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Hidden Treasure

by eileenroche on April 21, 2018

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Buried in the Properties Box in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro is Projection. A hidden and often forgotten treasure, Projection takes a simple shape and transforms it into a hoop full…

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How to Hoop a Tote Bag

by eileenroche on April 4, 2018

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Just about every tote bag can benefit from the addition of embroidery but hooping one can be challenging. Here’s how I do it – on a single needle machine or…

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Connecting Designs

by eileenroche on March 28, 2018

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I love this clever storage idea from Colleen Bell published in the latest issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery, March/April 2018. If your sewing room is chockfull of fabrics, notions…

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Filling Negative Space with Background Fills

by eileenroche on February 24, 2018

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Inspirations’ My Quilt Embellisher offers many ways to fill negative space on a quilt block. I enjoy trying different background fills because virtual quilting is fast and easy.  Auditioning a…

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Stitching Split Designs

by eileenroche on January 3, 2018

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It’s easy to split designs in software but the challenge for many embroiderers is in the stitching.  I use a combination of templates, Perfect Alignment Laser and the advance stitch…

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Small Hoops – Jumbo Designs

by eileenroche on December 29, 2017

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If you love jumbo designs but don’t have a jumbo hoop, you can easily split a design in Inspirations’ Perfect Embroidery Pro. Follow along with me to learn how. Open…

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Finish Those Quilts in 2018!

by eileenroche on December 27, 2017

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If your New Year’s resolution is turn those quilt tops into finished quilts, then you might be interested in learning how to do that on your embroidery machine. About an…

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8 Tips for Embroidering with Metallic Thread

by eileenroche on December 16, 2017

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Tis the season for shiny, sparkly embroidery!  Many embroiderers shy away from metallic thread but a few tips will help even the most hesitant embroiderer master this holiday favorite! Use…

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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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