SallyfromDE
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:So, I'm on about page 20 of the owners manual.
I save those for when I have trouble sleeping!!
:So, I'm on about page 20 of the owners manual.
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
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.
Love that shirt you made your MIL!!!! Which pattern is that?
Everything looks great but I had to say WOW that child has grown! She is looking so grown up! Hope you are feeling better!![]()
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.
Congrats on the embroidery machine!! I remember when mine was new to me...I stitched out my first project upside down![]()
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.
Cant WAIT to hear all about your trip!!! Thanks for signing up for MAllory's Big Give!!! She is so SWEET!!!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'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!!No, I'm not pregnant again...I GOT A SEGER!!!
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![]()
-- 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.
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.
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 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.![]()