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Weightless Quilter

by Eileen Roche on December 7, 2021

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Quilting your quilt on your embroidery machine is easier with the Weightless Quilter. We are going to discuss the steps needed to help you get your quilt finished. First, we…

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Hooping Options for Jean Jackets

by Eileen Roche on November 23, 2021

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Hooping a jean jacket can be a challenge, but we have several options to help. It is good to have a few options, so let’s gather our supplies for embroidering…

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Holiday Gift Ideas

by Eileen Roche on November 16, 2021

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Last week we discussed creating a Holiday Stitching Gameplan, which helps us plan out and get our projects finished in time for gift giving. The first part of the gameplan…

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Holiday Stitching Gameplan

by Eileen Roche on November 9, 2021

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It is that time of the year when we need to have a Holiday Stitching Gameplan! We will break down what is involved in planning and getting those projects finished…

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The Humble Bobbin

by Eileen Roche on November 2, 2021

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Bobbins are an important ingredient for all types of sewing, including embroidery. They are usually the last item to consider so let’s talk about some things to look out for…

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Shimmer & Shine

by Eileen Roche on October 27, 2021

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Shimmer & Shine with Kingstar Metallic thread! New fall colors are available! Let’s talk about tips for stress-free stitching with this fabulous metallic thread. Kingstar Metallic is made in Japan,…

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Hoopless Embroidery Using Sticky Hoop

by Eileen Roche on October 12, 2021

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Hoopless Embroidery using a DIME Sticky Hoop makes it easier and less hassles for those hard to hoop items, like slippers with Velcro opening or zippered make up case. In…

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New Product Sallie Tomato Pressing Station

by Eileen Roche on October 5, 2021

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Designs in Machine Embroidery is thrilled to partner with Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato to bring you the Handbag Pressing Station. You may be wondering and asking who is…

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Top 3 Embroidery Timesavers

by Eileen Roche on September 28, 2021

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Embroidery timesavers are welcome and encouraged in most everyone’s embroidery studio. Most of us don’t have lots of time to embroider, so when we walk into our studio, we want…

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Top 5 Embroidery Disasters and How to Fix Them!

by Eileen Roche on September 21, 2021

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All experienced and novice embroiderer’s have at one time, or another experienced an embroidery disaster! Maybe even more than one! Some of the disasters aren’t salvageable, but many are with…