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Software Saturday – 3D Effect

by eileenroche on August 30, 2014

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Look what feature is coming in September – 3D motifs in Perfect Embroidery Pro. This new feature is so fun and versatile, you’ll find many occasions to add a new…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

It’s Sew Easy – Episode 510

by eileenroche on August 29, 2014

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See me FREE, for 7 days, on the It’s Sew Easy web site in It’s Sew Easy episode 510. I’ll be demonstrating cutwork embroidery so stop by beginning today…

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Raising Awareness for Ovarian Cancer

by DIME by OESD on August 27, 2014

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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and what better way to approach the upcoming month than to accept the Ice Bucket Challenge! It all started when Blaine Austin, CEO…

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My Friend Helen Gardner

by eileenroche on August 23, 2014

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Normally, on Saturday, I write about software but this week, I’d like to share some thoughts about my business partner’s wife, Helen Gardner. I’ve known Helen for over 15 years…

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Behind the Scenes of Volume 88 Sept/Oct 2014

by DIME by OESD 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 DIME by OESD 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 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.…