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Monogram of the Month – May

by eileenroche on May 7, 2014

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Embroidery Library’s Wild Side Alphabet a contemporary font with a bit of an edgy look. I love the nifty filigree background. Its scale sets the stage for the robust serif…

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Multi-Needle Monday | The Dreaded Error Message

by eileenroche on May 5, 2014

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Stitching grinds to a halt and the dreaded error message appears.  Here’s my method for unearthing the problem. First, check the needle thread and make sure the needle is still…

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Where’s the embroidery?

by eileenroche on April 30, 2014

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As embroiderers we often think in terms of, ‘what will I embroider on this fabric?’ Oftentimes, some fabrics are quite busy and embroidery doesn’t seem possible. But sometimes the fabric…

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Multi-Needle Monday | Applique and Onesies – Oh, My!

by eileenroche on April 28, 2014

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Applique and stitching on onesies have always challenged my multi-needle machine skills. First, trimming applique in those deep standard hoops is tricky on a small item. I can’t seem to…

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Has this ever happened to you? (Part 3)

by eileenroche on April 23, 2014

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By Denise Holguin What a productive day I had planned! I created a fun embroidery project using the new Calligraphy Project Designer Software program. Plus, I unearthed a secret stash…

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Multi-Needle Monday | Cleaning the Upper Thread Path

by eileenroche on April 21, 2014

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Just like lampshades and overhead fans at home, your multi-needle machine deserves to be dust-free. It will sparkle and perform at its very best if you keep the upper thread…

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A Mended Heart

by eileenroche on April 16, 2014

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By Denise Holguin, Managing Editor I found the perfect quote to stitch from one of my favorite authors—Jane Austen. Using the Calligraphy Project Designer, I typed the text, selected the…

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7 days FREE at It’s Sew Easy

by eileenroche on April 11, 2014

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I’m always so excited to head to the It’s Sew Easy studio to tape new embroidery projects.  It’s a whirlwind of activity and usually involves a snowstorm or two.  Taping…

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Has this ever happened to you? (Part 2)

by eileenroche on April 9, 2014

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By Sherry McCary I was putting together a piece-in-the-hoop quilt block, and for some reason I still can’t figure out, decided it was a good idea to walk away from…

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Multi-Needle Monster

by eileenroche on April 7, 2014

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For years, people have been asking me to design a flat, magnetic hoop for the multi-needle machine that is recognized by the machine. Well it took some doing but it’s…

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