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The Formula for Embroidery Fun & Success

by eileenroche on August 15, 2018

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Stitch Lab, the formula for embroidery fun and success, debuted last weekend in Dublin, Ohio!  What a blast, I’m so glad I attended.  Inspirations consultant Ashley Jones led the 2-day…

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Satin Frames in Seconds

by eileenroche on August 11, 2018

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A simple way to transform a shape into a satin frame in Inspirations Perfect Embroidery Pro is to use the Create Outline tool. Select the Star from the Artwork tool…

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Make Sketch Fonts

by eileenroche on July 28, 2018

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Spotted on garments, chalkboards, wood signs and even glassware, open, airy fonts are the rage. It’s easy to get the same look if you have Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro.  Follow…

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Training Room Christening!

by eileenroche on July 21, 2018

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I almost forgot to post today because I’ve been busy getting ready for the arrival of the Inspirations Educational Consultants.  Monday is the first day of hands-on training in our…

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What’s Your Favorite Flavor?

by eileenroche on July 14, 2018

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A few weeks ago, I shared some tips on digitizing circles in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro.  You can read how to digitize round circles, not oval by clicking here.  In…

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month: Block 7 – 9 Patch Star Software Instructions

by eileenroche on July 7, 2018

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My Block Piecer Block of the Month : Block 7 – 9 Patch Star Software Instructions By Nancy Stansbury This ongoing Block of the Month series was designed to inspire…

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Not an Artist? Not a Problem!

by eileenroche on June 30, 2018

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You don’t have to be an artist to digitize embroidery designs, the tools are right at your fingertips in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro. Familiarize yourself with the art tools and…

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6 Tips for Digitizing Continuous Line Designs

by eileenroche on June 23, 2018

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Have you tried your hand at digitizing quilting designs, continuous line designs? Follow these 6 tips to create your own quilting designs Continuous line designs present unique challenges to digitizers.…

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Remembering Nancy Zieman

by eileenroche on June 20, 2018

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I think about Nancy Zieman often – absolutely every time I’m sewing. I use her patterns, her tools, her books and her techniques.  Since I learned to sew by watching…

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Water Soluble Stabilizer Substitute

by eileenroche on June 9, 2018

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Colleen Bell’s gorgeous quilt in the most recent of Designs in Machine Embroidery (Vol. 110, May/June 2018) was made with Shannon Fabrics’ Cuddle.  Wrapping yourself in a Cuddle quilt is…

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