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Who has the Most Quilt Tops?

by eileenroche on February 1, 2017

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I really hit a nerve last week when I asked if you had any quilt tops that need to be quilted.  Most readers admitted having more than three tops ready…

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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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Volume 102 – Subtle Tees – Spray Paint!

by admin on January 18, 2017

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Embrace your inner spray paint artist! Have you been following the new Subtle Tees column in Designs in Machine Embroidery?  If you aren’t there are several reasons you will want…

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Tacky Christmas Sweaters

by eileenroche on December 14, 2016

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The other day I received an email with the subject line: Deck the Halls with Ugly Sweaters.  It was from one of my employees and it was an invitation to…

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Necklines to Hemlines, T-shirt Remakes

by eileenroche on December 7, 2016

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Doesn’t it make you so proud when you finish an embroidery project and are amazed at the results? That’s how I feel every time I remake a t-shirt with the…

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Embroidering on Velvet

by eileenroche on November 30, 2016

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A few weeks ago, many of you responded to my request for future blog topics. I’ve found your suggestions helpful and sometimes I’m at a loss for what to blog…

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Cruise 2017

by eileenroche on November 16, 2016

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My stitching Sister and I are heading back to sea and hoping you’ll consider joining us for a relaxing – and educational – cruise on the Harmony of the Seas…

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Tame Those Tees

by eileenroche on November 2, 2016

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Yesterday, I was prepping t-shirts from the Simple to Chic T-shirt Remakes collection that Nancy Zieman and I recently created.  I ruined one of them.  I stepped away from the…

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Hacked Fan Wear for the World Series

by Marie Zinno on October 26, 2016

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  Yeah! It’s October which means World Series time. As you might recall I live in Ohio. If you follow baseball, you should know which two teams are in the…

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Ribbed Knits

by eileenroche on October 19, 2016

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The stretch and texture of ribbed knit t-shirts present interesting challenges for the embroiderer. The fabric should be stretched during the embroidery process so it doesn’t ripple or tear when…

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