This tutorial is on selecting stitches. As I was working in 4D embroidery I noticed I use a variety of tools for stitch selection. Different techniques are used at different times. Click above to view the video.
Monthly Archive for January, 2009
The machine cover pattern I’ve been working on for quite some time is now available for purchase.
For our lovely machine
Please NOTE the design on the cover above is from Kaleidoscope Elements and is NOT included in the pattern. You can put any design you want on your cover. Designs are available through your local Viking dealer, MyEmbroideries.com or other embroidery sources.
The cover fits many machines. Two sizes are included; one for the Designer Diamond and one for the Designer SE/I. It also fits other machines of approximately the same size. The cover is designed to cover the embroidery unit with the skirt unfolds from the zippered area. If the embroidery unit is not on, the skirt tucks away.
The pattern has some great techniques for learning to use your machine. Included in the package are instructions for programming stitches, and use of an invisible zipper and cording. If you haven’t used your machine for these techniques this is a great way to get familiar with them.
I’ve also updated MY teaching schedule. I’ll be teaching the machine cover in Elsmere, KY on February 21, and at Bueter’s Spring Sewing Retreat in Howe (Elkhart), IN on March 12 – 15 .
Just click on the Shopping tab above to order the pattern.
As part of the new LinSews I’ll be telling stories and sharing projects. This week is about sewing UFOs, UnFinished Objects.
In November, I was cleaning up my sewing room. We were having company for Thanksgiving and I like to talk about and share my sewing creativity. I thought our visitors might want to see some of my work. So I should at least have my space tidy – right? As I was organizing and putting things away I decided to put all the started projects in one area. I designated a box lid for collection. As I came across these unfinished items they went onto the lid. I’m thinking – I have to finish these! Some of these would make great gifts or could be used for show and tell when I teach.
I had projects that hadn’t been started, like the knit top with the embroidery template pinned to it.
Then there were the long overdue projects like the alphabet book. This is a new baby gift for my great niece, Faith. She’ll be one year old in January. (This will need to move up in the priority quick!)
There is the unfinished Lazy Girl bag inside a finished Lazy Girl bag. (So appropriately named)
And sew on . . .
OK, so now I have my UFOs in one spot. (Well maybe not all of them. But the ones I came across). Now, to whittle down the pile.
The Simon Haskins table runner was only missing one hooping. That should be an easy thing to complete. I found the directions and the color selections and matched one of the three. The other two are very close. Unless you knew they were different and you put the designs from both ends right next to each other and really looked hard you wouldn’t know.
If you want to see the table runner, stop in at Bueter’s in Elkhart, IN. Brenda will have it for your examination. Let me know what you think.
Next on the list is getting the alphabet book complete. When it was rediscovered the embroidery was complete through “P” penguin. All the letters are now embroidered. Next, is to decide what the cover should look like, what complimentary fabric to use and how to finish it off. Here are some fabrics I’m considering.
I have some other UFOs that should be pretty quick. I’ll keep you posted on how they are progressing.
Yes, I do have a New Years resolution to not add to the UFOs. And hopefully complete at least a few more.
Do you have UFOs? How do you manage them? Here’s a challenge. Complete a project and send me a picture. I’ll post it.
Sew Soon
LIN
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