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When you start to emb, hold the top thread up and it normally will pull the bobbin thread up. I do this and don't worry about the bobbin and my machine will automatically cut the thread that is there if it is pulled up. If I don't pull it up it'll get sucked to the bottom of fabric.
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Originally Posted by digill
(Post 6651314)
That's a start. I've been doing machine embroidery for almost 20 years, have thousands of designs and have learned much by just doing it. If you would like some titles of books that are good resources let me know, think I have everyone that's been published.
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Originally Posted by donnamcr
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Do you use an extra-strong hoop, or do you deal with the bulk by using some method like adhesive paper to hold the quilt sandwich to the hoop?
I spray basted the sandwich; I never have had any shift when embroidering on my quilts. I just make sure the hoop is tight; it works great! |
Originally Posted by Skratchie
(Post 6650212)
So, I don't know if photos are welcome in this thread; if they aren't let me know and I'll remove it. But I wanted to illustrate why I will never be without an embroidery machine again. I have tried to learn to FMQ. I've taken classes, I've practiced, I've even done it on a couple of quilts. But this is one skill I have not been able to master. Back when I had my Brother 2500D (sweet machine, btw. I was an idiot to sell it) I would use it to do embroidery to "tie" quilts. People loved it, and it made quilting a LOT easier for me. After I sold that machine, I thought I'd learn to FMQ; it just wasn't happening. And now I'm tired of SITD, straight line quilting, and the like.
I'm making a quilt using the Green Eggs & Ham fabric from the Dr Seuss line, and when it came to the quilting part, I was totally stumped. It's not a kid's quilt - it's a nostalgia quilt. I didn't want anything too childish and I didn't want to modify an existing embroidery design. So after a bit of searching, I found a border at emblibrary.com that employs stars, and thought it would be perfect. [ATTACH=CONFIG]469286[/ATTACH] Now, at least, when I present this quilt to the recipient, I won't be terrified of what they'll think about the quilting! I don't care if others think it's cheating; I never claim to have FMQ'd it. Sandy |
Skratchie photos are always welcomed here! I'm a Floriani thread girl. It works well with my machine. On a budget though I still have sulky which is just good for the Floriani thread has a beautiful sheen. IMOP...I've been using Frixion pens for the placement of designs since they are easily removed with an iron. You'll need stabilizers, bobbin thread I use 60wt) and lots and lots of embroidery designs.
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Last week I seen a post on facebook with some boots with embroidery on
the side. I shared the picture with the comment "If I still wore boots like this I would so be adding embroidery to them". Than I made the comment about searching goodwill and other thrift stores to find old use boots to practice on. Next thing I know 2 friends are offering to send me their old boots for practice KNOWING full well that I have never done this yet and I could end up messing them up. One friend said "if they mess up that's fine I will cover them with my pants leg, if not then I get a snazzy cool pair of boots". The other friend said" Not a problem. I haven't worn them in a while and they are old. If it works out great for you and I get pretty new boots". So with that said come summertime I will be venturing into embroidery on boots. Now to research was of getting that done. I had seen the technique demonstrated at a show, but there was so many people there standing in the way that I couldn't see all the steps and details involved. I will post pictures when I get them done. |
Quilty Louise that definitely sounds like a challenge, one I know you will succeed! Show us pics when you're done.
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Quilty-Louise, I am looking forward to seeing your embroidered boots and what you do to actually embroider on them.
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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 a 40% off coupon, but that still didn't bring the price to what I got on line. Ordered a bunch of needles too since I'm always running out. Thank you again. |
Originally Posted by Jratcliff
(Post 6655223)
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 a 40% off coupon, but that still didn't bring the price to what I got on line. Ordered a bunch of needles too since I'm always running out. Thank you again. |
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