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Where’s the embroidery?

by eileenroche on April 30, 2014

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As embroiderers we often think in terms of, ‘what will I embroider on this fabric?’ Oftentimes, some fabrics are quite busy and embroidery doesn’t seem possible. But sometimes the fabric…

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Nancy Zieman Live Webcast Event

by eileenroche on April 3, 2014

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Learn—Interact—Save—Have Fun! Live from my studio to your computer on April 26th, join me, Nancy Zieman, for a fun and interactive webcast featuring my Favorite Handbag Sewing Techniques. If you’ve…

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Meet Nancy Zieman

by eileenroche on February 5, 2014

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Like it or not, your smile is your ticket through many doors. A smile is the universal symbol of happiness, contentment, encouragement and kindness. Think about how your smile has…

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Handbags You Can Knockoff

by eileenroche on December 4, 2013

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Nancy Zieman and I have seen so many versions of Designer Handbags (our first handbag embroidery collection and book), we decided to create a second series, Designer Knockoffs, Handbags 2. …

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It’s Cold in Those Chemo Centers

by eileenroche on May 22, 2013

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When you have a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer, it leaves many of us feeling helpless – what can you do to support them? Nancy Zieman and I…

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Nancy Zieman’s Sew Knits with Confidence Blog Tour

by eileenroche on April 23, 2013

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Yeah! Another blog tour – combining a few of my favorite things – knits, anything designed by Nancy Zieman and gorgeous embroidery!  So what did I get when I put…

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The Secret is Out!

by eileenroche on March 13, 2013

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Ever wonder how Nancy Zieman and I get our embroidery designs to land exactly where we want them? We use a simple – I mean, really simple – software program…

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Nancy Zieman Hobo Bag Tour

by eileenroche on February 26, 2013

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Hip, Hip, Hooray! Today we’re a stop on the Nancy Zieman Hobo Bag Tour. Nancy sent me all kinds of goodies Hobo Tote Templates Create-a-Strap interfacing Magnetic snap closures Bag…

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We’ve Been Busy!

by eileenroche on January 23, 2013

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Placing embroidery on a shirt has got to be the most challenging task an embroiderer can face. Oh, there are many solutions to the fairly easy job of left chest…

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Machine Features Everybody Needs

by eileenroche on January 1, 2013

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Last week, I shared an overview of Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Lessons. You can watch the two-part Sewing with Nancy series online here or check your local PBS listings.…

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