dumbwaiterboy Posted February 28, 2012 #51 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Can someone share an insider secret with me? WHy are we typing our email addresses in weirdly and spelling out at and dot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmdv Posted February 28, 2012 #52 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Tom, There are "Bots" or, programs out there, @, the Bots don't recognize it as an e-mail address. Like we all need more junk e-mails. Your .pes file is popular! I love it, now I have to come up with a design using the Tail Fin, Carnival Pride, and the dates of our next cruise. Going to work on that after getting dinner ready. Again, THANK YOU Very Much!!!! I need to learn the ERA program anyway. Several other things come to mind that I can embroider. Waiting to see how your pictures turn out. Whens your next cruise? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AQW Posted February 28, 2012 #53 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Your design turned out great! I would love to have it as well: adrienneqw at gmail dot com Someone please consider digitizing the design to fill the standard hoops sizes (4x4, 5x7, 6x10) - my machine has a 5x7 hoop and I would love to make t-shirts for the kids that have a large whale tail logo and their names beneath. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted February 29, 2012 #54 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Tom, There are "Bots" or, programs out there, @, the Bots don't recognize it as an e-mail address. Like we all need more junk e-mails. Your .pes file is popular! I love it, now I have to come up with a design using the Tail Fin, Carnival Pride, and the dates of our next cruise. Going to work on that after getting dinner ready. Again, THANK YOU Very Much!!!! I need to learn the ERA program anyway. Several other things come to mind that I can embroider. Waiting to see how your pictures turn out. Whens your next cruise? Matt My next cruise is on the Liberty in September. Did you get the other file I sent today? I'm dying waiting for my thread to come...supposedly tommrow...today I came home to new bobbins and bobbin box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted February 29, 2012 #55 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Your design turned out great! I would love to have it as well: adrienneqw at gmail dot com Someone please consider digitizing the design to fill the standard hoops sizes (4x4, 5x7, 6x10) - my machine has a 5x7 hoop and I would love to make t-shirts for the kids that have a large whale tail logo and their names beneath. :D Adrienne - you got mail. Happy stitching I can set more sizes i guess. Can't you just increase it on the screen in the machine? That's what I did for a sucky I made for a baby shower today... Edited February 29, 2012 by dumbwaiterboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytue Posted February 29, 2012 #56 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I got an embroidery machine for Christmas last year, and it has been so, so much fun! I just packed up 24 embroidered scarves for my cruise (leaving tomorrow!). Wish I knew there was a whale tail in time to do something for my cruise. Alas. But, if you are still sharing, my email is my username at gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYPERO Posted February 29, 2012 #57 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Can i please have your file as well rypcal @ gmail com Thanks for sharing with everyone. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted February 29, 2012 #58 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Can i please have your file as well rypcal @ gmail com Thanks for sharing with everyone. Ryan Ryan and Ruby, You Got Mail... Happy Stitching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Squirrel Posted February 29, 2012 #59 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Those look great. Could I also get the file. Thanks Ed 3520power@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted February 29, 2012 #60 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Those look great. Could I also get the file. Thanks Ed 3520power@gmail.com Ed- You got mail! Happy stitching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFW Airwolf Posted February 29, 2012 #61 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am working on getting a stitching machine. Have paid thousands over the years for custom work on Jackets & everything else. Would love a copy of whatever Cool files others are willing to share. Also would be glad to setup a file sharing site if others are interested so we dont have all the requests & everything. Any thoughts, comments, reccomendations on what I should look for in a machine or what brand etc would be appreciated. Thanks - Send those files to msb @ maxxcorp <dot> net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted February 29, 2012 #62 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am working on getting a stitching machine. Have paid thousands over the years for custom work on Jackets & everything else. Would love a copy of whatever Cool files others are willing to share. Also would be glad to setup a file sharing site if others are interested so we dont have all the requests & everything. Any thoughts, comments, reccomendations on what I should look for in a machine or what brand etc would be appreciated. Thanks - Send those files to msb @ maxxcorp <dot> net You got mail! Happy stitching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmdv Posted February 29, 2012 #63 Share Posted February 29, 2012 DFW, I got my machine, a Brother SE270D at a yard sale, I got lucky, so I'm not much help on what type machine to get. Maybe check your local Craigslist. I saw a Singer machine yesterday at a JoAnn Fabrics and it looked very nice, and looked like it could do embroidery patterns up to about 14" X 14", didn't see a price tag on it either. A website to share embroidery files would be cool. There are some free places for files, but limited on design and how many you can download per week. Keep up informed. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted March 1, 2012 #64 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hey guys - So my new threads came in today! YIPPEE! ANyways, how do you all decide when you need to use stabilizer? I bought the solvy water soluable stabilizer, and used it at first on everything (mind you I was doing tshirt material. Yesterday I did a pillow case without it and it was fine...Today I was doing a tshirt (without stabilizer) and it ripped a hole in it and broke two needles. I'm guessing the less firm the material, means I should use stabilizer.... When I was at Joanns I saw ripp away stabilzer which looked just like parchment paper, can i use parchemnt? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbwaiterboy Posted March 1, 2012 #65 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Just did this on my sleeve.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AQW Posted March 1, 2012 #66 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Always, always, always use stabilizer. Your results will be better - often WAY better - with proper stabilizer. Here's a brief introduction to the various kinds. I recommend and almost-always use Sulky's "Totally Stable" iron-on, tear-away stabilizer... it's inexpensive and very versatile. If I'm embroidering on thinner or stretchier knits, I use two layers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand33647 Posted March 1, 2012 #67 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I agree with AQW always use stabilizer especially on any material that stretches. Fabric like t shirts do better if you use an iron on type stabilizer so that the fabric will no longer stretch. You can also use a topper such as the wash away to keep the stitches from sinking down into the fabric. You can search many of the embroidery sites for stabilizing information. Everyone that embroiders has their own preference. I like Floriani products. You also should purchase quality thread. Cheap thread will only frustrate you by breaking frequently. I have other thoughts that I will share with you from your email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaski Posted March 1, 2012 #68 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Tom, since you are being so very generous, I too would love the whale tail file.:D My address is leaski425 at gmail dot com. BTW, It looks wonderful! Thanks so much, Lea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmdv Posted March 2, 2012 #69 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Tom, You are getting pretty good at this. Your Guy's Burger Joint file looks very good. Send it when you get a chance. Went in tonight and added text to the Whale Tail .pes you sent me, I'll try to embroider it tomorrow or definetly over the week-end. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewut Posted March 2, 2012 #70 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I would like the whale tail also. Will it convert to HUS? sewut51atyahoodotcom Thanks so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmdv Posted March 4, 2012 #71 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Tom, This is what I did with your .pes file today. Just practicing. I'll keep the Carnival Colors on the TailFin, probably won't keep the purple. Still working on the color scheme. Just thought you might like to see. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesipie Posted March 8, 2012 #72 Share Posted March 8, 2012 where can i go to get the tail?? it doesnt matter for me what format, i can convert it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmdv Posted March 16, 2012 #73 Share Posted March 16, 2012 dumbwaiterboy , To your question about using a stabilizer, I always do. I get mine at Wal-mart's, you can buy it by the yard. It kinda feels like parchment paper, but not as stiff. I use this when doing shirts and such. For doing hats/caps, my hoop for caps uses a sticky stabilizer. The cap bill is clamped down, and the embroidery area on the hat/cap is press against the sticky area to hold in place while the machine embroiders. Hope that helps. I got 3 or the 5 shirts done, and 1 ball-cap, I'll try to take some pictures this week-end and post here. Have you made any more designs? The Guy Burger one looks very good. 44 Days and counting till we're on the PRIDE, (Not that we are counting down). Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted March 16, 2012 #74 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) I'm probably going to be slammed for this but isn't this copywrite infringement even though you are using them for personal use? Edited March 16, 2012 by RWolver672 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmdv Posted March 16, 2012 #75 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I think, as long as it's for personal use, NOT making a profit, or presenting ourselves as CCL, it's OK. Any legal types out there that would care to offer an opinion? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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