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Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-05-2014, 05:50 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Great idea! How about redwork type designs?...

Great idea!
How about redwork type designs? They are generally a little lighter in stitching.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-16-2014, 04:57 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Messed up stitching

Some time ago I posted something I read about when you get a bird's nest while stitching, remove the foot to get the embroidery out of the machine without too much damage. Fortunately, I have not...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-07-2014, 05:34 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Very interested - when you have the time I would...

Very interested - when you have the time I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-03-2014, 06:52 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Thread article

I just saw this on another group and thought it was interesting. Using metallic threads.
http://academyofquilting.com/library/free-lessons/dealing-with-difficult-threads/
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-03-2014, 06:49 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

labtechkty, The quilt is absolutely gorgeous. ...

labtechkty,
The quilt is absolutely gorgeous. Did you do the digitizing? Love it.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-12-2014, 06:23 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Birds nest

At one time, it seemed like just about everything I did turned into another birds nest. After lots of posts on this site and getting help (thank you all for your suggestions) it seems that my...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-01-2014, 08:13 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Embroidery supplies

To whomever posted the note about discount embroidery supply - thank you so very much.
I went there and had to order the thread I need to finish a project. I was about to head to JoAnn since I had...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
03-30-2014, 06:22 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I would love to see the books you think are the...

I would love to see the books you think are the good ones if you have the time.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
03-23-2014, 06:05 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I have a Brother and was having the same problem....

I have a Brother and was having the same problem. I spent so much time (and frustration) taking apart, putting together, rethreading, etc that I was about ready to quit. What I found is the bobbin,...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
03-21-2014, 06:02 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I just read this on the Bernina site and had not...

I just read this on the Bernina site and had not heard this before. Just wondering if this applies to all emb machines. I am thinking it makes sense but am not absolutely sure.

Push the inner...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
03-17-2014, 02:09 PM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I have 5D Pro & 6D has cone out. I am not going...

I have 5D Pro & 6D has cone out. I am not going to upgrade as I was told by a dealer that not much had changed, and i still have a long learning process ahead on 5D.
I would suggest you start...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-24-2014, 07:35 PM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I've been doing a Hoopsisters quilt. It has been...

I've been doing a Hoopsisters quilt. It has been a very long process - about 11 months now and I'm definitely not done. They recommend (and sell) battelizer which is a batting with stabilizer built...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-24-2014, 07:01 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I've gotten in to doing quilting in the hoop...

I've gotten in to doing quilting in the hoop stuff. Hoopsisters has some really nice designs and they are generally digitized for all size blocks from 4" up to 9". Urban threads has lots of...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-22-2014, 08:26 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I found this on the Craftsy blog. Stabilizer...

I found this on the Craftsy blog.
Stabilizer for in-the-hoop embroidery: You’ll want to be sure to use stabilizer (http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/12/stabilizers-for-machine-embroidery/) for...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-22-2014, 08:26 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I just started using Floriani thread and love it!...

I just started using Floriani thread and love it! I haven't tried the stabilizers since they always seem to be quite expensive, however I just found out a local quilt shop honors the JoAnn coupons...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-10-2014, 06:00 PM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I just saw an episode of Sewing with Nancy that...

I just saw an episode of Sewing with Nancy that had a great idea.
She turned the top hoop over to the wrong side, put strips of double stick tape on the wrong side.
She then centered the hoop...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-10-2014, 05:58 PM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Not silly at all. I tend to do the design and...

Not silly at all.
I tend to do the design and then square up later. That is unless I am doing an in the hoop quilt block and then I hoop a larger piece of muslin and then center the block over the...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
02-09-2014, 07:11 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

The activity on this board does tend to ebb and...

The activity on this board does tend to ebb and flow and has been a little slow lately. However, any time I have asked a question I have gotten lots of responses which have been extremely helpful. ...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
01-04-2014, 07:10 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I am finding out I do now prefer the Floriani...

I am finding out I do now prefer the Floriani over the Sulky. It seems to have a better "flow" coming off the spool and doesn't break as much. I like the look too. I may go back for more while...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
01-04-2014, 07:06 AM
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Views: 588,418
Posted By Jratcliff

metallic threads

I just read this on metallic threads. I just might go get some and give it a try. ...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
01-01-2014, 05:29 PM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Threads

I went to a local quilt store today that was having a store wide 30% off sale. Love those! I have been going to JoAnns for emb thread when they have it for 50% off. They carry Sulky which I do...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
12-26-2013, 01:25 PM
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Posted By Jratcliff

That definitely would not be a tough decision for...

That definitely would not be a tough decision for me. Always play today. The dirt will still be there tomorrow! Keep us posted on your progress. This is the best site and i always get great answers...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
12-19-2013, 08:02 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

Smile Christmas Crazy Quilt

I purchased a Christmas crazy quilt series from Molly Mine and am in love with it. I've made several of the blocks and am going to use them for a table runner. Unfortunately, it won't be done for...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
12-18-2013, 06:08 AM
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Posted By Jratcliff

I used a sticky wash away for the bottom and a...

I used a sticky wash away for the bottom and a Film WSS on the top. Since then I've read that the sticky can be a bit tricky if you pull away the excess before wetting as the sticky is strong enough...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
12-12-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 588,418
Posted By Jratcliff

Good to know. I attempted another one last night...

Good to know. I attempted another one last night & it worked. I also went to a 14 needle instead of an 11.
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