tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post161306558667211064..comments2024-01-31T11:06:20.456-09:00Comments on Two On Two Off: Another KwikSew VestDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11099128922590283342noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-85036461104149150922011-02-16T12:32:28.773-09:002011-02-16T12:32:28.773-09:00This looks like it was so much fun! The embroidery...This looks like it was so much fun! The embroidery adds a lot to it! I am looking for a new project to work on and this will be perfect. Here is another site I think you'd like: http://swakembroidery.comMaiseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13617227773742078410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-67784094640203664592009-03-21T10:09:00.000-08:002009-03-21T10:09:00.000-08:00Hi Dawn,Here is a list of some embroidery sites to...Hi Dawn,<BR/>Here is a list of some embroidery sites to check out...there are more...I have been at this for almost 5 years and still find some new ones! Have fun! Mary<BR/><BR/>http://www.alldesignsllc.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.stitchingart.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.sewweird.com/index.php<BR/><BR/>http://www.moosebstitchin.net/<BR/><BR/>http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/New.aspx<BR/><BR/>http://www.sewingforsarahembroidery.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.secretsof.com/embroiderytips/<BR/><BR/>http://www.clasicembroidery.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.geocities.com/~sewntell/sayings.html/<BR/><BR/>http://www.artisticthreadworks.com<BR/><BR/>http://www.astitchclub.com<BR/><BR/>http://www.skeldalehouse.com<BR/><BR/>http://www.skeldalehouse.com/links.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.atimetostitch.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.adesigninstitches.net/<BR/><BR/>http://3web.dkm.cz/embroidery/embroidery.html<BR/><BR/>http://francine-broderies.com/Alphabet.html?lang=en<BR/><BR/>http://www.daffydowndilly.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.mountaindesignsbyann.com/<BR/><BR/>http://mountainthreadart.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.myembroiderynook.com/<BR/><BR/>http://pnw-embroidery.com/default.aspx<BR/><BR/>http://www.got-a-stitch.com/index.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.moonkissedsews.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.stitchmadoodles.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.suebox.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.wandafuldesigns.com/GiveAway.html<BR/><BR/>http://gorgeousstitches.biz/<BR/><BR/>http://www.dutchstitches.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.cuteembroidery.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.embproject.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.gosiadesign.com/gallery1.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.diamondcottagedesigns.ca/page2.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.heartstringsembroidery.com<BR/><BR/>http://www.StitchedWithGrace.com<BR/><BR/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StitchedWithGrace/<BR/><BR/>http://www.designsbysick.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.sanfranciscostitchco.com/index.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.abc-embroidery-designs.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.designbydawn.com/CrystalEmbDesigns.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazingdesigns.com/en/<BR/><BR/>http://www.enchantedembroidery.com/Fantasy/fantasy.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.fordelinkembroidery.com/<BR/><BR/>http://frannissewingroom.com/index.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.nitasplace.com/<BR/><BR/>http://sewingnetwork.net/tsn/tsnindex.html<BR/><BR/>http://members.aol.com/Lilibrod/FREE_DES...ree_designs.htm<BR/><BR/>http://ls-liane-stitch.de/<BR/><BR/>http://www.windstarembroidery.com/free-m...dery-design.cfm<BR/><BR/>http://www.stitchesinmotion.ca/freebies.asp<BR/><BR/>http://www.embroiderseye.com/index.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.designinmail.com/free.asp<BR/><BR/>http://www.alphabet.cuteembroidery.com<BR/><BR/>http://www.lovelyembroidery.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.designsbyms.com/sivigliadesig...oad/freebie.asp<BR/><BR/>http://www.designinmail.com/free.asp<BR/><BR/>http://www.geothedigitizer.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.sandysays.net/archive.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.joydesigns.org/<BR/><BR/>http://www.clubbroderie.com/telechargement_1.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.jennysembroidery.com/JENNYSDESIGNS/Homepage.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.freeembroiderystuff.com/stock...esigns.asp?mo=5<BR/><BR/>http://www.cookiescreations.com/freebies.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.sewforless.com/index.php?page=1&category=400<BR/><BR/>http://www.mtldesign.dk/index.htm<BR/><BR/>http://web.archive.org/web/2004102316122...den/golden1.htm<BR/><BR/>http://hjem.get2net.dk/LisDesign/design.htm<BR/><BR/>http://web.archive.org/web/2005020812330...onaldesigns.htm<BR/><BR/>http://sewmuch4retirement.com/endless.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.tickytacky.btinternet.co.uk/designs_1.htm<BR/><BR/>http://web.archive.org/web/2000111006000...om/holidays.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.volny.cz/pattistudio1/page2.html<BR/><BR/>http://mitglied.lycos.de/MonikaChr/herta.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.thredworks.com/free.htm<BR/><BR/>http://home.hccnet.nl/h.v.esch/menus/freebies.htm<BR/><BR/>http://web.archive.org/web/2004011415362....cs.com/sewsgm/<BR/><BR/>http://www.teresaembroiderydesigns.com/misc.html<BR/><BR/>http://home.quicknet.nl/qn/prive/hd.olde...ownloadans.html<BR/><BR/>http://search4designs.com<BR/><BR/>http://www.emeraldoriginals.com/Embroide...ree%20Page.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.southern-stitches.com/ssfreebies.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.4myembroidery.com/freebie.asp<BR/><BR/>http://www.freejacky.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.designsbysick.com/hourly?gcli...CFRUHWAod_iRtMA<BR/><BR/>http://cindysembroiderydesigns.com/index2.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.leaendasewbiz.com.au/Free%20Designs.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.daintystitches.com/freedesigns.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.sewingonthebeach.com/free_designs.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.wolhuisje.nl/index_bestanden/...s%20designs.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.designsinstitches.com/<BR/><BR/>http://www.designsbysick.com/hourlyhuntMaryissewfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780345687245124170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-14964008175449248232009-03-19T18:27:00.000-08:002009-03-19T18:27:00.000-08:00I am learning as much as you I think with these co...I am learning as much as you I think with these comments! Great work - what you did worked well.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-31274967212483969742009-03-19T13:24:00.000-08:002009-03-19T13:24:00.000-08:00Very cute top. I live in the subtropics and it ne...Very cute top. I live in the subtropics and it never gets cold enough for garments like this! Shame really, because I love winter sewing and I would love to make this vest.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-52306783331258835312009-03-19T10:32:00.000-08:002009-03-19T10:32:00.000-08:00What IS that gorgeous red shirt fabric? Wow!Oh, ye...What IS that gorgeous red shirt fabric? Wow!<BR/><BR/>Oh, yeah, I like that vest too! I really like Malden Mill's windproof fabrics for vests. This is the perfect time of year for them.<BR/><BR/>Did you find the fabric 'static-y'?goodworks1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02967943973600981509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-79021050967374150722009-03-19T08:09:00.000-08:002009-03-19T08:09:00.000-08:00Where are you getting Polartec? Since the mill in ...Where are you getting Polartec? Since the mill in Massachusetts closed, my supply has dried up! We have fond memories of the annual remnant sale, where my niece would climb into the massive bins and toss fabric out to my sister.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-71767763680494173462009-03-19T07:43:00.000-08:002009-03-19T07:43:00.000-08:00Cute vest Dawn. There are several free basting de...Cute vest Dawn. There are several free basting designs you can download to baste your fabric and stabilizer together before you stitch out your design. Most of the machine websites have them and you can also find them at independent embroidery websites...here is a link to one of them http://www.threadartist.com/embroidery_basting_stitch.htm Run the basting design first to bind your fabric and stabilizer and then your design. I use that with fabrics that tend to move like silk or stretchy knits. I will use sticky back with my cap hoop or if I have a really odd piece to embroider, but it will dull and gum up your needle. I avoid the spray adhesive anymore because it really gums up the needles (years of experience taught me that!) Looks like you have really been bitten by the embroidery bug! :)Maryissewfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780345687245124170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-68835783381464007932009-03-19T07:21:00.000-08:002009-03-19T07:21:00.000-08:00I like your vest, too! Fits you perfectly. Nice ...I like your vest, too! Fits you perfectly. Nice job with the embroidery...you are really picking that up quickly. :)2BSewing:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04285871411868752125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-48781234688949971292009-03-19T07:00:00.000-08:002009-03-19T07:00:00.000-08:00wow I really like how that came outGreat job!wow I really like how that came out<BR/>Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-14775325821392109062009-03-19T04:57:00.000-08:002009-03-19T04:57:00.000-08:00Cute vest!Cute vest!Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-81522989104015579062009-03-19T04:54:00.000-08:002009-03-19T04:54:00.000-08:00Okay--your embroidery is amazing! Gives a nice tou...Okay--your embroidery is amazing! Gives a nice touch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-18543018929112631122009-03-19T04:22:00.000-08:002009-03-19T04:22:00.000-08:00Like Marie said, your can hoop the stabilizer and ...Like Marie said, your can hoop the stabilizer and use spray adhesive to make the vest stick or is the stabilizer is fusible, you iron it down. Another trick I've used is to pin down the garment to the stabilizer in the corners of the hoops (where there's no stitching!). I do this with knit ski caps, and it's a little faster (and less messy) than the spray adhesive.<BR/>p.s. How did you know I love bad 90's rap? In high school, when I would sew, I would crank up En Vogue and sing "Hold On" at the top of my lungs. Psychic?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126043161321731207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-54790168424311726742009-03-19T04:19:00.000-08:002009-03-19T04:19:00.000-08:00Nice job --good to see you enjoying your embroider...Nice job --good to see you enjoying your embroidery machine. <BR/><BR/>If you use sticky back stabilizer, you don't have to hoop, or baste. A water-soluble on top is great for any pile fabric, including towels, to keep the stitches on top of the fabric.<BR/><BR/>Stabilizing is the key to good embroidery. You're doing great.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-26640737665953198272009-03-19T03:49:00.000-08:002009-03-19T03:49:00.000-08:00I don't hoop much of anything anymore. Get yoursel...I don't hoop much of anything anymore. Get yourself a couple of different stabilizers,and some 505 spray and you can embroider wherever you want. Have you seen the sticky back stabilizer that you peel the paper off and stick your fabric too? I can't remember the name but it works good. and don't forget to get a topping stabilizer for when you do stuff with pile. You can also iron,iron on interfacing to the back of stretchy fabrics before you embroider to help with distortion. Vest looks great. Embroidery can be addictive. Try it on paper for cards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1983143568219177072.post-82101177540091520872009-03-19T03:20:00.000-08:002009-03-19T03:20:00.000-08:00Perfect! Looks great!Perfect! Looks great!JoanneMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218217151372072602noreply@blogger.com