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What’s with Lower Case Monograms?

by eileenroche on October 2, 2013

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You see it everywhere today – lower case monograms catch your eye and make you wonder if it really is a monogram. I think its popularity stems from texting. Many…

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Applique

Fusible Web

by eileenroche on September 25, 2013

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I have a love-hate relationship with fusible web. I like to add it to the wrong side of applique fabrics, even those that will be finished with a satin edge.…

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One Sassy Lady!

by eileenroche on September 18, 2013

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We introduced Stipple! Sassy Cats this summer to dealers at Baby Lock Tech (Baby Lock’s dealer convention) and wow – what a hit it was! Since it will be…

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Quilting

Starch

by eileenroche on September 11, 2013

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Starch is the unsung hero of the sewing room. We often overlook it but I have a favorite use for liquid starch and so does Sherry McCary, seamstress extraordinaire at…

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Wearables

Embroidered Infinity Scarf

by eileenroche on September 4, 2013

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A huge shout out of gratitude to all of our Blog tour stops –Peas in a Pod, Riley Blake Designs, Nancy Zieman, We all Sew, Stitched by Crystal and Totally…

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Wearables

Momma’s Embroidered Do-Rag

by eileenroche on August 28, 2013

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It’s Kick-off Day for the Love my Scarf Blog Tour! September is not only National Sewing Month but it’s also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month so join us in making…

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Behind the Scenes At DIME

by DIME by OESD on August 21, 2013

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Ever wonder what a typical day is like at Designs in Machine Embroidery? Rest assured, it’s anything but typical! Take a peek at a recent conversation I had with Eileen.…

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Applique Home Decor

Polka-dots, Stipple Blocks and Creativity, Oh my! Part 2

by DIME by OESD on August 14, 2013

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If you missed Part 1, click here. I was making excellent progress this afternoon—stitching block after block. I have quite an assembly line going! Then I heard the dreaded Low…

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Home Decor Quilting

Doodles!

by eileenroche on August 12, 2013

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Have you checked out the free design in the August Designs Plus Newsletter? Our sponsor, EmbroideryOnline donated a design from one of their newest collections, the Doodle Line Quilting collection. …

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Applique Quilting

Polka-dots, Stipple Blocks and Creativity, Oh my! Part 1

by DIME by OESD on August 7, 2013

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I was recently discussing color schemes with my associate Sherry. Sherry was working on a quilt using our newest collection, Stipple Fab Flowers & Medallions. That’s when I caught the…