Skratchie

I used the large hoop and put two designs in each hooping. Then I am just aligning along the seam!

GrandmaSewNSew

I think it's a great border and love the picture. I think that everyone enjoys pictures as it makes things clearer. Trying to explain somethings without them doesn't make sense to me.

GrandmaSewNSew

Well I brought home my Janome 15000 and am having fun but would have a lot more fun if I actually had the supplies I need to do some embroidery! So far I have a roll of Ultra Solvy which is 12 inches by 8 yards. Would people be interested in helping me come up with a shopping list of supplies that I'll "need"?

marybrace

GrandmaSewNSew;6650324]Well I brought home my Janome 15000 and am having fun but would have a lot more fun if I actually had the supplies I need to do some embroidery! So far I have a roll of Ultra Solvy which is 12 inches by 8 yards. Would people be interested in helping me come up with a shopping list of supplies that I'll "need"?
I'll start the list but it will be very basic....others can add: extra needles, colored threads, bobbin thread, various stabilizers in sizes to fit your hoops, small scissors, thread stand if is best to use one for your machine, designs, designs, designs. something to embroider...as I said very basic so look for others suggestions.

snipforfun

Be sure the thread is 40 wt. embroidery (I buy online) and bobbin thread is 60 wt. Just dont go overboard in the beginning. Especially with the thread

donnamcr

Skratchie, this is terrific! Thanks for posting the picture. The picture makes it entirely different from what I envisioned. I have seen some great designs, including the one you used. It looks great.

donnamcr

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?

GrandmaSewNSew

Snipforfun,
What brand thread do you use? The spool of bottom thread that came with the machine is 100 weight but I'm hoping it won't need that weight and I can use a more readily available 60.

snipforfun

I pretty much use Isacord but Robison Anton sometimes. Both are quality polyester embroidery thread. I get it from discountembroiderysupply.com. Free shipping!

digill

Thread- I'd start with some basic colors of polyester. I've used Isacord for about 16 years and never had a problem. Their palette of colors is the largest I've seen. After sometime you might want to invest in some nylon , the sheen is nice but not as practical. Stabilizers- Floriani has a good assortment. Depends on what type of embroidery you want to do. I like to use an iron on mesh for knits , etc. use a sticky a lot for items I don't hoop.
Tools- pair of long nose tweezers, scissors with curved tips for nipping thread ends, lots of bobbins-- I like bottom line pre-wounds in neutral colors: black,navy,beige,white,grey,red.. Keep a notebook of your projects with the designs used, where you have them filed, thread changes you made, any problems you may have encountered.
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.
Diane