Hello NowSewer!!
So you've heard the expression, DIY - how about EIY! "Embroider It Yourself" is the theme of Eileen Roche of Designs in Machine Embroidery's new series of DVD's. In our latest webisode of BTS, Eileen is showing us how she creates one of her "Boatload of Bags" almost completely in an embroidery hoop! It's a very clever process and, of course, no ensemble is complete without matching shoes and even a belt buckle! She shows us a quick, easy way to create a matching belt buckle. For the shoes, you'll have to check out her website www.dzgns.com.
Eileen is the editor of Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine - the genius behind creating and compiling their helpful tips and beautiful projects! The magazine is full of tips and projects to help you make the very most of your embroidery machine. She also has several clever embroidery notions, that make quick work of hooping and aligning your projects and designs. On top of everything else, she has written several books that all inspire confidence and creativity in embroidery!
Designs in Machine Embroidery is celebrating their 50th issue, what a milestone! To celebrate with all of you, they are offering a free online edition complete with free instructions for 50 of Eileen's favorite projects! What better way to celebrate than by rewarding all of you who have surely helped make the magazine so successful!
I hope that you all enjoy this latest episode of Behind the Seams, and don't forget to visit Eileen's site for tips, designs and lots of projects! It was a joy to have Eileen in the studio, the depth of her creativity is bottomless and you are sure to learn something new each time you read Designs or check out the site!
Talk to you all soon!!
Sara