Embroidery Machines Lets Chat & Have Fun
05-06-2012, 06:02 AM
#721
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I am loving this, about an hour or so ago, I signed in on the Board to read about quilting. I just got my new Singer Futura Quartet SEQS600 a couple weeks ago and been trying to learn. I was thrilled to see an embroidery thread going. Sure wish it was a separate section, like receipes, photos, etc. It would be so much easier to read. I have not read anything on the quilt section since I saw this. I have now subscribed to it and hope to visit it more often. I see there are many like me that are newbies even though machines were purchsed earlier.
I bought my machine from HSN as it had the best deal with the software included and I liked the fact that it can use many formats if needed. I have other machines for quilting and garment sewing so this one will be strictly for the embroidery only. I did buy the 5 hr tutorial CD from HSN, it said it was for the earlier Futuras but I am finding the basic software programs are very similar and it has helped me tremendously.
I hope the moderators will reconsider and give us a separate section. Or maybe someone who is computer smart with the internet could start a forum just for the Machine Embroidery... we could discuss quilting on it too... I am one also. LOL
I bought my machine from HSN as it had the best deal with the software included and I liked the fact that it can use many formats if needed. I have other machines for quilting and garment sewing so this one will be strictly for the embroidery only. I did buy the 5 hr tutorial CD from HSN, it said it was for the earlier Futuras but I am finding the basic software programs are very similar and it has helped me tremendously.
I hope the moderators will reconsider and give us a separate section. Or maybe someone who is computer smart with the internet could start a forum just for the Machine Embroidery... we could discuss quilting on it too... I am one also. LOL
05-06-2012, 06:04 AM
#722
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Here it is, Connie - Indian Delight. The colors are remarkable. The packages come quickly and with free bindi!
05-06-2012, 06:06 AM
#723
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According to Fons and Porter the poly isn't as good as the cotton for QAYG.
05-06-2012, 06:46 PM
#724
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Hi, Crafty,
Yes, I, too, have an embroider which I haven't used yet for my Bernina 440QE. I also have a Brother, about 15 years old, which I have used in the past for some fun things. Emjay
Yes, I, too, have an embroider which I haven't used yet for my Bernina 440QE. I also have a Brother, about 15 years old, which I have used in the past for some fun things. Emjay
05-06-2012, 07:10 PM
#725
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Location: Alabama
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I have a futura, the extension you want is for pes files. Go sign up with OPW and you can get free patterns to start out with until you get used to the machine and the also have several good people who digitize the patterns.
05-06-2012, 10:30 PM
#726
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I have a Brother Innovis 4000D and use Embird software for all my embroidery needs - changing formats, combining patterns, decreasing/increasing designs and generally viewing and unzipping zip files. Don't use it for digitizing - enough embroidery patterns out there without my bumbling effort. :-)
05-07-2012, 04:18 AM
#727
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I bought the Floriani Suite Pro digitizing software in
January when I bought my new Brother 1500D, but
so far the only thing I have done is installed it on my
desktop computer.
Haven't learned how to use it yet, when I have the time
to go take some training classes I don't have the extra
money, but when I have the money there isn't any time
(been working 2 jobs last few weeks).
It IS my desire to learn how to use my software so that
I can convert my logo into a digitized design and put it on
items.
January when I bought my new Brother 1500D, but
so far the only thing I have done is installed it on my
desktop computer.
Haven't learned how to use it yet, when I have the time
to go take some training classes I don't have the extra
money, but when I have the money there isn't any time
(been working 2 jobs last few weeks).
It IS my desire to learn how to use my software so that
I can convert my logo into a digitized design and put it on
items.
I have a Brother Innovis 4000D and use Embird software for all my embroidery needs - changing formats, combining patterns, decreasing/increasing designs and generally viewing and unzipping zip files. Don't use it for digitizing - enough embroidery patterns out there without my bumbling effort. :-)
05-07-2012, 06:45 AM
#728
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Location: Michigan
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I bought the florani software also. I have not figured it out yet! Sure is not as easy as the demonstrator made it look! I did make a label got it sent to my machine and it sewed out great...then I looked closer and discovered I spelled the name wrong! So I quit, will wait till I have time to play with it!
05-07-2012, 02:20 PM
#729
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I think I would use Floriani's iron on mesh. It stabilizes without ruining the drape.
05-07-2012, 02:26 PM
#730
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Whoops - when I suggested the Floriani iron-on mesh, I forgot that it's a scarf. Use a lightweight tear-away stabilizer such as Floriani's tearaway mesh in the hoop so you can remove the extra stabilizer when you finish the embroidery.
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