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#1621
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Carencro LA
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For FSl (Free Standing Lace) you need the mesh type water soluble. The film type is normally used for topping on towels and other fabrics that have a deep pile.
#1622
I shopped once for the Embird and when adding up all the plug ins to the basic Embird it was maybe if i remember about or even more than $1000 so i went to 5D, but i have the EQ7 which is for designing your quilts and the company just released their newest add on to the EQ7 which is Estitch and it is on special for $150 for now so when you have those two for less than $400 you have the best of both worlds. You can design your quilts and also digitize and use it for embroidery. It is worth looking at.
I just got the Estitch but haven't installed it yet so can't help you much but you can call the company and ask exactly what the software can do fo you.
Good luck
I just got the Estitch but haven't installed it yet so can't help you much but you can call the company and ask exactly what the software can do fo you.
Good luck
I have a Pfaff 2144 and also the embroidery unit 3D software. I haven't used my 3D in about three years -- learning curve was just too steep when you have babies underfoot. I saw a post on the Pfaff site where you can trade in your old software for new new software and get a $350 rebate. I hate to pass on a good deal, so wondering if I should upgrade to Pfaff 5D or get Embird? Thoughts?
#1623
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
I am so excited ! My hubby bought me the Brother PE 770 embroidery machine for my birthday. I could use all help I could get. I have ordered bobbins, Madiera thread, needles. But I am lost with what kind of stablizer. Any one out there willing to share thier wisdom?
http://www.rnkdistributing.com/cid-3...-Products.html (stabilizer workbood at bottom of page. you can print or safe it to desktop)
For FSL you can use the clear but you need at least two layers and a sharp needle works great.
#1624
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
I shopped once for the Embird and when adding up all the plug ins to the basic Embird it was maybe if i remember about or even more than $1000 so i went to 5D, but i have the EQ7 which is for designing your quilts and the company just released their newest add on to the EQ7 which is Estitch and it is on special for $150 for now so when you have those two for less than $400 you have the best of both worlds. You can design your quilts and also digitize and use it for embroidery. It is worth looking at.
I just got the Estitch but haven't installed it yet so can't help you much but you can call the company and ask exactly what the software can do fo you.
Good luck
I just got the Estitch but haven't installed it yet so can't help you much but you can call the company and ask exactly what the software can do fo you.
Good luck
#1625
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
I have a Pfaff 2144 and also the embroidery unit 3D software. I haven't used my 3D in about three years -- learning curve was just too steep when you have babies underfoot. I saw a post on the Pfaff site where you can trade in your old software for new new software and get a $350 rebate. I hate to pass on a good deal, so wondering if I should upgrade to Pfaff 5D or get Embird? Thoughts?
#1626
Get that baby out and use it I gave my DD one and she is always sewing and embroidery something I kept it for over a year till I got the 11000SE you just can't beat these machines so versitile you can change from embroidery to sewing with a push of a button and changing the foot and the embroidery is beautiful on them right now I Have a Brother 2300 Ult ,11000SE ,and a MB4 plus bROTHER 270D my SIL has right now I have been machine embroidering since 2000 started out with Brother PE150 from Walmart it is addictive and not a cheap hobby
#1628
I have a Husq. Viking 1+ and hope to start embroidering again soon. Have concentrated on quilting for a few years now but have enjoyed seeing and reading about everyone else's projects on this thread.
#1629
It should tell you what format you machine uses. Embroidery library has great designs that you can down load, I buy from them all the time they have great sales. You will need something to save them on like a external hard drive to save your designs. If you have a problem or want to ask me anything you can PM me.
#1630
I have a friend who owns an Elna sew/emb. combo machine and I believe she said its a 2006 but she doesn't have the manual. She l ives on a fixed income (elderly) and I'd like to help her with the embroidery part but I don't know what format Elna uses, i.e. my babylock uses .pes Any help would be appreciated.
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