DIME by OESD's Machine Embroidery Blog

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Favorite Hooping Tips

by DIME by OESD on January 10, 2022

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Our favorite hooping tips begin with using the Totally Tubular Hooping Station. What is the Totally Tubular Hooping Station? It holds a hoop in place while accurately positioning garments, fabrics,…

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Software

Six Ways Software Ups Your Embroidery

by Eileen Roche on December 21, 2021

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Joanne Banko, from Let’s Go Sew, shares her key points with Eileen Roche in Six Ways Software Ups Your Embroidery. Let’s discuss the six ways! Adding software is the next…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Embroidery Placement on Quilt Blocks

by Eileen Roche on December 14, 2021

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Embroidery placement on your quilt blocks is simple and easy when using the Center It Kit. Find and mark the center of circles, hexagons, triangles and squares. You can also…

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Quilting

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

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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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

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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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

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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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

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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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

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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Hooping

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…