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From: heartland
Date: 12-28-2004, 06:59 PM (1 of 45)
I would love to have an embroidery machine, but I'm not sure that I would get that much good out of it. Please help convince me that I need to purchase one.  What do you ladies embroidery on, and do you use your machine often?
Donna
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User: heartland
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From: plrlegal
Date: 12-28-2004, 08:00 PM (2 of 45)
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Heartland, I didn't think I would use an embroidery machine either but DH insisted on going ahead and buying me one. He said that even if I don't use it a lot right now, when I retire I'll have it and have more time to play with it. I didn't want to put a lot of money into one so I bought the Singer CE100 Future and I love it. However, you have to have a computer you can dedicate to this machine. That's no problem for me as I have my own computer that sits here on my sewing table between my Pfaff and my embroidery machine. However, if I need to use my serger or my Singer Quantum, I have to do some shifting, but that does not occur that often. Take your time, look around, see as many demos as you can and then decide on the one that suits you best. Patsy Patsy
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From: joannequilts
Date: 12-28-2004, 08:06 PM (3 of 45)
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Of course you need one, I insist lol...mine is used very often and if it's not nailed down I embroider on it lol...I don't know why but the kids hide their clothes....hmmmm I have learned to digitize so that really makes it more fun for me. 
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From: beachgirl
Date: 12-28-2004, 09:05 PM (4 of 45)
| My DH tells people that if it doesn't move I embroidery on it. Almost true. I have 2 embroidery machines & use them both. Once you start you can't stop. |
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-28-2004, 09:12 PM (5 of 45)
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I have 2 embroidery machines....They're used a LOT....quilts, patches, t-shirts, anything I think 'needs something'. I too have my sewingroom/computer room combined. One of my machines takes downloads directly from the computer, (also uses cards, flashcards) and the other takes flashcards/cards only. Before you buy an embroidery machine you also have to consider the embroidery fields you want, most are 4x4 and they're the cheapest. Then you have the 5x7 and some have 9x10...you also have to consider supplies. Thread, stabilizers, scissors, spray adhesive (if you wanna use that), needles (usually changed after 4 or less (depends on the size of the embroidery) embroideries), things to embroider, (blanks, quilts, etc). Plus hoops (if you need, want extras or if you buy a machine that only comes with one, but uses more. Thread stands ( 5 spools is good, 10 spools is better). I almost forgot the cards, CD's, software to be able to use your machine. The MILLIONS of embroidery patterns online and at the dealers.... I'd say buy one....!!! Just be sure you know what you're getting into... test drive or look into LOTS of machines before making a choice to make sure you have support. Chrys
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 12-28-2004, 10:18 PM (6 of 45)
I have two also. Guilty as charged. It's addictive. Even my hubby's underware is not safe at my house.  Just don't tell him. Anything that is not wood, plastic or cement you can embroidery on. They are even embroidering on toilet paper here. Oh yes you need one. Then you'll need two and three. So get the best you can affort in the beginning so you don't have to upgrade later like I HAD to. |
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From: heartland
Date: 12-29-2004, 12:23 PM (7 of 45)
You are very good salesladies!  Susie, if I get a machine, I was thinking that I would practice on DH's underware.
Donna
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User: heartland
Member since: 05-23-2001 Total posts: 88
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From: soverysewey
Date: 12-29-2004, 03:25 PM (8 of 45)
So...which one are you getting and when does it arrive?? 
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User: soverysewey
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From: heartland
Date: 12-29-2004, 04:05 PM (9 of 45)
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That is a very good question~ I do not live close to any dealers, so my research will be over the internet, and with the input of others. The only machine that I have seen is the Brother (Disney) at Wal-Mart. This could take some time.
Donna
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User: heartland
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From: ArizonaStitcher
Date: 12-29-2004, 05:38 PM (10 of 45)
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OF COURSE you should get a machine! And like the other stitchers say, it's quite addicting. And can be very pricey in the beginning -- stabilizers, thread (oh my, thread!), gazillions of designs, blanks, on and on and on and on. With my local dealer, if you purchase a used machine (comes with lessons on how to use it) and then if you trade up within a year to a new machine, you get full trade-in value of original machine. I did that, and I think most of my friends did too. I currently have a Pfaff 2144 and I actually went to work to earn the cash for it, but well worth it. It's got a 5 x 7 hoop so that's nice, but I seem to want even bigger (I'll have to get over it, though, as it ain't gonna happen). Don't jump too soon. Look at the tons of options out there. And let us know. We love to hear about other addicts! Hope all your stitches in 2005 are happy.
Happy Stitchin' from sunny Arizona
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 12-29-2004, 06:13 PM (11 of 45)
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You can also be downloading free designs from the internet while you are waiting. There is tons of sites with free designs. If you are sure you are going to buy one start buying thread and stablizers. The brother machine at WalMart are nice but they have a 4 X 4 sewing field. That means you can only sew out that big of an area at one time. 4 inches X 4 inches. That's a big area if you just want to decorate little things but once you get into it you'll want a bigger area if you sew a lot. About the underwear, all my wash cloths are all embroideried on, lots of mistakes and they look stupid but they clean the same so who cares. LOL We're all here if you need to yell "HELP" We all have opinions and we might not all agree but it's from our experience so that's how most of us learned what we know, from each other. Good Luck. Hugs Susie |
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From: luv2sew
Date: 12-29-2004, 06:48 PM (12 of 45)
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I have only one and thought that I would be using it continuously but mostly it just sits there. I think it may be that I can't get the tension adjusted properly. I do a test which is OK, then do the real thing and it is way off. Can't understand that because I make sure to use the same fabric and stabilizer. I did a Redwork quilt top which is nice but haven't quilted it yet. ArizonaStitcher.....I have a son who lives in Tucson. Learned to really like the area while visiting him and his family. Happy stitching Clara Luv2sew
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From: Hogmami
Date: 12-29-2004, 06:58 PM (13 of 45)
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I have the Brother that is sold at WalMart. Mine is the PE 150. I got it because the price was right. I love it. I might some day go to one that has a bigger hoop area. I have the ultimate box that I use when I download free designs from the internet. I also have Embird,
Carolyn
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From: ArizonaStitcher
Date: 12-29-2004, 09:31 PM (14 of 45)
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when you come to town to visit your son, let me know. Where in Tucson does he live? And what does he do here? Does he need anything embroidered???
Happy Stitchin' from sunny Arizona
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User: ArizonaStitcher
Member since: 12-21-2004 Total posts: 20
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From: luv2sew
Date: 12-30-2004, 07:14 AM (15 of 45)
Good Morning ArizonaStitcher....Don't know when I will be heading that way but will give you warning. Son and family live in the foothills and they own the Norwalk Furniture store on E Ft Lowell. Don't know about the embroidery though. 
Luv2sew
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From: ArizonaStitcher
Date: 12-30-2004, 09:00 PM (16 of 45)
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Clara, check your PM. Small world ... Stitch happy in 2005! Happy Stitchin' from sunny Arizona
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User: ArizonaStitcher
Member since: 12-21-2004 Total posts: 20
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From: mamadus
Date: 12-31-2004, 06:17 PM (17 of 45)
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Donna... you definitely need an embroidery machine.... but, as others have said, buy the most you can afford... I started out with the 150 and within 2 months, knew that I wanted a bigger stitch field... But when I moved up, I kept my little 150 as my back up machine...And do be prepared, this is a very addictive hobby... I tell my dh, he has his golf, I have my embroidery machine!! lots of fun...and yes... I embroider on boxers...ALL the TIME!!! they are now my trademark christmas gift for the men in my family,,,, they wait each year for their new set of boxers.... there are some very cute "rude" designs out there that make a great gift!! just my 2 cents... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 12-31-2004, 07:39 PM (18 of 45)
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Mama, I did the same thing. I got the PE 150 in August and by Dec I got my Janome. Here it is two years later and I have another one, the Singer XL6000. It is very addictive. The boxers are great gifts and yes men do love embroidery. I thought at first it was going to be a lady thing but my sons, and they are all men, love their sweats and boxers.  GET ONE GET ONE GET ONE!!!!!!!! You'll never regret it. You hubby might not have clean boxers in his drawer after you get it but they'll be pretty. 
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-05-2005, 05:25 PM (19 of 45)
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I have read through all of your replies to hearland with great interest as my hubby has just bought me a Janome 10001 machine for Chrismas. I have had one or two trial runs and have now down loaded loads of designs in JEF format from the internet. Can anyone tell me how I can now view them. The display on the machine itself gives only a tiny picture which is difficult to interpret. I would like to bring them up on the computer so I can print them off. I am also a bit limited for ideas - never have been very imaginative - I've started with a few flowers on the corners of towels. The hubby underware ideas sound good !!! Further ideas appreciated. Thanks Di
Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-05-2005, 09:49 PM (20 of 45)
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The customizer sofware that comes with the Janome machines has a place where you can bring it up on the computer and print out a template so you can place them on the fabric straight and hoop it straight. If you downloaded the software that came with your machine, come to think of it, did it have software? I think that came with my customizer box I use with the Janome MC9000 If it did come with software it has an easy edit program that you can open a design in it and print out the template with that. You can also see how a design is going to look if you combine designs in your machine. I don't have a lot of answers for the 10001 because I have the 9000 but I do know a little my friends all have the 10001 and I see they have the same programs I have for Janome. If you think the underware is funny you should see the embroidery on toilet paper and soap. Very decrative in the bathroom. |
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From: heartland
Date: 01-05-2005, 09:57 PM (21 of 45)
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I would guess that the embroidered tp is for company only.
Donna
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User: heartland
Member since: 05-23-2001 Total posts: 88
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-05-2005, 10:11 PM (22 of 45)
ROFL You'd have to use a soft stablizer for me to use it. 
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-06-2005, 04:48 AM (23 of 45)
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Thanks Susie for all that information. I must be pretty thick or something as I don't seem to be able to bring up the designs in the Customizer software that did come with the machine. When I try and open a design it says the .bmp version is not there and then opens the design on the right of the screen which I can do very little with. Is it me ????? The Embird software lets me open dozens of thumbnails in a folder so that I can see what I have to choose from which is what I want to do at the moment - do you think I should be able to do that in the Janome software? The mind boggles at the toilet paper and soap !!!!!!! Much appreciate your help. Di Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-06-2005, 12:40 PM (24 of 45)
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Hey Di, Sounds like you are opening Easy Import instead of Easy Edit. There are two programs that come with the Janome. You should have both if you have one. Try and find the Easy Edit it will open your design so you can see it the way you are trying to see it. Also, the Easy import is for mainly changing things almost like digitizing. It can digitize a little. It sound like it should be the other way around to me. Easy edit should be the one that you can digitize with and easy import should be the one you can transfer the design to the machine but it's not that way. I have embird and love it. That's the program I use all the time anyway. With embird you can print out a template also. The cross hairs on the design shows the needle starting point when placing a design. If you place the design on top of the fabric before hooping and pin it to the fabric then hoop it you can find the perfect placement of where it needs to be in the hoop. With the customizer you have to open the design to see it, Embird lets you see all the designs in thumbnails without opening the file. With embird you can print out the thumnails and I put them in a notebook binder. When you click the print thumbnails button it will ask you if you'd like to add a comment that's where I put in the disk or folder where I can find the designs, that way when I'm looking in the notebook I know what disk or folder I can find the design in. It's a way of catagorizing your designs. Pretty neat huh? If I can help in anyway let me know. Like I said before I don't know much about the 10001 machine but the software is probably the same as the 9000's. |
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-06-2005, 06:37 PM (25 of 45)
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You are very kind giving me such sound advice. I do appreciate it very much. As I said this is a completely new venture for me so I am feeling my way. I too am beginning to love Embird. It is so easy. I have found the way to do as you suggest and have had quite a good session today. I am using the Janome software to transfer designs from my laptop to the machine, but that is all at the moment. I don't find the Customizer software half as intuitive as Embird and think I will finish up sticking with that. At the moment I haven't venture as far as very precise positioning. I am practicing at the moment putting sprays of flowers and things on towells, face flannels etc and simmple things. Walk before I try to run comes to mind. Not very adventurous yet but I'm sure I will get hooked. So glad I found this place - you all seem a super bunch and so helpful, and bothering to spend the time too when I am sure you are very busy. Brilliant Di Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-06-2005, 08:19 PM (26 of 45)
| Di, I am so glad I could help. There was a lady on here a while back that guided me throught my rough times in the beginning also. It sure helps when you can asked questions from someone who's been there. I don't mind answering questions and if I'm not sure of something I will tell you and not guess. Have fun playing and there is going to be lots of times you are going to mess up but that's how I learned from my mistakes and there was and still is, plenty of them still. LOL I recently mess up sweatshirts and learned you can applique over them with other designs and decorate around the boo boo's and they come out great. So don't throw anything out like I use to it can be fixed. LOL Have fun!!! Hugs Susie |
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From: mamadus
Date: 01-06-2005, 09:03 PM (27 of 45)
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another suggestion MIL.... use those sweatshirts and projects you mess up, as test fabric for projects that will be embroidered on that same type of material....machine embroidery is definitely an addiction.... and I am definitely an ADDICT!! MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-08-2005, 01:13 PM (28 of 45)
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You are so right - a place to go and ask questions that may be very simple to you - but quite confusing for a beginner is great. Another question if you don't mind. I would like to do some small pictures to frame. I wonder what would be the best fabric to try on. Thanks a million Di
Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-08-2005, 01:18 PM (29 of 45)
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Sorry to be a pain - but if you don't mind can you give me some advice on thread. I have started of with a box of Janome polyester thread which was bought with the machine but I have seen so many different threads, cotton, rayon etc. I imagine that different threads are best for different jobs but haven't a clue which. Any help would once again be really appreciated. Di 
Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: joannequilts
Date: 01-08-2005, 01:24 PM (30 of 45)
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Mainly the difference between rayon and poly is poly is more versatile for washing. You will find certain machcines like certain brands. As for putting pictures, I do photo stitching which is stitch intensive but you can use a cross stitch fabric, trigger...anything works as long as it is stablized correctly.
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From: Hogmami
Date: 01-08-2005, 01:26 PM (31 of 45)
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Try this web site. There are charts for threads and needles.http://www.diamondthreadworks.com/design_index.htm
Carolyn
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User: Hogmami
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-08-2005, 01:43 PM (32 of 45)
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Thanks - have saved a copy for printing. Di Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-08-2005, 02:41 PM (33 of 45)
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Dianne, I use mostly Coats Rayon which WalMart carries, Robinson Anton and Arc rayon and poly. The rayon is shinny where the poly tends to be a little duller but some colors are shinny also. They say the poly will hold it's color better in the wash but I've never had any problem with the rayon fading, my DIL bleached something I made for her by mistake and the colors are still beautiful, the sweatshirt is not white where it was blue before but the rayon thread is the same color. I buy all the colors I use alot of in the mini king spools (1100 mm) but for the off colors I buy the smaller spools. Sometimes it's a good idea to keep track of what colors you have because when you get in the store they tend to all blend together and you can't always pick out the shade of that color you already have. I put a list in my purse with my colors and the brand so I have an idea of what I already have so I don't duplicate colors. For framing fabric I would use a duck which is like canvas you can get it at WalMart in several colors. I make tote bags with it and it embroideries well. It's a thinker fabric so it doesn't have to be stablized as well as a thinner fabric and it doesn't stretch like thiner fabric does which could distort your fabric out of shape. |
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From: Hogmami
Date: 01-08-2005, 02:42 PM (34 of 45)
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Here is another site that might be good for you. www.embroideryforums.com
Carolyn
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User: Hogmami
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-09-2005, 12:21 PM (35 of 45)
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Thanks again Susie for the information and also Carolyn for the suggested sites. I'll have a look at the other one in a mainute. How can you cross reference the colour number from one make to another ? I have looked at some other than Janome makes of thread and the numbers are completely different - how can you match them up or is me being daft again ?????? Do they perhaps call them by the same name ??? Di
Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-09-2005, 04:01 PM (36 of 45)
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Hey Dianne, Did you say you had the Embird software? If you do you can pull up the design in there and at the bottom of the pic there is the colors and order they are. If you right click on the color you want to know what it is you can open the "view color catalog" and then click on the little arrow and it will let you pick a thread manufacturer, (Maderia, Coats, Isacord, ect,) and pic a color that is close to what the Janome color is. If not you can also print out a color layer by right clicking on the design and then go to "print" color layer and see what colors it's close to that you already have. Embird is great for all those things. If you don't have Embird you can try it for free for 30 days or 100 uses which ever comes first. I hope I helped. |
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-09-2005, 04:44 PM (37 of 45)
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Susie - sorry to have bothered you yet again. I have actually found the colour matching in Embird that you mentioned about 30 mins ago. I must play around a bit more in future before I ask anything else - "you will be getting fed up to the back teeth" with me to put it politely !!!!! Thanks anyway for all your trouble. Di 
Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-09-2005, 09:16 PM (38 of 45)
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That's no problem Dianne, I don't mind I hate looking up things too. I'd rather someone tell me how then sit down and try to read how. I'm looking for some lessons now on my new software I have. I've read over the books and it looks greek to me. I'm dylexic so it's hard for me to read things a know what it means without hands on, that's one reason I like videos of lessons you see it with your eyes. LOL My dylexia is in the form of not being about to conprehend what I read. So don't be sorry to ask me questions because I do know what you go through and I'm glad to lend a hand if I know. They also have tutorial on Embird you can download but I haven't done it because I stay so busy I have more luck most of the time playing around and finding out things on my own. So ask away. |
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-10-2005, 04:21 PM (39 of 45)
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Thanks Susie - it is good to know that there is someone on hand. I am sorry to hear that you suffer with dyslexia. It doesn't seem to hold you back any though so with all you experience and knowledge. You will be pleased to know that at the moment I have NOTHING to ask you. I've done quite a lot today and am quite pleased with the results. I am going on a free one day course on the Janome 10001 machine at the beginning of February so hopefully I will be a bit more knowlegeable then. Anyway I am enjoying learning and experimenting with different designs. I am now finding Embird very useful and keep it running on my laptop connected to the machine as it displays the designs so much more clearly and gives you such a lot of information. Up to now I have only used designs I have downloaded and only edited size, position and changed a few colours but I sahll no doubt experiment more as time goes by. All the best and thanks again. Di
Dianne
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User: Dianne Walker
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-11-2005, 12:24 AM (40 of 45)
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I'm so glad I could help Dianne. I got a call tonight from a lady who went to the seminar with me for my Singer machine and she's having problems getting started so I'm going to her house to help her. It makes me feel very good to be able to help out someone when they are first starting out. I learn slow because of my problem but once I learn something look out I'm gone and I don't mind sharing what I know with others. Don't feel like you are bothering me, if I know I am glad to help you out. As time goes on you will learn techniques and get more advanced with your projects. It makes you proud when you accomplish things and people say "WOW, You did that?" Can you see me glowing? Take care and a big (((((Hug))))) |
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From: mamadus
Date: 01-11-2005, 02:38 AM (41 of 45)
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Once you get to know Embird, you will absolutely love it... great program for a great price... I have almost the entire Embird suite... i don't yet have the new cross stitch plug-in... I can't imagine doing machine embroidery without Embird!! just my 2 cents... MO life is too short, not to explore
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From: Dianne Walker
Date: 01-11-2005, 02:59 PM (42 of 45)
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I CAN see you glowing Susie and I am sure it is well deserved - and thank you for your 2 cents worth Mo. I read with interest all your comments and have taken it all on board. I am sure I will have many more questions for you when I get in a mess!!!!! At the moment I am creating an Access database to hold information about all the designs I have got up to now. I can then search for exacly what I want. My hubby can write computer programs so he has written something to help make it easy. I have bought quite a lot off various sites - easy to get carried away I've found!!!! I am sure you will have a lovely day Susie with the lady from your course. Think it's a bit far for us to meet up though - I'm in England - where are you? Good to chat like this though. Have Fun Di
Dianne
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 01-11-2005, 08:15 PM (43 of 45)
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Hey Dianne, Who knows one day I might come to England and see you. Jan "Magot" is from England. I would love to hear you two talk in person. I love to hear people talk with English accents. I'm from Southern Louisiana, a little place called Chalmette. We are just east of New Orleans, about 5 miles away, (about 8 kilometers in your measure) You are so lucky to have Hubby supporting you with your sewing. Mine helps me as much as he can but when it comes to computers he doen't know how to turn one on. But he could build me a desk, some thread stands or anything I need with wood. If you need help just yell. I'm always lurking in here somewhere. Or PM me. Hugs Susie |
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From: Sheri
Date: 01-13-2005, 10:50 AM (44 of 45)
I have learned to digitize so that really makes it more fun for me.  What program are you using for digitizing? I have Kenmore 19001, which comes with easy import and easy edit, and you can do a little digitizing in that, but I don't like it too much--not enough control. I'd like to find a program that's not too hard to learn. |
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From: thegally
Date: 01-26-2005, 04:40 PM (45 of 45)
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I have the Brother that is sold at WalMart. Mine is the PE 150. I got it because the price was right. I love it. I might some day go to one that has a bigger hoop area. I have the ultimate box that I use when I download free designs from the internet. I also have Embird, I just ordered a Brother PE170D yesterday from HSN, I think it's very similiar to your machine. I wasn't aware that I could download designs. Do I need special equipment? I can't wait to get my machine! Linda |
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