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It’s Cold in Those Chemo Centers

by eileenroche on May 22, 2013

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When you have a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer, it leaves many of us feeling helpless – what can you do to support them? Nancy Zieman and I…

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Machine Embroidered Buttonholes

by eileenroche on May 15, 2013

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Click here to download this article as a PDF for future reference. Many of you wrote that buttonholes are a struggle when it comes to sewing. I agree! One of…

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We’re So Proud!

by eileenroche on May 8, 2013

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Toot, toot! Beep, beep! A special digital issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery is free for you – just click here to access. You’ll find projects, free embroidery designs, videos from…

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The Machine Embroidered T-shirt

by eileenroche on May 1, 2013

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I’m just tickled pink that my latest class on Craftsy, The Machine Embroidered T-shirt, has launched! If you’re not familiar with Craftsy, it’s an excellent platform for learning intricate techniques.…

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Nancy Zieman’s Sew Knits with Confidence Blog Tour

by eileenroche on April 23, 2013

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Yeah! Another blog tour – combining a few of my favorite things – knits, anything designed by Nancy Zieman and gorgeous embroidery! So what did I get when I put…

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Home Decor Wearables

Made by Hand and Delivered in Person

by eileenroche on April 17, 2013

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What better way to shower a first-time mother-to-be than by creating a gift from the heart. And if you can deliver it in person – all the better! Last weekend,…

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Home Decor Quilting

Hand is a Four-letter Word

by eileenroche on April 10, 2013

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I’m a machine girl, always have been, always will be. I’m amazed, impressed, in awe, humbled by those who stitch by hand. But truth be told, I don’t get it.…

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So you think life with an embroiderer is full of pretty stitches?

by eileenroche on April 3, 2013

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My sweet husband came to me this morning and said, “Would you like to see evidence of life with you?” I wasn’t sure how to answer. Frankly, I was a…

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Applique Hooping Wearables

Serving Up Style

by eileenroche on March 20, 2013

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Today we are serving up a fun hemline project by Marie Zinno. Enjoy! Designs suggested a hemline theme, which sounded like a fun project. My lifestyle is very casual; sewing, embroidering for my…

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The Secret is Out!

by eileenroche on March 13, 2013

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Ever wonder how Nancy Zieman and I get our embroidery designs to land exactly where we want them? We use a simple – I mean, really simple – software program…