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It’s time to discover great value, special offers and inspiration! (Part 2 of 2)

by eileenroche on March 21, 2012

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Hope everyone had a great week perusing the great offers, special deals and inspiration from the featured advertisers I highlighted in last week’s blog. If you missed the post click…

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It’s time to discover great value, special offers and inspiration! (Part 1 of 2)

by eileenroche on March 14, 2012

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What makes the machine embroidery industry one of the most enjoyable and inspiring hobbies? It’s made up of real people who love the art, craft and sheer joy of machine…

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It’s Sew Expo time!

by eileenroche on February 29, 2012

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Are you heading to the Sewing and Stitchery Expo? I hope to see you there. I’m packing my last suitcase and heading up to the great Northwest today. The Expo…

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How to Embroider on Minky

by eileenroche on February 22, 2012

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How to Embroider on Minky Do you love the feel of Minky but have been afraid to add embroidery to this luscious fabric? Its cuddly-soft texture, stretchy give and lush…

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It’s all about the people.

by eileenroche on February 15, 2012

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It’s all about the people Last weekend, my Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno and I taught at Amy Baughman’s Sewing & Quilting Center in Cranberry, PA. People make a great Stitching…

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Alignment and Placement Continuous Embroidery

Placement Guides, Alignment Marks, Placement Marks, What’s the Difference?

by eileenroche on February 8, 2012

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Placement Guides, Alignment Marks, Placement Marks, What’s the Difference? No matter what you call them, they are a visual aid to place fabric in a hoop so that the design…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Hooping Wearables

How to stitch on baby soft knit fabric

by eileenroche on February 1, 2012

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Those stretchy, skinny t-shirts are so popular. Here are some tips on how to stitch them successfully. First, the right embroidery design for the right fabric is crucial. Don’t try…

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A Favorite Fabric – Knit

by eileenroche on January 25, 2012

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A Favorite Fabric – Knit! Take a moment to think about what types of fabric you’ve worn over the last 7 days. I’ll wager a bet you said you wore…

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The Stitching Sisters are making their way across the US! Come join the fun!

by eileenroche on January 18, 2012

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I can’t wait to meet you! Have you been itching to ramp up your machine embroidery skills? A two-day event may be just the thing you need to breathe new…

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Day 7 on the Nancy Zieman Tablet Keeper Tour

by eileenroche on January 11, 2012

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E-readers, tablets and iPads have changed the way we digest information. They are quite portable and can get caught in the mix when travelling or attending meetings so make yours…