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Join Me On My First Facebook LIVE

by eileenroche on January 31, 2019

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It’s National Embroidery Month! And oh boy are we celebrating here at Designs in Machine Embroidery…

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Digitizing Software

Software Questions? Read on…

by eileenroche on January 12, 2019

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It’s been a fun journey hosting Software Saturday for the past five years. I’ve covered many of Inspirations’ software programs with primary focus on Perfect Embroidery Pro. In order to…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Who has the Most Quilt Tops?

by eileenroche on February 1, 2017

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I really hit a nerve last week when I asked if you had any quilt tops that need to be quilted.  Most readers admitted having more than three tops ready…

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Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons

by eileenroche on January 25, 2017

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I’m excited to announce (and give away a copy to one lucky reader) my new book: Quilt with an Embroidery Machine in 8 Easy Lessons.  This book has been the…

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Little Ways to Say I Love You

by eileenroche on December 9, 2015

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Spouses, partners and significant others find countless ways to show their love.  My husband shows his love in many thoughtful ways but there’s one that I really enjoy. He’s my…

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Collar Design Placement

by eileenroche on November 4, 2015

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On October 15, Barbara Grant asked, “I want to embroider little flowers or a vine on a collar for a toddler’s dress, the heirloom kind that I used to sew…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Embroidering on Velvet

by eileenroche on October 28, 2015

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A few weeks ago, many of you responded to my request for future blog topics. I’ve found your suggestions helpful and sometimes I’m at a loss for what to blog…

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Home Decor Hooping

Diary of a Novice Embroiderer: A Harrowing Tale

by admin on October 14, 2015

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Preface:  My friend Gus asked me to embroider a pillowcase as a birthday gift for his wife, Sophia.  I agreed and expected him to purchase a pillowcase.  Instead, he purchased…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Needle, Needle, What Size Needle?

by eileenroche on September 16, 2015

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I’m the first to admit, I sometime (ok, too often!) skim over the recommendations for proper sewing and embroidery.  You know, like changing the stitch length when sewing specific fabrics.…

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Software Saturday – November Update to Perfect Embroidery Pro

by eileenroche on November 1, 2014

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The latest updates for DIME’s Perfect Embroidery Pro are so exciting there’s only one way to show them to you – by video! Click on of the four short videos…

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