I know my PFAFF uses style L. I think you can go on google and just aks the question. Perhaps even somewhere in you owners manual or how about calling the store where you bought the machine. I wish I could find good quality cotton prewound bobbins. You received a great gift-if they fit!

well I went to florinani thing and did learn some good stuff. So thought I would try it out and it did work nice. Used a fusible cut away did not hoop the t shirt in the hoop used the sticky stabalizer and then used a topper. Like I said it did work nice. So thought I would experiment just used a tear away hooped the shirt floated the tear away under the hoop did use a topper. Well it did not work out very well the t shirt shifted the thread got all bunched up put a hole in the shirt
so I moved it to another spot. It did work but not well. It shirfted again but this time I stopped before it bunched up, so no hole but design is not the best.

Kind of rule of thumb: stretch fabrics should be paired with cut a way...this is much more stable for the stretch fabric. You can iron on the light weight, stick it to the light weight that is hooped. If need to , you can float another light weight cut away.

Newbee3, thanks for posting your experience. I've been a little skeptical about floating one below the hoop. I recall they said you should use the positioning tacking first. My machine doesn't do that as far as I know (PE770) so I'm thinking you need to affix it some other way.

Just happened on this blog with amazing machine embroidery information. This is the link and you will have to work backward by going to the older posts...sorry I am far from computer savvy.

http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/cat...ine-embroidery

Thanks so much. Something to watch later on today!

Floating it below is very easy, you can either just float it as stated or you can use straight pins to pin it where it won't be stitched or you can use a spray adhesive. Floriani makes a really good mesh for doing t-shirts, its so soft on the skin so it won't irratate you. I've done tshirts but I do put them in the hoop or pin them to the top at the very least; you just have to be careful and not stretch them. Also becareful when using a high stitch density design because that can cause problems. I always use the layer on the bottom (cutaway) and then one on the top (WS) which really helps hold the stitches on top of the fabric. For all of you using Floriani's stabilizers, you save the label and when you have I think its ten you can go to their website and redeam them for freebees. I take the label off and then store it in the roll of stabilizer. This saves your purchase code plus another reminder of what kind of stabilizer you have .

You can also make one by taking a wooden paper towel holder, putting little dowels on the bottom base to hold the thread and the screw in metal eye rings to run the thread to at the top of the holder.

On my machine this is called a basting stitch and it just sews around the edges of the hoop to hold it in place. Look for either a basting stich or mine is a fix button that does the same thing. Good luck.

Romanojg, such wonderful ideas that I plan on using. Especially the basting stitch which I know I have but need to look for it on my machine.

Glad I could help. I'm constantly learning which I love so I love to pass on what I know

Thought I'd share what I made for my boyfriend. He's a great griller and we live behind a freshwater canal so every time he grills he looks at that canal and that's why his apron says it all!

Not sure if this has been asked because there are so many pages to read...but does anyone have the 5d embroidery software? I am thinking of purchasing it but can find no reviews and I do not know if it will do all I want for that kind of $
Thanks for your help
Becky

I do and love it but I'd wait for a month or two because 6D is getting ready to come out. There are different levels or vesions of the 5D so the cost depends on what you get. I got mine when a Viking demonstrator came to the dealers store to show us it and we got a great deal on it. Hoping that happens for 6D. I have the pro plus, it does digitizing, editing and changeing designs, cross stitch, portraits, plus lots more. If you go to Vikings website you can see what each different version has to offer. Not sure how much 6D has changed.

Thank you so much for your help, I had no idea the 6d was coming out.I will have to go and talk with my dealer!QUOTE=romanojg;6155186]I do and love it but I'd wait for a month or two because 6D is getting ready to come out. There are different levels or vesions of the 5D so the cost depends on what you get. I got mine when a Viking demonstrator came to the dealers store to show us it and we got a great deal on it. Hoping that happens for 6D. I have the pro plus, it does digitizing, editing and changeing designs, cross stitch, portraits, plus lots more. If you go to Vikings website you can see what each different version has to offer. Not sure how much 6D has changed.[/QUOTE]

Just FYI, Viking has a wonderful offer right now. If you purchase 5D, you get it at 30% off PLUS you get 6D for free when it comes out! So two for the price of less than one. Also, they have special zero interest financing. So it actually is a wonderful time to purchase.

I just found you guys. Oooh, happy, happy, happy! I have a brother PE770. I have only attempted a few single hooping images. (I will take the time to catch up and read all 194 pages - but not right now). Can somebody actually tell me where I can find out how to align things better? How ever do they do those continuous borders and have them come out perfectly? I'll keep watching. :-)

Thank you for sharing this info I will have to call my dealer and find out if they are offering the same deal!

Found this from Nancy Zieman on how to do the continuous hoop along with several other tidbits of machine embroidery information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUVJrk2zuNE

I have the Brother Quattro 6000D which has the 8x8 hoop as well as the 10x12 hoop. I have had my machine for four years and have the upgrades to it. There is now a later model of the Quattro 2 6700D.

I love my Quattro, the ease of use and great quality stitching.

http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewin...a#.UdS-q_l--M8

Here is a link to the Brother site with more information about their machines.

I started into the machine embroidery hole in 1997 when my husband gave me a Janome MC9000 as a 30th Wedding anniversary gift. On our 35th anniversary he upgraded it to a Janome MC10000 for me. I still have this machine but have since added a Brother PR620 multi needle and the Brother Quattro 6000D. I love all three machine and have not had any problems or issues with them but I do have them serviced regularly.

Machine embroidery can be a very expensive hole to be in. The machine is only the beginning, then comes embroidery thread, bobbin fill, stabalizers, designs, upgrades for the machines, extra bobbins and machine accessories. Every colour thread is needed, the variety of stabalizers for each and every project, designs ( there are so many wonderful digitizers out there) and the list just grows.

I just love this hobby so much and gain so much pleasure and enjoyment from it. I have embroidered on all manner of things from clothing, craft, quilts and quilting, bags and home décor. I embroider a lot of gifts for family and friends. This year I embroidered baby wraps, towels, sheets, bibs, baby blankets for my daughters first child and my 5th grandchild.

At present I am putting embroidered coat hangers together. The designs are from Artistic designs which are on the Oregon Patchworks site. I have made all of her sets of coat hangers and they are beautiful designs that stitch very well. I do not add the piping as shown on the site. I mainly use cotton fabric or dress taffeta for the hangers.

http://www.oregonpatchworks.com/item...426&pid=139585

I also make Crazy patch padded hangers and embellish them with the fancy stitches from the machine and then embroider small embroidery design on them. See attached Pics.

I only use pre wound bobbins on my Brother multi needle machine and wouldn't use anything else. I do wind the bobbins with bobbin fill for my Quattro and Janome MC1000

I also forgot to add the cost of embroidery software, that too can run in to lots of dollars. I have both Janome and Brother software as well as the Buzz Tools programs which I have found invaluable, especially Buzz Explore, buzz Edit and buzz size. I recently attended a Brian Bailee demonstration and bought his Embrilliance software Aussie Edition which I am currently learning to use. I find the Buzz Tools programs very user friendly.

These are beautiful designs but I was surprised by the price ... a little out of my range but please keep posting them, they are beautiful .... "eye candy".

broken hoop
 

I am so bummed! My SQ hoop has broken. It's not a stripped thread on the screw. The little hex nut inside the plastic is spinning around. So I cannot tighten the hoop on the fabric. I tried super gluing the hex nut inside the plastic, but it breaks free after tightening the screw.

So now I am in search of an SQ hoop for a Janome 11000se. A new hoop costs $100 at the dealer's shop. Does anyone have one they want to sell? I am feeling so sorry for myself! Boo hoo!

Oh my!! Betty those are GORGEOUS!!! :thumbup:

Dear Jane, may I ask where did you find the information about the 5D 30% off and free 6D? I went to the web site and didn't see anything listed there, but I am still hopeful.

Betty J those are just gorgeous! I'm a romantic and love the pink colors and the crazy quilt hanger as well but they are ALL beautiful!

Check with your dealer, you should be able to purchase the screws and nuts separately. Much cheaper than purchasing new hoops.

Mardilee, I just had something similar happen. A screw fell out and the hex nut wouldn't tighten. I realized I was missing the washer. If you have another hoop with many screws, see if you can use one of those in place of the missing one.

Here is another of my Crazy Patch Hangers made using a floral quilting fabric

Betty J that is beautiful! Love it!

The basting stitches can be downloaded for free--3 hoop sizes--for saving to a card or memory pockets on your machine. If yours is connected to computer, just send the hoop appropriate to the machine first, and then your design. Of course, they can be saved to the flash drive also. I opened them in my machine and saved to 'pockets' on the Bro ULT--so my basting stitches are always just a touch before choosing the design. I forget where they are--several places, I think--just Google for 'hoop basting stitches'.

Viking 5D Discount
 

Hi Momo,

This link explains the 0% financing option:
http://www.vikingsewinggallery.com/s...nd-promotions/

I received an e-mail from Viking regarding the 30% off with free 6D. If you call your Viking store they will expalin it over the phone most likely. I don't know the expiration date as I tossed the e-mail after I purchased the software.

Good luck!

Kimberly

Betty J - your hangers are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
thank you for sharing them.

Betty J - I looked at the website where you purchased the designs. Question for you:
Do they give easy directions on how to assemble the hangers?
Where do you purchase the hangers?
Do you use batting or stuffing to fill them out?
Can you adapt the pattern to make a bigger hanger? I'm thinking for a bridal gown?

I have a Brother Disney machine that I need to get out and try again. I bought it a few years ago, and the only time I had it out was to take it to a class and try to learn how to use it.

Here is the link for the flyer. Make sure you get the zero financing and for how long. once the promotion time has ended it goes up to 29.99 % financing. I'm waiting to see what the upgrade cost will be.

http://new.husqvarnaviking.com/en-US/Promos

Which Brother Disney machine to you have?

I have the Brother Innov-Is 1500D and I LOVE the machine.

First time to embroider on Janome Horizon 12000
 

Well, as I posted previously, yesterday was my birthday and I purchased a Janome Horizon 12000 to learn how to machine embroider and quilt. Last night stayed up late and practiced with the decorative stitches while today I practiced with the embroidery functions. Learned how to down load JEF files and import them into the Janome Link software via computer and USB device.
here are my very first two embroidery samples. I have so much to learn!