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Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-01-2012, 09:14 AM
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Posted By sylviak

Great price, Sharon! There are several of us...

Great price, Sharon! There are several of us with that machine that can help you get started.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
07-01-2012, 09:11 AM
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Posted By sylviak

Mine is U-shaped. I have a smaller...

Mine is U-shaped. I have a smaller cutting/ironing area to my left that I use when piecing, my Elna in front and my PE 770 on the right. All my embroidery thread is in 4 plastic containers that...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-29-2012, 08:06 PM
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Posted By sylviak

Sharon, if you haven't purchased yet, here's a...

Sharon, if you haven't purchased yet, here's a demo:...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-29-2012, 07:57 PM
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Posted By sylviak

Thanks Natalieg, that sounds better than charging...

Thanks Natalieg, that sounds better than charging by the bobbins used. I will probably bill her for a portion of the designs I will have to purchase. I could kick myself for not buying those...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-27-2012, 11:47 AM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

I've got a quick question: A friend wants me to...

I've got a quick question: A friend wants me to do a Sunbonnet Sue quilt for one of her granddaughters. How do you charge for your embroidery? I'll have to buy the design pack (one or more) to...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-27-2012, 11:46 AM
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Posted By sylviak

I think the text is your color changes? It...

I think the text is your color changes? It depends on your software, too. I have Catalog It! to keep track of my designs, and I can print off the color changes on it and it shows the little blobs...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-16-2012, 12:05 PM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Does anyone know how many stitches a bobbin of...

Does anyone know how many stitches a bobbin of 60wt prewound can sew? No, this isn't a trick question, LOL! I have some fairly dense designs, like 45,000 + stitches. I hate running out near the...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-15-2012, 07:23 AM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Looks like it depends on the size of the block...

Looks like it depends on the size of the block and what type of quilting you want to do. I just ordered a set of hoops for my Brother PE 770. It includes a 5" X 12" for borders. Your machine and...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
06-07-2012, 02:12 PM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

I was the originator of this idea and PM'd...

I was the originator of this idea and PM'd PatriceJ. Maybe if some of the rest of you would PM her and she saw that there was enough interest, perhaps she would change her mind. I went to...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-08-2012, 08:06 PM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

I love Embroidery Library! It's addictive! When...

I love Embroidery Library! It's addictive! When you look at how much other sites charge, you just have to go back to those great deals. And they all stitch out so pretty!
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-04-2012, 07:00 PM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Krystyna, instead of the Sewer's Aid, you might...

Krystyna, instead of the Sewer's Aid, you might try putting them in a plastic bag and then into the freezer overnight. I haven't tried this, but others have said it works to keep threads from...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-04-2012, 02:51 PM
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Posted By sylviak

Guess it might be easier on a QAYG! Does the...

Guess it might be easier on a QAYG! Does the type of batting make a difference? I've got a lot of warm and white on hand, but I also use a lot of poly batting for the GK's that want it "puffy", LOL!
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-04-2012, 12:50 PM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Is there a good tutorial some place on the web...

Is there a good tutorial some place on the web that explains how to quilt with the EM? Do any of you do that? And do you use a stabilizer, or does the batting act as a stabilizer? I've been seeing...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-02-2012, 12:42 PM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

I wasn't aware of that. Why is it a no-no? Does...

I wasn't aware of that. Why is it a no-no? Does it mess up the sensors?
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-02-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

On the subject of thread breaking, you say some...

On the subject of thread breaking, you say some of the thread is breaking but other spools aren't? You might try applying Sewer's Aid or using a vegetable grade silicone spray on the ones that are...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
05-01-2012, 05:04 AM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Thanks for the info by Susan Brittingham. I ran...

Thanks for the info by Susan Brittingham. I ran a copy off to put in my notes.
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-27-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

I got the Stitch Era Universal installed on my...

I got the Stitch Era Universal installed on my computer in the shed and I'm going to install it on my computer in the house as well, so I can play with it. It's a big program and I have been reading...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-25-2012, 09:27 PM
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Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

My CD came today and I easily put it on my...

My CD came today and I easily put it on my computer, registered it, then waited for the confirmation email. I finally notified the dealer I purchased from and she thinks it is being blocked as...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-24-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Love Angels, check out Allbrands online. I think...

Love Angels, check out Allbrands online. I think they had it for $599. Sometimes they give you "extras" and then tack more money onto the machine.

http://www.allbrands.com/categories/152

It's...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-24-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

It seems there is a lot of support for having a...

It seems there is a lot of support for having a separate place for this discussion. By the way, I'm suggesting this for the Quilting Board, not an off board site...similar to the Vintage Machines...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-23-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

I asked Patrice about getting the Embroidery...

I asked Patrice about getting the Embroidery chats all in one place like the Vintage Sewing machines, but she wasn't ready to do that yet. She is a bit afraid of a "slippery slope" away from...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-18-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

How do you ask Patrice? Might we need a bigger...

How do you ask Patrice? Might we need a bigger concensus to get this done? (Getting our own space on the board like the Antique sewing machines, etc.)
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-12-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Freddie, what size monitor does your computer...

Freddie, what size monitor does your computer have? ERA says it needs at least a 17" screen and my laptop is only 15". Would I have a problem seeing everything?
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-11-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

You know, I'm really enjoying this thread and...

You know, I'm really enjoying this thread and since we are on page 53, I suppose there are a lot of us enjoying it. Just wonder if our administrators could make this a separate section? I have it...
Forum: Machine Embroidery
04-10-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3,799
Views: 587,564
Posted By sylviak

Wow! I'm finally figuring out my new machine...

Wow! I'm finally figuring out my new machine (Brother PE 770)! And I'm having a ball! I downloaded some Irish flowers from Embroidery Library and I've decided to make a quilt with the squares. ...
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