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Nancy Zieman has compiled her sewing knowledge from A – Z

by eileenroche on August 24, 2011

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Sewing A to Z How many times have you used the old cliché, “She knows everything — from A to Z”? Well, Nancy Zieman really does know everything about sewing…

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Hooping

Join the Stitching Sisters at an upcoming Hooping Clinic!

by eileenroche on August 17, 2011

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It’s been a great week and we’re planning a fabulous Fall! What a week! Last Thursday I traveled to Cleveland to tape the second series of It’s Sew Easy television…

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Applique Wearables

7 Cool tips I learned while designing a t-shirt

by eileenroche on August 11, 2011

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A few weeks ago I shared some thoughts on a t-shirt revamp project. It’s definitely finished, photographed and worn many times. If you missed the June 22nd post click here.…

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Wow – looks what’s coming your way!

by eileenroche on August 3, 2011

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August is always such an exciting time in our industry. It’s when the big reveal on new product occurs. Right now, I’m in warm and muggy Nashville at Brother Back…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Time-Saving Habits

by eileenroche on July 27, 2011

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A few weeks ago blog reader Dee Bratcher wrote: “Thank you for all the articles, sharing of projects, etc, now I just need to find more time in a day…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

One Hot Partner

by eileenroche on July 20, 2011

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As stitchers, irons are really important to us. We are known to spend over $100 on an iron because pressing is an integral part of sewing. Many of us (including…

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Every once in a while a new mousetrap is invented

by eileenroche on July 13, 2011

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We are spoiled. Just down right spoiled when it comes to choices in thread. There are reputable brands, manageable put-ups (the amount of thread on a spool or cone), reasonable…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

We want to know

by eileenroche on July 6, 2011

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We are a tiny team here at Designs. We are committed to inspiring our readers – issue after issue. We strive to come up with new ideas, inspiration, techniques and…

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Its Sew Easy!

by eileenroche on June 29, 2011

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There’s a new sewing show! Yeah – if you’re like me, you can’t get enough of educational/inspirational sewing shows! I was thrilled to be a part of the inaugural season…

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Wearables

It’s Time to Revamp Another T-shirt

by eileenroche on June 22, 2011

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Hmm, why another t-shirt? I must confess, I live in them, I’m always on the prowl for the perfect t-shirt. And recently I found one that I just love –…