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Cari-in-Oly 12-18-2016 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by SarahBethie (Post 7721697)
As for larger designs, for the sort that you see on a tote bag, what size are they typically? I'm thinking 5x7 but since I've never embroidered I could be wrong.

They can be any size you want them to be. I've done mine anywhere from a 2" design on an outside pocket up to about 8", it depends on the size of the bag.

Cari

slbram17 12-23-2016 01:49 PM


Originally Posted by Rennie (Post 7718735)
Just sharing some little gifts I have been working on. Love my embroidery machines! [ATTACH=CONFIG]563743[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]563744[/ATTACH]

I love the lettering especially on the smaller oval or scalloped tags/coasters? What kind of machine are you using? My Brother has difficulty with smaller font sizes (even the built in small option).

Cari-in-Oly 12-23-2016 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by slbram17 (Post 7725152)
I love the lettering especially on the smaller oval or scalloped tags/coasters? What kind of machine are you using? My Brother has difficulty with smaller font sizes (even the built in small option).

Small fonts and small fine details look best when you use 60wt thread and a smaller size 9 needle. try a few sample stitch outs this way, you'll see the difference. The letters will be clearer.

Cari

slbram17 12-24-2016 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly (Post 7725232)
Small fonts and small fine details look best when you use 60wt thread and a smaller size 9 needle. try a few sample stitch outs this way, you'll see the difference. The letters will be clearer.

Cari

That is what I will try next...too pricey to give up.

Veronica 12-24-2016 09:56 AM

I just found this thread, wish I saw it in the beginning of the year.
Maybe I would have learned to use my embroidery machine.

Cari-in-Oly 12-24-2016 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by Veronica (Post 7725710)
I just found this thread, wish I saw it in the beginning of the year.
Maybe I would have learned to use my embroidery machine.

There is a learning curve to machine embroidery even if you've sewn for years. It can be an addicting hobby once you get the basics down though.

Cari

deedum 12-24-2016 05:07 PM

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I wanted share a couple of things I made with my embroidery machine last week. I also Monogramed hand towels and towels sets and other things. I am so addicted to this.

slbram17 12-24-2016 07:46 PM


Originally Posted by Veronica (Post 7725710)
I just found this thread, wish I saw it in the beginning of the year.
Maybe I would have learned to use my embroidery machine.

This thread is HUGE! I have never gone all the way through the hundreds of pages...

Sophie2 12-25-2016 06:09 AM

Deedum, your items are beautiful. Embroidery is so addictive. My machine is in the "hospital". Can't wait to get her back so I can do more embroidery. Merry Christmas to all!

deedum 12-26-2016 06:07 AM

Sophie2
Thank you for the nice compliement. I have one machine that is the hospital too, so I understand that. We miss it when we don't have it with us that is for sure. I hope you had a great Christmas.


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