post is an oldie but goodie. You may have already come across these features in your software but are unsure how to use them. Or…

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E-Stitch or Satin?

by eileenroche on November 4, 2017

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Do you like to finish the edges of your applique with an e-stitch or a satin? I have to admit I like both finishes. In fact, in some projects, I…

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Sharing the Craft

by eileenroche on November 2, 2017

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What’s the best part of sewing? Inspiring others to learn the craft. Sometimes the ‘inspiration’ is subtle, not deliberate. You don’t have to sit someone at a machine and show…

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Houston is Ready…

by eileenroche on October 28, 2017

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If you’ve been hesitant about heading to Quilt Fest next weekend in Houston, don’t be, come on down! The George Brown Convention Center is in pristine condition after serving as…

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Magnify Those Stitches

by eileenroche on October 21, 2017

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Here’s a sneak peek at a recent work in progress. These jeans will be featured in the Volume 110 May/June 2018 issue. I’m excited to see them on the model. …

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Digitizing Holiday Software

Give Thanks Video Tutorial Part 2

by eileenroche on October 7, 2017

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Check out Part 2 of Katherine Artines’ Give Thanks video tutorial on YouTube. Finish the remaining two blocks of the fun Thanksgiving project begun in Give Thanks Part 1. You’ll…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

To Rip or Not to Rip?

by eileenroche on October 4, 2017

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Imperfect stitches happen, no matter how experienced you are. The more you stitch, the better you get. The more confidence you have, the more you trust your machine to produce…

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Learn Today in Your PJs

by eileenroche on September 30, 2017

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Resident software wiz Katherine Artines just posted a new tutorial on the Inspired by Dime YouTube channel. This latest video, Give Thanks, concentrates on Inspirations Perfect Embroidery Pro digitizing software. …