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| from the editor I recently received a reader question
about why we feature some of the same embroidery design companies
again and again. That was easy to answer: It’s because of
the design digitizing quality. I want to make sure you have successful
results when completing projects seen in CME.
My writers spend many hours testing designs from a variety of companies
to determine which motifs will stitch best for their projects. I’ve
had the pleasure of touring some of the design companies to see
what goes into the process of creating an embroidery motif. For
example, when I went to Oklahoma Embroidery Supply & Design
(OESD), I followed the design process from the creation of the artwork
to the testing of the designs. It’s an amazing process and
an expensive one, with many experts involved. When you stitch out
a design from them, you can be assured that it will be beautiful
every time. While there are many designs available on the Internet,
especially from home embroiders, you cannot always be assured that
the designs go through the same rigorous processes that professional
companies do to create original artwork, digitize with commercial
software, thoroughly test and then convert designs to the vast array
of machine formats available. You can certainly use any design for
the projects we showcase in CME, but always
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The test stitching of designs before
beginning any project is an integral part of the embroidery process.
The testing will determine if the correct elements are working together
to produce a successful project. Choosing the appropriate thread,
stabilizer, design, fabric and needle will produce excellent results.
If the design does not test-embroider properly, try again with a
different combination. Make sure the base fabric is the same or
similar to the base project fabric. Once the test-stitching process
is completed, you’ll know the actual project will turn out
successfully. By skipping this important step, your embroidery may
be unsuccessful or worse – projects could be ruined.
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Create an easy baby-shower gift that’s
unique and sure to make the mom-to-be smile. Fill it with baby bath
time essentials, set it inside a baby tub and wrap it with cellophane
and a big bow for an impressive presentation.
Embroidery & Construction
Christy Burcham began teaching embroidery and embroidery
software classes in a local sewing machine store 13 years ago. For
the last eight years she's worked as an embroidery professional
at OESD. She continues to teach on embroidery topics throughout
the United States and internationally. |
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wash it away When you want no sign of stabilizer
left in your embroidery projects, use a water-soluble type. Thank you for being a subscriber
to our CME e-Update. To show our appreciation,
each month we randomly select from among our subscribers a winner
of a special embroidery-related prize. This month it’s a roll
of AquaMesh Plus, a paper-release water-soluble stabilizer (14.25”
x 5 yards) from Oklahoma Embroidery Supply & Design. order back issues Looking for a back issue of CME? In addition to CME’s original embroidery designs, you also can purchase copies of past subscriber issues, and current and past newsstand-only issues of Quilting & Embroidery, Paper & Embroidery and Holiday Embroidery on our secure shopping site at www.sewnshop.com. For phone and other ordering options, click here. |
Fold
the bottom half of the bag back up in place. To create the pocket
sections, use a narrow zigzag stitch to sew along the crease lines
that separate the three sections. Do not stitch through the zipper.
adhesive;
adhere the fabric, embroider the design and rinse away the stabilizer
for no-show results.|
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