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Memories, the threads of time

by eileenroche on June 8, 2016

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Isn’t it fun to capture a happy memory in needle and thread? It’s not always easy to achieve but when memories and creative inspiration collide, it’s a heartfelt moment. That’s…

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Multi-needle Monday: Rush Order Madness

by Marie Zinno on June 6, 2016

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After returning from a beautiful vacation and trying to get back into work mode, I received a call from a good friend, neighbor and parent of a boy’s lacrosse player.…

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Two Packs of Diapers, 6 Yards of Ribbon and an Embroidery Machine

by eileenroche on June 1, 2016

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It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve stitched something fun. Oh don’t get me wrong, I love my job but many times my stitching details are more…

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Abigail adds colorful excitement to her tightrope performance with Sulky embroidery threads. Imagine the colorful excitement you can add to your next embroidery project! Sulky thread comes in an array…

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At the International Quilt Market – Be Back Next Week!

by eileenroche on May 20, 2016

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Free-standing Lace – Fun or Frustrating?

by eileenroche on May 18, 2016

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Stitching free-standing lace can be fun and frustrating. Fun? Definitely because the results can be outstanding. Frustrating because the results are not always what you had hoped! The challenge lies…

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Mulit-Needle Monday: Your First Little Black Dress

by Marie Zinno on May 16, 2016

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I want to share an adorable and simple to make baby onesie that I created this week. It is a purchased black cotton baby onesie in the 6-12months size embroidered…

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Digitizing Lettering & Monograms

Preserving Signatures

by eileenroche on May 14, 2016

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The grandmother of my children, Mom-mom Roche could feed an army within an hour’s notice. No one ever went hungry in her house. The warmth that is shared around her…

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Alignment and Placement Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Crucial Embroidery Placement with Success!

by eileenroche on May 11, 2016

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Often placement is crucial to embroidery success and little bit of planning will make your embroidery look professional. I recommend printing templates of your design so you can see it…

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720 Market

by Marie Zinno on May 9, 2016

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This past weekend in my home town of North Canton, Ohio I was part of a group of volunteers who helped set up for a brand new local creative…