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This Fairy Needs a Home

by eileenroche on July 15, 2015

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Many years ago, DIME Managing Editor Denise Holguin and I were enchanted by Sally Mavor’s Felt Wee Folk: Enchanting Projects published by C&T Publishing in 2003. Salley’s latest book was released…

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Today’s the Day – I’m Out of Excuses!

by eileenroche on July 1, 2015

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I am going to cut out my daughter’s wedding dress.  There.  I said it out loud. But before I do, I just have to say, it takes a lot of…

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What Makes a Design Outstanding?

by eileenroche on June 25, 2015

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It’s funny how our preferences change over time. Fifteen years ago, DIME featured fashions with tens of thousands of stitches. As the editor of Designs, I was determined to show…

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In Honor of Father’s Day

by eileenroche on June 17, 2015

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They shape our lives, don’t they? Good or bad, young or old, they hold a special place in our hearts. My dad passed away over five years ago but still,…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

5 More Great Time-Saving Tips!

by eileenroche on June 10, 2015

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1. Keep all materials for the project in a ziplock plastic bag or see-through container.  This eliminates wasting time looking for misplaced items.  2. Use pre-wound bobbins or once your…

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5 Favorite Timesaving Habits

by eileenroche on June 3, 2015

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Even though the days are getting longer, it still makes sense to try to save as much time as possible when working in your embroidery studio. These five tips have…

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Behind the Scenes: Volume 92 May/June 2015

by admin on May 13, 2015

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Our team of writers submitted beautiful, creative and unique projects—it definitely makes us excited to present them to you! So grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy today’s…

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Alignment and Placement Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Embroidering for Small and Plus Size Figures

by eileenroche on April 22, 2015

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In my first attempts at embroidering a blank garment for a small child, I must admit I struggled. I often made the design too large for the small figure and…

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