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Sewing Friends are the Best Friends

by eileenroche on April 12, 2017

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I’ve met so many wonderful women who share my passion for sewing and machine embroidery. Often, strong friendships develop because of this common bond. All it takes is a mutual…

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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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Multi-Needle Monday: On the Set of Sewing with Nancy

by eileenroche on January 25, 2016

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What an honor it was for me to tape two episodes of Sewing with Nancy last month in Madison Wisconsin. Sometimes I have to take a moment and think of…

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Simple to Chic T-Shirt Remakes

by eileenroche on January 13, 2016

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When you get the opportunity work with a friend, work doesn’t feel like work.  My last big sewing adventure in 2015 was no exception. I had the pleasure of working…

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Will the person with the initials SFN please step forward?

by DIME by OESD on July 29, 2015

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Will the person with the initials SFN please step forward?  We have a free towel to give you! Here’s an unusual problem you have probably never encountered:   we end up…

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Monogram of the Month – January 2015

by DIME by OESD on January 21, 2015

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Create a monogram for Nancy Zieman? The stress mounted as I thought about the assignment. I opened EmbroideryWorks™ software and started experimenting. There’s a unique quality about Nancy Zieman’s initials…

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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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Nancy Zieman’s Quick Column Quilts Blog Tour

by eileenroche on September 10, 2014

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I always say yes to Nancy Zieman because every time I do, I learn something. So when Nancy asked me to join the Quick Column Quilt blog tour, I jumped…

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Wearables

A New Bag – Finale

by eileenroche on July 30, 2014

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Here’s the windup on my new bag. After embroidering the corner accents and grommet designs on both bag outer panels, I followed the instructions in Handbags 2, Designer Knockoffs for…

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A New Bag

by eileenroche on July 23, 2014

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Nothing puts a little kick in your step quite like a new handbag – especially when you make it yourself. Once or twice a year, I like to dip into…

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