I'm thinking of buying my first embroidery machine.  I'm an experienced sewer and hand embroiderer, so I don't want something totally basic, but I also don't want the top of the line (yet).  I would love to hear suggestions for a good entry-level (or a little higher) machine.

Thanks!

Becky

Forum: Introductions ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5600192 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:21:40 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5560297 NOVEMBER CONTEST - CREATE THE MOST CREATIVE QUILTED ITEM!

For this month's contest you are invited to create the most creative quilted  item. This could be a quilt, wall hanging, table runner, tote bag, or clothing.

The possibilities are endless!

The challenge is simple: be as creative as possible using our embroidery designs. You may use any designs from Susa Glenn Designs. This includes any designs that you have purchased, you may also use any of our wonderful free designs on the web site to create your entry.

You may also use different fabrics, trim, and embellishments along with our designs to create something as special and as unique as you are.

 We will select 6 winners from each category and the prizes will be a follows:

1st place: $25.00 gift certificate

2nd place: $20.00 gift certificate

3rd place: $15.00 gift certificate

We will also have 3 honorable mentions, these lucky winners will be granted a $10.00 gift certificate.

The contest will close on 11/23/2011.

Last but not least we would like to call upon each of you to come and cast your vote for your favorite entry starting 11/25/2011. We will have a poll set up for you to vote for your favorite entry on our message board within the Monthly Challenge topic. One vote per person. Voting will end on 11/30/2011, winners will be notified by email and announced on the message board.

Good Luck and Happy Stitching!!!!

Forum: November 2011 Monthly Challenge ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5560297 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:41:04 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5559627 Black Eyed Susans Embroidery Design

One Sale Now For 5 Days Only!

11/01/2011 - 11/06/11

Use Coupon Code BES11

http://www.susaglenndesigns.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=20697&Click=4032

Forum: COUPONS ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5559627 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:20:24 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5557230 I discovered Susa Glenn a few weeks ago.  Just finished the Bees Knees bag and very happy with the results.  Next bag will have my initials!  Looking forward to hearing what others are embroidering with Susa's designs. 

Forum: Introductions ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5557230 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:05:46 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5486662 Cleaning and oiling your sewing machine is basic maintenance that can help your machine last longer and perform more smoothly. If you sew regularly little bits of lint, thread, and dust can get stuck in your machine. This can cause your sewing machine to jam up. You should clean your machine regularly to prevent this problem, you should also oil your machine to help the moving parts of your machine function smoothly. You should clean and oil your machine after finishing any large project or after 8 hours of continuous sewing or embroidery time. If you don't sew that often it is a good idea to clean and oil your machine before starting a new project.

NOTE: Most sewing machines (new & old) require sewing machine oil in the bobbin case area. If your machine doesn't require oil, simply clean it. (See your owner's manual).

Forum: How to Clean and Oil Your Sewing Machine ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5486662 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:41:45 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5474863

Now that I know what was wrong with my planned instructions and pattern I can fix them. I hope to have this project added to the website soon. The embroidery shown is from a group I've been working on that were inspired by Folk Art Batiks. These are part of the honeysuckle group.

This is another fast little project that is fun to embroider and sew together. There are four embroidery placements. The oval opening comes out cleanly and is so easy to do! Coming soon.

Forum: Machine Embroidery Designs ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5474863 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:16:15 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5468572 You will first need to register as a member on the message board, the registration is different from the web site registration. You will also need a Photobucket account.
 
To add your project to the monthly contest thread you will need to do the following steps.

1. Sign into the message board.

2. Click on the monthly contest thread for August 2011

3. Right above the message subject you will see the forum tools tab, click on that and then click on post a new thread.

4 Type in a subject for your message. This can be the name of your bag or monthly project entry, you can use any subject you want.

5. In the message box just let us know a little about your project like what designs, pattern, and fabrics you used.

6. To add your photo's click on the icon that resembles a mountain in a photo frame above the message box, this will open an insert image box. Minimize this window.

7. Go to Photobucket, open your album and just hover your mouse over the photo you want to add, (you may add multiple photo's but you will need to add them one at a time) a box with links will appear. Click on the direct link URL, this will automatically copy the URL.

8. Go back to the forum and paste this link into the image URL box, click OK and you should now see your photo.

9. Click on Post Message at the bottom and you are done.

Let me know if you have any questions or problems and I will be happy to help.

Forum: How To Add Your Entry ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5468572 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:27:11 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5468517



http://www.susaglenndesigns.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=20011&Click=4032

This project takes about 1 hour to make excluding the optional embroidery embellishment.  Use quilting weight cottons such as batiks for this project. An assortment of fillings can be used for the pillow insert. If you choose to use flax seed as 50% of the mix, the oil in the seed will retain heat when the pillow is warmed in the microwave. A total of about 2.5 to 3 cups of filling is needed. A list of suggested filling materials that are easily available at the grocery store are included in the download.

Forum: Machine Embroidery Designs ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5468517 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:56:45 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5460645 the new Book Cover Project and it is now available online here.

Here is a  picture of a spiral notebook that I covered using this project download:

This download does not include any embroidery designs because it is more fun to pick your own. The instructions walk you through making pattern pieces sized exactly for your choice of book to cover. It will give you a perfect fit every time! There is nothing more frustrating than to try to make a fabric book cover and get a bad fit. If it's too small, the book won't close; if it's too big, it looks sloppy. These instructions make it possible to nail the fit every time.

This project is great for making personalized machine embroidered gifts that won't break the bank. It takes about a half yard of quilt weight fabric and a half yard of craft weight interfacing to make one and it takes less than two hours to whip one out.

Forum: Machine Embroidery Designs ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5460645 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:42:04 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5460627

You can find this bundle at susaglenndesigns.com at this link. This bundle includes over 40 digitized files plus two projects; a pillow and the wall hanging shown above.

Forum: Machine Embroidery Designs ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5460627 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:29:47 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443957 five new single placement Skeleton Leaves designs. They are located at the bottom of the page. These are all larger than my usual 5"X7". Please give me feedback!! Thanks, Susa

Forum: Machine Embroidery Designs ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443957 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:22:44 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5441109 Just a note to say hello and that I'm joining you all from Huntington Beach CA where it is relatively cool today - gotta love cool weather!!   

Forum: Introductions ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5441109 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:38:51 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5440050

Here is a question I got by email. My answer follows and might clarify questions that you might have about my copyright rules.

Susa –

Several years ago I purchased 2 Little Banty Chick Pincushions Kits (I misplaced one and had to buy another).  I live in Austin and have made some arts and crafts items to sell at the Georgetown Handcrafts Unlimited store where a portion of the sales go back to the store.  All handcrafted items have been made by senior citizens whose county bounds Williamson County, Texas.  I have been wanting to make these pincushions, but had read on your website that I could only make them for personal use.   I was wondering if you would give me permission to make them for sale in this store. 

Thank you kindly for your consideration. 

Tracey

Forum: Copyrights ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5440050 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:38:30 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5424480 Hi! I got a question about embroidery thread today that might be of interest to others:

Sieglinde asked:
I love your designs and have purchased several over the last couple of years. I saw your butterfly bundle package and have always wondered what the embroidery thread and color is that you used. Obviously it is a gold or metallic thread, but what brand?

My answer:
I always use rayon thread. I don't ever use metallic. It was probably Robison Anton, but I do have a lot of Madera rayon thread too. I cannot remember whether it was Robison Anton's Buttercup or Mango, but it probably was one of these. Hope this helps!

I like rayon best because it has a nap like velvet and reflects the light one way and absorbs the light the other so it gives the stitched design more depth.

Sieglinde replied:

Yes, as a matter of fact it was a big help. I would never have guessed that it was not metallic from the pictures. I have never used rayon thread before. I am going to stitch one your butterflies as soon as I can purchase some rayon thread to try it out! Thank you very much.

Forum: Susa's Tips and Techniques ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5424480 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:55:34 GMT http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5423700

NEW FREEBIE!!!!

Folk Art Batik sample teaser to get you worked up and impatient for the upcoming soon to be introduced collection!

Please be sure to leave feedback about this beautiful design here on our board

Forum: Folk Art Flower Array Freebie (added 8/2/2011) ]]> http://susaglenn.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5423700 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:13:25 GMT