tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post7918822082179652980..comments2024-01-02T06:42:14.142-05:00Comments on Stitched By Janay: Monogramming for SchoolJanayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570801211495586896noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-18853797607790288812011-08-15T19:07:57.527-04:002011-08-15T19:07:57.527-04:00Jacquie, I've had projects like that! As you s...Jacquie, I've had projects like that! As you stitch you wonder, was this worth it?!?! <br />I'm getting better about saying no to hard to hoop items. Early on I was afraid of losing business. Now I'm more concerned about my machine! Last fall I broke a needle on a backpack that was too thick. Thankfully it didn't do any machine damage, but I have had a broken needle that caused a trip to the repair shop. So if anything gives me concern about wear and tear on the machine, I say no.<br /><br />The 6-needle machines are powerhorses! They can embroider on Carhartt jackets! So that's why I used her machine for the thick lunchbox. It's more industrial strength. :)<br />My MIL hasn't purchase fast frames yet, or else I would have embroidered all the items on her machine because it makes pocket type projects a lot easier to do. Since I would have had to use the same sticky stabilizer/inside out hooping technique on her machine, I decided to stick with my machine that I'm comfortable with. :)Janayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570801211495586896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-47355051380501270992011-08-15T17:42:22.271-04:002011-08-15T17:42:22.271-04:00I did about a dozen Pottery Barn cosmetic bags for...I did about a dozen Pottery Barn cosmetic bags for a friend ONCE. That was before I learned to say no, can't do it. They were so stiff and hard to maneuver. I was never so glad to be done with a project.<br /><br />Does your MIL's machine make it easier? How is that?Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114362556410652260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-44161299943756740822011-08-15T17:18:08.879-04:002011-08-15T17:18:08.879-04:00I did one of the flat pencil pouches for Claire th...I did one of the flat pencil pouches for Claire this year and it was a PAIN! One side of it was a very stiff vinyl so it was very difficult to hold out of the way. I managed to do it, but it's a little crooked because it shifted even with the sticky stabilizer. I don't plan on doing any more of those soon!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992108051491395496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-51444261503855299932011-08-15T13:56:53.200-04:002011-08-15T13:56:53.200-04:00Charleen, first of all, thank you for teaching me ...Charleen, first of all, thank you for teaching me a new word. :)<br />I'll try to do a onesie tutorial this fall. I do them inside out and upside down. Very unique I'm sure. :)Janayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570801211495586896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-90338487450250883452011-08-15T12:40:09.072-04:002011-08-15T12:40:09.072-04:00They are fantastic! I haven't tried a backpack...They are fantastic! I haven't tried a backpack yet but I think I'll be able to do it with your tutorial. Thanks!<br /><br />I'd love for you to explain how you hoop a onesie. They really have my stymied :-)Charleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777340733393515857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-4252420327437448162011-08-15T10:24:44.597-04:002011-08-15T10:24:44.597-04:00Jacquie, the sticky stabilizer I used came off nea...Jacquie, the sticky stabilizer I used came off neatly without residue. I suppose it depends on the brand, so I can't guarantee anything. :)Janayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570801211495586896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-22201613280301349192011-08-15T10:20:49.288-04:002011-08-15T10:20:49.288-04:00I did a pencil pouch for Miss J last year -- yes, ...I did a pencil pouch for Miss J last year -- yes, nerve-wrecking would be an accurate description. I didn't have sticky stablizer but I used plenty of pins! :o)SarahDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257597592270781104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728215592359697982.post-45657936598756672792011-08-15T09:57:58.143-04:002011-08-15T09:57:58.143-04:00Janay, they look great. I just did some and you&#...Janay, they look great. I just did some and you're right, I hold my breath the whole time. How does the sticky stabilizer come off afterward? Does it leave any sticky residue? I spray the stabilizer but think the sticky stuff would hold it better.Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114362556410652260noreply@blogger.com