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Webinars – Watch Anytime, Anywhere and Learn

by eileenroche on January 24, 2015

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Did you watch Tuesday’s webinar with our new presenter, Katherine Artines? If you did, I’ll bet you learned a few tricks to make your embroidery stitch flawlessly. Katherine has been…

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Software Saturday – True Type Fonts

by eileenroche on January 10, 2015

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Want more embroidery fonts?  All you have to do in Perfect Embroidery Pro is click on File, Import TT Text and you’ll find every font that’s installed on your computer. …

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Today’s Crazy Quilting with Your Embroidery Machine

by eileenroche on January 7, 2015

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I never thought I’d write a book on crazy quilting but last spring I was inspired to explore the combination of piecing in the hoop and decorative stitches. It didn’t…

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January Update – Buttonholes!

by eileenroche on January 3, 2015

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I love machine embroidered buttonholes! Why? Control. Machine embroidered buttonholes give me total control over the length of the buttonhole and the placement. Starting with a digital file guarantees perfect…

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A New Year’s Gift

by eileenroche on December 31, 2014

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If you’re like me, you might be experiencing a reprieve now that the holiday season is over. My shopping, decorating, wrapping, cooking and cleaning are done and yesterday, I finally…

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The Best Way to Learn Your Software

by eileenroche on December 20, 2014

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People ask me, “What’s the best way to learn my software?” My answer is always, “Use it!” You can read, watch videos and go to classes but until you start…

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My Most Rewarding Embroidery Task

by eileenroche on December 12, 2014

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Yesterday, I had the honor of embroidering my daughter’s white coat for her graduation ceremony at University of Texas, Pan American. Janelle has completed her Master’s degree and will be a…

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Look What Comes With the shortE

by eileenroche on December 10, 2014

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  On Friday, I showed the ShortE to students in my recent Stitching Sister event. Many were intrigued by the designs that come with The Shorte so I thought I’d…

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The Case for Applique: Open and Closed

by eileenroche on December 6, 2014

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By Tamara Evans This week’s blog explores two different, but simple, methods of creating applique designs. We have received many requests for instructions to create the necktie applique on the…

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December Update in Perfect Embroidery Pro

by eileenroche on November 29, 2014

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Beads, Crystals, Pearls and Rhinestones Do you love to add crystals, beads and pearls to some of your embroidery designs? Then you’re going to love December’s free update in Perfect Embroidery…

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