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Embroidering on Children’s Shirts

by eileenroche on May 21, 2014

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We received a message from Melinda on our Facebook page asking for some tips for embroidering on children’s shirts. Here are my top 10 tips for embellishing children’s shirts with…

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Multi-Needle Monday | Applique and Onesies – Oh, My!

by eileenroche on April 28, 2014

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Applique and stitching on onesies have always challenged my multi-needle machine skills. First, trimming applique in those deep standard hoops is tricky on a small item. I can’t seem to…

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Down & Dirty; Quick & Easy Applique Circle

by eileenroche on February 24, 2014

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Here’s a quick method for making a circle applique with the machine’s built-in stitches. In a later post, we’ll discuss the auto-applique feature but for now, this is a ‘down…

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Fusible Web

by eileenroche on September 25, 2013

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I have a love-hate relationship with fusible web. I like to add it to the wrong side of applique fabrics, even those that will be finished with a satin edge.…

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Polka-dots, Stipple Blocks and Creativity, Oh my! Part 2

by admin on August 14, 2013

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If you missed Part 1, click here. I was making excellent progress this afternoon—stitching block after block.  I have quite an assembly line going!  Then I heard the dreaded Low…

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Applique Holiday Home Decor Quilting

You’ll still have time to decorate your holiday table

by eileenroche on November 21, 2012

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  Here’s a tutorial on a fast easy centerpiece.  You can stitch this in about two hours, and then just slip your potted plant, floral bouquet or a glass vase…

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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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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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Make an Impact with Value

by eileenroche on June 15, 2011

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Last week we talked about the power of color and what an impact certain combinations make on a finished project. I’ve learned that value is just as important. The value of…

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Machine Embroidered Applique – Choosing Fabric Colors

by eileenroche on June 8, 2011

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Take a look at the new images at the header of this page – they’re all from my new book, Machine Embroidered Quilting and Applique. I had a blast creating…

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