If you have the hobby of Embroidery so it is a fantastic hobby, for much people it is incredibly soothing. However, after more years of embroidery as a hobby, we may find that the amount of finished ( completed) projects you have accumulated is vast. This is when you maybe sell them . I expect that you probably give a lot of your embroidery and other crafts work to people near you as friends and family as gifts for Birthdays and Christmas, but next step it’s nice to offer them something else. You can use the money you get from selling your embroidery projects to fund your shopping. When you start to do this , you should first think about the usefulness of it. For example, you own a finished cross stitch piece but you didn't do anything with it. For much people, this can't be an enticing project to buy, because although finished the embroidery side of it, they can't consider it to be finished. What you need to think about how you can convert it into a useful or decorative object. Maybe your embroidery piece become a cushion cover, the top of an ottoman, a wall hanging etc. Pieces of embroidery like this are much more likely to sell. The kind (style) of embroidery you have completed maybe effect the price, for example, a piece of completed cross stitch may not fetch as much as a completed piece of Assisi embroidery, as Assisi is often thought of as historic embroidery and cross stitch is considered to be very modern.
this mean that you must consider your selling venue, craft fairs are an great place to start, as you will get to meet other crafters and embroiderers who will show you the way , offer you advice and often be a good inspiration for more of your embroidery work. You will often fetch a much higher price for your work at a craft fair than you will else where.
Another idea that presents itself it is using online auctions such as ebay. because of the ease of use, there is no planning involved and you can list your items any time. Although ebay has its benefits, you’ll be hard pressed to get a very good price on your item, so choose your venue carefully.
When your work there are a few things you should add in to the cost. Include the cost of materials, any postage costs if you buy the materials by the Internet or mail order, any fuel if you had to collect your materials, work out your rate and then calculate the number of time that it took you to complete. much people may advise you to multiply that number by 4 or 6, however it is up to you. Often the project can take months to finish, and multiplying the cost by 4 would make the finished piece out of many peoples price range, so choose wisely.
After that all If you still unsure there is a third option open to you, and that is someone want to sell your project for you. If you are lucky enough to live in a tourist town you could approach gift shops to sell your embroidery projects, or if not, many craft stors have displays of finished wares. Often these malls will also help you in pricing and give you a guide. If you make a good relationship with these shops you may find you get commissions for your embroidery which will earn you quite a bit of extra money.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Sell Your Completed Embroidery Projects That You Did
Sunday, August 3, 2008
The Tone Embroidery
the tone - as is the application of basic embroidery. It means the application of design and embroidery, one in the same color of the fabric of this being sewn on. For example, white on white Stitching garment. The result is precise, yet rich look that can be quite striking in appearance.
So far, the tone - the tone - embroidery has been closely linked to the way forward - part of the embroidery industry. The rapid growth trend for several years and remained popular style embroidery for those clients interested in the least, yet look classy.
Although it seems logical that the tone - the tone - the embroidery and design will disappear in the background, it is in fact quite visible, but still rather weak. This is ascribed to the fabric is usually a uniform color, while some embroidery thread, because Chen, which led to surprisingly good show against the backdrop Moron.
More commonly, to the tone - the tone - designs appear on jackets and shirts left in the chest and sleeves, or yoke areas. (Nair is the fabric of the Panel on the back of the neck down clothes.) Popular application of one is to use a combination of color and full of tone - the tone - slogans on the same garment. For example, companies can proxy a desire to be a logo on the left chest in full color, and his website address embroidered on the yoke using the tone - the tone - the application. A similar request may be another distributor logo on the front in full color and a list of key products embroidered tone - the tone - on the right sleeve.
With the resurgence in education initialled at the tone - the tone - is the first to appear on Cuffs and collar men dress shirts. It is important, the tone - the tone - the initials of education is more prevalent on the finest designer T-shirts on the budget and prices.
-- - Accent on the tone embroidery and also in other applications as well as slogans. Fashion ladies' blouses and can be decorated with floral patterns done in the tone - the tone - the application, that provides an elegant texture and without distraction or Flashiness of contrasting colors.
Many of the homes such as furniture and bed covers, table, mattresses, towels and placemats are in good taste decorated with the tone - the tone - the designs, which add an elegant taste, but may not introduce colors clash with the colors or the expression of the room, which will go to the item. For example, with Pallet round ivory and ivory embroidery and will blend into a variety of kitchen accessories, while the same Ivory Pallet round with a green light embroidery will only lead to confusion in very limited number of schemes Interior.
Thus, the tone - the tone - embroidery enhances item embellishes and without reducing the multiplicity of talent in the mix with the surrounding areas.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Embroidery Sewing Machines - What are Your Choices?
The variety of embroidery sewing machines is amazing. There is no stitch or pattern that sophisticated modern machines can't perform. But how do you find a sewing machine that is best for you? Let's look at what is currently available on the market and compare best embroidery sewing machines.
Mechanical embroidery sewing machines - the simplest style
You can get a mechanical, electronic or computerized embroidery machine. The first sewing machines were mechanical controlled by a rotary wheel. Actually they have been on the market for almost 200 years. Some people still prefer to use a mechanical machine and their antique sewing machines like Singer or Brother work for them very well.
Mechanical embroidery machines have a limited selection of stitches, but they are inexpensive. They are not as easy to operate as electronic ones, but with a little bit of practice you can create beautiful embroidery.
Most respected sewing machine manufacturers still produce mechanical embroidery machines. Some of the more popular examples are Kenmore 11101, Elna 2005, Bernina 1008, Singer 6038 and Kenmore 15212
Electronic embroidery machines - easy and convenient
Even though mechanical machines work fine, most people prefer electronic ones. They are much simpler to operate, so you can concentrate on the creative part of your embroidery project. Electronic embroidery sewing machines are also lighter and more portable. There are hundreds of models available, since most modern sewing machines are electronic. You can find machines by Brother, Singer, Janome, Kenmore and Viking to suit any budget.
Not all electronic machines offer you the same features. Look at the number of stitches, and additional features available to see if particular model will suit your needs.
Computerized embroidery machines - most sophisticated technology
Computerized sewing machines use the most advanced technology to help you create beautiful embroidery easy and fast. They are basically the same as electronic embroidery machines, but with much more features. The machine uses a microprocessor, so you can load different patterns on a card and your machine reads the information from a card and creates a pattern all by itself. This allows you to create very sophisticated embroidery.
A computerized sewing machine can have many features. Here are some - automatic needle threader, multiple needle positions, mirror imaging, more the a hundred stitch functions, needle positions, a screen displaying stitch length, stitch patterns and width adjustment.
The only disadvantage of a computerized embroidery machine is its price - you will have to pay from $ 400 to $2000 for a good quality unit. The price depends on additional features and how much your machine can actually do. Popular models of computerized embroidery sewing machines are Brother SE270D, Singer CE-200 Quantum Futura and Singer Quantum XL-6000.
If you decide to go with the top technology machine with a microprocessor it makes sense to compare prices for the same model at several retailers. You can check your local craft and sewing supply shops, but you are more likely to find a better price online. There are many online shops that offer a great variety of different sewing and embroidery machines.
Embroidery Design
Embroidery is the art of embellishing fabric with designs that are sewed with strands of thread or yarn using a needle. Embroidery makes use of other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills and sequins as a means of further ornamenting a fabric. There are several classifications of embroidery deigns.
Embroidery design can be classified according to the basic foundation fabric used by the embroiderer. For example, free embroidery is one design where stitches are made without taking into account t the knit of the basic fabric. Crewel embroidery and traditional Chinese embroidery are in this category.
Palestinian embroidery design requires one stitch after another in succession with tremendous skill and accuracy. It takes a lot of free time and patience, always with an eye of the final product. Its like building a house, as the embroiderer has to take time to make the stitches, and it is not complete until the last stitch is embroidered.
Probably the most elaborate and wearying form of embroidery is the Zardosi workmanship that originated in India. It uses metal thread instead of the customary silk or rayon. The fabric which is usually silk or velvet is marked with the pattern and then the artist covers the pattern with metal thread embellishing it with stonework beads. Another form of embroidery is the Ari work -- also form India. This work is done by stretching the fabric on a frame and creating the stitches with a needle. The needle also carries tinsels, beads and other trimmings to decorate the pattern. India is a country rich in embroidery with almost seventy two forms of embroidery unique to every region.
Embroidery Machines-Brother - Fancy Needlework Also For Beginners
Traditional needlework usually requires a lot of skill and patience on the part of the person doing the embroidery, not to mention a lot of time. The more complicated the design, the more effort is required. That is why youngsters today, and even many grown-ups, are usually turned off by the idea of embroidery.
Due to the advancements in technology, we have gotten used to having everything done fast and seeing results right away. In almost every aspect of our lives, there is a modern innovation to make things easier for us. Fortunately, the same technology has also provided for advancements in the art of embroidery and has made sewing much easier.
Brother embroidery machines are ultra-modern equipment designed to make embroidery faster and easier. Embroidery experts can finish a lot more of their work because of the astounding speed at which these Brother embroidery machines can make stitches. Even beginners are now capable of creating complicated patterns by using Brother embroidery machines.
The exterior of the Brother embroidery machines are so sleek and modern that any young person would be drawn to try the art of embroidery. All the machines are very easy to use and there are no special skills required. In fact, even young people who have no experience whatsoever in embroidery will not have a difficult time learning the ropes of using the Brother embroidery machines.
They have touch screens for editing and lay-outing of the design. Each machine is equipped with several built-in designs that you can customize to your own personal preference. Many models can be connected to a computer so you can download more patterns from the Internet.
You can use the Brother embroidery machines for embellishing your own curtains and throw pillows. The next time you have guests over for dinner, they will surely be impressed by your knack for embroidery.
You can also use the Brother embroidery machines to create gifts with a personal touch to your loved ones. Anybody would appreciate a gift that is well thought of, and embroidered items with special initials on them are definitely more memorable.
Once you have mastered the features of the Brother embroidery machines, you can even take your stitching to a whole new level and turn it into an income-generating business by making customized items embroidered with the client’s preferred designs.
The Brother embroidery machines have definitely bridged the gap between the modern world and the beautiful traditional art of embroidery. Hopefully, with these technologically advanced gadgets, more people will be enticed to practice the art of needlework.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Brother UPG4000DII
Features
- Border frame enables you to sew almost any motif as a continuous
- border design
- Easily slide your fabric to the next embroidery position without
- being removed from the hoop
- Auto-alignment function, when you stop sewing, the design will
- remain in line
- Software enhancements allow you to turn any design into applique
- Convert over 150 stitch designs into embroidery stitch data
- Check the designs on screen before they are sewn
- Change the background colour on the machines LCD
Innov-is 4500D/4000D/4000 Premium
Exclusively for all Innov-is 4500D’s and Innov-is 4000D/4000 machines
that have been upgraded with the UPG4000D Premium Package.
Add even more features to your top of the line machine.
Add tremendous functionality to your machine with these features:
- New Border Frame and 28 Unique Embroidery Patterns. Allows you
to embroider beautiful motifs continuously as border designs. Good for
embellishing a wide variety of items.
- Sewing Decorative Stitches as embroidery. Use the Border Frame
to embroider 150 decorative sewing stitches within the frame.
- Add applique capability to your embroidery designs with the new
Applique Creator Function.
- Change your LCD screen background color for easier viewing of
difficult to see embroidery designs.
- Customizable USB Mouse* Pointer Functions.
- Character/Font Pattern Separation. Greater functionality in adjusting
the spacing between individual characters.
- Basting Function to prevent shrinkage and misalignment of embroidery designs
- Addition of 2 new small fonts and 2 new Cyrillic fonts.
*Requires UPG4000D Version 1.
Brother Innov-is 4000D sewing and embroidery machine
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Features
- Up to 1000 stitches per minute sewing and embroidery speed
- 416 built-in embroidery designs
- 134 built-in Disney designs
- Up to 900 stitches
- 300mm x 180mm embroidery area
- Extra large sewing area
- Fully automatic touch button needle threading system
- Automatic thread cutter
- Quick set drop-in bobbin
- Automatic bobbin winder
- Colour touch screen LCD
- 7 point feed dog
- Free arm sewing
- Knee lifter
- USB port
- Two year back to base warranty (upon registration)
Innov-is 4000D Sewing & Embroidery Machine
Do you want to own the very best personal embroidery and
sewing machine available? A machine that's the most technologically
advanced, versatile and yet incredibly easy to use.
Taking advantage of Brother's leadership in embroidery and sewing
technology the Innov-is4000D lets you expand the horizons of your
creativity.
Now Available - Innov-is 4000D Premium Pack:
Software upgrade kit to do specific quilting tasks. Also allows
the use of a mouse
instead of the touch screen.
Echo quilting foot
Free motion foot 'C'
Free motion open Toe foot
Marked bobbin cover
User guide
Brother Innov-is 500D sewing and embroidery machine
Features
- Up to 650 stitches per minute sewing and embroidery speed
- 70 built in embroidery designs
- 65 built in Disney designs
- 128 stitches
- 100mm x 100mm embroidery area
- Unique thread cassette system
- Automatic thread cutter
- Quick set drop in bobbin
- F.A.S.T bobbin winding system
- Monochrome touch screen LCD
- 6 point feed
- Two year back to base (upon registration)
Innov-is 500D Sewing & Embroidery Machine
Need a sewing machine and have embroidery requirement too?
Why not have one machine to do both jobs. This combined
sewing and embroidery machine is designed for sewers who want
to customize their own soft furnishings and clothing, or who would
like to add a little Disney magic to projects for their friends and
family by using any of the 65 built-in Winnie the Pooh embroidery
patterns.
The machine is small and compact for easy storage, yet it still boasts
key features such as the ability to combine with any of Brother's range
of hi-tech optional accessories such as the PE Design software package,
which allows you to use the power of technology to create your vision and
generate designs to
embroider on your machine.
Brother Innov-is 1500D sewing and embroidery machine
- Up to 800 stitches per minute sewing and embroidery speed
- 148 built-in embroidery designs
- 76 built-in Disney designs
- Up to 900 stitches
- 260mm x 160mm embroidery area
- Extra large sewing area
- Super threading system
- Automatic thread cutter
- Quick set drop-in bobbin
- Automatic bobbin winder
- LCD screen
- 7 point feed dog
- Free arm sewing
- Knee lifter
- USB port for PC connection
- Two year back to base warranty (upon registration)
Innov-is 1500D Sewing & Embroidery Machine
The Innov-is 1500D is a superb all-rounder which will leave the keen sewing enthusiast wanting for nothing. The multiple features read like a wish list for anyone keen on combining sewing and embroidery functions to produce the very best creative work.
* From 13 brands of sewing machines, one person in three chooses Brother
Brother Innov-is 1200 sewing and embroidery machine
Features
- 650 stitches per minute embroidery speed
- 850 stitches per minute sewing speed
- 136 built-in embroidery designs
- Large 180mm x 130mm embroidery area
- Automatic thread trimmers
- LCD touch screen
- USB port for PC connection
- Two year back to base warranty (upon registration)
Innov-is 1200 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
The Innov-is 1200 has all the specifications to appeal to your embroidery, quilting, home furnishing and dress making needs. With so many great features the 1200 is the most capable machine in its price category. To help you deal with any sizeable project it has a large sewing area, and thanks to the built in knee lift your projects are much easier to manage as you have total control of the fabric at all times.
For your embroidery needs there are many themes of built-in designs to choose from. With a large embroidery area of 130 x 180mm you can customise your projects with beautiful designs to suit your needs. The USB port allows you to quickly and easily transfer additional embroidery designs from your PC and with the backlit LCD screen, customise the layout of your project exactly how you want it to appear.
Brother Innov-is 500 sewing and embroidery machine
- 650 stitch per minute embroidery speed
- 70 built in embroidery designs
- 128 built in utility & decorative stitches
- Embroidery area 100mm x 100mm
- Revolutionary cassette threading system
- Automatic thread cutter
- Quick set top loading bobbin
- Automatic bobbin winder
- Backlit LCD touch screen
- 2 year warranty (upon registration)
Innov-is 500 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
This combined sewing and embroidery machine is designed for beginners or intermediate sewers who want to create or customize their own soft furnishings and clothing. The machine is small and compact for easy storage, yet it still boasts key features and the ability to combine with any of Brother's range of hi-tech support accessories such as PE Design (software package), allowing the sewer to use the power of technology to encourage their own creativity to generate designs and download them onto the machine via a memory card.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Automatic Embroidery Machine
Detailed Product Description
2.You can scale your designs down to 50% or up to 200% in increment of 1%, and
rotate in l-degree increments.
3.Increase or decrease satin stitch length in design
4.Main motor made in Japan servo motor and the stepping motor is used 3 phase
subdivision motor.
5.The design have Built-in Rotary Type Thread Break Sensors, Built-in Spring Type
Upper Thread Break Sensors, Automatic Offset for Applique & Emblems,
Auto Design Recovery after Power Failure and Automatically tests systems
and sensors with error code display
6.Automatic trimmer and color change, also it can be set to manually.
7.It have have three function: T-shirt, cap and common embroidery machine.
8.It adoption the solid bowl type base plate can embroider the T-shirt and cap direct.
9.It can add the sequin device then the machine have 4 function.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Hat /Flat Function Embroidery Machine (JFC901)
Product Description
Detailed Product Description
Function of cap embroidery machine:
1. With the cylinder base structure, the series of embroidery machine can make patterns on ready garments or hats in addition to normal embroidery.
2. USB interface is optional, chinese and english can be switched according to the requirments.
3. Input 3.5inch soft disk, the forma of "tajima"and "barudan"can read directly.
4. Automatic thread-cutting function.
5. High speed max 1200 rpm.
Trademark: JUNFEI
Model: JFC901
Standard: CE,ISO9001,ISO4001
Productivity: 200SETS/MONTH
Brother Innovis 4000D Sewing and Embroidery Machine
The Innov- ís 4000D is quite simply the most innovative sewing and embroidery machine ever. Sew or embroider at speeds up to 1,000 stitches per minute on one of the largest embroidery fields in the industry (nearly 12 x 7 inches) plus the world's first triple lighting system for ideal illumination of the working area. Choose from a large selection of embroidery designs, which cover every style including classic, romantic, modern and so much more. Simply touch the oversized color LCD screen to select embroidery patterns, stitches, powerful editing feature tutorials and more. Other special features include:
* Automatic push button threading system.
* Convenient thread trimming function automatically cuts excess thread between jump stitches.
* Dual USB ports for connecting to your computer or optional media storage devices.
* Presser foot height selector lets you select the presser foot height from three different levels.
* Thread wiper system pulls thread tail out of the way of embroidery area.
* 134 built-in Disney designs & 306 decorative stitches.
When it comes to value in a high-end computerized embroidery-sewing machine, you won't want to overlook the Brother Innovis 4000D. Although an expensive machine, this model packs in some convenience features you won't find on every other machine in this price range.
Most impressive is the self-threading system. At this writing, the Innovis 4000D is the only top-of-the-line sewing-embroidery machine with this feature. If you're having trouble seeing to thread or are a beginner who wants to go immediately to beautiful embroidery without much of a learning curve, this feature may be exactly what you're looking for. To thread this machine, it only takes the push of a button.
PC-savvy seamstresses will appreciate the technical versatility of Brother's Innovis. This machine offers two USB ports in place of the usual one, so you can connect to more than one computer or storage device at a time. Those moving up from other machines will like the ability to use many of the designs they have previously stored in other formats.
Unlike some similarly priced machines, the Innovis 4000D includes a pivoting food that can be used at three different heights. Other machines offer this feature, but usually only as an expensive upgrade.
If your embroidery plans include making projects for kids, you may want to consider this or another Brother machine. Brother is the only manufacturer that offers built-in Disney designs.
Brother PE-700 II Embroidery Machine USB Port
Brother PE700II Embroidery Machine with USB Port Includes: Product Features: 
Let your imagination soar with this wonderfully versatile Brother PE700II Embroidery Machine with USB Port. Pull patterns straight from the internet, or use 1 of the 136 designs already programmed into the machine. You get all the functions and accessories you need to create elaborate patterns in one, incredibly easy-to-use machine. 
Saturday, March 8, 2008
How to get started with embroidery
Embroidery is an age old art form using a needle and thread to create elaborate designs on a piece of cloth. Whether you choose to break out a needle and embroidery floss to work on a design by hand or use the latest technology to create a design using an embroidery machine, the result is guaranteed to be spectacular.
If you are interested in learning to embroider either as a hobby or as a business, consider looking into taking a class at your local craft store or community center. Most of these places offer beginner classes that will teach you all the necessary stitches and start you on the road to understanding this historic art form.
Another way get started with embroidery is to visit your local library or neighborhood bookstore to find a great tutorial on embroidery. There are several book series in publication that walk you through this needlecraft step by step and showcase each stitch in clear images. These books are excellent for individuals who need to work on their own time and not be rushed through difficult stitches. Also, these books allow a crafter to return again and again to look at stitches or techniques without trouble.
There are several television channels devoted especially to crafting and needlework that have specials or weekly shows about embroidery techniques. Also, visit your local video store to find a visual instruction series on DVD that you can stop, play, and pause at your own whim. Many individuals find they learn the stitches and techniques quicker if they are shown visually and walked through the process. If you find yourself to be a visual learner and an in-person session is out of the question, use a recorded lesson to teach you everything you need to know about embroidery.
For those technical savvy crafters or individuals who want to produce high quality embroidery quickly and easily without ever lifting a needle, be sure to check out the embroidery machines at your local sewing shop or sewing machine store. These embroidery machines can create complex creations and use an internal computer to download and select from thousands of designs the perfect one for your project. The embroidery produced using an embroidery machine is of high quality and much more durable than embroidery completed by hand. Additionally, you can embroider difficult materials, including plush towels or slippery satins quickly without a great deal of fuss.
Once you have started to learn how to embroider, the sky is the limit! Look at the pre-made patterns or create your own using a computer program or a hand drawn pattern. Any fabric is up for grabs when you begin embroidering and crafters even embroider stitches or patterns on paper and use the designs for popular scrap booking or card making ideas. Whether you choose to embroider ready-made products or find stunning fabric and make your own items.
Many crafters enjoy embroidering so much that they begin their own business. Customized or personalized embroidery is a lucrative business that can quickly work to replace an income or add to an existing income. Many crafters attend craft shows with their wares or set up shop on the World Wide Web for just pennies. Turn your hobby into a lucrative business by taking special orders to customize or personalize all types of items, including decorative pillow shams, aprons, shirts, jackets, hats, baby items, or anything else under the sun that can be embroidered. Consider starting an embroidery business to offset the cost of purchasing an embroidery machine, since the technology based machines can come with quite a hefty pricetag.
How To Mount Chinese Embroidered Painting
Chinese embroidered paintings are entirely hand embroidered with silk threads by embroidery craftswomen in Suzhou, China. The embroidered paintings are comaprable oil paintings in colors and are as realistic as photographs.
Mounting an embroidery painting is an art in itself. There are two ways of mounting a Chinese hand embroidered painting: hard mounting and soft mounting.
1. Hard Mounting
Glue a finished embroidery piece on a piece of wood veneer and make it smooth and solid on the panel. Make frames according to the panel size. The frame materials can be wood or imitation wood as to your preference. Cut a piece of glass cover according to the frame size. (optional) Assemble all pieces together and that is a framed Su embroidery painting. The hard mounting technique is really easy to master.
2. Soft Mounting
Mounting a finished embroidery piece on paper with a silk border. It is suitable for large pieces - making them easy to carry. The soft mounting technique is relatively difficult to master. A piece with soft mounting is more valuable due to the nature of the mounting technique.
Note
To save more money, we recommend our customers buy our embroidery paintings with no frames. All our embroidery paintings are either hard mounted or soft mounted. They are ready to be framed. You can frame your embroidery paintings in your local place. It's easy. Anyhow it's absolutely unnecessary to pay high shipping cost for the frames which can be bought everywhere in your local place.
The Use Of Modern Embroidery Machines
In the past embroidery, or hand stitching, was identified by long, tedious hours spent bent over canvases while crafting breathtaking and intricate designs. While the embroidery of today is still breathtaking and intricate, the use of machines in embroidery has helped speed up the creative process and has also allowed people who never thought they could embroider at all embroider like the pros.
The history of embroidering with machines started with the invention of the sewing machine and continues today into this high-tech world of computers and software programs.
In the beginning, machines did little to help create embroidery designs but aided in the speed of creating them on canvas. The deigns were still pretty much planned, drawn and approached as they would have been if they were going to be hand stitched. The sewing machine only helped out in the stitching process. The colors of thread were changed manually and the designs themselves were stitched with a great deal of hands-on operation from the embroiderer.
With the introduction of the Cam, though, embroidery with machines grew by leaps and bounds. The Cam allowed more stitches than the conventional sewing machine could produce on its own and even included some embroidery stitches into its functions. But still embroidery required a lot of skill and hands-on applications to create even the simplest designs.
The birth of a specialized sewing machine and design cards changed all of that forever. These machines can be used by anybody who wants to embroider even if they have no skill at all. All you have to do is insert an imprinted design card into the sewing machine and it does all of the work automatically. All you have to do is change the colors of thread.
Computers have also revolutionalized the world of embroidery. In fact, the biggest change experienced in machine embroidery has been the result of the invention of computers and specialized embroidery software. Digital software now allows embroiderers to design their own patterns to be completed by embroider machines. And these machines are unbelievable when it comes to creating the finest embroidered patterns. Some even make elegant lace.
With embroidery being this easy for everyone to master no matter what their skill level, it is no wonder that embroidery has become increasingly popular over the past few years. In fact, many people who never believed that they could create anything as beautiful and intricate as embroidery have given it a shot and are hooked. From baseball caps and T-shirts to samplers and wall coverings, embroidered designs have never been easier to accomplish, and we owe it all to the embroidery machine.
Choosing An Embroidery Digitizing Company
When you go online to choose an embroidery digitizer, what do you use as a criterion?
There are many companies that advertise online as offering embroidery digitizing services. So many in fact, that you may find it difficult to decide on a company at first.
Currently, if you do a search on Google for embroidery digitizers, your search will return somewhere around 449,000 entries for this one subject. This number includes the sponsored links that come up. Though many would click first on one of the sponsored links, Google hasn't done any research on the company; the company has simply paid for advertising on Google.
Now, some of your results will be links to companies that sell embroidery digitizing software. If you have no interest in trying to digitize your own embroidery patterns, then you have no need for the links to the software companies. Ignoring those will bring down the number of companies that you will can consider when you choose an embroidery digitizing company.
Where you will want to start with your comparison of the embroidery digitizing companies is with the prices and the turnaround. Some companies will offer a fast turnaround (starting at 24 hours). Some will not advertise a turnaround at all for their embroidery digitizing services. You may need to email the company to find out what their turnaround rate is. Just because they don't advertise it on their website does not mean that it is going to be a longer turnaround time than some of the other companies that do advertise their turnaround time on their website.
The next place you will want to look is at how much the company is charging for their embroidery digitizing service. Prices can vary greatly, and you need to decide on what you feel is a fair price for you to pay. You will probably want to comparison shop to come up with the price you are willing to pay. In some cases, you may get a bulk discount. For example, if you have four images that you are wanting to have digitized into embroidery patterns, then the company may give you a discount for having them do all four of the patterns.
The final thing you will want to look at when choosing an embroidery digitizing company is at the quality of their work. Most companies have examples of the items they have digitized on their website. If their examples aren't up to the standards you want for your digitized embroidery pattern, then you should probably look at a different embroidery digitizing company to digitize your embroidery pattern.
Keep in mind, once you decide on the company that you are going to use for your current project, you may still want to comparison shop each time that you have another embroidery pattern digitized.
The Art of Selecting a Quilting Pattern
In the past, quilting patterns were handed down generation to generation. You could get new patterns that weren't in your family from close friends. Today, with computers and the Internet there are literally thousands of quilting patterns at your fingertips. How do you select which quilting pattern to use?
Before you begin browsing quilting patterns, determine the purpose of your upcoming quilt. Will it be a gift for a specific occasion? Will it be a wall hanging, piece of clothing, bed cover, furniture cover or even a pillow?
Knowing what you are going to use the quilt for when it is done is the first step in selecting a quilting pattern. Some patterns look better on smaller projects and vice versa. Depending on your quilting skill, you might need several patterns for different sections of your quilt.
The next step in selecting a quilting pattern is to determine approximately what colors you will be using. For example, you would not want to use bright pink if it's going to be a baby quilt for a newborn boy. A wedding quilt would be in light colors. Perhaps the quilt is a wall hanging and needs certain colors to compliment the room's décor? Knowing what the quilt will be used for will help you determine roughly what types of colors that you want for the quilt.
Decide what types of materials you want to use for the quilt. Some quilting patterns do better with cotton fabrics, while others need different materials to do well. Will you be using high-loft or low-loft batting for the quilt piece? Will it be a batik piece? Knowing the type of material will help you select the best quilting pattern.
Write down your plans for the quilt. As you browse through the patterns available, disregard the ones that don't fit the theme, colors or material that you will be using for your project. Select a design that catches your eye and will be enjoyable to work with. You can look at the colors on the quilting pattern picture to get an idea of what color schemes work best with that particular pattern and modify them to specifically meet your needs.
Many quilters purchase quilting patterns. Some purchase expensive software like EQ6 to generate patterns. Many choose to become members of the QuiltingResourceCenter.com and have access to a large number of quilting patterns that are easy to download and print. The advantage of doing this is that you can modify your design and colors easily since you can see the dimensions of the quilting pattern design and how it will fit together. There is a large selection of themes for the quilting patterns as well.
One fun use of quilting patterns is to learn new quilting techniques. Members at the QuiltingResourceCenter.com have access to a comprehensive library of quilting video tutorials, eBooks, audios and more. You can select a quilting pattern to try out a new quilting technique to add uniqueness to your future quilt projects.
Choosing the right pattern to personalize to match a quilt's theme is essential to the success of every quilting project.
The Legacy Of Samplers - The Art Of Embroidery
All throughout history, both ancient and that which is being made today, man has had the desire to express himself and record history by using decorative stitching. This desire is only too evident when you study the art of embroidery and more particularly the history of the sampler.
The word sampler is derived from a Latin word, saumpler, which means to model, pattern, copy or imitate. While samplers of today are often associated with recording a historical event such as a wedding or birth by applying beautiful, intricate stitching to canvas, their original use was much more practical than sentimental.
The sampler finds its beginnings in an ancient time before printed books and embroidery magazines were readily available. During this time people learned different embroidery techniques by studying different embroidery designs which had been sewn onto cloth. These samplers were passed from hand to hand, and, after learning the stitches on the sampler, each person added a design or motif that they had learned for the next person to examine.
During the 15th and 16th centuries it became very popular to collect these samplers. And since embroidery was restricted to the wealthy (persons of poor economic standing did not have time to pursue leisurely activities such as embroidery), a great majority of samplers found their way into the hands of the well to do. Far from being the haphazard samplers that had been traded throughout the countryside, these samplers were highly prized pieces of art.
As such, old samplers and new ones were being created and hoarded, sometimes even being bequeathed to certain persons upon death like a priceless gem. The demand for printed needlework patterns led to the first commercially printed patterns in Germany during the year 1523. While these paper patterns were not readily available in the beginning, their popularity grew, and they eventually overrode the necessity, but not the fascination with and collection of samplers.
Samplers continued to be fashioned and evolved during different time periods to reflect the culture and personality of society at the time. During the early part of the 17th century, the alphabet began to be depicted on samplers, and it was believed that the sampler took on an educational aspect at this time. This can also be seen from the moral and religious inscriptions which are popular among samplers which were crafted at the end of the 17th century.
This trend continued, and by the turn of the 19th century, samplers were synonymous with education. In fact, school girls were required to complete a sampler depicting religious instruction, geography, English and mathematics before they were considered truly educated.
While samplers are not used in education today, they are still very popular among those looking for a unique, decorative and durable way to record family history. Today you can find samplers that depict family trees, births, weddings and other major lifetime events. These pieces of art are just as important to our culture today and the generations to come as were the samplers from which they received inspiration. And they are still as valuable to families as those hoarded by the rich in the15th and 16th centuries.
The Emergence of Sewing Machines
Sewing machines are one of the great inventions credited with transforming the economies of global societies. In 1851 that Isaac Merritt Singer, after studying a poorly working example, spent $40 and 11 days to develop a practical sewing machine that used an up and down mechanism. The first Singer sewing machine was introduced for sale across the United States that same year and the company became the primary manufacturer and seller of sewing machines within two years.
Initially, sewing machines were manufactured for garment factory production lines. The industrial sewing machines are generally designed to perform a specific sewing function such as embroidery or sewing straight stitches. Machines with different functions are used to complete clothing items in a production line.
Marketing sewing machines to individuals didn't begin until 1889, allowing for women to have the means to create clothing for their family without the labor-intensive hand stitching. The domestic sewing machine used in the home is manufactured to perform many tasks from sewing straight or zigzag stitches and the creation of buttonholes, as well as stitching buttons on to the piece of clothing.
Sewing machines have been mass produced worldwide for more than two-hundred years. As a result, the wide variety of styles and manufacturers make antique sewing machines a favorite collectible. Some of the most favorite antique machines include working miniatures that were salesmen’s samples that doubled as child's sewing machines specifically for use by young girls, since they were expected to learn how to sew.
All modern sewing machines run on electricity, while their predecessors were powered by a hand crank or a foot pedal operation known as a treadle. All sewing machines feature mechanical parts, however today a sewing machine that is not computerized, is referred to as a mechanical sewing machine. Electronic sewing machines sew faster and smoother while giving a better stitch. Computerized sewing machines are able to perform many standard functions for the home seamstress more efficiently and make embroidering a simple task. The price for basic, mechanical sewing machines for the home starts at $70; added features push prices up to $1,200. Computerized sewing machine pricing can start around $400 for the home machines, with top of the line models running as high as $5,000.
Most sewing machines are well built and will last for many years with only a few parts needing replacement. A great number of antique sewing machines are still in operation, but parts can be hard to find if the company is no longer in business. Typically, the manufacturer is the best location for sewing machine parts, but there are also many companies specializing in sewing machine part replacements.
For more than two centuries, innovators have been sewing themselves into the fabric of our world's economy by answering the creativity needs of the home seamstress and major designers. The human need for textiles and continued economic gain ensures that the sewing machine will continue to evolve.
Sewing Machines for the Beginner!
Sewing machines, to a beginner can seem overwhelming. What brand to choose? What features do you need? Knowing a few basic facts about what you plan to use your sewing machine for will help guide your decision. Sewing machines, like most other things, can be learned by using tools that you have on hand. Learning to sew, or knowing what sewing machine you will use, can be as simple as asking a few questions to a friend or family member more knowledgeable, taking a class, or using the Internet as a guide.
There are many brands of sewing machines including Singer, Brother, and Viking. But, brands don't tell you much more than quality and how much you will pay. Learning about the features available to you is much more important. A model by Simplicity offers portability using batteries. It boasts of being a great beginner sewing machine because it offers basic sewing needs along with items like zig zag stitching and adjustable stitch length. Up the line a little is a machine by Singer which can do most at home crafting projects like garment construction, home decor, and crafting. Still there are other sewing machines that are great for quilting. One top of the line model from Singer offers electronic sewing and embroidery because it is capable of hooking up to a computer and using the Internet to access designs. It claims to have cutting edge technology and all the features you could ever want.
Purchasing a sewing machine is a big decision. To the experienced sewer, this is a big investment. Using some basic knowledge will prove invaluable. For instance, if the consumer who wants to purchase a sewing machine knows an advanced sewer, it might be wise to ask they opinion. Experience is always the best source for information. Another source for information would be taking a sewing class. There, you can learn many things that a book just can't teach properly. The hands on experience is great. Other sources for information on sewing machines include the library with its millions of books and also, the Internet. If you are set on learning to sew and use a sewing machine, these can provide lots of information.
Sewing machines are great tools for a sewer beginner or advanced. Sewing machines range in price and quality as well as in features. Finding the right features for you is simply knowing what you will use the sewing machine for. Learning the terms and techniques will help in this decision and getting this information can be as simple as searching for it online, going to the library, or asking someone you may already know that sews. Sewing machines come in all sorts of styles with many state of the art features down to a simple basic form. While all this is important, having a use and love for sewing, and using sewing machines is even more so.
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