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My Block Piecer Block of the Month Sampler

by eileenroche on December 5, 2015

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Toot, toot! Beep, beep! We’re happy to announce our My Block Piecer Block of the Month Sampler. I learned so much when I made this quilt designed by Nancy Stansbury.…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Multi-Needle

Multi-Needle Monday- Personalized Christmas Stocking

by Marie Zinno on November 30, 2015

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It’s that time of the year again….time to handle the tricky task of stitching a Christmas stocking. Every year I am approached by customers who need their family Christmas stockings…

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Thanksgiving 2015

by eileenroche on November 25, 2015

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It’s been a fun week here on the blog. Last Wednesday, I shared my story about stitching on my finger. I think I must have hit a nerve when 155…

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Creativity is Something to be Thankful For

by Marie Zinno on November 23, 2015

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This blog is usually a place where I share some helpful tips or techniques about multi-needle embroidery but this week I wanted to share my thoughts about the upcoming Thanksgiving…

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Software Saturday: Applique to Instant Gift Tag

by eileenroche on November 21, 2015

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Make an impression with flawless, personalized gift tags this holiday season! Once the gift is unwrapped, the gift tag can be used as a Christmas ornament for years to come!…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Hooping Multi-Needle Uncategorized

Keep Your Hand Out of the Hoop

by eileenroche on November 18, 2015

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Well it’s taken me 20+ years but I finally did it. I stitched on my finger. If you’ve been to any of my classes, I always caution students to keep…

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Multi-Needle Monday: Multiple Napkin Embroidery

by Marie Zinno on November 16, 2015

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The holidays are right around the corner but there is plenty of time to stitch a set of monogrammed napkins for the Thanksgiving table. Embroidered napkins are an extremely thoughtful…

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Text on a Path

by eileenroche on November 14, 2015

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One of my favorite things about using digitizing software is learning new shortcuts. For years, I’ve been creating text on a path in a rather laborious method. But now, thanks…

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A Little Help Goes a Long Way

by eileenroche on November 11, 2015

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This may seem like an odd request coming me, editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery but I want to ask you to make a donation to Ellen March’s Go Fund…

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Software Saturday: Oh, the options are endless!

by admin on November 7, 2015

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In today’s lesson in Inspiration’s Perfect Embroidery Pro, you’ll learn how to: Convert True Type fonts built-in to your computer and convert to embroidery designs. Change the fill type to…