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cannyquilter 08-02-2012 09:35 AM

Jill B, fabulous work love the pillowcases and the one with the saying. Got your pm thank you so much for taking the time to explain how to digitise my picture:thumbup:

Ruby the Quilter 08-02-2012 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by natalieg (Post 5355266)
I just recently bought a Brother PE770,,,,,,totally love it! I literally have to put it in my sewing room downstairs from time to time or I would have it running 24/7! I upgraded from a Bernette Deco 650---need to sell it as it is just taking up needed room. I have quite a collection of embroidery patterns, just over 20,000 within the month I have owned the machine. I have been stitching like crazy, doing shirts for friends, quilt labels and tons of things!

I have done a few shirts with names - but struggle with centering the name or logo. What system do you use? I have the Embroiderer's Buddy and the Perfect Placement and still have a hard time. Any suggestions

sewnsewer2 08-02-2012 03:49 PM

Jill B those are GORGEOUS!!!!!

nangars 08-02-2012 08:55 PM

I love my Ellisimo, have had it around a year and half use it a lot for embroidery, Pm me regarding threads and design.

I am in calif also.

JOMARIE 10-04-2012 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by vhord620 (Post 5333829)
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Machine Embroidery can be used for quilting too. I have a Babylock Ellegante and I'm sure you could get a good deal on one since the Elisimo is now top of the line. I sew, quilt, and embroidery on mine and just love it. Here's a few pics of some of my quilts I've embroidered. Quilt-as-you-go method is great for quilts using embroidery.

Your quilts are a true inspiration. I am quilting on mine also

Judie 10-04-2012 09:08 PM

I have a Pfaff Creative Vision 5.5 machine.. I love this machine. It does everything better and is easier to use than any machine I've ever had.. and I've had a lot.. from the vintage FW to my most used machine, a Bernina 830 that I bought brand new shortly after it was introduced.. I love Bernina machines... I have 3.. but the Pfaff is my favorite.. I use Floriani threads and stabilizers, which I think are just wonderful. I haven't gotten to do very much ME for the past 17 months.. We were demolished by the tornado that hit Joplin, Mo.. I did grab my machines out of the mess and I'm so looking forward to getting back into a house and being able to sew again. We are hoping to be in our own house again by Christmas.. Until then, I'll be reading all the posts with longing.

ladyg 11-06-2012 08:55 AM


Originally Posted by Oksewnsew (Post 5385098)
Well ladies, I'm going to pass along one of my secrets - I have used this item for years, on anything sticky! It's great, smells good, and works grrrr-eat. Now ya'all are going to be surprised I'm sure, but it works, and I've never, ever had it to ruin anything. Are you ready for this? It's ELECTRIC PRE SHAVE. Yep, the stuff men use before they shave with an electric shaver. You can purchase the cheapest brand too. The smell is pleasant, it disappears rather quickly, too.

I have used it on my machines, embroidery hoops, sticky tags, labels - you name it, if it's stuck or sticky, it works. If it's a stubborn sticky, just squirt some on the item and let it set a bit. I have yet to have it fail. Hope ya'all will give it a try..
:thumbup:

Jean


I haven't heard of that before but I'm going to try it because its better then some I have tried.

Dolphyngyrl 12-14-2012 08:05 PM

Well I completed my first actual embroidery project on my dream machine, and while it is my no means perfect, its a start and I can say I am quite proud of myself and feel I am learning a lot. I just wish I could get more responses to my embroidery questions here that are related to quilting. This hobby I can say is overwhelming, especially if you start with a huge machine like me. I was planning on getting the pe-700 but saw the sewing dreamweaver and thought it was time to just make the plunge. Haven't had time to do much, but after today I am not as scared to just dive in

Dolphyngyrl 12-26-2012 08:13 PM

Anybody here know how to embroider on lame silk

Farm Quilter 12-27-2012 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl (Post 5742313)
Anybody here know how to embroider on lame silk

I would criss-cross 2 layers of stabilizer under the silk and 2 criss-crossed on top of the silk to stabilize it well. I would use the washaway kind of the silk can be immersed in water or the tear-away stabilizer if it can't. Learned this trick at a class with Mr. Floriani.


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