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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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Blog Tour Finale

by eileenroche on February 13, 2013

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Wow – what a fun two weeks! We’ve given away a dozen books over the past two weeks and have received tons of comments and questions. My hat is off…

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6 Easy Steps Blog Tour

by eileenroche on January 30, 2013

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Welcome to the first day of my Machine Embroidery in 6 Easy Steps Blog Tour! During the next two weeks, 6 Easy Steps will travel around the internet and make…

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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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Six Easy Steps

by eileenroche on December 25, 2012

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When planning a two-part series for the Sewing with Nancy television show, Nancy Zieman realized we hadn’t addressed embroidery basics in ages.  Since the hobby has welcomed so many new…

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Upscale Bed Linens – Tips for stitching gorgeous machine embroidery designs on sheets

by eileenroche on November 28, 2012

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I love embroidered bed linens. They are such a treat to slide between as you end a long day. Here are some tips for stitching gorgeous machine embroidery designs on…

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Put a Neckline on a Hemline!

by eileenroche on October 24, 2012

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Uh? Put a neckline on a hemline? Well, kinda. I’ve been looking at the peek-a-boo transformation on Designer Necklines and wondered if I could use it to decorate something other…

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Ribbed Knits

by eileenroche on September 26, 2012

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Here’s a great tip for embroidering on ribbed knits. Aren’t ribbed knits so comfy to wear? I love the stretch and texture but I’m not too fond of embroidering on…

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7 Steps to Improve Your Embroidery

by eileenroche on April 5, 2012

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7 Steps to Improve Your Embroidery Print a template(s) of your embroidery design so you can plan the embroidery layout. Place it on the item (garment, home décor, craft or…

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Spring Roses By Lorraine Allen

by eileenroche on March 28, 2012

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Note from Eileen: A big welcome to guest blogger Lorraine Allen! Many of you may remember Lorraine when she worked in customer service here at Designs.  Now she’s living in…

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