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The Value of Hooping Correctly

by eileenroche on February 26, 2014

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Our friends at Baby Lock have excellent advice for achieving beautiful embroidery on any machine.  As guest bloggers this week, they point out the necessary steps to take get professional…

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An Early Christmas Present

by eileenroche on December 18, 2013

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Last week, I gave myself an early Christmas present – the gift of time to focus on one of Designs’ valued partners. I have to admit, it had been way…

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Keep It Simple Snowman

by eileenroche on December 11, 2013

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My Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno, is so busy right now. Every time we talk (and that’s every morning), she’s got all three of her machines cranking out holiday orders.  Marie…

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Designs in Machine Embroidery Hoop Comparison

by eileenroche on June 19, 2013

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Last week, I wrote about fishing, I mean teaching, in Bend, OR and while I was there, I introduced my students to the new Snap-Hoop Monster. Almost all of my…

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It’s Cold in Those Chemo Centers

by eileenroche on May 22, 2013

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When you have a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer, it leaves many of us feeling helpless – what can you do to support them? Nancy Zieman and I…

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We’re So Proud!

by eileenroche on May 8, 2013

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Toot, toot!  Beep, beep! A special digital issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery is free for you – just click here to access. You’ll find projects, free embroidery designs, videos from…

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Serving Up Style

by eileenroche on March 20, 2013

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Today we are serving up a fun hemline project by Marie Zinno. Enjoy! Designs suggested a hemline theme, which sounded like a fun project. My lifestyle is very casual; sewing, embroidering for my…

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Napkin Ring in the Hoop

by eileenroche on February 5, 2013

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This week we welcome guest blogger Sue O’Very from Sealed With A Stitch. We hope you enjoy her Napkin Ring project and make good use of it, perhaps as a…

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I can’t wait to meet you!

by eileenroche on January 8, 2013

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Have you been itching to ramp up your machine embroidery skills? A two-day Stitching Sisters event may be just the thing you need to breathe new life into your hobby.  My…

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Advent Calendars

by eileenroche on November 29, 2011

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I’ve always been charmed by advent calendars. When I saw this Winter Mitten Gift Card Holder from our friends at SWAKembroidery.com, I couldn’t resist transforming the in-the-hoop ornaments into 25…

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