Embroidery Machines Lets Chat & Have Fun
#1501
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Posts: 926
In general the size of a needle should correspond to the size of thread, not the type of design. I use a size 11 for just about everything since I generally use a 40 weight thrad. I also have some size 10s that I used for an heirloom 50 wt thread on fine batiste. The pro machines have different needles than the home machines that last much longer (a few hundred thousand stitches), and I still go through a LOT of needles. I buy in bulk and just buy the 11s. I even use a 11 on thick quilted fabrics. For metallics, I use Yenmet and I have no troubles with it and an 11 either. Some metallics are more fragile though and might need a bigger eye.
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#1502
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
In general the size of a needle should correspond to the size of thread, not the type of design. I use a size 11 for just about everything since I generally use a 40 weight thrad. I also have some size 10s that I used for an heirloom 50 wt thread on fine batiste. The pro machines have different needles than the home machines that last much longer (a few hundred thousand stitches), and I still go through a LOT of needles. I buy in bulk and just buy the 11s. I even use a 11 on thick quilted fabrics. For metallics, I use Yenmet and I have no troubles with it and an 11 either. Some metallics are more fragile though and might need a bigger eye.
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#1503
What I'll do is hoop at least one layer and then take my left over pieces from other projects and using spray basting attach these peices to the hooped layer giving me 2 or more layers. It works great and it cuts down on the cost. Make sure to let it dry before you start embroidering. I'll also buy the WS on the bolt from Joanns and even if its using tearaway as the main one I'll hoop the first layer with the cheaper WS to give extra support. This really is helpful when your stabilizer is a little to short in width for your hoop. You get the extra support and width to support it without spending a fortune.
#1504
I have never purchased any designs from DesignsBySICK. I am wondering what others think of their designs. Any feedback??
#1506
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
I have purchased the membership from Designs By Sick.
Have not tried to stitch any of them out yet though.
Have not tried to stitch any of them out yet though.
#1507
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 214
Great information. Thank you.
#1508
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
So glad that the info will work for you.
I resort to this info when I am not sure about what
kind of stabilizer to use for a certain type of fabric.
MOST of my info that I share with you all comes from
trial and error on my part. If/when I find something that
does or does not work I make notes on this so that I can
pass along to others who might have the same kind of is
sue that I had.
Sometimes my hints/tips works for others sometimes they
don't. But if I have an issue and find a tip that might work
I at least try it, because you never know when you find the
one that just makes everything "click" into place.
I resort to this info when I am not sure about what
kind of stabilizer to use for a certain type of fabric.
MOST of my info that I share with you all comes from
trial and error on my part. If/when I find something that
does or does not work I make notes on this so that I can
pass along to others who might have the same kind of is
sue that I had.
Sometimes my hints/tips works for others sometimes they
don't. But if I have an issue and find a tip that might work
I at least try it, because you never know when you find the
one that just makes everything "click" into place.
#1509
I am kinda new to the QB and am in the market for an embroidery machine. I have been looking at the Janome 350E. A dealer I have worked with before has it for what seems to be a great price. This would be my first emb. machine. I really want a stand-alone rather than a combo machine. My question is, does anyone here on the QB own this machine? And if so, what do you like/not like about it? (If there is a thread where this has already been discussed, please point me to it. I tried two or three different searches, but came up with very little. I've also been to patternreview.com but only found two reviews of this particular machine.) Thanks.
#1510
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Tennessee, UC area
Posts: 1,584
I am kinda new to the QB and am in the market for an embroidery machine. I have been looking at the Janome 350E. A dealer I have worked with before has it for what seems to be a great price. This would be my first emb. machine. I really want a stand-alone rather than a combo machine. My question is, does anyone here on the QB own this machine? And if so, what do you like/not like about it? (If there is a thread where this has already been discussed, please point me to it. I tried two or three different searches, but came up with very little. I've also been to patternreview.com but only found two reviews of this particular machine.) Thanks.
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