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Eileen, I soo enjoy your blog. Please continue designing. I love the neckline designs.
My shopping “go to” is definitely machine embroidery designs! Can’t get enough of them and can’t stop looking at them. I do even embroider some of them out! Fun, fun, fun!
Merrya
I have a thing for organizers- bags, plastic boxes etc and things that can be configured for more than one use. I am facinated by “estate jewelry” that you can wear as a pin or as a pendant by removing the pin mechanism. I keep my current projects assembled in the bags so all the parts( patterns, fabric, stabilizer, buttons etc) are all in one place ready to go.
Can’t wait to see your shirt!
I just got a new embroidery machine so right now my go to thing is embroidery patterns. There are just so many cute ones out there and there’s just so little time!! I know that I have a lot of them but the next one is just so cute and it’s calling my name!! I do actually stitch some of them out but I’ll never be able to do them all. But they’re just so much fun. And my favorite place to put them is on tshirts.
It is indeed T-Shirt season once more. I am constantly on the lookout for new and clever ways to personalize and make them ornate. Can hardly wait to see the finished outcome you are working on. The thing that I usually make sure I never run out of is Fray-Chek. I use it on all my embroidery to make sure it never comes apart. I also check out the latest embroideryy thread shades. Gotta have them.
Can you believe it, my shopping go to are pincushions and books and patterns on making them. They make great gifts, and the folks who recieve them seem to really like them. I keep a list of who I have gifted them to so they only get one from me. I want to make them happy, not make them all laugh over my hobby!
Hi. I am so glad to be able to join your blog. I love your website, designs and embroidery tools. Thanks for always have something cool to look at and learn about.
Hugs.
Maria Fortunato (Ohio)
Like all your stuff. Just bought the 5X7 Snap Hoop for my Quattro. Anxious to try it out.
joining blog
Im just joining your blog. There are so many things on your page dont know where to start.I,ve just bought you 200×260 hoop for viking diamond machine and some stipple designs.
I love the concept of your stipple makes it so much easier to quilt at same time. I was wondering are you thinking of doing childrens stipple designs??????Like numbers and letters they would be great for quick baby gifts. Maybe even run a contest on it. What do you think. Hopeing you say yes.
Barb W
Will you be doing an event in the Chicago suburban area anytime in the next year or so? I live in Glenview, 25 miles north of downtown Chicago.
My go to item is also a tee shirt, and I really like slippers, all kinds and colors of slippers.
Love your blog!!!!!! In my hoop right now is an Irish Table runner for my sister-in-law who has been so kind to put me up in her home overnight (once for 2 weeks!!!) When I had to return to Crystal Lake,Il. to do some banking and paperwork, for my mother.
She made the stressful time much more bearable for me. I could never repay her,
but I do know that she will love the Irish poem on the table runner.
Whats in my Hoop? Right now I am working on Custom Boutique Dresses with Appliques on them. I have been doing custom sewing for over 23 years. I love making Special items. I love learning new things to do.
I am so thankful for your magazine and your blog! I have learned so very much from you. The joy I get from my embroidery machine would not be near as fulfilling if it were not from your knowledge and willingness to share it with all of us. Thanks So Much!
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Hi Eileen,
Nothing in my hoop right now—both machines are in the shop getting new thread cutting assemblies. I am having withdrawal symptoms!! About all I can do is play with the thread, and occasionally rub a piece of fabric or two. I have made a list of all my stabilizers, and have decided to make one of your “little black tees” when I get them back. I have made a few sets of dish towels for Christmas so far, and a couple of bags. I love working on towels and tee shirts.
I have managed to come down with a nasty case of shingles, and since they say it is caused by stress, it must be because I miss my machines. Yes, plural, I have two embroidery machines, and there is no better sound than both of them running full blast at the same time!
Take care, and have a fun cruise.
Can anyone tell me if the “Perfect Alighment Software” works on the Brother 4500-D machine (that’s what I have).
I have a gift certificate to the Embroidery Designs magazine store that expires on July 10th, so I need to know pretty soon.
All the description says is that it works on Brother machines. It doesn’t specify which Brother machines.
Thank you.
just finished quilting a complete 75″ x 65″ project, entirely on my embroidery module. thank you, Eileen for your magazine, tips, and tools that have helped it make it all come together!
Just finished sewing some patriotic angels to put in the thank you cards for the wonderful bbq we went to for the 4th. Havent used my mega hoop yet so looking forward to it but trying to figure out how I’m going to save on stabilizer looks like I will use more as I have to use the big hoop each time so was hoping I could get away with using less I’m sure there is a simple solution. Anyways thank forr the great tips.
Hi,
Like your ideas the flower wreath was cute.
I would love to join your blog.
Would love to subscribe to your blog to get great inspirations.
I have seen the onesies that a skirt is added. It has a band, buttons on the band, and the skirt is curved on the one side when it meets on the side. Does anyone know where I can find directions on how to do this? Thanks for your help.
I really like the website. I’ll subscribe to it. it’s sure to help my embroidery.
Penny
I always get so much inspiration from the Designs websites. Thank you. Right now I am working on Lingerie bags and toiletries bags for our Christmas Craft Sale at the Seniors complex where I live. The funds raised goes towards our entertainment for the year as well as our New Year’s Eve party.
Hi Eileen,
I love Stipple stuff. I almost bought the newest set, and at the last minute saw my largest hoop wouldn’t be large enough.
My largest hoop is 240mm x 140mm. If I were to use an editing program to shrink the designs down that much would there be a lot of distortion due to density?
Any chance those of us with smaller systems can get in on this pretty set?
joey*
I would like to know how to embroider on leather samples a friend who works at a furniture store gifted me with. They are very sturdy.
I am signing up for your blog–will comment after I become active in reading/using info from it. Thanks
I am so excited to be joining your blog. I am always in search of new designs and inspiration. Thank You!
Hi Eileen,
I should have written this note years ago. I want to say thank you for such a nice article you did on one of my designs. It showed how color can change the look of ONE quilt.
I still take this magazine to show at my trunk shows so other people can see how different a quilt can change just by a total makeover in color.
Love your magazine.
I would like to know what stabilizer etc I should use on blocks for an inside door hanger.
My idea of the perfect vacation is staying at home all by myself, letting everyone think I went away, and play at my machine with no interruptions. I’ve got several of your stipple CDs and I would love to have the perfect placements CD. I can only dream. Hubby has Alzheimers and he doesn’t like going anywhere. Thanks for reading.
Do you make the snap hoop for the Brother Industial machines
For the new stipple designs, I’d like snowflakes.
I am eager to join your blog, learned something new today about embossing. Thanks a million. Edi
I am presently embroidering on bath towels. I do wish they would come out with a Snap Hoop for the Viking Machines. It would make it so much easier. I have a Designer I and a Viking Ruby. Love your blog!
I did not know that I needed so many purses. Now, I can’t stop thinking about the design possibilities, the function of them, and creativity that I can display on them. Keep the ideas coming!
Hello, My friend told me about your sight and that one person was wanting information on Embrilliance. I am also a Mac user and have been using Embrilliance Essentials, Convert it Mac and Embrilliance Thumbnailer. I do like them although I do not have everything figured out, their customer service has been very helpful.
can someone tell me the difference between the Magna Hoop and the Snap Hoop?
Hi Linda,
Great question. Click on this link for an overview. http://dzgns.com/blog/2010/06/all-about-hoops/
- Designs in Machine Embroidery
I was wondering if you will have the TExas showdown again this year?I missed it last year and would love to attend.
please unsubscribe me – thank you (I don’t have time to read all the comments).
I have just found this Blog and I am going tp get a lot of wonderful information about machine embroidery from it.
Hi there Eileen,
I am an avid machine embroiderer. I have your books and have done several of the projects. I love the designs. I am curious about the snap hoop, but wonder if anyone has heard or experienced problems with the magnet interfering with the computer portion of the sewing machine? I have a Bernina 830.
Keep designing. Jacquelyn
hi eileen,
i am deaf lady and look for bed sheet embroidery machine to be embroided on it what i can change colors for any size of the sheets? thanks,elizabeth
how can i embroider on grosgrain ribbon?
I think the fortune cookies would be great for our Mother/daughter dinner at church. We could use your idea and put in something about each person like you did at your wedding.
I have used a different technique for making fortune cookies several years ago. We had some friends going through some health issues. I filled the cookies with Bible verses. I put a dozen in a Chinese take-out box.
I love your magazine and newsletters. Somehow they stopped coming, so I am eager to get the blogs again.
I was referred by some one from SOTF! Great site!
hi eileen,
very nice designing consept. I so enjoy your blog. Please continue designing. I love the neckline designs. the great technicqs & wonderful information about machine embroidery from it.