Comments on: Secrets to stitching beautiful machine embroideries

By: MSandy

MSandy — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:37:11 +0000

Thanks for another great tip. I read that one can use painter’s tape aroung fabric if it is small. But I have not tried that. I have read a lot on stabilizers. As a former teacher, I like to read up on everything. I can use your tips well.
MSandy

By: Sadia

Sadia — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:28:13 +0000

Karen, thank you for your comment. The collection is an applique collection and the fabrics used are from http://www.someartfabric.com. I love her fabrics and what they do to the butterflies. No, I do not have instructions for creating that specific quilt that you refer to as there are so many many quilt ideas that come out from the collection. I could write up something though and may do that. Thanks again, Hugs, Sadia

By: Sadia

Sadia — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:25:09 +0000

Sue, I’m one of those people who cannot stand sprays and personally I don’t like the gummed up needles as well so I don’t use spray. But, it is your choice, if you like. Fabric glues are great, they wash out and are about $1.49 at Walmart. Have fun with the designs and I want to see your creativity. HUGS, Sadia

By: Karen Knisel

Karen Knisel — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:59:21 +0000

Sadia, I adore your new butterflies. When one first comes to your site, none of BTFLS are filled in with stitching, as is the brown and green BTFLY shown as you discuss Secrets tp Stitching, or is it applique fabric making u the BFY with stitching on top of the fabric. Do have instructions printed for the wall hanging done on cream color fabric with stitching done in shades of brown? Please keep being creative. Karen

By: Sue Raabe

Sue Raabe — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:11:15 +0000

Sadia, the butterflies are wonderful! Until I saw what you did with them, I had imposed a no spending moratorium on myself, but I’m going to have to make an exception for the butterflies. I can imagine all sorts of things to do with them, thanks to your photos. I’m looking forward to more hooping information, and I’m definitely going to try some fabric glue, since I’m not very adept at pinning. Thanks for the the great designs and the tips! Sue

By: Sue Raabe

Sue Raabe — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:19:57 +0000

The butterlies are amazing. I’m going to have to break my promise to myself not to by any more designs for a while! I absolutely love the way you combined the designs, especially with your choice of fabric and threads. Your hooping explanation was very enlightening, and since I’m one of those who cannot seem to pin in the hoop, I’m going on a search for fabric glue, although I’m curious as th why you didn’t mention adhesive sprays. Do they not hold as well? Thanks for your breathtaking designs. Sue

By: Sadia

Sadia — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:15:08 +0000

Thank you friends for your lovely comments. Kim, I will take pictures and post another blog on the technique. Ladies, the butterflies are from a two part collection of designs that I have been working on for quite some while. Although the designs are done, the fine tweaking is not to my satisfaction just yet, hopefully soon though. Nutmeg, you have a wedding to attend soon so I know you have no time to stitch…LOL, just kidding. Thanks again, HUGS, Sadia

By: Linda Evans

Linda Evans — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:05:02 +0000

I second Kim’s request and what collection has the butterflies? Help, I can’t find them.
Linda

By: Cathy cattle

Cathy cattle — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:56:33 +0000

What a tease!! You know I want butterflies, now what are you working on?? Some good info in the blog, but I could not take my eyes off the butterflies.
Nutmeg

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:00:45 +0000

Sadia could you show the technique of hooping for those of us who need visual guidance. The butterflies are stunning.