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10-15-2016, 04:34 AM

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ania755

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Originally Posted by Fizzle

I have a 770QE. Bernina. I did not get the embroidery feature but can add it, which many have encouraged me to do. Will love reading how you guys all use them, if it is a worthwhile addition....

its a great toy but does have a learning curve....Your machine is probably very sophisticated with advance software..make sure to get some good classes of how to use it so you won,t get frustrated....
or consider starting on a small modest machine first......
enjoinment is guarantee once you are into it..... ....

10-15-2016, 07:04 AM

#3272

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Ania & JuanitaBean~ Thanks!

BTW ... Designs by JUJU has all sets and fonts on sale this weekend.

10-15-2016, 07:23 AM

#3273

ania755

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Originally Posted by DJ

Ania & JuanitaBean~ Thanks!

BTW ... Designs by JUJU has all sets and fonts on sale this weekend.

yes...TRhank as well.....I had already took care of this site...JUJU wonderful

10-15-2016, 08:04 AM

#3274

Rose Marie

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Location: Clay Springs AZ

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Mine is a cheap Brother with a 4 in only design. Ive had a lot of fun with it. Made a table topper with leaf designs in the 6 in sqs. Have a bunch of sqs done with round designs in them. Did a bunch of teddy bears designs and mother goose for kids quilts. Now I want a embroidery machine that I can quilt a layered quilt with. Would like to put a design in a quilt with 12 in blocks.

10-15-2016, 08:15 AM

#3275

ania755

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Rose Marie....This is the right spirit.....you are in the right place....check if you can post a pic....Have a great day making lots of fun projects

10-15-2016, 10:49 AM

#3276

Pennyhal

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Location: California

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I had my machine 2 years before I ever used the embroidery module. Now I use it more than any other feature of my machines. It's very addictive!

10-16-2016, 06:08 AM

#3277

ania755

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Originally Posted by Pennyhal

I had my machine 2 years before I ever used the embroidery module. Now I use it more than any other feature of my machines. It's very addictive!

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its more than addictive....I realize you really need to use your brain while working with it....I was so intimidated at first....and now I am even trying to digitize....it makes me feel young again....lol...

10-16-2016, 09:42 AM

#3278

AnnieQuilts

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Location: MI

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Originally Posted by sushi

A few more questions for y'all as I venture into the world of machine embroidery:

1. What do you do when the design you've downloaded specifies colors that don't have equivalents in your brand of thread? (For instance, what thread I own is Isacord. The design I want to use specifies Madiera, and only about 1/2 the colors have corresponding equivalents in Isacord.)

2. Can you mix brands of thread in one design? Can you mix rayon with polyester?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!

I've been using Isacord for about 15 years and love it, so I won't switch threads (not to mention the size of my thread stash.)

I print out every conversion chart I find, but have the same problem. One website that sells Isacord has a chart with lots of matches and some marked "exact match." Many are not even close!

If your printer has fairly accurate color, you're better off printing the picture and making your own color choice.

Last edited by AnnieQuilts; 10-16-2016 at 09:46 AM.