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Behind the Scenes of Volume 88 Sept/Oct 2014

by admin on August 20, 2014

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Behind the Scenes of the September/October 2014 issue What an exciting day we had lined up: Beautiful projects, a beautiful model and of course—Denise was on hand with her miniatures….…

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The Unintended Double-Run

by eileenroche on August 16, 2014

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Many beginning embroiderers come across a common problem when digitizing a single run element in a design. On screen, everything looks perfect and when viewed through the slow re-draw feature…

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DiME Inspiration Software Update

by eileenroche on August 14, 2014

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As announced on August 9, 2014, Designs in Machine Embroidery (DIME) has been chosen by G7 Solutions as the new face for its popular line of quilting and embroidery…

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Has this ever happened to you? (The ongoing series!)

by admin on August 13, 2014

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Eileen walked in to my office and in an excited tone, said, “I have something for you!” Since it was around 3 pm, I was thinking it might be chocolate.…

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Multi-Needle

Multi-Needle Monday: How Many People Can You Fit in Your Sewing Room?

by eileenroche on August 11, 2014

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I don’t get a lot of company at my house but when I do, I love it. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting my sister, her three daughters and…

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Applique

Monogram of the Month – August

by eileenroche on August 6, 2014

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As you build your library of embroidery fonts, consider a basic applique font. Not too fancy, not to juvenile, not too feminine, not too masculine, well you get the idea.…

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Alignment and Placement Embroidery Tips & Techniques Hooping Multi-Needle Wearables

Hooping a t-shirt in Multi-Needle Monster

by eileenroche on August 4, 2014

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Today’s blog is inspired by a reader’s recent question. We hope you enjoy and be sure to keep those questions coming! ——————————- On July 21, 2014, reader Beth Price left…

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Wearables

A New Bag – Finale

by eileenroche on July 30, 2014

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Here’s the windup on my new bag. After embroidering the corner accents and grommet designs on both bag outer panels, I followed the instructions in Handbags 2, Designer Knockoffs for…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Multi-Needle

Multi-Needle Monday: Speed Techniques for Handbags 2 Designer Knockoffs

by eileenroche on July 28, 2014

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If you plan properly, you can stitch four grommets and four corners in three hoopings instead of eight or six. Here’s how to do it. Hoop tear-away stabilizer in a…

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Applique Wearables

A New Bag

by eileenroche on July 23, 2014

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Nothing puts a little kick in your step quite like a new handbag – especially when you make it yourself. Once or twice a year, I like to dip into…