Quick Gifts – Page 3 – DIME by OESD's Machine Embroidery Blog

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Instagram made me do it.

by DIME by OESD on February 17, 2016

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I started a new hobby this year: Instagram. You’re probably thinking, it doesn’t count as a hobby. But let me explain. It’s eye-opening to see how many talented people there…

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Holiday Software

Software Saturday: Applique to Instant Gift Tag

by eileenroche on November 21, 2015

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Make an impression with flawless, personalized gift tags this holiday season! Once the gift is unwrapped, the gift tag can be used as a Christmas ornament for years to come!…

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Home Decor Hooping

Diary of a Novice Embroiderer: A Harrowing Tale

by DIME by OESD 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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Home Decor

When my time in Sewing Utopia took a downward spiral…

by DIME by OESD on July 10, 2015

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I was in Sewing Utopia the other evening. You are probably familiar with that magical place where everything runs smoothly. The Loop-de-Loop designs from Embroidery Online were stitching like a dream. The…

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Monogram of the Month – A tribute to a friend

by DIME by OESD on March 4, 2015

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How do you cope with the end of life of a dear friend? It’s never easy – especially when life seems to have been cut way too short. Whether you’re…

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Lettering & Monograms Software

Last minute thoughtful holiday gifts!

by DIME by OESD on December 24, 2014

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In the middle of summer my friend and I went hiking at Lost Maples State Park. We’ve hiked before but neither of us realized what we were getting into. The…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

All for Me!

by DIME by OESD on October 15, 2014

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Improvise! Create! Have fun! I wanted to create something fun and personalized for my friends. These luggage tags featured in Shelly Smola’s book, All for Me, fit my needs for…

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Alignment and Placement Lettering & Monograms Wearables

It’s Sew Easy TV: Monograms for Men

by eileenroche on October 9, 2014

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On October 10, log onto www.ItsSewEasyTV.com and watch me show you how to make any men’s garment distinctive and personal by adding a monogram in episode 703. The key work…

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Applique

Applique – It’s Not Just for Quilting

by DIME by OESD on September 24, 2014

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Oh, dear readers! If you had been guests in my office last Thursday you’d have seen chaos, pandemonium and some really fun projects being put together using the new Stipple…

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Applique Embroidery Tips & Techniques Holiday Lettering & Monograms

Monogram of the Month: A Reason to Celebrate!

by DIME by OESD on July 2, 2014

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I was very excited when Eileen gave me the opportunity to write this month’s Monogram of the Month feature. I’ve had my eye on the banner designs from JoAnn Connolly’s…

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