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Multi-Needle Monday: On the Edge Monogrammed Pillowcase

by Marie Zinno on August 31, 2015

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The simple monogrammed pillowcase sounds like an easy task but when you think about the placement of the monogram you might re-consider. The monogram size should be generous; at least…

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Editing in Word Art in Stitches

by eileenroche on August 29, 2015

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If you’re like me, you can’t leave well enough alone. You just have to make a slight change to almost any design. I can’t help myself; it’s just the way…

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Beauty and Inspiration is Everywhere!

by DIME by OESD on August 26, 2015

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Sometimes you find inspiration in unusual places! This little fellow was spotted outside by my office mate who brought it to my desk. She knew I wouldn’t be able to…

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Software Saturday – Kindergarten Rocks!

by Marie Zinno on August 22, 2015

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In today’s lesson, I’ll demonstrate how to create the special requested Kindergarten Rocks embroidery layout. If you missed part 1 of the series from Monday, you can read it here: Part…

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Unusual Uses for Bobbin Thread!

by DIME by OESD on August 19, 2015

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One evening I was stitching happily when the bobbin case exploded. What an incredible… fascinating… MESS! I quickly grabbed my camera to take photos. The unwound thread – in its…

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Multi-Needle Monday: Kindergarten Rocks!

by Marie Zinno on August 17, 2015

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Through my embroidery business I have stitched hundreds of corporate logos, team items and unique baby accessories. I am always open to new ideas; once in a while a customer…

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Importing Artwork in Word Art in Stitches

by eileenroche on August 15, 2015

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It’s very easy to create your own bubbles with your own artwork in Inspirations’ Word Art in Stitches.. Let me show you how. Open a new file (File, New). Select…

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Wahoo! A Yard a Day?

by eileenroche on August 12, 2015

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What’s all the hype about? My Fabric Designs.com is sponsoring a contest for a whole month! Just enter and you could win a yard of fabric. That’s all you have…

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Multi-Needle Monday: Same Embroidery Design, Different Product

by Marie Zinno on August 10, 2015

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Have you ever thought about how many embroidery designs you actually own? I know I try not to. I do however try to make the most of my current designs…

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Adventures In Word Art In Stitches

by eileenroche on August 8, 2015

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Open a new file in Inspirations’ Word Art in Stitches lettering program. Word Art in Stitches is only available at Inspirations brick and mortar dealers. Click on the Bubble…