Embroidery Machines Lets Chat & Have Fun
01-16-2015, 02:48 AM
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Crqltr, what a clever idea. I had not thought of gift tags on burlap. Oh no, something else to try!
01-16-2015, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by IrishgalfromNJ
So I've been looking at embroidery designs on line and the two sewing machine designs I looked at show the back of the machine with the needle on the right side. Are there machines with needles on the right side? All the machines I have ever used had the needle on the left side.
You should be able to flip the design on your machine or the software you use, if I recall.
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01-19-2015, 04:32 AM
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What does "free motion quilting with ruler" mean?
Originally Posted by labug
i just got though making this for my end table. This is the first table runner that I have made with embroidery. Then I did free motion quilting with ruler first time.
01-19-2015, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Olectra
I am new to sewing, quilting and embroidery and have learned A LOT in the last few months. I have made two quilts (among other things) and hand embroidered the labels for them. I am pretty proud of them... Not too bad for a novice. IMO : )
My husband surprised me with a Brother PE-770 last week and I am really excited to play with it. Oh, I have tested out some of the presets, but I really want to make my own Designs. Does anyone have any suggestions on an embroidery or a digitizing software? I have been trying to do some research online, but it is extremely overwhelming and have only managed to confuse myself. LOL
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
EDIT: I have spent the last two hours reading this thread hoping to find the information, but it is 289 pages long... 289!! I only scratched the surface.
My husband surprised me with a Brother PE-770 last week and I am really excited to play with it. Oh, I have tested out some of the presets, but I really want to make my own Designs. Does anyone have any suggestions on an embroidery or a digitizing software? I have been trying to do some research online, but it is extremely overwhelming and have only managed to confuse myself. LOL
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
EDIT: I have spent the last two hours reading this thread hoping to find the information, but it is 289 pages long... 289!! I only scratched the surface.
01-19-2015, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rennie
What does "free motion quilting with ruler" mean?
01-19-2015, 09:33 AM
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I bought my 1st embroidery machine back in 2000. Got the Viking 1+ but within a couple of days I knew I'd want more so went back and traded it in for the Designer 1 which I still have but use for piecing these days. Back when I used it for everything I bought most all the feet and the extra Megahoop. I love it for piecing as I can adjust the needle where I need it for the scant 1/4", etc. Later I picked up the Babylock Ellegeo but later traded it for the Ellegante which I still use when embroidery. Didn't go all the way with getting the extra feet as I wanted it basically for embroidery. Haven't done much embroidery these days except for quilt labels but have on my "Bucket List" a window design from BFC, even got their thread kit for the project. Now to just hunker down and do it.
I have made a couple embroidered quilts in the past and one table cloth........... embroidered with metallic threads around the flowers on black....designs by Tree Trunk. This was with the Designer 1 years ago.
I did pick up some tape from Nancy's Notion to attach to the hoops to help keep the fabric from slipping. Works like a charm. You put it where to the sections of the hoop meet. Comes on a roll so you can do all your hoops with it. Helps on those large hoops or when you're using thin fabrics.
I have made a couple embroidered quilts in the past and one table cloth........... embroidered with metallic threads around the flowers on black....designs by Tree Trunk. This was with the Designer 1 years ago.
I did pick up some tape from Nancy's Notion to attach to the hoops to help keep the fabric from slipping. Works like a charm. You put it where to the sections of the hoop meet. Comes on a roll so you can do all your hoops with it. Helps on those large hoops or when you're using thin fabrics.
01-19-2015, 09:50 AM
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WOW!! Absolutely beautiful ❤️
01-19-2015, 10:02 AM
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Good for you for tackling your new machine and software with such gusto Olectra. I have had my machine and software for a few years now and am always learning and finding more ideas to try.
Thanks for the ruler work link as well. I have just started working with rulers and really enjoy her videos.
Wow snooze, that is gorgeous work.!
Thanks for the ruler work link as well. I have just started working with rulers and really enjoy her videos.
Wow snooze, that is gorgeous work.!
01-19-2015, 12:33 PM
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Suz, I love your quilt. It is beautiful.
01-19-2015, 01:10 PM
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i just purchased the Brother PE500, i wanted it to make quilt labels mainly. Do I have to purchase special software to do this? I have the machine unboxed, bobbin in and threaded, now I am ready to make a label and I honestly dont know how. The book is not real user friendly. Any advice out there for a newbie to the world of embroidery.
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