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Old 01-15-2017, 09:57 AM
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Cari-in-Oly
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Originally Posted by LaurMac View Post
So far, I just use my embroidery machine for gifts - towels, cards, etc... But these messages have been inspiring. I'm going to make some microwave bowls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZgv3vwvlsY) and I think I'll try the emb. machine to quilt them. And, after reading all these messages, it seems that 'hooping' is like 'seam ripping' - you just have to make your peace with it.

Just make sure you use cotton thread. Using cotton thread in an embroidery machine can take some practice to get tensions right, and you'll have to clean out your bobbin area more often.

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