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Mini Quilts Make Great Handbags

by eileenroche on September 19, 2012

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Want to try a new quilting technique but don’t have the time or materials to make a whole quilt? Then stitch up a mini-quilt and transform it into a handbag. …

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Continuous Embroidery

The Advanced Embroiderer’s Bucket List

by eileenroche on September 12, 2012

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The Advanced Embroiderer’s Bucket List Continuous embroidery Since we love embroidery, we also love LOTS of embroidery! Filling a border or quilt strip with continuous embroidery is number one on…

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Applique

Appliqué

by eileenroche on September 6, 2012

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Generally, I fall in love with a fabric and an appliqué design and uh, kind of, force them together. After watching Deborah Jones’ Learn from Expert DVD Applique FUNdamentals, I…

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Everyone’s a winner this week!

by eileenroche on August 29, 2012

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Everyone’s a winner this week! Back to School! Who doesn’t love the smell of a fresh box of crayons, pointy tips, organized colors, completely unblemished coloring sticks? But we all…

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Continuous Embroidery Quilting

Craftsy – What a way to learn!

by eileenroche on August 22, 2012

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Craftsy – What a way to learn! I have to admit I’m having a blast over at Craftsy – my Machine Embroidered Quilt class just went live last week and…

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Stitching Sisters

by eileenroche on August 15, 2012

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HotLanta here we come! The Stitching Sisters are heading back to Discover Sewing in Roswell, GA on Saturday and Sunday, September 8-9, 2012. Click here for information on the event.…

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Savings Galore!

by eileenroche on August 8, 2012

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Who doesn’t like a bargain? If you scour the pages of the July/August issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine (Volume 75), you’ll find dozens of coupons and specials. I…

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Quilting

Those annoying tie-offs…

by eileenroche on August 1, 2012

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Those annoying tie-offs… I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of you on the road and I’ve heard you express your disappointment in the backs of your machine embroidered quilts.…

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Alignment and Placement Applique Continuous Embroidery

The Intermediate Embroiderer’s Bucket List

by eileenroche on July 25, 2012

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The Intermediate Embroiderer’s Bucket List A few weeks ago, I posted the Embroiderer’s Bucket List for newbies. If you missed it, click here. Many of you commented on the list…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

I always learn something from Deborah Jones….

by eileenroche on July 18, 2012

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I am amazed at Deborah’s wealth of knowledge when it comes to embroidery. She has such a grasp on the technical aspect of this complicated process we all love. I…