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#121
Originally Posted by busybeequilter
If I can help it I don't hoop everything I have a built in stitch that locks the fabric to the stablizer it does a border around the pattern. I also did a lot of lace christmas ornaments for the tree
#122
Has Anyone done the Hoopsisters quilt blocks on their embroidery machines When I get time I am going to try them I have the dresden Plate and turned ribbon block just need to try them out
#123
I have that same Brother S350...such an economic embroiddery machine. I have done bits and pieces with mine, and always use it for the 'nightgown part' of the flip rag dolls I make (one side has smiley face and one has sleepy face) and I put hearts on the nightgown, flowers, cats, dogs etc for the local kids with cancer I donate the dolls too. In case some of you haven't seen the dolls, I'll try to find the file it is in and send a picture. The local office (ACS)says the skin color makes no difference to these little guys. I made a couple boy dolls too that do not flip but turn front to back. I truly love this machine. I wish I could afford one of the large ones, but not on this senior citizens budget, I'm afraid. I buy different skin color fabrics when I find them, but we are a couple hours from big fabric stores.
#124
I have that same Brother S350...such an economic embroiddery machine. I have done bits and pieces with mine, and always use it for the 'nightgown part' of the flip rag dolls I make (one side has smiley face and one has sleepy face) and I put hearts on the nightgown, flowers, cats, dogs etc for the local kids with cancer I donate the dolls too. In case some of you haven't seen the dolls, I'll try to find the file it is in and send a picture. The local office (ACS)says the skin color makes no difference to these little guys. I made a couple boy dolls too that do not flip but turn front to back. I truly love this machine. I wish I could afford one of the large ones, but not on this senior citizens budget, I'm afraid. I buy different skin color fabrics when I find them, but we are a couple hours from big fabric stores.
#125
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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You all are inspiring me! The tshirt is so cute!
I am awaiting my Ellegante next week. Cannot wait to get started with my heirloom and vintage projects!
Happy Stitching! Sassysewer53
I am awaiting my Ellegante next week. Cannot wait to get started with my heirloom and vintage projects!
Happy Stitching! Sassysewer53
#126
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Happy, you can embroider without hooping on the 8500. For continuous design embroidering, I would definitely baste the fabric to the appropriate stabilizer.
You would have to mark your rehooping spots on selvage ends of your fabric for the continuous embroidering.
I think you will enjoy your Pacesetter 8500, the only drawback is in design transport. You will need a converter system to do that. I have the BL Esante ESE2 that uses exact same accessories as your 8500 Brother.
Of course, if you have the stock designs, you can do those with no hoop, although I would use hoops to keep tension even.
SassySewer53
You would have to mark your rehooping spots on selvage ends of your fabric for the continuous embroidering.
I think you will enjoy your Pacesetter 8500, the only drawback is in design transport. You will need a converter system to do that. I have the BL Esante ESE2 that uses exact same accessories as your 8500 Brother.
Of course, if you have the stock designs, you can do those with no hoop, although I would use hoops to keep tension even.
SassySewer53
#127
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Location: Pa
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I have a Janome 11000 plus a pfaff 2170 you can call me a little compulsive lol i hoop the stablizer and lay the material on top of that , my machine has a basting stitch that holds the material . Now I can't do that with everything .
#128
Originally Posted by Luvmygarden
Thanks
That is what I don't understand. When or how I should say, does digitalizing(sp) happen. So I might download something and it is not digitalized. Will I know after
it is in my machine and I do a practice piece?
As you can tell I am a very..... newby at this.
I am learning so many tips just reading this forum
amazing.
That is what I don't understand. When or how I should say, does digitalizing(sp) happen. So I might download something and it is not digitalized. Will I know after
it is in my machine and I do a practice piece?
As you can tell I am a very..... newby at this.
I am learning so many tips just reading this forum
amazing.
I've had Bernina Artista and Brothers Ped, nothing was as easy to learn and did as much.
Judi in Ohio
#129
I have been doing embroidery for 15 years or more. I LOVE sewing machines and have had them all - well almost all. I started out with a Viking Rose, got an 1+, had the Pfaff 7570, then a 2170, then the Creative Vision (they've lost me for good on that one), Had a Brother 8500, a ULT 2001 & 2003 - (wonderful machines), bought the Babylock EMP 6 needle, and now have the Ellisimo. On the way, I had a Janome 10001 for about a month, a Viking Diamond for a few months before I bought the Ellisimo - I'm sticking with her and my EMP6. I sound like a millionair, but honestly just buy and sell at the right times. Many of my machines were used, and everyone who bought my machines ended up very happy. And I've never gotten a bad machine. I use Ebay and the yahoogroup sewitsforsale - love it. So don't think you have to stick to a lower end machine because of budget. There are many nice used machines out there - for instance the Brother ULT line was a great machine imho! TOL a few years ago and dependable and has a large hoop, and you can pick up fairley reasonable.
I think all the current machines are pretty equal in capabilities - they've all caught up. I love the Babylocks because I hate Disney so won't buy a Brother, and think these are great machines - ease of use, embroiders wonderfully.
Judi in Ohio
I think all the current machines are pretty equal in capabilities - they've all caught up. I love the Babylocks because I hate Disney so won't buy a Brother, and think these are great machines - ease of use, embroiders wonderfully.
Judi in Ohio
#130
I have a Brother ULT 2003 D that I bought on Ebay and I love it. I use it for embroidery only as I have an Elna for sewing. I am looking to replace the Elna tho, and am considering another ULT or up. I also use Embird and found it to be user friendly and very helpful people around to help when you need it. I saw a ULT 2003D on Ebay before Christmas for around $1000.00 Wish I could have afforded it then. I paid way more than that for mine. I also have a Brother 180D that is almost brand new, bought it and then found the ULT so it never gets used. Anyone interested I am wanting to sell. As far as I know it only uses a 4x4 hoop, never really got to know it. I hope I can find my way back to this chat !!
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