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Does anyone know about antique linens and how I can determine the value and good web resources?

November 29th, 2012 1 comment

I need some help in determining the value of some family antique linens. Many of the pieces are white work – or cut work and embroidery (pillowcases/shams, sheets, towels). The most interesting white work piece is a welcoming sheet for newborns (37"x108") with an alternating pattern of cherubs and roses (mint). As for a hand crocheted item, there is an antique bedspread 90"x95" made from individual blocks of raised rosettes. It has a very nice border (needs minor repair). Any thoughts on selling at auction, selling privately, or holding on to them (although I know this is a personal decision).

Hi,

There are a number of books on valuing linens out that can help you get a rough idea – check local bookstore or library. . A general rule of thumb is that if the piece is 50-100 years old it is considered vintage. After 100 it is considered an antique. If you can do the repairs yourself do them or hire a seamstress. If they aren’t clean I recommend soaking in the bathtub for several days. You can add some "Linen Wash" if plain old water doesn’t do the trick.

Once clean and expertly pressed take digital pictures. Usually an overall and then detail pictures including any mended or damaged areas.

Value is determined by age, condition, intricacy and type of embroidery etc, whether it is hand made, rarity, ownership (belonged to a queen for example).

Also check listings on Ebay in the antique linens section and see what items like yours are going for.

Most auction sites are very user friendly for both buyers and sellers. You could also contact some collectors privately and inquire as to whether they would be interested in what you have (this is where good, clear photos are your best friend).

Or you may wish to keep some or all – I have items that I would never dream of selling because of who owned them and they will be passed down to my youngest who is the only one who would also keep them. Such items are priceless when it comes to sentimental value.

Best of luck. They sound lovely.

Brother SE 400 Sewing & Embroidery Machine Review

November 29th, 2012 No comments

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If you’re considering that the Brother SE 400 embroidery machine will probably be like these ordinary machines, then you’re badly mistaken. This machine isn’t just an ordinary 1 because it will be the mixture from the functions of sewing machines and also the embroidery. Brother International is well-respected and recognized for its fantastic revolutionary goods that also function the Brother sewing machines.

Brother SE 400 will be the current providing from the stated business that also carries exactly the same fantastic and helpful functions that the prior goods have. Nevertheless, just as expected, this machine is a lot upgraded than the prior ones that many people are utilizing in their houses.

Anybody who would determine buying this machine will probably be treated to a fantastic embroidering encounter. With its inexpensive cost, coming up with these stunning styles inside your fabric are extremely a lot feasible now.

Utilizing a few of the very best technologies for thread delivery as well as stitching, the Brother SE 400 also consists of automatic functions to create machine set up as simple as you possibly can and push button controls that deal with items like thread cutting and bobbin winding.

Thread delivery is horizontal, the bobbin is really a Quick-Set drop in style casing, and also the feed dogs have seven points of get in touch with for optimum fabric manage.

There’s an automatic needle threader, the capability to drop the feed dogs, and upper thread and bobbin sensors let you know when your thread had broken or is operating low.

Push buttons are conveniently situated for programming the needle to quit within the up or down position, a Start/Stop button, speed manage slider, along with a Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button.

All settings happen via the usage of the Brother SE400’s touch screen panel and good sized icons display stitch patterns and directions.

Embroidering using the machine demands which you eliminate the extension table and slide the integrated embroidery unit onto the machine. Then location your fabric within the embroidery frame and make sure the correct needle, thread, and presser foot are in location.

On the side from the machine is an embroidery card slot so you are able to buy sets of embroidery styles to expand your library of artwork.

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how do Brother and Singer embroidery machines compare?

November 27th, 2012 3 comments

Trying to decide which machine to purchase as my beginner embroidery machine. Don’t want to spend too much under $500 would be great. Not sure that I will like doing it so looking for a lesser model. Thanks for your time and expertise!!!

Brother is the leader in home embroidery machines. They are easy to use, software friendly and most designs that are available on the Internet (best and least expensive way to obtain machine embroidery designs) are in pes format, which is the one used by Brother.

For your price range, you may be limiting your embroidery area to 4 x 4, which many of us started with. And many designs come within this hoop size.

The price may also limited you to using memory cards for designs which are not built into the machine. Most of us started with a reader/writer unit and rewirttable memory card for machine embroidery – the unit has to be compatible with the brand and format.

You can purchase a unit – PED Basic, a Brother product with a rewitable memory card for around $119. See Source.

To use designs from the Internet, you need to have a PC. On the hard drive, create a folder and name it Emb Downloads. Choose the design you want from the many sites on the Internet and save to the folder. The design most likely will be zipped. Mouse over and choose extract or open. A new file will appear and this is what you will send to the memory card. The zipped file can be deleted.

Save the folder to a USB flash drive (if your PC has a USB port) or to a CD as backup – do this everytime you add or change a design file in the Emb Download folder.

Open the manual and lay it next to the embroidery machine. Read through and apply each feature of the machine.

Some basic supplies you will need are – stabilizer (tear away, cut away and water soluable); machine embroidery bobbin thread; machine embroidery thread – polyester will withstand chlorine bleach, but rayon is more readily available. Start with a few basic colors.

Add to your supply list as you find the items on sale.

Embroidery Library has great tutorials and tips – http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=techniques

Does anyone have any gift ideas made out of recycled materiels?

November 25th, 2012 5 comments

I’m short on funds this year and want to make Christmas presents out of stuff I already have. I’m getting tired of making purses and memo boards. I have lots of scrap material and embroidery supplies. I’m good at embroidery, sewing, and cross stitch but am looking at other ideas as well. Please don’t post anything expensive. I am on a very fixed budget! thanks in advance for your help

There are many ideas that you can do as well as a few books that cater to making recycle items. I have a few so if you send me an email with some ideas you are looking for I can check them out I have couple of books that everything cost about 10.00 or less to make. These books normal can be found in most crafts stores. Or you can check out what books your local library have. They will mostly likely have a craft type section.

Alternative stabilizers for machine embroidery?

November 23rd, 2012 7 comments

I’ve heard of a few alternatives to embroidery stabilizer… dryer sheets, freezer paper, even "sewer cloth" that plumbers use. Any others?

i would recommend you join a few yahoo groups. they discuss things like this all the time. some of the alternatives work and work well, other work and can damage your machine. the people on the yahoo groups are full of so much useful knowledge and they allow us to learn from their mistakes.
here are just a few. if you want more either do a search in yahoo groups or contact me thru my profile and i’d be happy to help.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SiCKDesigns/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adesigninstitches/?yguid=102878935
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/affordableembroiderysuppliesfromdpauls/?yguid=102878935
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/News_For_Embroidery/?yguid=102878935

those should get you started. i also would like to share my favorite embroidery site with you. they give away 49 free designs a day and the memberships to their site are very reasonable and they run sales frequently.
http://www.designsbysick.com/amember/go.php?r=5647&i=l0">Designs by SiCK Embroidery Library

good luck and have fun. if you have any other questions please e-mail me thru my profile.

How to Use KK-100 to Improve Embroidery Results on Stretchy Materials!

November 22nd, 2012 No comments

For LOTS more embroidery hint videos, go to our library link of videos:
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Where can I purchase all purpose poly thread in 100+ spools online?

November 21st, 2012 2 comments

I have been looking and I can only find embroidery or serger thread in multiple colors in a set. I am looking for all purpose poly blend where I dont have to purchase each spool separate.

Gutermann’s Mara 100 polyester thread, about 400 colors: http://www.wawak.com/products/category.cfm?cID=333 (an excellent price); Gutermann premade assortment: http://www.amazon.com/Gutermann-In-Home-Sew-All-Thread-Assortment/dp/B003SBV5ZC

You may also want to read: http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa102100a.htm

Embroidery material? Where do I get it and what is it called?

November 19th, 2012 2 comments

Okay….so I have a stupid question. I really want to try cross stitching/embroidery but I have no idea what that material is called or where to get it. Not aida cloth, but that plain white fabric you always see people use in embroidery hoops.

Any ideas?

Take a look at this fabric… it’s plain old muslin, and you can get it at any fabric store, or even the Walmarts that haven’t thrown every bolt of fabric out.
Probably in the range of $2-5/yard for 45" wide fabric.
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/21784677
That’s about a 10" wide piece shown there… here’s what the fabric looks like up close:
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22521551
the machine stitches here are 3 mm long.

This is what I typically give to beginners for surface embroidery, or for doing stamped cross stitch. It’s cheap, easy to work with and holds up well.

The real secret of embroidery is that once you know what you’re doing, you can embroider on anything you can get a needle through, from the most delicate silk organza like the wings of this dragonfly: http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/photo/stumpwork-dragonfly?context=user
to heavy velvets http://www.hchc.edu/hellenic/campus_life/library/archbishop_iakovos_collection/gallery.html?pic=15 and even leather: http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/metis_textiles13

If you want to do counted cross stitch, then a fabric where you can really see the holes, like aida or evenweave linen, is easier to start with. I usually start beginners at about 10 stitches per inch.

Does anyone have embroidery about alaska from the 30’s-60′?

November 17th, 2012 1 comment

I am looking for embroidery about Alaska from the 30′-60’s….they use to make pillows and calendars with Alaskan things on them…now they are vintage and I would like photos so I can make embroidery from them.

try ebay. or your local public library. or the web.

What are some items you can sew onto with a Janome Memory Craft 300e?

November 15th, 2012 3 comments

I’m just trying to get an idea what I can sew on with this machine, and also which would be the best thread for embroidery? I know I can sew towels, but for some reason, I had difficulty sewing on one when I tried it. I’m thinking my machine doesn’t like the thread that I have so which embroidery thread serves best for that model? Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Embroidering towels or other napped fabric takes preparation of the fabric.

Be sure to use thread specifically for machine embroidery and bobbin thread specifically for machine embroidery.

There are tips, techniques and charts at Embroidery Library that would be very helpful to anyone who does machine embroidery. http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=techniques