DIME by OESD's Machine Embroidery Blog

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Quilt, Then Piece!

by DIME by OESD on March 22, 2022

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Quilt, Then Piece, or also Quilt as You Go on your embroidery machine is a fabulous technique. It is different than Edge to Edge quilting your quilts. With Edge to…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

What Every Embroiderer Should Know About Bobbins

by DIME by OESD on March 15, 2022

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Bobbins are what every embroiderer should know about to have the best embroidery results. Bobbins are often overlooked; however, they play an important part in the embroidery process. Sew Steady…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Selecting Thread Colors

by DIME by OESD on March 8, 2022

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Selecting thread colors for your embroidery design is easy when you have a thread kit. The Spring 24 Color Exquisite Thread Kit features an array of shades in several pastel…

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Lettering & Monograms Software

What’s New at DIME

by DIME by OESD on March 1, 2022

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ColorPlay Thread Kits are a beautiful collection of five threads, one is the Medley Variegated and the other four are solid coordinating Exquisite threads. There are twelve beautiful, different collections…

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Digitizing Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Skin Tones

by DIME by OESD on February 22, 2022

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Let’s face it, embroidering skin tones can be challenging; however, with the right color of threads, the task becomes easier. Exquisite Skin Tone Thread Assortment is a 12 pack of…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Stabilizer Myths: Fact or Fiction

by DIME by OESD on February 15, 2022

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Stabilizers don’t have to be a mystery. We are going to dive into the truth behind some common stabilizer misconceptions. Remember, there are three main types of stabilizers: cutaway, tearaway,…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Quilting

Joe’s 5 Great Tips for Edge to Edge Quilting

by DIME by OESD on February 8, 2022

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This week we are going to discuss Joe’s 5 Great Tips for Edge to Edge Quilting. You might be asking “Who is Joe?” Joe Chisum, from Sew with Joe, teaches…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Stitch Ripper

by DIME by OESD on February 1, 2022

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What do you do when you make an embroidery mistake? Do you throw it out or rip out the stitches? Is it easy to repair? Can you rip out the…

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Applique

All About Applique Part 2

by DIME by OESD on January 25, 2022

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In our second part of All About Applique, we are going to discuss several options: three ways to precut your applique, cutting options, selecting fabrics and using heat transfer vinyl. …

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Applique

All About Applique Part 1

by DIME by OESD on January 18, 2022

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In All About Applique part 1, we will discuss using Exquisite FuseMe Fusible Web on our appliques, and work with DIME Patch and Applique Maker Software. We will cover e-stitch,…