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Forum: Machine Embroidery
01-03-2013, 09:21 AM
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Posted By TanyaL

I have never seen any that I liked or either any...

I have never seen any that I liked or either any that met my need at the time.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
12-31-2012, 11:20 AM
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Posted By TanyaL

I have been embroidering 3 years now and I know I...

I have been embroidering 3 years now and I know I am still a newby compared to others. Sometimes I go forever and everything is fine, then something I am doing has a pucker or even several puckers...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
10-25-2012, 08:03 AM
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Posted By TanyaL

I think you will be fine as long as no one can...

I think you will be fine as long as no one can look at it and say "cute". In art school, if anyone put cute on one of our projects we knew it was an automatic F. The jacket should shout "I cost...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
10-24-2012, 12:14 PM
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Posted By TanyaL

Just my thoughts on the design choice. "...

Just my thoughts on the design choice. " Chickens" shout "Farm and Country" so loudly to some that it may not be the design for art that you are striving for. It says "cute" and in the art and...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
10-24-2012, 11:25 AM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

Are you showing chickens for competition and want...

Are you showing chickens for competition and want this jacket to wear or is the jacket to judged in a competition of some sort? If the jacket is to be judged, then what are the requirements of the...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
10-15-2012, 04:19 PM
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Posted By TanyaL

Try embroidering your satin before you cut it for...

Try embroidering your satin before you cut it for the sashes.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
10-15-2012, 02:57 PM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

I got lots of freebies when i got my machine...

I got lots of freebies when i got my machine andI bought a lot of designs from guy in Russia- about 10,000. Now the designs are not what I like, all too simple, too few stitches, so when I see them...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
10-15-2012, 10:16 AM
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Posted By TanyaL

[QUOTE=laura59;5587412]Try hooping the stabilizer...

[QUOTE=laura59;5587412]Try hooping the stabilizer only. Then spray the stabilizer lightly with some temporary spray like KK2000 or embroidery spray. Lay the satin on top of the stabilizer and smooth...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
10-15-2012, 08:24 AM
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Posted By TanyaL

I have some fabric that I have had to use as many...

I have some fabric that I have had to use as many as 9 layers of stabilizer behind it before it quit puckering. I had 2 layers of tear-away, then had the rest in wash away as I couldn't abide the...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
09-29-2012, 11:53 AM
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Posted By TanyaL

Try the pads that are made to put under washing...

Try the pads that are made to put under washing machines to stop their vibrations. I think that Lowes and Home Depot sell them.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
09-28-2012, 03:26 PM
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Posted By TanyaL

Can anyone tell me a reason for using a zigzag...

Can anyone tell me a reason for using a zigzag stitch for appliquing instead of a satin stitch other than personal preference for the appearance? I have noticed that several tutes for machine...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
09-24-2012, 06:24 AM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

I use a lot of thread purchased from Ebay. I like...

I use a lot of thread purchased from Ebay. I like rayon, but lots of other prefer polyester. I would buy a small amount of whatever you get - small spools and a limited number of colors, just enough...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
09-12-2012, 12:28 PM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

The last thing I did was to help my 10 yr old GD...

The last thing I did was to help my 10 yr old GD embroider butterflies and flowers on a plain demin bookbag that her other grandmother had given her. Of course we did them in metallics! The next...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
09-09-2012, 10:38 AM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

I prefer to connect to my computer by flash...

I prefer to connect to my computer by flash drive. Keeps me from having to have a seperate computer for the sewing room or to find room for a laptop close to my sewing machine. I just love flash...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
09-08-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

Get the largest hoop you can afford. If you don't...

Get the largest hoop you can afford. If you don't want to do larger embroidery now you will later. I know you said that you don't need a sewing machine that will sew also as you have that capability,...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
09-07-2012, 07:15 PM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

I use the same stabilizers as Quilty Louise does....

I use the same stabilizers as Quilty Louise does. I also always use colored bobbin thread to match the top thread since the back side of a towel is always seen when a person is using it. I have seen...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-31-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

When those new Brother V machines come out, I'll...

When those new Brother V machines come out, I'll bet there will also be a large number of used machines that are traded in on them and will be good buys. I would suggest you wait and see what you...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-31-2012, 12:44 PM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

Very good work!

Very good work!
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-29-2012, 05:38 AM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-28-2012, 10:43 AM
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Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

I'm so sorry about your disaster. May I suggest...

I'm so sorry about your disaster. May I suggest you take the stitches out next to the embroidery. Stuff the back of the bouquet with a LOT of batting until the design is raised and the puckers are...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-28-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

I'm taking a break from my quilting to embroider...

I'm taking a break from my quilting to embroider onto some little 3 month size onezies for a new great-grandson. However I don't have the smallest size hoop for my Brother; so, I will have to make an...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-14-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

That happened to my Brother 2500D. It won't go...

That happened to my Brother 2500D. It won't go for 6hours non-stop. However, if I let it take a break between designs while I rehoop, etc. It will go longer than I can. Just stop the machine, turn it...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-12-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

Embroidery Library...

Embroidery Library (wlmailhtml:{6B77CD73-FCF4-4159-88CF-2F57346DAB07}mid://00000016/!x-usc:http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/Default.aspx) has posted their Christmas in July designs on sale now for $1.25...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-22-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

I buy mine on EBay also. I had to try a couple of...

I buy mine on EBay also. I had to try a couple of sources but finally found an ART SILK thread (rayon) sold from Great Britain manufactured in Pakistan that I love and is delivered to me such a...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-22-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 585,911
Posted By TanyaL

My Brother has a carrying case that my embroidery...

My Brother has a carrying case that my embroidery unit fits into. It is as large as my sewing machine. Probably there is a case available for your unit that you can buy. The cases protects and keeps...
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