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From: patti2
Date: 08-22-2005, 10:11 PM (1 of 9)
I just got a white 3300, just to embroider things for my two new grandchildren. I always pooh-poohed machine embroidery as not really sewing- just program it and sit back!! I am here to eat crow and say it is much more of an art and takes much more skill than I ever dreamed. I am learning, but it can be frustrating. I am practicing on onsies and will hopefully graduate to burp pads by next week. I am sure I will be back with questions! 
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User: patti2
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 08-22-2005, 11:40 PM (2 of 9)
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It's so darn addicting I don't see how we survived all these yrs WITHOUT a machine to do it for us. ( I for one was always tired of the end of my fingers fulla holes from hand embroidering.) I'm working on my husband now to let me get the new Janome 11000....(I alread have the 10000( upgraded to the 10001) and the 300 E...plus my 6500(quilter) does some embroidery too.... Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 08-23-2005, 06:48 AM (3 of 9)
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Onesies are tough not only because of their small size and tube shape, but because they're a knit. For a knit fabric you usually want a cutaway stabilizer. There's one called a polymesh that's softer, so it will feel better for the baby. Another trick is after it's embroidered to iron a piece of tricot or something similar onto the back to cover up the stitches. I totally agree that embroidery is addicting. I embroider anything that's not nailed down (and I have a crowbar, so really nothing is safe!) photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: patti2
Date: 08-23-2005, 01:01 PM (4 of 9)
| Thanks for the tips. I am already addicted! |
User: patti2
Member since: 05-28-2005 Total posts: 78 |
From: natred2
Date: 08-23-2005, 10:34 PM (5 of 9)
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Patti you are soooo right. I thought the same thing until I actually tried mine. I had gotten so frustrated in the begining that I put my machine away for almost a year. It is all in the hooping and stabelizer I have discovered. Now I am feeling pretty confident with most materials. I always do a test when it is something I haven't tried before. I have done about a dozen baby bibs within the last month so I am an old pro at them now for sure 
Don't be so open minded your brains fall out.
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User: natred2
Member since: 04-09-2005 Total posts: 81 
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From: mamadus
Date: 08-24-2005, 10:24 PM (6 of 9)
Patti.. machine embroidery is definitely addicting!!! No ifs, no and, no buts!! just wait a bit... if you just got your 3300 it won't be long before you'll be longing for a bigger stitch field!!  Chrysantha...what's the stitch field size on the new 11000? Brother has 3 new ones coming out... can't wait to see them.... but I think I"m saving for a pr-600... just have to get past dd's wedding next june...  such fun!!MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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From: SewNana55
Date: 09-12-2005, 07:55 PM (7 of 9)
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Just my 2 cents... Sept 2nd I went into my Brother dealer to buy a new 6500, when my eyes feel on a new machine  ...it was the New Innovis 1000 Well, the 6500 went by the wayside as I handed Cathy my charge card and rushed home to embroidery with this new baby. What a machine!!! I have already downloaded (from my Magic Box Plus Card) 12 of my favorite, most often used designs into the memory "pocket" and have been embroidering ever since. I have not dusted since the 1st! , but who cares, this machine is far too much fun. I just won't answer the doorbell if it rings...  The built-in designs are great and very usable and on the sewing side there are 67 Utility stitches, 31 Decorative stitches, 16 Satin stitches, and 14 Cross stitch patterns. I love the Wide Table, and the 5" x 7" sewing area. Although it is not quite as large as the 8500, you can rotate your designs by 1degree segments and it is enough for me. The new auto threader works every time and not one broken upper thread so far, the only problem I occasionally had with the wonderful little 500D. I wish I could have afforded the 1500D, but...and I really do not need the Disney. So, this is a great "little brother" to the big guys (1500D-$3999; 2500D-$4699; and the 4000D-7999 :sick  And at a great price $1599.00 that I can afford! SewNana55 too busy embroidering to do anything else. 
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User: SewNana55
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From: SewNana55
Date: 09-12-2005, 07:57 PM (8 of 9)
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Forgot to mention, this machine is quiet! Sewnana55 
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User: SewNana55
Member since: 07-31-2005 Total posts: 11 |
From: ArizonaStitcher
Date: 09-19-2005, 09:03 PM (9 of 9)
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machine embroidery is a blast and I have had so much fun (and many compliments) in the last year (well, make that two years) since I have been doing it. But it really takes the wind out of our sails when someone says "oh, the machine does all the work." I found it to be a steep learning curve (and very challenging on some stuff). I have a Pfaff 2144 and lust for other machines as well. Once I get settled in my new sewing studio once we move in springtime, I'll see what the budget will allow. In the meantime, Patti, let us know how it's going. My grandbaby is 7 months old now and I have mostly quilted, but will start on embroidery soon for her. Share your ideas and triumphs with us. Happy Stitchin' from sunny Arizona
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User: ArizonaStitcher
Member since: 12-21-2004 Total posts: 20 
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