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Date: 18 May 2002 14:51:33 -0400
From: "Maria"  
Subject: re: denim "lace"

Last month there was a discussion on embellishing denim shirts and I
mentioned seeing how denim "lace" is made on Kaye Wood's show.

A few people emailed me and asked for photos which I sent them. However, I
just (!) realized that I sent the wrong picture. It was an unfinished
version. I'm so sorry about that!

The method was to sew two rows of the honeycomb stitch side by side so that
they touch one another - then sew a row of the scallop stitch, one on either
side of, and also touching the honeycomb stitching. The part I left out
(don't know where my head was!!) is that then you choose a decorative
titch  - a floral for example - and sew it down the middle of the honeycomb
stitching. It really does have the look of lace and is very pretty - and
versatile with all the mixtures of stitches which can be used.

Maria S
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerninaThirtySomethings/
www.mariamichaelsdesigns.com


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Date: 18 May 2002 14:54:19 -0400
From: "Hancey"  
Subject: RE: Photo Transfer

Theresa,
There is some stuff called Bubble Jet Set, you soak the fabric on which
you're putting the photo and it then holds the ink from the printer so it
doesn't was out.

Unfortunately, I just got my bottle yesterday and haven't had a chance to
try it so I can't say how it washes up or how it holds a picture.

I have tested my HP 750 PCS to print on fabric. I have run fabric on freezer
paper through it and it works like a charm.  So now I have to treat some
fabric and try it!

Maybe someone else has tried it and can comment?

I'd be interested to hear how it works also!
Hancey



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Theresa  
> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 10:22 AM
> To: Digest Bernina
> Subject: Photo Transfer
>
>
> I'm working on a double wedding ring wall hanging for my parents 50th
> wedding anniversary and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to
> transfer a picture of their wedding picture onto fabric.  I don't
> want to do
> the iron-on transfer because I don't like the feel of it, feels like
> plastic.  I know there's another method to transfer the photo onto the
> fabric, and I'd like to know how.  Can I put a piece of the fabric on
> freezer paper the size of regular paper and print it out from my computer?
> I'm afraid of it messing up the printer.  I went to Staples, that
> has a copy
> center, and they wouldn't do this for me.  So what can I do?  Thanks for
> your help.  By the way, I'm making a copy of the photo and using the copy,
> not the original.
>
> Theresa
> West Virginia
>
>
>
>



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Date: 18 May 2002 14:56:52 -0400
From: "Jeffrey S 
Subject: door prize gifts for teenager boys

I have to provide door prize-type gifts for teenage boys for a function in
July.  Any ideas for something I could make?
Has anyone encountered a book with ideas and directions for items like this?

Thanks--                                    Mary in Alaska



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Date: 18 May 2002 14:59:03 -0400
From: Marygee 
Subject: Re: 930 eyelets

Debbie,
Yes, I splurged when I first started doing heirloom sewing in 1986, first 
took a class from Kathy McMakin (know I'm spelling this wrong).  She came to 
Worthington, OH and taught the heirloom sewing techniques by serger.  Decided 
I loved it.  Our Bernina dealer - Beth's loaned me the eyelet attachment 
which cost $80.00 I think.
Astronomical price at the time.  Got the circular attachment, too.  
Essentially, the eyelet attachment allows you to do very, very tight circles. 
 Balance has never needed adjustment and didn't even thread the eye of the 
bobbin.  Sometimes when doing rolled edge or buttonholes on certain weights 
of fabric or embroidery with my 930 I thread the eye of the bobbin....HTH 
Marygabrielle



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Date: 18 May 2002 15:01:54 -0400
From: Purr 
Subject: Photo Printing on Fabric...I make Picture Pillows, ect...

To Theresa and anyone else who is interested in putting photos on fabric ,
    My name is Elyse, and I make fabric photo pillows, and am working on a 
picture wall hanging right now for my daughter Katy's little BESTFRIEND, who 
lives right next door.
   I use special printer fabric, I buy in Walmart, Joeanns, and other stores. 
 There are two kinds, I like one over the other but they both work great. You 
can also just use plain fabric and this special liquid, I have not done this 
before, but my friend Heidi and I have wanted to try this, maybe to get more 
for our money.
    I scan my pictures and then print them onto the photo fabric material.  
It comes out very nice. 
    You can feel free to write me, and any help I can give you will be my 
pleasure in sharing this great art.  
      I use my Bernina 170 QPE and am learing lots about this craft. It is so 
much fun and using my machine that I have had for almost a year is a pleasure 
beyond words for me.  I just bought a Bernina serger and now that is another 
avenue of sewing and  I see great possibilities. 
     The name of the Printer fabric sheets I buy are:  June Taylor - Washable 
Colorfast Cream Fabric.
     Happy Sewing to all,
    ELyse
 
Bernina 170QPE with Embroiadery
Bernina 1200DA Serger
Featherweight's: 1935 Black, 1939 Black, 1950 Black Centennial)
One White Featherweight, (that belongs to my 8 year old daughter Katy who 
sews too) (we share) :):):)  
now I would like a tan, Crickle, and free arm Featherweight to complete my 
set.
 :):):)
That might take a while and a bit of money to find them. But I keep my eyes 
open, as one never knows.
 God Bless!!! 



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Date: 18 May 2002 15:04:18 -0400
From: Sharon K B 
Subject: Re: sewing class II

>Plus I got a really good feel for who is learning 
>quickly, I have one woman who is very fast and intuitive. And a feel for

>who is slower and needs a thorough explanation for things

I bet the woman who learns quick is also an auditory learner, meaning she
can hear what you're saying and visualize what to do.  I'm definitely not
an auditory learner and get lost with oral instructions.  Not until I can
see it and do it myself, often with mistakes at first, do I then know
what I'm doing!  I'm often the slow one in class but I know it's my
learning style, not my ability.  It is wonderful to teach and you will
see all the styles of auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners in your
students over time.  Knowing how to help, according to their style, will
help you not feel frustrated with those who have a different style from
you and it will make your teaching time even more rewarding.

Sharon 

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Date: 18 May 2002 16:55:55 -0400
From: Lobo  
Subject: sewing room organization

I have shelves built into my sewing room closet that are a bit higher than 
a copy paper box.  I "file" fabric upright in the boxes and write on the 
outside what color is in the box.



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Date: 18 May 2002 16:58:29 -0400
From: "cindy"  
Subject: Re: Photo Transfer

if you transfer directly to your fabric it will not be color fast so you can
never wash it. at wal-mart they have a package of fabric blocks for what you
are wanting to do and the chemical is in the blocks so the photo can be
washed. I have made beautiful  photo quilts and this is a good way ..
another way is to go to the Amy simms web page . she is the photo transfer
guru and has great tips.
www.AmiSimms.com!

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "BFC" 
To: "Digest Bernina" 
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 12:21 PM
Subject: Photo Transfer


> I'm working on a double wedding ring wall hanging for my parents 50th
> wedding anniversary and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to
> transfer a picture of their wedding picture onto fabric.  I don't want to
do
> the iron-on transfer because I don't like the feel of it, feels like
> plastic.  I know there's another method to transfer the photo onto the
> fabric, and I'd like to know how.  Can I put a piece of the fabric on
> freezer paper the size of regular paper and print it out from my computer?
> I'm afraid of it messing up the printer.  I went to Staples, that has a
copy
> center, and they wouldn't do this for me.  So what can I do?  Thanks for
> your help.  By the way, I'm making a copy of the photo and using the copy,
> not the original.
>
> Theresa
> West Virginia
>
>
>




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Date: 18 May 2002 17:57:28 -0400
From: Kwiltsit 
Subject: Machine Dilemma please help!

Hello everyone! I was the happy owner of a new 145--loved everything about it 
except the pressure foot pressure literally was so firm that my top layer of 
fabric would scoot anywhere from 1/8" to THREE inches! I was having enough 
trouble just w/cottons and then when I tried a fabric w/ a slight amount of 
stretch (very slight), I could not believe the amount it was off at the end 
of the seam. I struggled w/ this so much that I finally decided to return the 
machine which I will do on Monday. I have been offered another 145 or a 
refund. I'm leaning toward the refund even tho other 145 owners do not 
complain of this problem. I know of a used 1130 at another dealer's for $800. 
I'm torn between whether to try another 145 or to just get the refund and 
check out the 1130 which I know has adjustable pressure. I just can't believe 
how much distortion there is with my 145 and if this were the norm, then i'm 
sure I'd not be the only dissatisfied owner. Loved the buttonholes! does the 
1130 use the same foot and make them the same way? Is $800 a good price for 
one w/ all original feet, manual, etc?  I need some advice! please help!


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Date: 18 May 2002 23:48:51 -0400
From: "Debra C 
Subject: Re: 930 eyelets

Ok Marygabrielle, that is what you were talking about. I bought that eyelet
attachment a couple of years ago and I just looked on the box and I paid $92
for mine. I have not used it yet. My 1530 makes little circles so I have
never used the eyelet attachment. I didnt know for sure if you were talking
about that or something else. I will have to try it out, Thank You
Debbie
- ----- Original Message -----
From: BFC 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: 930 eyelets


> Debbie,
> Yes, I splurged when I first started doing heirloom sewing in 1986, first
> took a class from Kathy McMakin (know I'm spelling this wrong).  She came
to
> Worthington, OH and taught the heirloom sewing techniques by serger.
Decided
> I loved it.  Our Bernina dealer - Beth's loaned me the eyelet attachment
> which cost $80.00 I think.
> Astronomical price at the time.  Got the circular attachment, too.
> Essentially, the eyelet attachment allows you to do very, very tight
circles.
>  Balance has never needed adjustment and didn't even thread the eye of the
> bobbin.  Sometimes when doing rolled edge or buttonholes on certain
weights
> of fabric or embroidery with my 930 I thread the eye of the bobbin....HTH
> Marygabrielle


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