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Making The Connection: Bernina 730 & Windows 7

As a Bernina dealer, you’d think that I should know everything about Bernina software. I am software certified by Bernina, but there’s no way that I could know about all of the installation problems that are associated with the software. … Continue reading

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A New Creative Way of Hooping Stabilizer

A few weeks ago I discovered Sonia Dewalter Designs, a website for machine embroidery designs. I see the work of many designers, and while I might like a few of their designs, rarely am I blown away by their design … Continue reading

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Embroidery Designs on Balsa Wood

For the last couple of months, I have been experimenting with embroidering designs, by machine, on balsa wood. What was interesting to me was the reaction of others when I displayed my finished work. At first, some thought I had … Continue reading

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It’s A Great Day To Be A Quilter in Temecula

If you’re looking for something to do today, come to Old Town Temecula! From 10am to 4pm, the Valley of the Mist Quilters will be hosting their annual quilt show. The weather is gorgeous, and Old Town Temecula provides a … Continue reading

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Janome 12000 – The Embroidery Hoops!

When we see a new embroidery machine released, we hold our breath for just a minute to see what the manufacturer will include in the purchase price of the machine. Janome never disappoints. I have already mentioned the twenty (20) … Continue reading

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Machine Embroidery on Knits

While many of you have been avid and accomplished machine embroiderers with years of experience, sometimes I forget that the “newbie,” (novice) embroiderer needs to be exposed to the various stabilizers, threads and needles, to enable her/him to succeed with … Continue reading

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Divine Flowers & Vines Embroidery Collection

Temecula Valley Sewing Center is pleased to announce a new arrival, Divine Flowers and Vines, an exclusive Bernina Premier Collection of 24 designs by OESD. Featuring the new tufted satin embroidery technique, elegant flowers and swaying vines dance in the … Continue reading

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Etsy Craft Party – Friday June 10, 2011

As a sewing machine dealer, we were encouraged to host an Etsy Craft Party, to demonstrate the art of quilting, sewing, crafting and machine embroidery, so we have scheduled ours.  Temecula Valley Sewing Center will host its “1st Ever Etsy … Continue reading

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Dakota Collectibles Crafty Cupcakes

This week, Dakota Collectibles sent Temecula Valley Sewing Center information regarding two new embroidery design packs, and we are delighted to share the first one with you, which is Crafty Cupcakes, pack #970443. This sweet collection of 20 designs plus … Continue reading

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Copyrights, Trademarks, Notices, Licenses, & Restrictions

With few exceptions, all of the quilting books, sewing patterns, and embroidery designs you purchase have licensing restrictions that disallow reproducing, copying, and other temptations. It can be really confusing to understand all of the terminology associated with a product’s … Continue reading

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