by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

So pleased with my new embroidery machine :-)

Encountered only small problems (with bobbin tension) and found solution by rewinding it, so that the tension became stronger. Made an apron for my great niece. One of my daughters was my model

Meanwhile I love to make my own simple patterns for aprons and can use up all the fabric I have stored
Lettering is the new DARCY font by hang to dry and the other embroidery is by Julia's needles

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by rsloan 10 Feb 2017

Great stitchout on the pinstripes - cute apron, cute girl

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 12 Feb 2017

Thank you - and I love to sew the stripe fabric. It is so easy to cut out with all the stripes. And embroidering was fun too - Hugs Maria

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by highlandermom 09 Feb 2017

Sweet looking both model and apron.

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 12 Feb 2017

Thanks a lot and now I am looking forward for further projects. Hope you will have a great week - Maria

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by cfidl 09 Feb 2017

excellent apron and beautiful girl!

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 12 Feb 2017

Thank you so much, dear Christine :-) Hope you'll have a good week - Maria

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by Sewmum1 09 Feb 2017

Fantastic apron. I see you didn't waste any time putting your 500e to good use. I love mine. There are a few of us here with it so if you have any questions there will be someone at hand to help out

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 12 Feb 2017

Thank you - and it was so lovely to have all your advice and recommendations. I am really glad and grateful and if there are questions I will ask :-) Wishing you a good week - Maria

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by sandralane 09 Feb 2017

Apron and model are terrific, I am so glad that you finally did get the 500e. I hope that you have as much fun as me with the large hoop it"s fantastic. So many fun features to use and play with, exciting times ahead for you createing lots of new embroidery designs. Look forward to seeing more of your work. Sandra.

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 12 Feb 2017

Thanks a lot for your sweet words. I really fell in love with that machine and its many possibilities. Next days a lot of work ahead but then I hope to do more embroidering :-) Have a good week - Maria

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by mops Moderator 09 Feb 2017

The apron is lovely and so is your daughter. I am glad you enjoy this new machine. The larger hoop size is such a joy to have.

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 12 Feb 2017

Thank you - it's really great to work with the large hoop :-)
Hugs Maria

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by babash 09 Feb 2017

That is a stunning Apron. Love the font. I went and looked at the site and it looks like you get multiple sizes when you buy it. Am I correct?

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thank you. That is true - I mean the multiple sizes and a big variation of letters. I was lucky to buy it at introduction price. If you go to Facebook on the Hang to Dry site there one lady was friendly enough to provide all different letter images so that you can file them on your computer and look how you want to use the letters. Hugs - Maria

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by toogie 09 Feb 2017

Love it, absolutely love it!!!
How big is your hoop? I love this lettering but it looks too large for me!!

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Dear Toogie, approx. 3 weeks ago my Brother went to repair (still is there) and I took the chance to buy a second an only embroidery machine Janome Memory craft 500e. It has a big hoop of 200x280 mm and that is fun. Also I am happy with the USB storage or direct connection with the computer. It took me 15 years to make my wish for a second modern emb machine come true and I really am happy. If you look under embroidery you will find a row of cuties encouraging me to buy the Janome. Price was affordable in Germany. But you also have smaller sizes included for this lettering. Hugs Maria

toogie by toogie 09 Feb 2017

I should have said, it looks too large for my machine. I am limited to a 5x7 size unless I get a split design or add ons.
I am so happy for you and love that it has such pretty lettering for you, too. I just looked it up and very nice, I might add.
Isn't it so good you can get honest reviews from fellow Cuties? So glad you're happy with it. I have Brother machines & a Janome serger and love it. Good luck with your new machine.-Toogie

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by sjbrower 09 Feb 2017

This is an adorable apron! And you have a beautiful model too!

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thank you so much!

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by pennifold 09 Feb 2017

Dear Maria, this looks wonderful and your daughter too. I hope your Great Niece loves it as well. Love Chris

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Dear Chris, thank you so much. Yes, I hope my Great Niece will love it. You know her grandmother is my elder sister and she is always doing the most perfect things in sewing and knitting also for my children. So I hope I can return the favour a little bit to her grandchildren. Hugs Maria

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by airyfairy 09 Feb 2017

Your great niece is going to love this.

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Yes, I hope so. Hugs Maria

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by noah 09 Feb 2017

Apron and young lady are both beautiful****

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thanks a lot - Maria

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by gerryvb 09 Feb 2017

Great apron, and I really love this font!!!
I'm glad you're happy with the new machine :)

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thank you so much and I agree that font is really perfect and the machine is a dream. I'm glad for all the recommendations and grateful. Hugs Maria

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by pennyhal2 09 Feb 2017

WOW! That's a big font! You must be having a lot of fun with your new machine and I'm sure that your beautiful daughter thinks the same. I don't recall what machine you bought, but you must have a huge hoop.

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

It is the Janome Memory Craft500e with biggest hoop 200x280 mm and the font has various lettering and sizes and is really great (look above where I answered to Babash for details). Thank you so much - Maria

pennyhal2 by pennyhal2 10 Feb 2017

Thanks for the info!

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by bemara 09 Feb 2017

Lisa's Apron looks great, hugs Maria

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thanks a lot and Hugs to Maria from Maria :-)

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by lbrow 09 Feb 2017

Beautiful Lisa looks well pleased with this fabulous looking apron you have done for her./Lillian

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thank you so much - Maria

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by sonjapotgieter 09 Feb 2017

Stunning!!Well done

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thank you - it was so funny doing it. Maria

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by harleysville 09 Feb 2017

Love the apron and do agree that your daughter is lovely. Thank you also for taking the time to tell where the designs and lettering are from. Your niece will be so delighted to receive.

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thank you so much and hope the niece will like it. It is so difficult to find a gift for young people sometimes but I thought an apron may be useful and unique - Hugs Maria

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by dragonflyer 09 Feb 2017

Both the apron and your daughter are lovely!

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thanks a lot - you are so sweet :-) Maria

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by basketkase 09 Feb 2017

Love your creation and your daughter is lovely......

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grossfamilie by grossfamilie 09 Feb 2017

Thank you so much - and I think one of my next creations will be with one of the beautiful basketkase designs I have in the waiting queue. It's fun to use the new machine. So far it works without any trouble (fingers crossed). Hugs Maria

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