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Custom Hoops
Hundreds of hoops are already in all Inspirations software but you did you know have the ability the edit the list by eliminating brands and adding new hoops? It’s fairly obvious why you would edit the list. I think we all agree there’s no point scrolling through dozens of hoops that don’t apply to your […] Read more…
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Top 10 Hooping Tips with the Stitching Sisters!
Happy HOOPAPALOOZA! My Stitching Sister and co-author of Hoop It Up, Marie Zinno and I just did our first Facebook LIVE as the Stitching Sisters! We shared our Top 10 Hooping Tips and some special news on our hoops this month. Watch below! Receive a FREE gift ( our e-book Quilting Continuous Line Designs plus […] Read more…
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Look Closely…
Did you know there’s a speedy auto sizing feature in all Inspirations software programs? It’s practically hidden but once you know how to find it, you’ll make it a habit to use all the time. Open a design in any Inspirations software program such as Perfect Embroidery Pro, My Quilt Embellisher, My Block Piecer, Word […] Read more…
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The Biggest Misconceptions About Magnetic Hoops
Happy Hoopapalooza! This month will be all about hoops, starting with magnetic hoops. When the first home embroidery machines were released in 1990, consumers were advised not to use a magnetic pincushion near the machine. The computer console in those machines probably resembled our 1990 cell phones – large and clunky, and looked like this: […] Read more…
Software Saturdays!
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Look Closely…
Did you know there’s a speedy auto sizing feature in all Inspirations software programs? It’s practically hidden but once you know how to find it, you’ll make it a habit to use all the time. Open a design in any Inspirations software program such as Perfect Embroidery Pro, My Quilt Embellisher, My Block Piecer, Word […] Read more…
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Worth the Wait!
The May, 2019 FREE update for Perfect Embroidery Pro will be available on Monday, May 6. When you open the software on May 6, you’ll receive a notice to update. I strongly encourage you to do it because the updates are fantastic! Here’s what’s in store for you on Monday! PEP Ver. 12.92 New Features: […] Read more…
National Embroidery Month
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So Much Talent!
What do you get when you give 11 talented embroiderers a fairly simple fabric panel and a few embroidery designs? Eleven uniquely-embroidered works of art. It absolutely amazes me to see how people put their own stamp of creativity into an embroidery project. The past month has been an eye-opener – we’ve seen subtle touches […] Read more…
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Final Day to Win!
At 1:00 CST on February 28 join me for the final Facebook Live of National Embroidery Month. I’ll be wrapping up the Stitch Along with DIME and Baby Lock, giving away a Farmhouse Sentiments panel and discussing how to stabilize when quilting with your embroidery machine. See you at 1:00 tomorrow! Read more…