Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[kidneygirl]

Well I have decided to turn the kids playroom into a disney themed room. I need to make curtains for the double window. Anybody have ideas. I don't think I want to use mickey themed material, since it is expensive. I could embroider something on it. Also looking for other cute decorative ideas. I know I want to frame pictures from our trips, and I have some lithographs from The Little Mermaid when I bought the VHS years ago. I think that is what they are called. I have never opened them.

Fun!! I ordered the free Disney maps and framed them. They are hanging up in our playroom. I liked that they are personlized with our last name! I also got a cute statue of Mickey and Pluto from Hobby Lobby, that sits on the floor in my DS's room.

 

[DMGeurts]

Ohhhhh Chhheeerrrryyyylllll......

Did they change your medications again?

My original quote:

I agree, they were pretty specific... Although, I don't think you stated the color of your house. I Google Earthed it... is yours the one with brown shingles? Surrounded by a barbed wire fence and armed guards?

Cheryl edited my original quote:

I agree, they were pretty specific... Although, I don't think you stated the color of your house. I Google Earthed it... is yours the one with brown shingles? Surrounded by an immaculately manicured lawn with expensive cars in the driveway?

Yes, that's the one. Isn't Google Earth awesome.

No wonder you get lost every time you go home... You have no idea where you live.

And Ellie looks like she fits fit in. V will need a map of the world to keep track of all her ebabies.

V thinks that's an excellent idea. I"ll have her stick a pin where you think you live too...

D~

 

[mkwj]

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

I love this. I have been wanting to use that design and this was a great way.

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

So cute, and of course I just love that it is an elephant.


I am excited to work on the kids playrooms. We have the maps too, and they are already framed. It will be a work in progress. So who knows when it will get done. I will probably try to take some scenic pictures at each park in September and blow them up. Any other ideas are always appreciated.

 

[DMGeurts]

I am excited to work on the kids playrooms. We have the maps too, and they are already framed. It will be a work in progress. So who knows when it will get done. I will probably try to take some scenic pictures at each park in September and blow them up. Any other ideas are always appreciated.

I love the curtains idea...

What color are you planning to paint it? It would be really cute to do red on the bottom half, white on the top and a gold stripe border through the center. Originally, I was going to do a "Donald" theme in my sewing room - because he is my favorite... so I was going to do royal blue on the bottom half, white on the top and a gold and black stripe through the center. There's lots you can do with paint to give it the "Disney" feel with out going too over board.

You could also do some cute Disney embroideries on a piece of white fabric and frame them??? I like the park map idea.

If you have any hats left over from your trips (like we do)... this would be a great place to display them. Hang them on pegs on the wall.

Same with your trading pins or lanyards... this would be a great place to hang them on the wall. I know a lot of people cover cork boards with fabric, then poke their pins that they don't plan to trade on the cork.

Oh - it would be really cute to make a "Minnie apron" and hang it on the wall - sort of a Disney dress up area - you could do that with any of the dress up stuff you have from trips - but display them instead of putting them away??

I am sure I have more ideas bopping around in this head of mine. LOL

D~

 

[cogero]

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

Up close of the pieced ruffles and ankle bow

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

I love the Minnie Outfit. SO pretty.

I love Ellie she is adorable. V is as talented as her mom.

I need to sew but I am so exhausted. Today was our developmental pediatrician with J and of course it was a day of meltdowns. Need to wait for the written report to modify the IEP but I have a few things I can be working on before I get that.

The doctor was wonderful and spent over 2 hours with us.

 

[StarTunnel]

Anyone have any good tips for making a ruffled polka dot tote? I'm currently searching for my polka dot quarters that hiding somewhere in my room. *runs into bedroom* Polka dots, come out and plaaaaay!

 

[dis4harley]

Here are some curtains I made for my sister today. More like a valance.

 

[micki1881]

Anyone have any good tips for making a ruffled polka dot tote? I'm currently searching for my polka dot quarters that hiding somewhere in my room. *runs into bedroom* Polka dots, come out and plaaaaay!

Alot of gals like the Rosetta Ruffle Bag. Here is a link
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/rosetta-ruffle-bag-small-medium-large.htm

 

[mphalens]

You did it right. She will be fine - you'll be surprised at how quick that they will have her back to you.

SOunds like a plan... just let your dh know, so that I don't get in trouble with the law... she wanted me to kidnap her - honest...

Did you ever get the book I sent you???


Tell him that the harsh winters are just a rumor. You don't know who started it, but it could never get that cold.


Glad you had a second pair... I too love her boots. I was lucky enough to get a lot of her collection (the parts I wanted anyways) before AG announced her archival. Kirsten does have an amazing collection - and even though I am not Sweedish - I am from MN - so I like that aspect of it.


I have room for 2... but where will Cheryl sleep then? I have the perfect spot for you and Ginger.


Glad you made it home OK - we hardly even noticed you were gone.

No, no, no... MN is where you want to go. Trust me. We have snow and an AG store, as well.

I'll be sure to let DH know you'll be making me hang with you in MN instead of going on to MT with him and the boys And I'll let him know what you said about MN winters

I totally got the book ... haven't had a second to start reading it yet ... but when it arrived my Dad asked, "Why'd someone send you that? I have it upstairs . . . " And I feel bad ... because I really thought I'd sent you a message that the book had arrived

We'll have to compare notes on Kirsten collections ... I too have a MN tie to her story (my grandmother's family was from MN) ... we're not Swedish either - from that branch we're Dutch & German ...

Thanks! hey I think the AG hospital cleans the dolls too with any other service!

I'm hopeful!!! It does say they do all of the Wellness visit things when dolls are in for "repair" but since it will hopefully be a free repair, I wasn't sure ...

Well I have decided to turn the kids playroom into a disney themed room. I need to make curtains for the double window. Anybody have ideas. I don't think I want to use mickey themed material, since it is expensive. I could embroider something on it. Also looking for other cute decorative ideas. I know I want to frame pictures from our trips, and I have some lithographs from The Little Mermaid when I bought the VHS years ago. I think that is what they are called. I have never opened them.

Oooh!!! What about solid curtains and use the black ribbon with yellow & red mickey heads on it for tie-backs??? There are some other great ideas that have already been given to you though!

Glad you made it home safe and hope you don't have too big of a mess to clean up. I think if I left my two kids home alone for a week there would be less of a mess then if my DH was home alone.

I need a week without my kids to get the house under control ... since I know that won't happen I'm sort of out of luck ... and I have to pack to go to the beach (we leave Sat. afternoon!!!) ... oy vey!

The Mom of my little Mito friend is 32 weeks pregnant. She has been sent home on bed rest, but they have told her if she goes back into labor they will take the baby. This is the longest she has ever carried one of her little ones. So far this has been an almost uneventful pregnancy.

She would like to carry it as long as possible, but at least until her husband comes home on Monday.



Nini

Nini - I didn't know you had a Mito friend too ... Finn's girlfriend, Savannah, has Complex 1 & 3 Mito. . . the boys & I participate in the UMDF's EFL Walk . . . I'm in the beginning of my "month of Mito posts" on FB . . . Prayers and good thoughts for the Mom and new baby (and your little Mito friend too)

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

Up close of the pieced ruffles and ankle bow

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

SO SO SO CUTE!!! LOVE the outfit! And totally jealous of Ellie!!! I'd commission one from Victoria myself, but I know my pins would wind up scattered on the floor as soon as the boys saw it ... they'd elephant-nap it . . .

Here are some curtains I made for my sister today. More like a valance.

Yay for Minnie Dot!!!


Okay - I totally had more quotes and I don't know what happened to them!!! But it's WAY late and I need to get some sleep ... we had to push Finn's birthday party up by a week so it's tomorrow at 11 Swag Bags are done (I'll take pictures tomorrow, I promise!) . . .

 

[VBAndrea]

When I put your directions in all I got was this

Here are a couple of mickey head pot holders I made tonight.

Adorable! Minnie and my kitchen would highly clash, but what a cute idea. I may have to make some in different fabrics --dd is learning to cook and would love those.

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

Adorable! Very nice detail. I've worked some with clay and I find it a pain. I'm really impressed!

The Mom of my little Mito friend is 32 weeks pregnant. She has been sent home on bed rest, but they have told her if she goes back into labor they will take the baby. This is the longest she has ever carried one of her little ones. So far this has been an almost uneventful pregnancy.

She would like to carry it as long as possible, but at least until her husband comes home on Monday.



Nini

Hope all goes well and definitely hope she hangs in until Monday. Tuesday is a great day to have a birthday as well It's so great that she has carried this long if she has a history of preterm labor. I will be thinking nothing but good thoughts. Keep us posted.

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

Up close of the pieced ruffles and ankle bow

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

LOVE the outfit! My favorite things about it are the vertical strips of ric rac between the rows of stripwork (I actually just did that on an Insa I'm making dd) and I adore the ruffle with all the different fabrics -- I am going to have to case that idea from you if you don't mind. It's just too perfect! And the bow on the pants is such a great feature too. I am highly impressed

And your Elephant is so cute too. I made myself a flower pincushion and love having one. Still haven't had a chance to get pics...

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfitI am excited to work on the kids playrooms. We have the maps too, and they are already framed. It will be a work in progress. So who knows when it will get done. I will probably try to take some scenic pictures at each park in September and blow them up. Any other ideas are always appreciated.

Postacrds make great artwork too -- you could do a border or frame them as a collage.

I need to sew but I am so exhausted. Today was our developmental pediatrician with J and of course it was a day of meltdowns. Need to wait for the written report to modify the IEP but I have a few things I can be working on before I get that.

The doctor was wonderful and spent over 2 hours with us.

I hope the doctor was able to give you a lot of insight. I remember you making this appt MONTHS ago.

 

[cogero]

Thanks Andrea she did give me lots of insight and her report will really help me tailor his IEP even more.

Today I am going to work on finding a doctor in our Health Plan who will help with us getting orthotics for him to hopefully decrease his toe walking and increase his range of motion.

Tonight I am burying myself in the basement to sew. I need some stress relief.

 

[DMGeurts]

I totally got the book ... haven't had a second to start reading it yet ... but when it arrived my Dad asked, "Why'd someone send you that? I have it upstairs . . . " And I feel bad ... because I really thought I'd sent you a message that the book had arrived

We'll have to compare notes on Kirsten collections ... I too have a MN tie to her story (my grandmother's family was from MN) ... we're not Swedish either - from that branch we're Dutch & German ...

ROFL about the book.

Are we related??? Dutch and German here too.

Hope Finn's party goes well today.

Here are some curtains I made for my sister today. More like a valance.

Cute!

Thanks Andrea she did give me lots of insight and her report will really help me tailor his IEP even more.

Today I am going to work on finding a doctor in our Health Plan who will help with us getting orthotics for him to hopefully decrease his toe walking and increase his range of motion.

I am glad you got lots of insight. And I hope you are able to find a Dr. that can help you.

We finally made it home at 1am this morning. DH's dad ordered a new dock system for on the lake, it was supposed to be delivered at 7am yesterday. Just as we had packed up the truck to leave (at 2pm - figured they weren't coming) - they pulled in the driveway. So, we couldn't leave until they were done. Didn't get on the road until 930 and I have to work at 730 this morning... Grrr. I really wanted to sew today - but I have a feeling that I will opt for a nap after work instead.

Have a great day everyone!

D~

 

[Darragh]

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

Up close of the pieced ruffles and ankle bow

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

I love the outfit! I've been looking for something to put that motif of Heather's on. This is perfect! We'll have to compare schedules and make sure we're not at the World at the same time because I'm totally CASEing it for my grandaughter.

OMG!!! THat is so cute!!! Can I case you back??? LOL Has that ever been done before???



Oh, she looks so cute there!! I love it! V is so happy that you like her.

Just to let everyone know... I sent out a bunch of friend requsts on FB today... I went through all my "suggested friends" and found a bunch of Disboutiquers on there... so I hope you all don't mind. If anyone wants to friend me - I love keeping up with everyone on FB too.

D~

I know I don't talk much here but I also have a FB account. If you want the name, please PM me. I would love to have more DIZ friends!

Adorable! Minnie and my kitchen would highly clash, but what a cute idea. I may have to make some in different fabrics --dd is learning to cook and would love those.


Adorable! Very nice detail. I've worked some with clay and I find it a pain. I'm really impressed!


Hope all goes well and definitely hope she hangs in until Monday. Tuesday is a great day to have a birthday as well It's so great that she has carried this long if she has a history of preterm labor. I will be thinking nothing but good thoughts. Keep us posted.


LOVE the outfit! My favorite things about it are the vertical strips of ric rac between the rows of stripwork (I actually just did that on an Insa I'm making dd) and I adore the ruffle with all the different fabrics -- I am going to have to case that idea from you if you don't mind. It's just too perfect! And the bow on the pants is such a great feature too. I am highly impressed

And your Elephant is so cute too. I made myself a flower pincushion and love having one. Still haven't had a chance to get pics...


Postacrds make great artwork too -- you could do a border or frame them as a collage.


I hope the doctor was able to give you a lot of insight. I remember you making this appt MONTHS ago.

I did our family room in a Disney motif. I painted the walls a darker gold and cut out vinyl silhouettes on my Cricut (Mickey, Minnie, princesses, castle and fireworks). One wall has a fireplace with Jim Shore figurines on the mantel and porcelain princesses on shelves above it. Another wall has the Thomas Kincade Tinkerbell fabric panel that I just hemmed and hung. I also have plans to put up more of the smaller Kincade panels with the bigger one. Lastly, I want to do a wall with a quilt wallhanging with the villains appliqued on alternate squares. Big plans, little time!

 

[mphalens]

ROFL about the book.

Are we related??? Dutch and German here too.

Hope Finn's party goes well today.

We finally made it home at 1am this morning. DH's dad ordered a new dock system for on the lake, it was supposed to be delivered at 7am yesterday. Just as we had packed up the truck to leave (at 2pm - figured they weren't coming) - they pulled in the driveway. So, we couldn't leave until they were done. Didn't get on the road until 930 and I have to work at 730 this morning... Grrr. I really wanted to sew today - but I have a feeling that I will opt for a nap after work instead.

Have a great day everyone!

D~

... Got any Warnshuis's in your family tree? My great-grandparents were married in Minneapolis and my grandmother was born there ... http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/i/c/Don-C-Rickwalt-TX/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0312.html
My uncle put that page together ... but my Mom is actually referenced (even though this is my Dad's side of the family) ... she's considered the "family historian" and has done TONS of research ... Believe me, she's connected me to college friends, etc. It's crazy!

I'm hoping I stay AWAKE for Finn's party today... I got my hair done last night and didn't get home until after 9pm and then ate dinner and put the swag bags together ... then I got sucked into some of the tv shows I have on the DVR (as well as playing on the computer) ... it was after 1am before I went to bed and couldn't sleep ... wound up with a migraine and had to take my meds at 2:45 ... I'd finally fallen asleep when Finn woke up around 5... ugh!!!! I think I need to have a coffee iv today ...

Hope you can stay awake at work ... what is up with all the back to school stuff (and sales) already???? I last night when I saw it all at my SuperTarget ... didn't summer just start?

Sorry about the dock workers ... that REALLY stinks!!! Did they get it all done at least???

 

[turtlegirl25]

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

 

[cogero]

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

this is just gorgeous. My DD would love it. WELCOME!!!!

 

[aboveH20]

Cheryl edited my original quote:


D~

Really??? Editing your quote??? That doesn't sound like something I would do. I asked the armed guards and they agreed, not something I would ever do.

Here are some curtains I made for my sister today. More like a valance.

I love the dots. We've been in our house two years and have curtains in only two rooms. (Mini-blinds came on all the windows, so we're not doing a peep show every night, but not the same as curtains.)

I'm hoping I stay AWAKE for Finn's party today... I got my hair done last night and didn't get home until after 9pm and then ate dinner and put the swag bags together ... then I got sucked into some of the tv shows I have on the DVR (as well as playing on the computer) ... it was after 1am before I went to bed and couldn't sleep ... wound up with a migraine and had to take my meds at 2:45 ... I'd finally fallen asleep when Finn woke up around 5... ugh!!!! I think I need to have a coffee iv today ...

Hope you can stay awake at work ... what is up with all the back to school stuff (and sales) already???? I last night when I saw it all at my SuperTarget ... didn't summer just start?

I wish you well with getting through the day. I HATE long days.

I saw school supplies at the store yesterday, too.

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

How cheerful. I love it.

 

[babynala]

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

That is so cute and you can definitely tell that it is the toy story alien!

The Mom of my little Mito friend is 32 weeks pregnant. She has been sent home on bed rest, but they have told her if she goes back into labor they will take the baby. This is the longest she has ever carried one of her little ones. So far this has been an almost uneventful pregnancy.

She would like to carry it as long as possible, but at least until her husband comes home on Monday.

Nini

Thoughts and prayers for your friend and her baby. Also, love your take on the "Mickey" curtains.

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

Love that outfit. The embroidery and all the details are wonderful! Can I CASE and put that on my never ending list of projects? Ellie looks happy to be spending time with Dempsey and Jan.

If you don't use either tear away or cut away, how do you hoop the towel? I've never thought of using the solvy on both sides, do you just hoop the solvy? THANKS!!

Jennifer

You don't want to hoop the towel as it will leave major hoop burn marks. I'm making a towel now and I'm using a stabilizer that becomes sticky with a little bit of water and then you can release the stabilizer with water so that the sticky doesn't pull out the loops when you remove it. I've also used cut away (or tear away) and pinned the towel to the stabilizer outside of the hooping area and then used a basting stitch to secure the towel to the stabilizer.

Oh - it would be really cute to make a "Minnie apron" and hang it on the wall - sort of a Disney dress up area - you could do that with any of the dress up stuff you have from trips - but display them instead of putting them away??

I am sure I have more ideas bopping around in this head of mine. LOL

D~

What cute ideas. I really like the hanging hats and clothes.

I need to sew but I am so exhausted. Today was our developmental pediatrician with J and of course it was a day of meltdowns. Need to wait for the written report to modify the IEP but I have a few things I can be working on before I get that.

The doctor was wonderful and spent over 2 hours with us.

You must be exhausted. After having waited so long I'm glad you guys got to spend some time with the doctor. I'm glad you got some information that will help your DS.

Here are some curtains I made for my sister today. More like a valance.

Cute!

Postacrds make great artwork too -- you could do a border or frame them as a collage.

Great idea, I've seen people take their postcards, spread them out on top of table and put them under a piece of glass over the top so you can see the pictures but they don't get destroyed.

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

This quilt is gorgeous and I love the fabrics. If you ever get inspired to make something for your DD to wear you might want to start with CarlaC's patchwork twirl skirt - kind of like a wearable quilt and there is no pattern (just directions that are VERY easy).


Question: I need to buy some prewound bobbins for my embroidery machine and I know that some recommend the ones from Marathon but do you get the ones with no sides, plastic sides or paper sides ones?

Also, does any one have a recommendation for a good metallic embroidery thread?

 

[RMAMom]

Question: I need to buy some prewound bobbins for my embroidery machine and I know that some recommend the ones from Marathon but do you get the ones with no sides, plastic sides or paper sides ones?

Also, does any one have a recommendation for a good metallic embroidery thread?

I bought the plastic prewounds at Marathon but my 770 doesn't like them and both times I tried to use them my machine had to go in for service. I know there are others on this board with the same machine who use them with no problems so I am no help.
I have seen Metallic thread at Marathon that I wanted to try for a few princess things. I love their Rayon thread so I am going to order and see how it works.

 

[NiniMorris]

Question: [/COLOR] I need to buy some prewound bobbins for my embroidery machine and I know that some recommend the ones from Marathon but do you get the ones with no sides, plastic sides or paper sides ones?

Also, does any one have a recommendation for a good metallic embroidery thread?

First...make sure you are getting the right size bobbin...Size A. There are several that are 'almost' the same size...N comes to mind...but are not quite right.

I use the plastic sided for my embroidery machine and paper sided for my quilt machine. (that is the only way I can remember to keep the sizes straight! one is N and one is A and to the naked eye look really really REALLY close! LOL)

I bought a gross of bobbins back in April and still have way more than two thirds left. I was going through the spools of bobbin thread about one a week.

Sorry for drive by post...

Nini