Sadia’s Blog

Comment from Junee
Time: January 4, 2007, 9:25 pm

Yes, it is an amazing insight into people. There are some who really value the handwork of the artisan, others throw it in a corner and forget about it and the love, care, time and expertise that went into making it. You need to carefully choose the recipient!

Comment from Angela Castor
Time: May 3, 2007, 10:21 am

Sadia I just read, Things that go “bump” in life. I agree totally. I’ve always told my children depression or happiness can rub off on you if your around it very long. I choose happiness. I will try to fix things if possible, but if I feel it’s dragging me down I try to step aside. Angela

Comment from Jenny Shumate
Time: May 17, 2007, 5:35 pm

I try to load the freebee design. but cannot do it. I am new to loading your design, how can I load it on my email address yahoo.com, thanks

 Response:

Jenny, to download samples, please click on the download button or hyperlink. A new window will open up asking for a username/password. Type the word user in small letters in the username box and the numbers 123456 in the password box and the download will automatically start. Hope this helps. Hugs, Sadia

Comment from Dot
Time: July 2, 2007, 5:26 am

I am new at machine embroidery and have purchased several brands of thread. I have a pattern that calls for Madeira thread and need a conversion chart to determine if I can use any of the threads I have. Please help me.
Dot

Response:

Dot, welcome to machine embroidery. I have enclosed below the one stop source for all Machine embroidery information: Ann The Gran website. The link to thread charts: http://www.annthegran.com/Thread_Charts/madeira_arc.htm   Hope this helps. hugs, Sadia

Comment from laurie
Time: July 14, 2007, 10:28 am

Actually a question. Could you recommend an embroidery machine that is low cost. I’m mostly interested in monogramming, as I sew often for my Grandaughters.
Thanks,

Comment from Sadia
Time: July 18, 2007, 11:13 pm

Laurie, there are many machines that are not so expensive. I would recommend that you visit http://www.ruthiesnotions.com to get the best deals on embroidery machines. Hugs, Sadia

Comment from Juanita Marty
Time: August 8, 2007, 9:44 pm

I so much enjoyed meeting you at Ruthies recently. Your designs are beautiful and I bought several. I can hardly wait to use them. Thank you for the class and for sending the rest of my designs at you were out of at Ruthies.

Comment from Sadra Behlen
Time: August 28, 2007, 3:24 pm

I would like to buy a embroidery machine, but every where I go my machine is the best? They want to sell their machine. I want to embroider on quilt s mainly, and sheets towels etc… Iwant to be able to auto digitizing of my designs. I have looked at Husqvarna, Janome, Elna. I really only need and embroidery machine, I have an Elna Quilters machine. But if its cheaper to buy a sewing ,embroidery machine this is firne also. HELP!!!! I doubt that I could aford another embroider machine again so this needs to last .
Thank you for your time and help with this . Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks again Sandra

Comment from Sadia
Time: August 28, 2007, 3:35 pm

Sandra, if you are only wanting to have an embroidery machine since you have a good quilting machine which can also sew, I would recommend the PR 600 or its Babylock version of the BMP. These are semi-commercial machines and do not require a lot of taking care yet the stitch quality is excellent every time. Every machine does require a yearly maintenance and t hat is what you only need to do with these. Hope this helps. Hugs, Sadia

Comment from Jana
Time: September 2, 2007, 4:18 pm

I’m trying to do a very small monogram on the cuff of a man’s shirt. I use Monogram Wizard and can’t get anything small enough that stitches pretty. Any help will be appreciated…I want a diamond pattern.

Comment from Sadia
Time: September 2, 2007, 6:15 pm

Jana, you didn’t say how small. Usually when I am creating something extremely tiny like less than .25″ or less I opt for the outline effect rather than the satin effect. Satin effect can be done but an auto digitizing software like Monogram Wizard will not produce excellent results. One needs to tweak the settings. I’m not sure of the settings with MW but would suggest you try to lower the density quite a bit or allocate running stitches rather than zigzag. Running stitches when used for something quite tiny actually look like satin stitches when stitched out. Hope this helps. Hugs, Sadia

Comment from Wendy
Time: November 10, 2007, 5:42 am

I have recently acquired an SCS Omnistitch machine,which is a bit of a mystery. It has a cord embellisher which I have no idea how to use. Any info would be good.
Thanks

wendy

Comment from Sadia
Time: November 11, 2007, 1:23 pm

Wendy, what you have is referred to as a chenille making machine or a chain stitch machine. I’m not sure of the brand name (SCS) but the omnistitch in machine embroidery refers to a chain stitch. This creates some extraordinarily beautiful embroideries and chenille work, which is full of chain stitches going back and forth. The cord embellisher is used for placing a cord and then doing the chain stitch on top which raises the embroidery. Many of the commercial houses use this type of machines. Hope this helps. Hugs, Sadia

Comment from Gwen
Time: November 12, 2007, 5:28 pm

Hey Sadie,
I just purchased a Viking Platinum 995e embroidery machine and am having trouble finding detailed instructions on how to use it. Any videos out there that help beginners who want to learn quickly?

Comment from Sadia
Time: November 12, 2007, 8:09 pm

Wendy, seems like I was completely wrong. I was thinking of machine embroidery and not sewing. Actually doing a bit of research I was able to find out about your machine and you can also see what it does and how it does it. There are several videos on You Tube regarding this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AgMgB65xVc
There are several videos on this by the same author so be sure and watch them all.
Hugs, Sadia

Comment from Sadia
Time: November 12, 2007, 10:49 pm

Gwen, here is more information about your machine:
http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/6616.htm
Hugs, Sadia

Comment from Debi
Time: November 21, 2007, 1:04 pm

The Omnistitch is a straight lockstitch machine without feeddogs. It is great for free motion quilting, bobbin work and then it also uses feeders “guides” for couching almost anything from perle cotton to ribbon. I love this machine and have three of them and one Glennen EZ which was the first of these types of machines. I would be delighted to assist anyone with information on them.
Hugs and thank you so much for your forum.
debi tullier

Comment from Debi
Time: November 22, 2007, 11:09 pm

I have an Omnistitch Yahoo Groups forpeople to learn and share. If anyone is interested they can email me at dtullier@charter.net.
Thank you Sadia,
Debi

Comment from Pat Hope
Time: April 28, 2008, 10:50 am

I was privileged to meet you at the AEC in Marietta in 2007 and have your cutwork, Japneese lady, victorian patchwork quilt designs (which I could use some help on) and the morning glory designs. Also get your free designs which I love. You are some talented lady. Hope to get to other AEC conferences and see you there. Pat