Until you’ve been to a photo shoot you might not realize much of it is make-believe! That’s one of my favorite parts of our photo shoots—having the chance to watch a space transform with the clever use of lights, props and the expertise of a photographer and team.
Sure, it looks like a cozy bed with a pretty pillow made by Sherry McCary.
But here’s what it took to put the scene together….
Stylist Andrea Huffman fluffs up the ruffles before the final photo is taken.
Next, we chose a neutral colored chair and pretty blue background for Eileen’s cover project.
Andrea carefully arranges the fringe on the pillow while Steve Woods focuses on some close-up shots.
The team examines the photos to make sure we have a cover shot.
You’re going to want to read Eileen’s article, Jumbo Monograms to learn how to stitch the pillow. She managed to stitch an embroidery design larger than her hoop. No, that’s not a typo! Read her article to find out how she accomplished this seemingly impossible task.
Plus, as an extra incentive, our friends at Embroidery Arts are offering a special coupon offer for the Arabesque 9 XL embroidery design used on the pillow. Details are in the magazine.
Diane Kron made these Springtime Place Mats. They are a great way to welcome the arrival of Spring! As thirst-quenching as the tea looks, I wouldn’t recommend it. Remember, props are often make-believe!
Katherine Artine’s projects are always eye-candy! This wall hanging project features software techniques, tips for working with organza and steps to create free standing heart appliques. What fun!
Here’s a table runner made by Sue Ann Obremski featuring mitered borders. It’s a very educational article you won’t want to miss. In fact, it looks like one of our little friends, Peter, is reading up on the software techniques!
Ever feel like the embroidery hoops are getting bigger and bigger… and as much as you love the idea of a larger sewing field, you can’t afford a new machine? JoAnn Connolly’s column, 4” x 4” & Fabulous addresses this challenge by offering projects that fit within a 4” x 4” sewing field.
We were enamored with these Pretty Petit Fours JoAnn submitted. It’s easy to imagine handing them out to special friends and family. After the candy is long gone (by the way, Denise ate all the candy after the photo shoot), the boxes can be repurposed to hold other small treasures.
Stylist Andrea Huffman unwraps the project and props.
The candy and boxes are carefully arranged.
The scene looks complete and ready to be photographed!
Now’s the perfect time for Denise to add her special touch!
Peter enjoys the view from Petit Fours Central Park.
Francis is a strong supporter of machine embroidery. He has dedicated his life to spreading awareness of the craft.
Of course, it’s not all fun and games at the photo shoot. Well, maybe it is sometimes. There’s something about white beadboard that excites Denise.
Meanwhile, Creative Director, Sam Solomon stays productive at the photo shoot!
Do you own a pair of boots? If you don’t you’ll want to pick up a pair after seeing these monogrammed boot socks by Marie Zinno.
Steve Woods and the model prepare for the next item—a button down shirt with symmetrical embroidery by Christy Burcham. Christy’s steps to achieve success have been proven! She recently mentioned she loved the shirt so much she whipped up a second sample for herself.
You might also notice the model is wearing slippers!
While much of the photo shoot looks make-believe, as you have witnessed, a lot of heart, planning and attention to detail goes in to each issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. From the team of writers, to the team responsible for editing and laying out the pages and of course the team responsible for all the beautiful photography— every issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery represents months of work!
But wait, there’s more to see inside the issue! Be sure to pick up your copy of the January/February 2015 issue at your local dealer, JoAnn’s Fabrics or direct from Designs in Machine Embroidery.
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Susanne Wiora
January 14, 2015 at 1:58 pm (5 years ago)I count 36 squares.
Jo Ann Pfeiffer
January 15, 2015 at 4:48 pm (5 years ago)I count 27.
Coral Snider
January 16, 2015 at 3:40 pm (5 years ago)I count 37.
joy jackson
January 16, 2015 at 4:22 pm (5 years ago)I count 28 squares
JUDY MAZZARI
January 31, 2015 at 12:09 am (5 years ago)I only counted 27 I tried to figure out how people got into the 30’s or my old eyes just don’t see good anymore…
Donna Fecteau
January 14, 2015 at 2:03 pm (5 years ago)34
Donna Fecteau
January 14, 2015 at 2:04 pm (5 years ago)sorry! It’s 35
Karen McDonner
January 14, 2015 at 2:09 pm (5 years ago)I’m only counting 34!
Karen McDonner
January 14, 2015 at 2:09 pm (5 years ago)Actually, I recounted again and get 36! Great puzzle!
Joan
January 14, 2015 at 2:14 pm (5 years ago)I COUNT 35!!!
Pat
January 14, 2015 at 2:17 pm (5 years ago)Loved reading all about this months photo shoot. Looks like lot’s of fun besides very talented people working with you.
I counted 36 Squares in the puzzle. Very clever.
Joyce Ross
January 15, 2015 at 9:15 pm (5 years ago)I count 34.
Renee Bell
January 14, 2015 at 2:20 pm (5 years ago)I counted 40 squares
Zoe
January 17, 2015 at 11:09 pm (5 years ago)I count 27 also … be interesting to see your answer .. 😉
Kathleen De Verville
January 14, 2015 at 2:26 pm (5 years ago)I counted 26 squares
Sherrie
January 14, 2015 at 2:30 pm (5 years ago)I found 36.
Sharon Sanchez
January 14, 2015 at 2:36 pm (5 years ago)36
Carol Krencik
January 14, 2015 at 2:53 pm (5 years ago)I count 29-5
Anne Marie Reilly
January 14, 2015 at 2:54 pm (5 years ago)I got 36
Jennifer P
January 14, 2015 at 2:58 pm (5 years ago)i count 36
Jennifer Johnson
January 14, 2015 at 3:05 pm (5 years ago)There are 40 squares.
Erma Desper
January 14, 2015 at 3:20 pm (5 years ago)there are 40 squares
Susan J
January 14, 2015 at 3:24 pm (5 years ago)I must be a loser… I can only see 26. It’s okay, I have never been good with puzzles like this. My husband, the engineer, will probably see it right away.
Belinda Germain
January 14, 2015 at 3:29 pm (5 years ago)There are 40 squares, but many more if you counted rectangles too!
Judy Goshy
January 14, 2015 at 3:48 pm (5 years ago)I saw 25. Seems I
Need to cross my eyes and look again.
Judy Goshy
January 14, 2015 at 3:51 pm (5 years ago)Ok I saw 33. Darn, where are the others? You gals are good.
Donna
January 15, 2015 at 9:08 pm (5 years ago)I am with you I only saw 33. Fun game! Way to go ladies!
Joyce Fike
January 14, 2015 at 3:49 pm (5 years ago)I counted 34 !!
Kelly Wood
January 14, 2015 at 3:56 pm (5 years ago)I count 27
karen arnold
January 14, 2015 at 3:58 pm (5 years ago)I see 27 squares.
Lester Ann Jensen
January 14, 2015 at 3:59 pm (5 years ago)I counted 27.
Ed Newbold
January 14, 2015 at 4:00 pm (5 years ago)It is 36.
Janet
January 14, 2015 at 4:14 pm (5 years ago)answer is > 10 and < 300
That's the best I can do today 🙂
Claudia
January 14, 2015 at 4:26 pm (5 years ago)17 squares that are not overlapped.
Cathi Thomas
January 14, 2015 at 5:17 pm (5 years ago)There are 40 squares.
Vicki L in MN
January 14, 2015 at 5:30 pm (5 years ago)I see 35 so I must be missing something.
Dottie Kirkwood
January 14, 2015 at 5:42 pm (5 years ago)I found 40 squares. Had to count twice. LOL
Dottie Kirkwood
January 14, 2015 at 5:46 pm (5 years ago)My favorite stitch to use in Crazy Quilting is the one that looks like an over-sized asterisk/tiny snowflake. If one pays close attention while stitching, the center line stitches in the ditch but the spokes catch both fabrics = pretty.
Dennis Howard Kyne
January 14, 2015 at 5:48 pm (5 years ago)I count 35 squares Drawn on the paper 1 for the boarder around in the photo if that counts.
Pat Mueller
January 14, 2015 at 6:04 pm (5 years ago)36
Beth
January 14, 2015 at 6:11 pm (5 years ago)I would have to say 27. I sure hope you show them numbered afterwards. I am real curious where the other squares are! I don’t see it!
Angela
January 14, 2015 at 6:32 pm (5 years ago)27
maria elna
January 14, 2015 at 6:50 pm (5 years ago)I get36
Linda W
January 14, 2015 at 6:56 pm (5 years ago)40 squares
Kathryn
January 14, 2015 at 7:03 pm (5 years ago)36 squares
Pam Benefield
January 14, 2015 at 7:09 pm (5 years ago)I see 36
Janice Vilgats
January 14, 2015 at 7:18 pm (5 years ago)I see 30 squares.
Cathy
January 14, 2015 at 7:50 pm (5 years ago)I count 36!
Cathy
January 14, 2015 at 7:51 pm (5 years ago)OK – counted again – 38
Marcia a Nation
January 14, 2015 at 8:02 pm (5 years ago)i find 36. Great mind jogger.
Danie Duchesne
January 14, 2015 at 9:20 pm (5 years ago)I cou ted 34 square. Looking forward receivibg this magazine!
Debbie
January 14, 2015 at 9:34 pm (5 years ago)41!
RSM
January 14, 2015 at 9:38 pm (5 years ago)40
Wendy Huss
January 14, 2015 at 9:38 pm (5 years ago)I count 36.
Susan Graham
January 14, 2015 at 9:53 pm (5 years ago)I can only count 16 squares and I am also looking to receiving this magazine. I have really enjoyed the articles during my current subscription period and the blogs.
Bonnie Gray
January 14, 2015 at 9:53 pm (5 years ago)36!
Susan Graham
January 14, 2015 at 9:54 pm (5 years ago)I can only count 16 squares and I am also looking forward to receiving this magazine. I have really enjoyed the articles during my current subscription period and the blogs.
Cathie Scanlon
January 14, 2015 at 9:54 pm (5 years ago)34
Darlene Garee
January 14, 2015 at 9:55 pm (5 years ago)34squares
Judy
January 14, 2015 at 9:56 pm (5 years ago)I am going with 36 as well!
tammy wright
January 14, 2015 at 9:58 pm (5 years ago)I only see 26 true squares.
Florence Daly
January 14, 2015 at 10:00 pm (5 years ago)I found 35
Lynda
January 14, 2015 at 10:03 pm (5 years ago)36 squares
Florence Daly
January 14, 2015 at 10:03 pm (5 years ago)I found 36
Barbara J. Frangella
January 14, 2015 at 10:07 pm (5 years ago)There are 24 squares
Beverly Schulte
January 14, 2015 at 10:12 pm (5 years ago)I counted 37!
Marcia
January 14, 2015 at 10:17 pm (5 years ago)I count 39
Sarah McKinney
January 14, 2015 at 10:21 pm (5 years ago)I counted 40
Betsy Freeman
January 14, 2015 at 10:22 pm (5 years ago)I see 36!
Diana
January 14, 2015 at 10:22 pm (5 years ago)I count only 16
Lynda J. Case
January 14, 2015 at 10:26 pm (5 years ago)24 squares
Gail Beam
January 14, 2015 at 10:29 pm (5 years ago)There are 40 squares.
Tracey
January 14, 2015 at 10:29 pm (5 years ago)I count 40 squares.
Lana L Jones
January 14, 2015 at 10:32 pm (5 years ago)I found 40 squares.
Beth R
January 14, 2015 at 10:33 pm (5 years ago)I got 41. But then it is late . . .
nicky
January 14, 2015 at 10:40 pm (5 years ago)I can only see 27 I sure hope you post the right answer
Jane Scott
January 14, 2015 at 10:51 pm (5 years ago)35 squares
joyce
January 14, 2015 at 10:56 pm (5 years ago)Can’t wait for the next issue looks like it is full of great ideas. Please post how you got the correct number of squares! This is a great puzzle my guess is 27
susana M
January 14, 2015 at 10:57 pm (5 years ago)I counted 27,& that’s with my glasses on.
Theresa Lindal
January 14, 2015 at 10:59 pm (5 years ago)9800 Seminary Rd
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Theresa Lindal
January 14, 2015 at 11:00 pm (5 years ago)I counted 35 squares.
Pat Scull
January 14, 2015 at 11:00 pm (5 years ago)I found 40 squares.
Leslie
January 14, 2015 at 11:21 pm (5 years ago)I found 36 squares.
Michelle H
January 14, 2015 at 11:24 pm (5 years ago)I ONLY COUNT 35!
sue cleek
January 14, 2015 at 11:54 pm (5 years ago)36
Anne
January 15, 2015 at 1:11 am (5 years ago)I make it 40
Ellen
January 15, 2015 at 1:26 am (5 years ago)I count 36
Mar
January 15, 2015 at 1:26 am (5 years ago)I count 40
Ellen
January 15, 2015 at 1:28 am (5 years ago)I counted wrong it is 40
Kate
January 15, 2015 at 4:26 am (5 years ago)16 squares
Cheryl
January 15, 2015 at 5:38 am (5 years ago)I count 34
Joyce Green
January 15, 2015 at 5:41 am (5 years ago)I counted 27 squares.
Carol Morris
January 15, 2015 at 6:00 am (5 years ago)I counted 40!
Gina Piazza
January 15, 2015 at 6:33 am (5 years ago)I get 36…. Can’t wait to know what the ‘correct’ answer is!
R. Edwin
January 15, 2015 at 6:48 am (5 years ago)40
Pam Dunbar
January 15, 2015 at 7:06 am (5 years ago)27
Barbara brady
January 15, 2015 at 7:23 am (5 years ago)I count 31
Diane Cockman
January 15, 2015 at 7:27 am (5 years ago)I counted 26 squares.
Barbara Rebman
January 15, 2015 at 7:35 am (5 years ago)I counted 37 squares.
Anne West
January 15, 2015 at 7:46 am (5 years ago)I found 40
Nancy N
January 15, 2015 at 8:03 am (5 years ago)I found 40.
Janice Then
January 15, 2015 at 8:03 am (5 years ago)I counted 35
Valerie Gwara
January 15, 2015 at 8:39 am (5 years ago)I count 40 squares
Mary Garland
January 15, 2015 at 8:50 am (5 years ago)I count 40!
Patty
January 15, 2015 at 9:07 am (5 years ago)I found 36 squares.
Sharon
January 15, 2015 at 9:09 am (5 years ago)I count 26.
Joy Carroll Miller
January 15, 2015 at 9:12 am (5 years ago)I counted 40! Good puzzle!!
Celine POLETTI
January 15, 2015 at 9:31 am (5 years ago)I’ve foud 36 squares, it was funny to play with, thank you. Céline from France
Maureen Angers
January 15, 2015 at 9:35 am (5 years ago)I counted 40. Pick me pick me!
Colleen Gee
January 15, 2015 at 9:39 am (5 years ago)I got 40!
Lissette Mattern
January 15, 2015 at 10:15 am (5 years ago)41 squares. Good game.
Meghan M.
January 15, 2015 at 10:18 am (5 years ago)I count 40 =)
Lois D.
January 15, 2015 at 10:25 am (5 years ago)I counted 36. How did people get 40???
Mary Dinkfeld
January 15, 2015 at 10:43 am (5 years ago)I count 36
Kandice
January 15, 2015 at 10:45 am (5 years ago)I counted 35 squares.
Lori E
January 15, 2015 at 10:48 am (5 years ago)Eek – I can only see 27!
Mary S
January 15, 2015 at 10:52 am (5 years ago)There are 33 squares. Of course there would be more if it included rectangles.
Patty Hockman
January 15, 2015 at 10:56 am (5 years ago)36
Judith Stalcup
January 15, 2015 at 11:19 am (5 years ago)I count 16 squares!
Judith Stalcup
January 15, 2015 at 11:22 am (5 years ago)I’d like to change that to 18 squares!
PCheatwood
January 15, 2015 at 11:31 am (5 years ago)24
Colleen
January 15, 2015 at 11:43 am (5 years ago)I count 36
Judy Reves
January 15, 2015 at 12:02 pm (5 years ago)24
Amy M
January 15, 2015 at 12:16 pm (5 years ago)41
Amy M
January 15, 2015 at 12:25 pm (5 years ago)Correction 37
Rebecca Hunt
January 15, 2015 at 12:51 pm (5 years ago)I guess….44 squares
Denyse Rose
January 15, 2015 at 1:32 pm (5 years ago)I get 31 counting ALL the squares only.
Pat Bailey
January 15, 2015 at 1:46 pm (5 years ago)I see only 33.
Carol K.
January 15, 2015 at 2:35 pm (5 years ago)I count 35!!!!
Esther Hopland
January 15, 2015 at 2:59 pm (5 years ago)I counted27 squares
Barb Grant
January 15, 2015 at 5:08 pm (5 years ago)I counted 31. Loved the magazine preview!
Sue Y
January 15, 2015 at 5:19 pm (5 years ago)40
Nancy Weber
January 15, 2015 at 5:35 pm (5 years ago)I find 40 squares. Love the jumbo monograms. Hugs. Nan
Gwynn McKenzie
January 15, 2015 at 6:54 pm (5 years ago)34
Karen
January 15, 2015 at 7:45 pm (5 years ago)I find 36.
Cindy Masek
January 15, 2015 at 8:02 pm (5 years ago)36! I’m sure!
Barb Grant
January 15, 2015 at 8:58 pm (5 years ago)I’m going crazy! I recounted and got 44!
Cathy
January 15, 2015 at 9:12 pm (5 years ago)I think there are 36. Can’t wait to try the pillow for my girls!
Pam
January 16, 2015 at 9:07 am (5 years ago)36
You have an amazing crew
Margarita
January 16, 2015 at 9:40 am (5 years ago)I count 36 squares.
Enis Blizman
January 16, 2015 at 11:49 am (5 years ago)I see 40 and can’t wait to receive my Jan/Feb issue if DIME.
Barbara McKenzie
January 16, 2015 at 12:51 pm (5 years ago)40!
Joan Luiz
January 16, 2015 at 12:54 pm (5 years ago)I get 36 squares.
Dawn Miller
January 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm (5 years ago)36
Amy
January 16, 2015 at 2:15 pm (5 years ago)37
Colleen
January 16, 2015 at 2:55 pm (5 years ago)40
Bev Wilson
January 16, 2015 at 3:15 pm (5 years ago)27
Barbara
January 16, 2015 at 3:22 pm (5 years ago)I count 26.
Sandra Douglas
January 16, 2015 at 3:44 pm (5 years ago)I count 34 squares.
Veronica
January 16, 2015 at 3:50 pm (5 years ago)It took a few days, but I see 40 squares. Can’t wait for the answer.
Debi
January 16, 2015 at 4:40 pm (5 years ago)I count 36 squares
Sandy Jackson
January 16, 2015 at 4:55 pm (5 years ago)I count 46.
Eve
January 16, 2015 at 5:13 pm (5 years ago)I counted 27 squares
Christine Monical
January 16, 2015 at 5:46 pm (5 years ago)I count 40.
Kristi D.
January 16, 2015 at 6:00 pm (5 years ago)I get 40 Hope I win
Karen P
January 16, 2015 at 8:36 pm (5 years ago)I count 32
LeAnne L
January 16, 2015 at 9:27 pm (5 years ago)I found 40.
Dorrie
January 16, 2015 at 10:49 pm (5 years ago)I think there are 40 squares
Dorrie
January 16, 2015 at 11:06 pm (5 years ago)Woops! I now see 43 squares!
Dorrie in Australia.
Talk about spots before the eyes.
I’m now seeing squares!
Barbara Wolcott
January 16, 2015 at 10:59 pm (5 years ago)I count 33
Dorrie
January 16, 2015 at 11:11 pm (5 years ago)What!! Are they having babies?
I can now see 49 squares.
Dorrie Melbourne Ausralia
Lynn
January 17, 2015 at 12:21 am (5 years ago)There are 36 squares.
Lucinda
January 17, 2015 at 7:20 am (5 years ago)I have counted 40 squares – thinking outside the box.
Lorena O'Daniel
January 17, 2015 at 7:44 am (5 years ago)For me,,,, 37 squares
Marie
January 17, 2015 at 8:52 am (5 years ago)36, I think!
JudiC
January 17, 2015 at 11:26 am (5 years ago)Final answer (after several counts) is 40.
Elaine
January 17, 2015 at 9:30 pm (5 years ago)I kept coming up with different answers but I’m sticking with 40 squares.
Margaret E. Hartman
January 17, 2015 at 10:21 pm (5 years ago)I believe that there are 16 squares. I know everyone else has much larger answers, but that’s what I think it is.
Martha Lewis
January 17, 2015 at 10:33 pm (5 years ago)I count 35,I am anxious to here the answer what a fun puzzle thanks
Marie Hipple
January 18, 2015 at 10:00 am (5 years ago)I counted 33, Was a fun puzzle.
Carolyn Kuhn
January 18, 2015 at 11:04 am (5 years ago)I counted 36 squares.
April
January 18, 2015 at 6:28 pm (5 years ago)I see 33 and by the way bets issue yet
Debbie
January 18, 2015 at 8:11 pm (5 years ago)I see 41.
Judie Renfrow
January 18, 2015 at 11:56 pm (5 years ago)I counted 24
Cindy
January 19, 2015 at 12:43 pm (5 years ago)I count 39 without the outside border. Only included the things surrounded in blue and no rectangles. If you count rectangles, I am getting at least 48 more. Now I’m blind and cross eyed.
Celeste B
January 19, 2015 at 9:41 pm (5 years ago)I get 36
Fran Lopes
January 20, 2015 at 11:50 am (5 years ago)27 blocks appear to me.
Marie Williams
January 20, 2015 at 11:53 am (5 years ago)27
Audra G
January 20, 2015 at 11:58 am (5 years ago)I count 36 squares.
Doreen
January 20, 2015 at 12:13 pm (5 years ago)I found 36 so far. Still got 36
Sue H
January 20, 2015 at 12:34 pm (5 years ago)I finally found 40
Debra Kay Neiman
January 20, 2015 at 1:07 pm (5 years ago)40 squares. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
beth
January 20, 2015 at 7:49 pm (5 years ago)I count 24 squares.
Kathy
January 20, 2015 at 8:28 pm (5 years ago)I count 31
Elizabeth C.
January 20, 2015 at 11:27 pm (5 years ago)I believe it is 32 squares. Hope I counted right.
Kristal
January 21, 2015 at 8:13 am (5 years ago)I count 36
Lawanda M
January 21, 2015 at 8:47 am (5 years ago)I count 16
Cindy Mintz
January 21, 2015 at 12:05 pm (5 years ago)40
Victoria
January 24, 2015 at 10:27 am (5 years ago)I count 19 full squares
Sherry Carden
January 24, 2015 at 6:14 pm (5 years ago)24
Carol Myers
January 24, 2015 at 8:08 pm (5 years ago)I counted 31 hope I saw them all
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April 8, 2015 at 3:40 am (4 years ago)My bid is 27. tx!!
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