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Machine Embroidery FUN!!
Hi Guys,
OOOO -- I am having soooo much fun with the embroidery machine -- FINALLY :-). I know, I know -- this isn't the NG for *machine* embroidery but YOU guys are the people I know! I certainly don't want to go tell total strangers about the fun I am having!!!1 Anyway, I have done some little designs on tops for the SMDGD and done kitties on a few hand towels. I have gotten several of the embroidery cards from eBay and am off to Hobby Lobby tomorrow to get some more rayon threads so that I can do a cornucooia on hand towels for the Powder Room. About the only skill this type of sewing takes is to make sure you can get the fabric hooped properly and then put the correct color in the machine -- LOL! It's quick tho' and lots of fun to watch the design appear! It's not the type of thing I would do on something that is "special" tho'! This type of "embroidery" (using the term very loosely) is for quickie stuff and things that aren't meant to be of much value, IMNSHO!! Now, for anyone out there who has an embroidery machine -- have you stitched with the metallic threads much? I have some metallics for use in the sewing machine but the *$*($*% things seem to break more often than I would expect. I *know* that's the nature of the beast but I was wondering if there was a brand of metallic sewing machine thread that holds together better than others??? CiaoMeow ^;;^ .. PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their WHISKERS!! Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs! |
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On 11/18/03 12:29 AM,"Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply"
posted: Now, for anyone out there who has an embroidery machine -- have you stitched with the metallic threads much? I have some metallics for use in the sewing machine but the *$*($*% things seem to break more often than I would expect. I *know* that's the nature of the beast but I was wondering if there was a brand of metallic sewing machine thread that holds together better than others??? CiaoMeow ^;;^ I use some sulky, and a lot of Madeira. The secret in working with the metallics is to sew with the metallic in the bobbin, and the neutral in the needle.So, you have to work upside down. I use a thread that matches, that I can see as I'm doing the stitching. For the metallic, wind it on a bobbin normally. Then adjust the tension in the bobbin case to looser. What most people I know do is buy a 2nd bobbin case, and mark it with nail polish - so you know that's the one adjusted for metallics. It's just a little turn of the tiny screw on that bobbin case to release some tension. Works like a charm. I also bought some of the Met--- needles (loss of memory for name here) specifically with a bigger eye for the metallic threads. Which I use with some of the threads when stitching thru the needle. Trial and error, or practice. I always do some doodle sewing before working on the real piece. My Bernina isn't a full-up embroidery machine, but it does several embroidery stitches (heart, flower, alphabet) type patterns. Have fun with your new toy! ellice |
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I have a brother ultd2002 and have a lot of fun with it stitching Disney stuff.
It is so hard to find time to work, cross stitch and machine embroidery and clean the house and yard LOL Hopefully 2 more years to retirement... |
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This might interest you:
A website: http://www.embroideryjournal.com for a magazine devoted to your newfound fun hobby. g Dianne Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply wrote: Hi Guys, OOOO -- I am having soooo much fun with the embroidery machine -- FINALLY :-). I know, I know -- this isn't the NG for *machine* embroidery but YOU guys are the people I know! I certainly don't want to go tell total strangers about the fun I am having!!!1 Anyway, I have done some little designs on tops for the SMDGD and done kitties on a few hand towels. I have gotten several of the embroidery cards from eBay and am off to Hobby Lobby tomorrow to get some more rayon threads so that I can do a cornucooia on hand towels for the Powder Room. About the only skill this type of sewing takes is to make sure you can get the fabric hooped properly and then put the correct color in the machine -- LOL! It's quick tho' and lots of fun to watch the design appear! It's not the type of thing I would do on something that is "special" tho'! This type of "embroidery" (using the term very loosely) is for quickie stuff and things that aren't meant to be of much value, IMNSHO!! Now, for anyone out there who has an embroidery machine -- have you stitched with the metallic threads much? I have some metallics for use in the sewing machine but the *$*($*% things seem to break more often than I would expect. I *know* that's the nature of the beast but I was wondering if there was a brand of metallic sewing machine thread that holds together better than others??? CiaoMeow ^;;^ . PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their WHISKERS!! Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs! |
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Is there a NG for machine embroidery? I have a Husquarvra Viking Designer1
and have been doing lace Christmas ornaments on ultra solvy--really neat! Sandy "Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply " wrote in message ... Hi Guys, OOOO -- I am having soooo much fun with the embroidery machine -- FINALLY :-). I know, I know -- this isn't the NG for *machine* embroidery but YOU guys are the people I know! I certainly don't want to go tell total strangers about the fun I am having!!!1 Anyway, I have done some little designs on tops for the SMDGD and done kitties on a few hand towels. I have gotten several of the embroidery cards from eBay and am off to Hobby Lobby tomorrow to get some more rayon threads so that I can do a cornucooia on hand towels for the Powder Room. About the only skill this type of sewing takes is to make sure you can get the fabric hooped properly and then put the correct color in the machine -- LOL! It's quick tho' and lots of fun to watch the design appear! It's not the type of thing I would do on something that is "special" tho'! This type of "embroidery" (using the term very loosely) is for quickie stuff and things that aren't meant to be of much value, IMNSHO!! Now, for anyone out there who has an embroidery machine -- have you stitched with the metallic threads much? I have some metallics for use in the sewing machine but the *$*($*% things seem to break more often than I would expect. I *know* that's the nature of the beast but I was wondering if there was a brand of metallic sewing machine thread that holds together better than others??? CiaoMeow ^;;^ . PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their WHISKERS!! Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs! |
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Thanks--this looks really interesting!! I subscribed to Hooked on Embroidery
which is on yahoo groups and unfortunately I keep getting tons of email messages [80+] daily and can't figure out how to stop the email but keep the message board--any suggestions? Thanks again, Sandy "Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply " wrote in message ... From: "Ron & Sandy Swain" Is there a NG for machine embroidery? Yep -- it's an alt. group -- I think it's alt.sewing.mach-embroider. CiaoMeow ^;;^ . PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their WHISKERS!! Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs! |
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Now, for anyone out there who has an embroidery machine -- have you stitched
with the metallic threads much? I have done some stitching with metallics. My favortite brand is Robison Anton -- http://www.robison-anton.com/main.html They do have metallics but I have not tried them. I do have a collections of other brands and most do tend to break more that other threads. Are you using a metallica needle? These have a larger eye and deeper groove and my dealer recommends them. |
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