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:rotfl: Glad I'm not the only one!! My husband got tierd of me asking him if he really wanted to buy me that big of a Christmas gift and he opened the box once I went upstairs with the baby the other night. So I guess that's my answer :banana::banana::banana: I don't have much sewing room, so I had to pack up the embroidery machine to move the serger to my desk. So, it's plugged in, and I'm on about page 20 of the owners manual. I've been up the last two nights with a sick baby though, so I'm gonna take a nap before I attempt to thread and play.

Have you gotten yours out yet? Do you love it?

I got a Brother PE-770 for Christmas--Santa, DH and my parents and in-laws all made it possible. It sat in the box for 2 days while I read the instructions. It was like reading about surgical procedures back in med school--you think you have it all figured out but draw a blank when it's in front of you. Anywhoo, after a couple false starts I am up and running. I sewed holes through the hoop edge! No joke. I also couldn't for the life of me figure out why Heather had all those thread changes in odd colors at the beginning of a pattern. Duh. Figured it out on the 3rd try. I've finished a t-shirt and a blankie, and while they look nice, I'm still undecided whether it saves time vs doing applique by hand.

I have a few questions for those of you who embroider/applique:
1. When you buy a font download, and you have a PE-770 with a USB port, can you load the font as a font, or does it work as a pattern.
2. How do you arrange letters to form a name with a purchased font? Do you have to have software such as Embird? Or stitch out each letter individually, or is there another way?
3. I only have an Apple computer, and it seems StitchEra and Embird are for Windows PCs, does anyone else use a Mac? What do you use for embroidery designs? Speaking of StitchEra, does anyone have a link for the download, I couldn't find it on a Google search.

Thanks.
 
I got a Brother PE-770 for Christmas--Santa, DH and my parents and in-laws all made it possible. It sat in the box for 2 days while I read the instructions. It was like reading about surgical procedures back in med school--you think you have it all figured out but draw a blank when it's in front of you. Anywhoo, after a couple false starts I am up and running. I sewed holes through the hoop edge! No joke. I also couldn't for the life of me figure out why Heather had all those thread changes in odd colors at the beginning of a pattern. Duh. Figured it out on the 3rd try. I've finished a t-shirt and a blankie, and while they look nice, I'm still undecided whether it saves time vs doing applique by hand.

I have a few questions for those of you who embroider/applique:
1. When you buy a font download, and you have a PE-770 with a USB port, can you load the font as a font, or does it work as a pattern.
2. How do you arrange letters to form a name with a purchased font? Do you have to have software such as Embird? Or stitch out each letter individually, or is there another way?
3. I only have an Apple computer, and it seems StitchEra and Embird are for Windows PCs, does anyone else use a Mac? What do you use for embroidery designs? Speaking of StitchEra, does anyone have a link for the download, I couldn't find it on a Google search.

Thanks.

I sewed a hole into my hoop too, on the first applique I ever tried to do (Buzz Lightyear!). Totally my fault, but still sucked. Fortunately it has no effect on how the hoop functions :) I have a Brother Innovis 1500D, and if I buy a font then I have to load the letters one by one and edit them on the screen to make a name or word. Alternatively, I finally figured out how to use Stitch Era and have been able to do things much much much easier that way. I do not own an Apple, so I can't help ya there. I cannot remember where I downloaded StitchEra from :( All I know is it took forever to download, LoL. If I find the site I will let you know! Good luck!
 
Love that shirt you made your MIL!!!! Which pattern is that?

Thanks! That is the Shana tunic on youcanmakethis. It is an awesome pattern!

Everything looks great but I had to say WOW that child has grown! She is looking so grown up! Hope you are feeling better!:goodvibes

How have you been? Haven't seen you around much...although I have been busy myself!
 

Hi Everyone!!

Just wanted to let you know that a new big give is coming soon. What a CUTIE PIE!!!! You will all be thrilled. The best part is mom went through our photobucket account and Oh My the pictures she pulled up from Waaaaaayyyy back!! Teeny tiny Lydia's and Leighanna's and more - oh so CUTE!!! Looks like they LOVE frilly frill frill!!! Patchwork, stripwork, tutu (who was it that wanted to make one for a big give?), applique jeans, ribbon shorts adorableness!!!!!!! Its just her and then 15 year old brother, mom and dad. Im trying to convince mom we'd love to make her a tshirt, but she wont tell me her size... I tried to reassure her we dont care about size and we've had people of all shapes and sizes before!!!!

Anyways - STAY TUNED!!!!!!:goodvibes
 
I got a Brother PE-770 for Christmas--Santa, DH and my parents and in-laws all made it possible. It sat in the box for 2 days while I read the instructions. It was like reading about surgical procedures back in med school--you think you have it all figured out but draw a blank when it's in front of you. Anywhoo, after a couple false starts I am up and running. I sewed holes through the hoop edge! No joke. I also couldn't for the life of me figure out why Heather had all those thread changes in odd colors at the beginning of a pattern. Duh. Figured it out on the 3rd try. I've finished a t-shirt and a blankie, and while they look nice, I'm still undecided whether it saves time vs doing applique by hand.

I have a few questions for those of you who embroider/applique:
1. When you buy a font download, and you have a PE-770 with a USB port, can you load the font as a font, or does it work as a pattern.
2. How do you arrange letters to form a name with a purchased font? Do you have to have software such as Embird? Or stitch out each letter individually, or is there another way?
3. I only have an Apple computer, and it seems StitchEra and Embird are for Windows PCs, does anyone else use a Mac? What do you use for embroidery designs? Speaking of StitchEra, does anyone have a link for the download, I couldn't find it on a Google search.

Thanks.

Hmm, no idea on #1 beacause I don't have that software. As far as #2 I just use the letters individually and arrange them via the display on the machine. Are you able to preview your designs on a screen on your machine? I'm not familiar with 770, but I do have another Brother embroidery machine and that's what I do.

#3, I have an apple too, and I still use Embird via a program called Parallels. It makes it so you can use PC programs. :thumbsup2

Congrats on the embroidery machine!! I remember when mine was new to me...I stitched out my first project upside down :upsidedow
 
Hmm, no idea on #1 beacause I don't have that software. As far as #2 I just use the letters individually and arrange them via the display on the machine. Are you able to preview your designs on a screen on your machine? I'm not familiar with 770, but I do have another Brother embroidery machine and that's what I do.

#3, I have an apple too, and I still use Embird via a program called Parallels. It makes it so you can use PC programs. :thumbsup2

Congrats on the embroidery machine!! I remember when mine was new to me...I stitched out my first project upside down :upsidedow

Thanks, I'll look into "Parallels."
P.S. I named my machine "Stitch", since our whole family loves Stitch, which started with DD, and since that's the first design I stitched out.
 
All righty!!! Who is willing to help sweetie pie MALLORY!!!!!
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We are ready to her Big Give - ship date isnt until 1/29/11!!!:banana:

She loves just about everything!!! lol!!! Lets make it special for her!!! Also, if you have any ideas for mom, that'd be great - she won't give me her tshirt size!

http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/69585

Here is her PTR - you have to read the part about Rudolph!! We have to include Rudolph in some way!!! Lets be creative!!! lol!!!! Its just Mallory for us to doll up - her big brother would appreciate tshirts though!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2602026 Mallory Makes a Magical Wish! -- UPDATE -- I wish for... Rudolph!? pg. 4 Post #46

http://www.carepages.com/carepages/MalloryAddison Mallory's Detailed Medical Info

Im being kinda sneeky posting so late on a week night, but I know some of you are night owls!!!! Come on over!!!!! PRetty Please???:wizard:
 
I am having issues with Dis again -- I can't quote and reply -- it logs me out.

Anyway, I signed up for Mallory's Big Give and also wanted to comment on the rag quilt you made -- I love it. I still remember that one you made as a baby gift for someone and told myself then that I needed to learn how to do those.

I finished my fleece blankets for Haiti last night and will try to get pictures posted soon. I will not get them posted until next week though.

I've been loving everyone's latest creations, Christmas outfits and gifts. I've only made a couple of gifts (tote bag and pjs ) this year and took pictures of one that went outside the family and will try to get pictures of my other items soon. I also have a new camera so bear with me (the flash stopped working on my Cool Pix).

While I haven't been posting I have been reading along and admiring everything everyday.
 
I am back from our trip. Still need to catch up. Will check out Mallory's give since we aren't going back until August now due to DDs dance schedule.

Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday. Need to get to work on some gives tomorrow
 
I am having issues with Dis again -- I can't quote and reply -- it logs me out.

Anyway, I signed up for Mallory's Big Give and also wanted to comment on the rag quilt you made -- I love it. I still remember that one you made as a baby gift for someone and told myself then that I needed to learn how to do those.

I finished my fleece blankets for Haiti last night and will try to get pictures posted soon. I will not get them posted until next week though.

I've been loving everyone's latest creations, Christmas outfits and gifts. I've only made a couple of gifts (tote bag and pjs ) this year and took pictures of one that went outside the family and will try to get pictures of my other items soon. I also have a new camera so bear with me (the flash stopped working on my Cool Pix).

While I haven't been posting I have been reading along and admiring everything everyday.

Andrea - you could so do a rag quilt - very simple just sewing straight lines!!! give it a try!! The first one I did I was amazed when it turned out!! lol

I am back from our trip. Still need to catch up. Will check out Mallory's give since we aren't going back until August now due to DDs dance schedule.

Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday. Need to get to work on some gives tomorrow
Cant WAIT to hear all about your trip!!! Thanks for signing up for MAllory's Big Give!!! She is so SWEET!!!:goodvibes
 
I'm going through disboutiquer withdrawals!! I'm sure you've all been making wonderful things, but I've been so busy with last minute shopping, wrapping and sewing to veg in front of the computer lately.

Anyhow, I got quite the Christmas surprise!! :banana::banana::banana: No, I'm not pregnant again...I GOT A SEGER!!! :eek:

But just like when my husband surprised me with the plans of buying an embroidery machine, I knew nothing about embroidery machines except for that they did awesome things and I wanted one...pretty much the same story with this serger idea, I know nothing except for that they make finishing edges beautiful and I want one. DH says I can't open the box unless I know I'm going to love it and I want to keep it because he can't return or exchange this unless it's untouched. It's a Janome 1110DX . I guess he got a pretty good deal on it since they are discontinued, and the shop lady says they have gotten the best feedback on them. Can anyone give me guidance on if this is a good choice for a beginner? I'm a fast learner, but I know nothing about sergers except that they provide a finished edge on clothing, and truth being told, I really drool over a nicely finished edge when you all make those ruffled dresses. I have a little girl to sew for now and I really want to make pretty ruffles!! Is that a silly reason to want a serger? I plan to do my homework tomorrow, but any tutoring you serger expert ladies could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS!! lol I hope everyone has had a blessed holiday :)

Angie, I have this machine and I love it. Mine was a Christmas gift last year. I was able to go to the dealer and have her show me how to thread it, etc., so you may want to see if you can do the same. I was a bit intimidated by it at first but once you thread it once or twice its no big deal! I serge all my seam finishes now, its so fast and looks so professional.

This is my first time "quoting" ... going to hit Submit Reply now and see what happens! Liz
 
Part of my New Year's resolution for the coming year is to organize my sewing/quilting studio. I am looking for fabric storage ideas. I tried putting it in large covered plastic bins, sorted by color. That was a bust! I always seemed to need the one that was on the bottom of the stack, and in the bottom of the bin. After a few frantic searches, it was so jumbled I could never find anything.

Once upon a time, I had all my fabric on flats like at a fabric store. (I got them at fabric stores when they were empty.) I had my step dad build me a bookcase with those dimensions in mind and they fit perfectly on it. That bookcase was built to fit in the house we lived in and could not be moved for love or money (VERY heavy).

I've thought about having some shelves built where I could store it on rolls...sort of like the upholstery fabric is at Joann's. But with the sheer volume of fabric I have it would take up way too much room.

So...how do you have your fabric stash stored? I am desperate for ideas!

Nini
 
-- I also couldn't for the life of me figure out why Heather had all those thread changes in odd colors at the beginning of a pattern. Duh. Figured it out on the 3rd try. I've finished a t-shirt and a blankie, and while they look nice, I'm still undecided whether it saves time vs doing applique by hand.

I just encountered the same thing with one of Heather Sue's designs last night. Why are there weird colors at the beginning of the pattern? Color me clueless. :rolleyes1
 
Part of my New Year's resolution for the coming year is to organize my sewing/quilting studio. I am looking for fabric storage ideas. I tried putting it in large covered plastic bins, sorted by color. That was a bust! I always seemed to need the one that was on the bottom of the stack, and in the bottom of the bin. After a few frantic searches, it was so jumbled I could never find anything.

Once upon a time, I had all my fabric on flats like at a fabric store. (I got them at fabric stores when they were empty.) I had my step dad build me a bookcase with those dimensions in mind and they fit perfectly on it. That bookcase was built to fit in the house we lived in and could not be moved for love or money (VERY heavy).

I've thought about having some shelves built where I could store it on rolls...sort of like the upholstery fabric is at Joann's. But with the sheer volume of fabric I have it would take up way too much room.

So...how do you have your fabric stash stored? I am desperate for ideas!

Nini

Argh!!! I got logged out again but you'll be happy to know that after SIX tries I am able to quote you.

I have the same crappy storage system you do. I have some fabric stored in cupboards in the laundry room (where I sew) and the rest in plastic bins which is a nightmare to find what you want. My goal is to someday do the comic book boards and wrap fabric around it and store it on shelves.

I have my notions decently organized but my fabric is another story.
 
Argh!!! I got logged out again but you'll be happy to know that after SIX tries I am able to quote you.

I have the same crappy storage system you do. I have some fabric stored in cupboards in the laundry room (where I sew) and the rest in plastic bins which is a nightmare to find what you want. My goal is to someday do the comic book boards and wrap fabric around it and store it on shelves.

I have my notions decently organized but my fabric is another story.

I don't think the comic book boards would work for me...I usually buy at least 5 yards at a time...you never know when you might need it for something!

I am fortunate enough to have a ginormous room....with lots of light...but I also have a 12 foot quilting machine that takes up one wall!

My notions are still a work in progress...I had them all neat and tidy, but they weren't very convenient, so they are currently trying out new spots in the room. I'm going with the idea of storing them where you would use them. So this is working a bot better, just not very neat!

Nini
 
I bought the organizers from polarnotions.com at the Houston Quilt show. I love them! I am not sure how many yards one organizer will hold, but I have put up to 3 different fabrics, 1-2 yards each, on one organizer. I only bought 50 because they are kind of pricey, but I plan to order more soon!






Part of my New Year's resolution for the coming year is to organize my sewing/quilting studio. I am looking for fabric storage ideas. I tried putting it in large covered plastic bins, sorted by color. That was a bust! I always seemed to need the one that was on the bottom of the stack, and in the bottom of the bin. After a few frantic searches, it was so jumbled I could never find anything.

Once upon a time, I had all my fabric on flats like at a fabric store. (I got them at fabric stores when they were empty.) I had my step dad build me a bookcase with those dimensions in mind and they fit perfectly on it. That bookcase was built to fit in the house we lived in and could not be moved for love or money (VERY heavy).

I've thought about having some shelves built where I could store it on rolls...sort of like the upholstery fabric is at Joann's. But with the sheer volume of fabric I have it would take up way too much room.

So...how do you have your fabric stash stored? I am desperate for ideas!

Nini
 
First up is an Avilo Tote (large size) for my Secret Santa at work -- she has a miniature daschund that is her life so I made her the tote with extra pockets and put something in each pocket -- one had the matching coffee cozy, one the matching dog scarf, another had the Christmas dog scarf, earrings were in the other pockets and dog treats in whatever pockets were left over. She loved it and couldn't believe I made it.
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And sorry if the photo size isn't up to par -- nothing is working for me today -- I've had to log in NUMEROUS times today b/c I keep getting logged out even though I check the box to stay loggged in:confused:. And photobucket is not letting me resize :confused3

This is a close up of the earrings:
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I just encountered the same thing with one of Heather Sue's designs last night. Why are there weird colors at the beginning of the pattern? Color me clueless. :rolleyes1

To clear up any confusions about digitizing. At the beginning of the design, you have to have the placement stitches and the tackdown stitches (so that you know where to put the applique fabric and so that you can stitch it down to cut around). In a digitizing program, you change colors to let the machine know to both cut the thread AND to stop stitching, so that you can put the fabric in place and cut around it. It doesn't really matter what color you make the thread, so digitizers just pick two random colors, and then use them for the placement and tackdown stitches.

Hope that clears it up!
 
I got a Brother PE-180D for Christmas! I was so surprised I just started looking into them before Christmas so there is so much I don't know! I am super excited to try it out but want to make sure that I have everything I need before I start experimenting!

This machine needs a cable to transfer files from the computer to a memory card, then to my machine. I have seen several types out there and am not sure which one to go with. I know that to be able to purchase online for sure so this will be one of my first purchases!

I am also unsure about my bobbins and bobbin thread. Are there specific bobbins I need for my machine and specific bobbin thread? Do I need the bobbin thread to match the regular thread like when I am sewing or can I just use white? I received a pack of 40 different color embroidery thread as a gift so I am thinking I will be set with these for a couple weeks at least!

I know I need stabilizers depending what I am embroidering. Can anyone suggest types that you have had good luck with.

I have seen a lot of add on hoops sold for my machine. What sizes are useful and when would I need different sizes?

Lastly, I would love to hear about sites that you purchased designs from that you have liked!

Thank you for all of your help!
 
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