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Oh Brother!

by eileenroche on August 20, 2010

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Oh Brother, what innovations! On Monday, I attended Brother’s Back to Business dealer event in Nashville, TN and got to see the introduction of Brother’s amazing new line of products.…

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Wrap Your Machine in Style!

by eileenroche on August 13, 2010

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You love fabric. You love thread. You love to personalize everything. After all, that’s what our skills are all about. We don’t have to settle for anything. Want to change…

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from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

by eileenroche on August 6, 2010

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I’m writing from America’s Favorite Sewing Room in Beaver Dam, WI. I’ve been here for a few days taping with Nancy Zieman and I must say… it’s been a blast!…

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Fear comes in many different sizes

by eileenroche on July 2, 2010

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Fear can grip you in the most predictable and unpredictable moments. It’s common to look at a newly-purchased blouse and hesitate to put it in an embroidery hoop. I don’t…

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Masculine stitches

by eileenroche on June 11, 2010

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Embroidering for men can be quite the challenge. Traditionally, embroidered fashions are not readily embraced by American men unless the embroidery is a favorite sports team’s logo, NASCAR emblem or…

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What’s Your Favorite Embroidery Machine Feature?

by eileenroche on May 28, 2010

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Recently, a student asked me what features I enjoy most on an embroidery machine. She kinda stumped me because frankly, I’ve gotten pretty spoiled when it comes to machine features. …

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Colorful Inspirations with Stipple!

by eileenroche on May 21, 2010

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I loved hearing from each of you about your color preferences. And many of you sound just like me, you love one combo and another and another….It’s so hard to…

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Continuous Embroidery

Continuous Applique with Stipple! Seashells

by eileenroche on May 10, 2010

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Yes, you can create continuous appliqué with Stipple! Seashells. All you need is a large embroidery hoop and templates. Follow the steps below to achieve success. Print a template…

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A Little TLC for Your Machine

by eileenroche on March 8, 2010

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Many embroiderers ask how to maintain their embroidery machine. It is always best to get a quick lesson from your machine dealer on how to properly care for your machine.…

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Hands-on for 154? Yikes!

by eileenroche on January 29, 2010

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Tomorrow is a big day! My Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno, and I will teach 154 embroiderers at Jackman’s Fabrics in St. Louis, Missouri. This will be the largest hands-on sewing…