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Celebration Quilt

by eileenroche on October 21, 2019

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Celebration Quilt – Sashing Instructions We’re wrapping up the Block of the Month series from the Volume 118, September/October issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery. Download the files for the…

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Hope to See You in the Classroom

by eileenroche on October 24, 2018

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I’m packing my bags and hitting the road for Wichita, Kansas tomorrow.  Friday, you can catch me at A-1 Singer Sewing with Inspirations’ Consultant Sheryl Burnette.  I’m excited to get…

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Lettering Like the Pros

by eileenroche on August 18, 2018

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If you want to get lettering like the pros, you need software that gives you multiple font options, the ability to kern letters, change line spacing, density and column widths. …

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The Formula for Embroidery Fun & Success

by eileenroche on August 15, 2018

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Stitch Lab, the formula for embroidery fun and success, debuted last weekend in Dublin, Ohio!  What a blast, I’m so glad I attended.  Inspirations consultant Ashley Jones led the 2-day…

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Training Room Christening!

by eileenroche on July 21, 2018

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I almost forgot to post today because I’ve been busy getting ready for the arrival of the Inspirations Educational Consultants.  Monday is the first day of hands-on training in our…

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Work+Fun = A Good Life

by eileenroche on January 13, 2018

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I’ve always been a believer in enjoying work because it’s where we spend most of our time. This week was no different. We had the pleasure of hosting all of…

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Your Opinion Matters

by eileenroche on September 27, 2017

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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of teaching at Wisconsin Quilt Expo. My topic was Turn Your Embroidery Machine into a Longarm.  The one-hour lecture covered everything from…

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Tropical Stitching

by eileenroche on June 28, 2017

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It’s always been a dream of mine to have an ocean view out my studio window.  Since I live in Texas, this is definitely not what I see out my…

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Vintage, Old School, Retro – Get the Look!

by eileenroche on April 29, 2017

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Last week, Sew Much More, Austin, TX, hosted the first Vintage Chic event and wow- it was a hit!  Attendees were fascinated with the look of this trendy embroidery.  Inspirations…

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The Embroidery Rules Have Been Rewritten

by eileenroche on April 22, 2017

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For years, I’ve been making embroidered gifts for two special men in my life. I don’t want to ‘throw anyone under the bus’ so let’s just call them – the…

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