The Avid Embroiderer - All Comments

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Barefoot Boy with Cheeks of Tan, July 24, 2009

pat71896 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:07:39 GMT

I do understand that, but these can be placed on window screens as well.

I cannot say it enough, I love doing this blog and love even more when I get comments.

Thanks LaRue!

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Barefoot Boy with Cheeks of Tan, July 24, 2009

LaRueJ — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:30:37 GMT

Cool project, Pat. Great ideas come from clever minds.

Too bad I don't have any screen doors. Also, sorry I'm late reading your post.

Stitches,

LaRue

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Barefoot Boy with Cheeks of Tan, July 24, 2009

pat71896 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:37:31 GMT

Thanks Rosie! I just don't know where the time goes these days!

Pat

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Barefoot Boy with Cheeks of Tan, July 24, 2009

rnh — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:43:21 GMT

Pat,

Once again, an interesting idea. I like your idea of the FSL. I would think sewing directly on the stiff screen would be hard on the machine.

Good luck with those 15 panes!

Rosie

re: Things I Wish I Knew When I Began Machine Embroiderery 6/20/08

Artist — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:27:20 GMT

What do you consider to be the best quality of thread? Which is best, Rayon or Polyester? I am also fairly new to ME and love it.

Thanks

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Barefoot Boy with Cheeks of Tan, July 24, 2009

pat71896 — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:14:58 GMT

I did actually place a scrap of screen into the hoop. I had one scrap that was probably a polyester and it distorted the design terribly.

I also used a discovery sew (aka sewout) on metal/aluminum and it did not distort anything. The satin stitches were a little choppy, but not terribly.

I already had new screen on my door, so I did not sew them to the screen, I attached some FSL by using invisible thread.

If I did not have the 15 panes, I would have done a larger design directly onto the mesh of the screen.

Pat

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Barefoot Boy with Cheeks of Tan, July 24, 2009

MRSP16364 — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:48:18 GMT

I love this idea......what a great way to dressup your front door. Do you actually put the screen into your hoop? Does that not distort or damage it? I really want to try this......Tina

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

nanagant — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:12:23 GMT

why

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

LaRueJ — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:05:56 GMT

You know the old saying "Better late than never". I'm finally getting to read you blog from last week.

Yes, I remember the old dotted swiss AND I remember the newer dotted swiss that was not nearly so nice, because it was stiff and made of polyester and not soft at all. Right now, in my stash there is a piece of New white dotted swiss of the kind you describe that is waiting for me to make a pretty white blouse to wear in the spring. Wish me luck.

Stitches . .

LaRue

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

SherrylD — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:07:57 GMT

Very nice!

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

pat71896 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:00:53 GMT

Icklohs and graceanne - I so love to get notes like this. I enjoy writing, embroidery, computes and sharing.

I have the best of the Net, friends to share, and ideas I hope will inspire you. I am no embroidery genius, I just love to do it.

I am always doing things I can't do, that's how I get to do them. Pablo Picasso(1881-1973, Spanish Artist)

That is a quote from www.cybernation.com. I get these everyday, and keep me focused and thinking.

Thanks to all readers, and especially to the commenters.

Pat

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

graceanne — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:03:50 GMT

Thanks Pat for sharing your enthusiasm for recycling lovely things and I heartily enjoyed your workmanship.

I hope you find many more good things to share with us.

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

lcklohs — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:35:43 GMT

Memories indeed ! I can see us as small children feeling so special in dotted dresses. I will certainly use the idea for a table topper. Thank you LCK

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

pat71896 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:12:45 GMT

What lovely memories! I am delighted to hear these stories.

I have to try that wss under the hem edge, it makes great sense.

Pat

re: The Avid Embroiderer Presents: Dotted Swiss, July 10, 2009

r_moore1@msn.com — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:17:02 GMT

A beautiful project. I also love dotted swiss fabric and there is quite a bit in Heirloom sewing shops here in NC. Elegant Stitches has on line availbility. I do rolled hems on the serger and get a nice result. I save strips of light water soluble stabilizer from embroidery projects and place under the fabric edge as I feed it through. This prevents "missing" that occurs especially on bias edges. mm