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Software Saturday: Using the Reflections Template

by DIME by OESD on March 14, 2015

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Quick Tips: Did you know there are free design downloads every month in Perfect Embroidery Pro?  Every time you open your software you’ll see the My Inspiration Today window.  Click…

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Behind the Scenes with the Volume 91 March/April 2015 issue

by DIME by OESD on March 11, 2015

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Here’s a never-before-look at what goes on at a planning meeting for a magazine photo shoot! New projects arrive at our offices to be featured in upcoming issues of Designs…

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Quick Alignment on Towels

by eileenroche on March 9, 2015

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Purchase terry towels with a dobby border to make alignment a breeze. The border is a visual aid that simplifies hooping. Here’s how I stitch perfectly matched (and square) terry…

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Converting Designs in Perfect Embroidery Pro

by eileenroche on March 7, 2015

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Inspiration’s Perfect Embroidery Pro has a unique feature – batch conversion. This handy feature quickly converts one, two, several or dozens of machine embroidery designs from one embroidery format to…

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Monogram of the Month – A tribute to a friend

by DIME by OESD on March 4, 2015

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How do you cope with the end of life of a dear friend?  It’s never easy – especially when life seems to have been cut way too short.  Whether you’re…

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Multi-Needle Monday: Drawstring Backpack with Tote Bag and Purse Hoop

by eileenroche on March 2, 2015

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Recently, my sister Marie Zinno was explaining to me how she hoops a drawstring bag. And I told her I use a different hoop but I think she should share…

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Software Saturday – The Backdrop Tool in My Quilt Embellisher

by eileenroche on February 28, 2015

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One of the helpful features of Inspiration’s My Quilt Embellisher is the backdrop tool. The backdrop tool allows you to bring an image on to the screen and audition embroidery…

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The Dreaded Empty Bobbin Message

by eileenroche on February 25, 2015

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  Several weeks ago, I wrote about quilting Sunkissed on the Shorte. I promised to tell you what you do when you have to change the bobbin in the middle…

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Multi-Needle Monday: The Craftsy Craze

by Marie Zinno on February 23, 2015

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You know the saying that there is never a perfect time to have a baby or get married or do whatever etc etc…It is so true and it’s called life!…

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All You Need to Know About Lettering in Perfect Embroidery Pro

by eileenroche on February 21, 2015

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One of the mottos that I live by is using time well. Let’s face it, we all try to cram as much into a day as possible. So when I…

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