My way is a no go yet again. I tell ya, that large hoop has a 4 inch spot in the middle that just messes up.
Louise I want to try the hoop grip next. I did not see it at Joann's or Walmart. Only to stores here.
Will look online. thanks!

I have a babylock ellengant2 works great, I really think it is my hoop has a little non grip in the middle ,or space I should say..

Lucky ladies......!!! Have fun and plenty if good luck on the wonderful future projects to all of you

Thanks will try!

I've used blue masking tape to hold the fabric tight on top of the hoop and fabric. Then I found out Viking makes these little clips that fit over the hoops (especially the larger ones) and the clips hold it tightly together so slipping of the fabric.

Good to know....I am always learning something in here.......Thanks

thank you Quilty-Louise I will be looking on line for the hoop grip, and headed to the store for the shelf liner.
Where I live we are big enough for a Walmart, but have a what we call a shoe box Joann's (small).
I thank you for your help. I plan on trying again today. I have 2 friends with cancer and one with new grandbaby.
To make blankets to give them. I say blankets because I like the simple thick batting, cotton fabric on one side and flannel on the other, then tacking. They wash and wear so well. Friends here love them I pick their theme. One will be beach, crosses and bible verse,and baby race cars. Simple, comfortable, washable. My grandkids started his with what they call - cool side & warm side. thanks again.

clips sounds good too. I headed to the my shoe box Joann's and walmart, my only choices here then online. thanks!

If you are around a viking dealer I'd get a small pack. From what I've seen most hoops are about same thickness at least in some of the areas. I've heard also in some areas that Joann's sells Viking so maybe you could call them and see if they have them or order them. I think they work great for large hoops or heavier fabric or dense designs

if you can't find them how about those black clips used to hold heavy stacks of paper together. they can be found at most stores

I have a brand new Baby Lock Journey that has some of the most gorgeous designs. I have not used it yet for the embroidery since the classes aren't until end of this month and into April. I can't wait to do it. It also has over 250 decorative stitches; some come out so heavy they almost look like embroidery. Can't wait.

dcamarote,
Congratulations on your new machine. Great name too, Journey since you will be embarking on a new journey and enjoying it!

Have recently purchased a Pfaff CV and it has metal clips to hold the frames tighter - found they also fit the frames for the Brother. I have also used small safety-pins in the fabric to stop slipping back through the frame, but if you try this make sure they don't interfere with the movement of the machine.

Hi all, what a great resource I have a Pfaff Creative Sensation and the Creative Vision with large hoops and I have an older Bernina 530 with smaller hoops. I absolutely love my embroidery machines and I use them a lot. I am attaching my most recently finished baby quilt.

Nice job....and congratulation for the new baby....its always so exiting

LeighAnn that is sew cute!

What a great little quilt.:)

Cute quilt!

Hope you have a lot of good free time to work on your new machine and love it. Dcamarote

Thanks for the idea hoop grip found it on line at Walmart
ordered 2 7.28 free ship to store. Will have in 2 days! Enjoy your day!

Clips are they like to black clips old school for papers. They have black triangle shape and silver handles. I was looking at them at staples office supplies. Thinking of trying them.

Well, today I did some embroidery designs using Mylar, and they came out great. They were my first try with Mylar so just tried it out on some hand towels before I start a quilt using the designs. I am always behind and I know others have probably been using mylar in their embroidery forever... Now on to a table top thingy where I didn't understand the pattern and had to "improvise" about half way through. Oh, well. Happy Saturday everone.

sherian, the clips that come with the machines are small silver clips. The black ones I was talking about are the paper clips for school/office papers. They work great and come in different sizes.

In reference to the 'black clips', do you mean the 'binder clips'? They come in several sizes.

yes, they are the black ones, binder ones.

I have actually 3 Brother embroidery machines: Brother 400D, 8500, and Innovis 1500D. I love my Brother machines. I do just about all sewing on the 400d. The 8500 is not working due to a bobbin problem, but the Innovis is wonderful. I love to embroidery and I do the ITH things. I like those ITH patterns, but I don't have a big enough hoop for some things that I would to do. I have had the first machine, the 8500, almost 15 years. I love to embroidery.

thanks so much, have a wonderful day!

I just did a search on the board here for the Brother Isodore 5000 machine. This thread came up, but it's over 300 pages long and honestly, I'm being lazy. :o Does someone have this machine? It sure looks like a nice one!

Sherian have you tried the hoop grip yet?
What is your opinion on it?

Especially for those of you NEW embroidery
 

For all you "newbies" to embroidery (and even you veterans).



I just saw a video on facebook about some "favorite tools"

TOTALLY gave me something to think about with some of my
items that I have, and KNEW they would be helpful with sewing,
and embroidery but I just wasn't quite sure in which way. Mainly
the rubber ends of the seam fix, and the "hook".

I went to Harbor Freight several years ago and found a package
of 3 hooks, each hook was different, I KNEW they would work for
something.

I already use the hair ties, so that is not a new idea for me. I
have been coveting those double bent scissors for a long time
just haven't bought them. I am going to buy them NOW.

As for that fussy cut ruler? oh heck yeah I want one of those.

Here is the link to the video.

CREATIVE APPLIQUES Video

I've been wanting some bent scissors for a long time! Finally ordered some from Amazon.com, yesterday! :)

Neesie, you can use coupons at JoAnn's for scissors. Of course, that depends on whether or not you have a JoAnn's near you. Regardless of where you get them from, they are wonderful scissors to have.

Thanks but I already ordered some Kai bent scissors from Amazon.com, yesterday.

My nearest JoAnn's is well over half an hour away and usually pretty disappointing. The past several times I've gone there, I couldn't find anything I wanted to buy. Seems whenever they have a good coupon, they put most of their good stuff on 'sale' so that the coupon can't be used. Their 'sale' prices are pretty pathetic and seem to only serve the purpose of excluding the item/fabric from being eligible for coupon use. All in all, I only go there if I'm truly desperate. :thumbdown:

Nessie, I agree with you about JoAnn's and their coupons. I go in figuring I can really pick up some stuff I need with coupons only to find out the items I want are on sale and can't use the coupon. My closest JoAnn's is more than and hour away.

I just ordered a 3 pair set of scissors from Shoppers Rule for $19.96
for ALL 3 pair.

SHOPPERS RULE

Of course you have to be a "Club Member" to get this price, but that is
easy enough to do. Just register it's FREE to be a member. Sign up for
the Newsletter to keep up with the current sales.

I LOVE Shoppers Rule.

thanks for the video I enjoyed it! Along with the page, love the flip flop Font.

Used my hoop grip it does work, thanks again.

I made these 2 dog toys in the hoop today.
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Did this vest today. [ATTACH=CONFIG]514979[/ATTACH] I wanted something "girly" for a fishing trip in June.

I just received my order from Shoppers Rule today.

Got the 3 pair of embroidery scissors, and the "fussy cutter"
ruler.

All I can say at this time is SUPER WOW!!!!!!!! love the scissors.
Can't wait to try the ruler either.

Ms. Grace those are the cutest toys! Mind I ask where did you find the ITH pattern? It's adorable!

Sophie2, love the vest and the embroidery up on the right of the photo! Awesome! I should do the same since I go fishing lots with my fiancée. lol!