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Great job, Jupiter.
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I really like those. Love the rich colors of the fabrics.
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wow, those blocks are pretty and starting to nibble at my quilty fingers to join
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Well then just do it.
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Originally Posted by Jupiter
I am posting a photo. This evening I made 6 log cabin blocks to share and 1 to keep. Found fabric with a "log cabin" on it, so fussy cut those for the centers. Turned out nice, I think.
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Thanks for the kudos. I don't usually make such small blocks, but am having fun on these. Finished sized is 6.5" square, but its almost like working on minatures on this next one I am working on... lots of little fiddley pieces. I'm loving it! Glad I found this group to play with..
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I was going to embroidrey but having issues with my new machine, and the person I bought it from is at our State Fair and won't be back for two weeks. Because he works the Fair. I really don't understand the issue because the regular sewing is perfect, but let me start to embroidery a deer and the thread is two loose on top and bottom and I've already messed with the tension, change needles, change bobbins and thread. Just can't figure it out....:-(
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What brand/style embroidery machine do you have? Maybe someone here has the same one and could do a little bit of "coaching" from the sidelines... I don't have one, but would like to get one if ever I could find a 'perfect' one! lol
Best wishes with that new machine. I hope you have lots of joy from it. hugs, Jup |
It's a Brother Innovis 1500D...I went to there site and did what they suggested and it still didn't work, its gonna have to go to the shop darnit....
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Originally Posted by Lv2sew2011
It's a Brother Innovis 1500D...I went to there site and did what they suggested and it still didn't work, its gonna have to go to the shop darnit....
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Super good! I'm glad the right guy was there when you needed him. Happy embroidering (is that a real word? )...
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I spent all day yesterday in my studio, and now I have 4 sets of 6 blocks (plus #7 block to keep) all hanging on my design wall. Guess I got a little bit excited, lol! Oh what will I do between now and November?
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Find another swap to do.
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I've been considering getting an embroidery machine. I would like to ask you a question about the leaf and skunk blocks you just did. How did the fabric get in the middle? I mean, did you stitch its outline and trim to size before you satin stitched around it, or did you satin stitch through the fabric and then trim it out afterwards? And if you did trim it out afterwards, you sure did a nice job of it. I don't see any little hairy snags along the edges.
I've been shopping online for an embroidery machine... looking for a middle of the road model that would both be fun to use and fairly easy on the checkbook. I am leaning toward the Brother PE770. Do any of you have that model or can make a recommendation on it? I can buy that one with lots of extra hoops and thread and design cds for under $1000 from mrvacandmrssew.com. I am probably talking way too much here and should be in a chat room, but several of you seem to be into embroidery, so I thought this would be a great chance to ask people who actually use their embroidery machines. Thanks! hugs, Jupiter :thumbup:
Originally Posted by moonrise
Another one. :) (Haven't ironed it yet; pardon the wrinkles! ) :oops:
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Ok Jupiter, I am a spoiled Bernina owner. I only have a 165, it is older, but works great. My suggestion would be to find an older Bernina on ebay with a program. I also have a Viking embroidery Iris that I would be glad to sell you for $500 + shipping. I like it, but I love my Bernina and I have the software for my Bernina attached into my computer and have gotten used to using it. Let me know on that. I have not used any other machine for embroidery except these two so I could not tell you about the Brother, but I do know from listening and reading comments, that you either get a good one or you don't. If you want a good one, you will need to pay for it.
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Jupiter, I have had 3 Brother machines and loved them all. At the moment I still have 2, but I am also going to buy the PE770 to have at our home in Arizona. All the reviews I have read on this machine have been great and I don't think you can go wrong with it. Since I already have a ton of thread and stabilizers and such, I won't be buying anything extra except for the larger 5x12 hoop. If you've never had an embroidery machine and don't have any of that stuff, that Grand Slam package (or whatever it's called) looks like a good deal. I don't think you'll be sorry if you buy this machine.
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Originally Posted by Jupiter
I've been considering getting an embroidery machine. I would like to ask you a question about the leaf and skunk blocks you just did. How did the fabric get in the middle? I mean, did you stitch its outline and trim to size before you satin stitched around it, or did you satin stitch through the fabric and then trim it out afterwards? And if you did trim it out afterwards, you sure did a nice job of it. I don't see any little hairy snags along the edges.
I've been shopping online for an embroidery machine... looking for a middle of the road model that would both be fun to use and fairly easy on the checkbook. I am leaning toward the Brother PE770. Do any of you have that model or can make a recommendation on it? I can buy that one with lots of extra hoops and thread and design cds for under $1000 from mrvacandmrssew.com. I am probably talking way too much here and should be in a chat room, but several of you seem to be into embroidery, so I thought this would be a great chance to ask people who actually use their embroidery machines. Thanks! hugs, Jupiter :thumbup: http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/Product...roductID=Y3655 And here's a link to the instructions for applique embroidery: http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elproje...oductID=PR1129 In a nutshell, the pattern includes a separate dieline (outline) for the skunk fabric. You sew that dieline first onto paper or stabilizer, and use it as your pattern for cutting the skunk fabric. Then you load up your background fabric and stabilizer like normal, and start appliqueing. When it's time to add the skunk fabric, the machine will sew the dieline of the skunk so you can position the skunk fabric in place. You can use spray adhesive to stick it down temporarily. I personally just use a tiny, tiny smear of Elmer's glue along the inside edges ... not enough to soak through the fabric. The machine will tack down the skunk fabric, and then will go back and sew it down permanently. It comes out very precise and neat-looking! 8-) My machine is a Brother SE-400. DH got it for me in May for my birthday. LOVE it! :thumbup: It was under $400, and is a combination embroidery machine and sewing machine. It has a USB cord that connects right to the computer. The only drawback is that it only has a 4" hoop, but so far I haven't felt limited. It has a bunch of built-in patterns, which is nice, but there are literally thousands of patterns available online. :) |
Hello,
Can the blocks be 12.5" by 12.5"? I am a newbie so that is the only size I am familiar with making. I do not have an embroidery machine, so I would just make easy blocks. Do the block fabrics all need to be the same or just the same block? Do you accept international quilters? We do not have SASE for Canadians but I could send you payment by Paypal for return shipping. Thanks! |
I got the nicest surprize today. I was out with a quilter friend, and I mentioned that I was considering buying an embroidery machine, and she offered to loan hers to me! I didn't even know she had one. She bought in in 2001, then got into a huge illness with lots of hospitalization and recovery time. Long and short of it is that she has only used it once or twice ever!
So later in the day she mentioned she wanted to learn to make bread. I said I though you just threw flour and yeast into the machine and it come out bread in the morning. Yup, we are swapping machines for a month or two, to see if we'd really like to own one. Great to have friends with toys! I am now in custody of a nearly brand new 2001 Baby Lock ESe-2 esante'. It even has video instructions...VHS, so not really worth much because we don't have a VHS machine. I will be reading the instruction manual, and hopefully enjoying the playtime! hugs, Jup |
OH YOU HAVE FUN NOW YA HEAR.
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Originally Posted by Mariposa
Have you been camping in the woods and have an encounter with a bear?, out picking berries and see a deer?, gone fly-fishing in a mountain stream, found a remote cabin while on a hike?, canoeing on a secluded lake, see an elk in a meadow, pick wildflowers?
In this swap, use "fairly realistic" colors for the block subjects. Such as a brownish deer-not a neon orange one. Swap blocks in sets of 6. All 6 will be swapped, so make an extra for yourself, if desired. Limit of 5 sets (30 blocks) per swapper. Limit of 2 sets of any one design. This keeps things interesting! Blocks can be any size divisible by 3", plus seam allowances. Smallest is 3.5"x3.5". Limit of 1 set of 3.5" blocks to keep things fair. Plain fabrics (just cut) will not count toward your block sets. These are a nice extra, and much appreciated. :) *An optional twist: to do 1 set (or more) of blocks with some traditional piecing. Not a requirement, just a suggestion. Dimensional embellishments: Please put them in a baggie to be with the block to be added later. This makes it easier to do the quilting. Please check blocks before sending to ensure the following: *Use pre-washed 100% cotton fabrics. *Seam allowances should be 1/4". Blocks to be constructed to survive machine washing and drying. *Measure carefully to ensure blocks are a correct size. *All applique blocks MUST have all pieces sewn down in some manner. This swap is open to all experience levels. Please understand that I will have no choice but to return blocks that are not a right size, or not constructed to survive machine washing and drying, or other issues. Your blocks should be mailed to me in a ziploc baggie inside an envelope, with your name and board name on EACH individual block. You need to include postage stamps only (or cash) for a Flat Rate envelope for me to send your return blocks. NO pre-printed labels! Please send me a PM with any questions or concerns. International folks need to send adequate $ to pay for postage. Sign up deadline is Nov. 1st, 2011. Please sign up when your blocks are ready to mail. "Mail to me" deadline is Nov. 15th, 2011. I will swap and mail return blocks by Nov. 30th, 2011. All general rules for swaps are here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm. The activity link is here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...sp?gracnum=202 Join us for a woodland adventure! Let's share pictures and chat! :) Hello, Can the blocks be 12.5" by 12.5"? I am a newbie so that is the only size I am familiar with making. I do not have an embroidery machine, so I would just make easy blocks. Do the block fabrics all need to be the same or just the same block? Do you accept international quilters? We do not have SASE for Canadians but I could send you payment by Paypal for return shipping. Thanks! |
To best of my ability to answer:
Yes Easy is great Blocks in 1 set of 6 up to 5 different blocks Yes to international, just adjust postage as required. |
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Here are my first 6 Blocks, still working on the moose!
Antilopes (not sure of the spelling) LOL [ATTACH=CONFIG]260337[/ATTACH] The Color is much better in person, kind looks like cross stich... [ATTACH=CONFIG]260338[/ATTACH] |
Oooo, cool. Cross Stitch is a special technique. Did you do this on your new machine?
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Hey ladies, did you vote on a quilt for the wall hainging contest? Here is the link. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-154320-1.htm
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Originally Posted by Jupiter
I got the nicest surprize today. I was out with a quilter friend, and I mentioned that I was considering buying an embroidery machine, and she offered to loan hers to me! I didn't even know she had one. She bought in in 2001, then got into a huge illness with lots of hospitalization and recovery time. Long and short of it is that she has only used it once or twice ever!
So later in the day she mentioned she wanted to learn to make bread. I said I though you just threw flour and yeast into the machine and it come out bread in the morning. Yup, we are swapping machines for a month or two, to see if we'd really like to own one. Great to have friends with toys! I am now in custody of a nearly brand new 2001 Baby Lock ESe-2 esante'. It even has video instructions...VHS, so not really worth much because we don't have a VHS machine. I will be reading the instruction manual, and hopefully enjoying the playtime! hugs, Jup |
Originally Posted by QuilterMomma
Oooo, cool. Cross Stitch is a special technique. Did you do this on your new machine?
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Nice Antilopes, Donna. They sure look like you did a lot of tiny cross stitching!
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Here are six Moose
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Oh how nice. Love the background fabric as well.
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Those are really nice, Donna.
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Thank you, I'm working on some owls blocks but they won't be embroidery. I will post pictures when I'm done only have two more to go and then I will do some bears and they will be embroidery and then I'm done...
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Here are the owls, I had to change fabric as I went because I ran out...
I know some looks white but is Ivory color or even beigh.... [ATTACH=CONFIG]261068[/ATTACH] |
Everyones blocks are looking great.
Am I right in thinking we dont sign up until our blocks are ready? I want to take part and am working on blocks but haven't signed up yet. |
uk'n'usa--I see that you are interested, so I will put you on my list. Glad you are joining us! :)
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Originally Posted by Mariposa
uk'n'usa--I see that you are interested, so I will put you on my list. Glad you are joining us! :)
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How are you folks coming along on those lovely blocks-??? :)
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I have them traced but got busy with the quilt show in October so not done yet. Also, my DH said we can go to MQX in Portland to view new longarm machines so I have been setting that up. Will get on them real soon.
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I have 4 sets of 6 ready to go. I'm hoping to get another set done before the deadline, but this week I have another project ahead of it. Should I be posting photos of all my blocks? or not?
I love a good swap and this one looks like a lot of fun! hugs, Jupiter |
Jupiter--pictures are not required, but you know we'd all really enjoy seeing what you've done-! :)
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