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Today’s Crazy Quilting with Your Embroidery Machine

by eileenroche on January 7, 2015

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I never thought I’d write a book on crazy quilting but last spring I was inspired to explore the combination of piecing in the hoop and decorative stitches. It didn’t…

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January Update – Buttonholes!

by eileenroche on January 3, 2015

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I love machine embroidered buttonholes! Why? Control. Machine embroidered buttonholes give me total control over the length of the buttonhole and the placement. Starting with a digital file guarantees perfect…

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A New Year’s Gift

by eileenroche on December 31, 2014

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If you’re like me, you might be experiencing a reprieve now that the holiday season is over. My shopping, decorating, wrapping, cooking and cleaning are done and yesterday, I finally…

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A Clutter-Free Digital Workspace

by eileenroche on December 27, 2014

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It’s common to feel the urge to get organized in January– purge closets, cabinets and drawers. Many sewers feel the same way. We want a fresh start in the New…

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Last minute thoughtful holiday gifts!

by admin on December 24, 2014

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In the middle of summer my friend and I went hiking at Lost Maples State Park.  We’ve hiked before but neither of us realized what we were getting into.  The…

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The Best Way to Learn Your Software

by eileenroche on December 20, 2014

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People ask me, “What’s the best way to learn my software?” My answer is always, “Use it!” You can read, watch videos and go to classes but until you start…

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Behind the Scenes: Cutting-Edge Serger Techniques

by admin on December 17, 2014

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We recently took a trip to Austin, Texas where we dropped in on our friend, Barbara Goldkorn who was teaching a 3-hour hands-on class.  What a fun event! Students made…

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My Most Rewarding Embroidery Task

by eileenroche on December 12, 2014

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Yesterday, I had the honor of embroidering my daughter’s white coat for her graduation ceremony at University of Texas, Pan American. Janelle has completed her Master’s degree and will be a…

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Look What Comes With the shortE

by eileenroche on December 10, 2014

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  On Friday, I showed the ShortE to students in my recent Stitching Sister event. Many were intrigued by the designs that come with The Shorte so I thought I’d…

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The Case for Applique: Open and Closed

by eileenroche on December 6, 2014

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By Tamara Evans This week’s blog explores two different, but simple, methods of creating applique designs. We have received many requests for instructions to create the necktie applique on the…

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