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Embroiderers Always Get This Request

by eileenroche on December 7, 2017

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Stitching a name on a stocking cuff is something almost every embroiderer is called upon to do during the holiday season. Most cuffs are faux fur with long fibers that…

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Tame Those Furry Fibers!

by eileenroche on December 2, 2017

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Cold weather calls for cozy fabrics like Minky, faux fur and lofty knits.  As wonderful as they are to wear, they present challenges when it’s time to add embroidery to…

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Do you know about these features in PEP?

by eileenroche on November 11, 2017

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2018 Update Managing Editor’s Note: This post is an oldie but goodie.  You may have already come across these features in your software but are unsure how to use them.  Or…

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E-Stitch or Satin?

by eileenroche on November 4, 2017

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Do you like to finish the edges of your applique with an e-stitch or a satin?  I have to admit I like both finishes.  In fact, in some projects, I…

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Sharing the Craft   

by eileenroche on November 2, 2017

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What’s the best part of sewing? Inspiring others to learn the craft. Sometimes the ‘inspiration’ is subtle, not deliberate. You don’t have to sit someone at a machine and show…

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Houston is Ready…

by eileenroche on October 28, 2017

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If you’ve been hesitant about heading to Quilt Fest next weekend in Houston, don’t be, come on down!  The George Brown Convention Center is in pristine condition after serving as…

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Magnify Those Stitches

by eileenroche on October 21, 2017

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Here’s a sneak peek at a recent work in progress.  These jeans will be featured in the Volume 110 May/June 2018 issue.  I’m excited to see them on the model. …

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Give Thanks Video Tutorial Part 2

by eileenroche on October 7, 2017

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Check out Part 2 of Katherine Artines’ Give Thanks video tutorial on YouTube.  Finish the remaining two blocks of the fun Thanksgiving project begun in Give Thanks Part 1. You’ll…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

To Rip or Not to Rip?

by eileenroche on October 4, 2017

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Imperfect stitches happen, no matter how experienced you are. The more you stitch, the better you get. The more confidence you have, the more you trust your machine to produce…

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Your Opinion Matters

by eileenroche on September 27, 2017

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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of teaching at Wisconsin Quilt Expo. My topic was Turn Your Embroidery Machine into a Longarm.  The one-hour lecture covered everything from…

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