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The Embroidery Rules Have Been Rewritten

by eileenroche on April 22, 2017

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For years, I’ve been making embroidered gifts for two special men in my life. I don’t want to ‘throw anyone under the bus’ so let’s just call them – the…

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Sewing Friends are the Best Friends

by eileenroche on April 12, 2017

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I’ve met so many wonderful women who share my passion for sewing and machine embroidery. Often, strong friendships develop because of this common bond. All it takes is a mutual…

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Fun with Symbols!

by eileenroche on April 8, 2017

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The built-in Symbol designs in Inspirations Perfect Embroidery Pro are tiny and intended to be used as border accents. But you can do so much more with symbols. Their small…

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Holiday

A few dozen eggs

by DIME by OESD on April 5, 2017

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Project Highlights: Put your stash of embroidery, crafting and sewing supplies to use. Make gifts for family, friends or residents in nursing homes and senior centers. Experiment with color! Relax…

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Applique Software Wearables

Volume 103 Overspray Turned in to Opportunity

by DIME by OESD on March 29, 2017

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This blog is expanded coverage of the Subtle Tees article featured in Volume 103 March/April 2017. This post covers “overspray”. For spray paint tips, visit “spray paint” [line] I…

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Quilting

What Can You Learn in 60 Minutes?

by eileenroche on March 22, 2017

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In 60 minutes, you can learn everything you need to know about quilting with your embroidery machine. When can you do that? Tomorrow’s the big day! if you’ve been wanting…

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Free Webinar!

by eileenroche on March 15, 2017

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I’m so excited to present a live webcast (my first!) with my good friends at Sulky. They spotted my recent book, Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons,…

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Volume 103 It Started with a Quilt Block – Signpost Lesson

by DIME by OESD on March 11, 2017

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It Started with a Quilt Block was featured in the March/April 2017 issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. Since space is limited on the printed page, you’ll find the details for creating the quilt’s…

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Why Did It Take So Long?

by eileenroche on March 8, 2017

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Why did it take 20 years to master the art of quilting with an embroidery machine? Well, 20 years ago, sewing fields were 4″ x 4″, machines had little or…

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Multi-Needle

Multi-Needle Monday | Cleaning the Upper Thread Path

by eileenroche on March 6, 2017

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Just like lampshades and overhead fans at home, your multi-needle machine deserves to be dust-free. It will sparkle and perform at its very best if you keep the upper thread…