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Tips & Tools

by eileenroche on September 10, 2009

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I get tons of questions about embroidery – hooping, stabilizer, placement and the like. I understand that many embroiderers still struggle with the basic elements of embroidery. The embroidery machine…

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Quilting is Fun Again!

by eileenroche on August 26, 2009

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Many of you may think I’ve vanished since I haven’t updated my blog since April. Shame on me for not staying in touch but I haven’t been lying on a…

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We Did It!

by eileenroche on April 6, 2009

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Now that the trail dust has settled, the Texas Sew Down is a cherished memory. We made new friends, taught new techniques, ate Texas barbeque and spotted many Western ensembles.…

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Ask the Right Questions

by eileenroche on March 20, 2009

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Have you read the interviews of the Texas Sew Down speakers in the latest issue of Designs (March/April 2009)? I had so much fun reading the answers. You know, writing…

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Preparing for the Texas Sew Down!

by eileenroche on March 6, 2009

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Last week, my partner in crime, Denise Holguin, and I played hookie and went to First Monday in Canton, TX. If you’ve never been or never heard, First Monday Trade…

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A Treasure in Vegas

by eileenroche on February 22, 2009

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Normally, when I arrive at a sewing machine store to teach, I introduce myself and browse the samples and products so I can familiarize myself with the store’s area of…

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Behind the Scenes

by eileenroche on February 16, 2009

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I’m just back from meeting 165 lovely embroiderers in Sarasota at Sew Worth It’s Love of Sewing event. Wow – talk about a successful event. Sue Goldberg owner of Sew…

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Embroidery, Chocolate and More Embroidery

by eileenroche on February 5, 2009

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What fun! 150 embroiderers under one roof in St. Louis, Mo. Everyone braved the cold – 10 degrees in the morning! – to get an early start on the day.…

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A glamorous weekend in the Big D

by eileenroche on February 4, 2009

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My Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno, joined me for a ‘glamorous’ weekend here in the Big D. We’re working on our first joint book, Machine Embroidered Monograms for the Home. And…

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Tying to Make a Statement…My Meeting with Martha Stewart

by eileenroche on June 23, 2008

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Talk about Pressure! Some people are afraid to speak in front of crowds, dive off a high-dive or meet your future- mother-in-law. I like to think I do well under…