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Wisconsin Quilt Expo

by eileenroche on October 17, 2012

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Wisconsin Quilt Expo What I love about Wisconsin are the people, the countryside, the cheese and the seasons (well almost all of the seasons). Every time I go to Wisconsin…

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Alignment and Placement Hooping

Hoop Throne

by eileenroche on October 10, 2012

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Let me introduce you to a very powerful combo that solves all of your hooping dilemmas, PAL2 and Hoop Dock. That combo is what I call my hoop throne and…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Painter’s Tape

by eileenroche on October 3, 2012

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Who knew how helpful painter’s tape could be in the embroidery studio? I’ve enlisted painter’s tape to tackle quite a few chores in the sewing room. I find it especially…

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Alignment and Placement

Ribbed Knits

by eileenroche on September 26, 2012

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Here’s a great tip for embroidering on ribbed knits. Aren’t ribbed knits so comfy to wear? I love the stretch and texture but I’m not too fond of embroidering on…

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Applique Wearables

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.…