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#1771
Jane, I use two layers of wash away - one over, one under. You just have to be very careful that all of the stabilizer is rinsed out completely or it will fill the holes in the tulle and you'll never get it out. After rinsing I usually shake it to be sure there are no remaining droplets.
#1772
I just bought a cheapie Brother PE500. Haven't done much with it yet - had to get stabilizer, white fabric (although fabric shopping can't be called a chore LOL) and have started looking for great patterns to download. I specifically got the brother for Disney designs, and I knew they would be a little expensive, but all the other patterns I'm finding are expensive too - or really crappy. Any suggestions for where to get GOOD free downloads?
#1773
I use mine for quilting, of course, but there are many ITH (in the hoop) projects you can make - potholders, needlebooks, coasters, eyeglass cases to name a few. I make a lot of FSL (free standing lace) - often sewn over organza for a little sparkle - angels as comfort gifts, bookmarks, Earrings, and I made favors for my son's wedding. I love, love, love DOW (Day of the Week) towels and buy appropriate fabric, cut it to size, serge the edges and stitch away. Embroidered pillows, totes, you name it. I make veils for a living and embroider designs directly onto the veils. A handmade scarf with a monogram is always a nice gift, too.
Should I go on?
Should I go on?
Krystna,
What type of fabric do you buy for the towels?
I've got some plain flour sack towels, but I think different colors would be great.
#1774
Bigred, go to www.cuteembroidery.com. There are several areas where you can download - under Designs by Cuties - and there are many, many pages of them - and then there are links under Community-Freebies where people post links to sites that offer free designs including alphabets and design sets to collect. Brother has a few on the U.S. site, but there are tons on the Brother.ru (Russia) site. No Disney ones, though as they are licensed. You will be lost on Cuties for days! Also www.sewforum.com has an area for many embroidery downloads. You might want to look around some of the sites that have subscriptions - designsbySick is about $15 for 6 months and there are many sets to download. Myembroiderygarden is another one. Have fun!
#1775
Here's a set I made for a Secret Pal
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One of the Irish Recipe Towels we sold at an Irish Fair
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Last edited by Krystyna; 05-24-2013 at 05:06 AM. Reason: Add photos
#1776
Those towels are beautiful!
The red & white ones are my favorite.
How do the homespun plaids look after washing?
The red & white ones are my favorite.
How do the homespun plaids look after washing?
#1777
Thanks. Gosh I have no idea. I sent them to Ladybug1938. Frankly, I can't imagine using them to actually dry anything because the stitching is so dense, but they are pretty! I got the lace trim and more in some other styles at a tag sale held at a tablecloth, napkin, etc. warehouse that was closing. Got many big spools for $5 each!
#1778
Uh oh! Sale and Freebie Alert! All sets at www.theappliquehut.com are $1 and they have tons of adorable crazy quilt blocks! And for those of you who are new to their site ... there are 107 freebies to download!
#1779
Uh oh! Sale and Freebie Alert! All sets at www.theappliquehut.com are $1 and they have tons of adorable crazy quilt blocks! And for those of you who are new to their site ... there are 107 freebies to download!
#1780
I am seriously addicted to downloading. I was going to abstain until I stitched out more, but ... well, that didn't happen!
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