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Continuous Embroidery Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Tips for Splitting Designs & Continuous Embroidery

by DIME by OESD on April 23, 2020

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Happy Thursday Embroidery Friends! Today we were so excited to introduce DIME contributor, avid sewer, brand ambassador, and Eileen’s long-time friend, Joanne Banko. Keep up with the generous Joanne at…

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Events

There’s Still Time to Win BIG!

by DIME by OESD on September 4, 2019

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If you read our last blog, you’re aware of our recent trip to St. Louis MO for Baby Lock Tech 2019! Baby Lock retailer Christopher Blakeman and Eileen had a…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques Uncategorized

Selecting Thread Colors

by eileenroche on March 6, 2019

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Select Color with Confidence The easiest way to select thread color is to start with a print that you love, select a coordinating solid and then select the thread. For…

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Wearables

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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Home Decor Quilting

Hand is a Four-letter Word

by eileenroche on April 10, 2013

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I’m a machine girl, always have been, always will be. I’m amazed, impressed, in awe, humbled by those who stitch by hand. But truth be told, I don’t get it.…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

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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Everyone needs a vacation

by eileenroche on April 20, 2011

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Yikes! Gloria from www.cruise-consultants.com sent me a frantic email yesterday telling me the ship is going to sell out for the July 10, 2011 sailing. She said if you know…

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What do jeans, bathing suits and handbags have in common?

by eileenroche on April 6, 2011

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It’s almost impossible to find one that fits you! And the shopping experience is truly miserable. Let’s start with jeans. You have to bring at least six different pairs into…

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Alignment and Placement Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Why I love the basting feature

by eileenroche on February 18, 2011

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I am a new fan of the basting feature. What’s to love? Two things, it firmly attaches the item to the stabilizer and is a fabulous alignment tool when mishaps…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

25 Little Steps Lead to Perfection

by eileenroche on January 28, 2011

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Sometimes I rush through an embroidery project and don’t take the time to think through each step of the process. Often, this is how mistakes are made. Print this checklist…

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