QUILTsocial Fall 2014 Issue | Page 9

machine embroidered techniques Use 6D Embroidery Stitch Editor Plus program. Draw stitch points in desired pattern on the screen. Photos 1 to 6 are a few examples of the various stitches in the software. Once this embroidery is completed, cut the fabric to desired size for crazy patch design. If you choose to create additional embroideries, to make covered buttons, cut the embroidered fabric to desired button sizes and use manufacturer’s instructions to create these buttons. Or the alternative is to use cutwork needles in Software and incorporate this into your steps to cut the fabric button out right after embroidery is complete using either scissors or cutwork needles. Explore. stitches that look hand-stitched using the 6D embroidery sketch INSPIRA fusible fleece was used under the fabric and was hooped. For the sample, a combination of Sulky 30wt Blendable thread, and 100% Soya Silk thread was used for this machine embroidery. 1. Machine embroidery technique using HUSQVARNA VIKING Design Card #270. 2. Select desired stabilizer and hoop using appropriate hoop size for the design card. 3. These embroideries were done using 40wt Robison Anton thread for embroidery thread. 4. Load embroidery design onto the screen, and embroider the design. Once the embroidery is completed, tear away excess stabilizer. Cut the embroidered fabric design to desired size. 5. Audition this piece with all of the other pieces to create your exquisite handbag front. Once all of the pieces have been auditioned for placement, stitch them together using crazy patch technique and a ¼" piecing foot with guide. Stitch each placement and press each one lightly on the surface. 1 Stitch Editor Plus A 2 decorative topstitching techniques Use the decorative stitching foot and select a decorative stitch that will best suit the fabric design and stitch the seams on the surface. A serpentine stitch works well in combination with Sulky Blendable thread. 6 Hand stitches in software free style design 3 Covered buttons using felting, decorative topstitch and machine embroidery techniques spiral built-in design 4 80mm x 80 mm hoop new size 5 twirl morphed Multiple embroideries QUILTsocial .com ● fall 2014 9