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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…

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Alignment and Placement Hooping Multi-Needle

Multi-Needle Monday: Dynamic Duo

by eileenroche on July 21, 2014

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I have to admit when I hoop I use two devices that simplify my hooping process. I don’t have to struggle with the inner and outer rings of standard hoops…

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Alignment and Placement

A Closer Look… How to become more centered

by DIME by OESD on July 16, 2014

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Norman felt hopelessly lost as he hiked across the expanse of fabric. He had no point of reference. No guidance or direction. One day, he discovered a beacon of hope.…

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Multi-Needle

Heading to a BERNINA Dealer near You

by eileenroche on July 14, 2014

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I had a sneak peek at the E 16 this weekend at BERNINA University. Dealers were excited to see the machine, learn about its features and explore the possibilities with…

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Behind the Scenes of Volume 87 July/August 2014

by DIME by OESD on July 9, 2014

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We couldn’t have planned a better day! The weather was perfect for an outdoor photo shoot for the Volume 87 July/August 2014 issue. Everyone, including the studio gasped with delight…

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Applique Embroidery Tips & Techniques Holiday Lettering & Monograms

Monogram of the Month: A Reason to Celebrate!

by DIME by OESD on July 2, 2014

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I was very excited when Eileen gave me the opportunity to write this month’s Monogram of the Month feature. I’ve had my eye on the banner designs from JoAnn Connolly’s…

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Multi-Needle Software

Thumbnails

by eileenroche on June 30, 2014

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A few years ago, the embroidery design thumbnail images on my screen were so easy to detect. As time has passed, they seemed to be getting smaller! But help is…