I don't usually use fine fabrics as I have a tension problem with my machine which ends in puckering and pulling up which I don't know how to correct. I found some firm taffetta like fabric to practice the butterfly from the machine's memory. I was pleased with the result and went onto use a soft satin (top card), I resized to maximum which made the stitching less dense.I hooped with 1 layer of tear away stabiliser and am pleased with the overall result.

great job, butterflies look beautiful

They look great. I've not yet made cards but want to try it out.
When I use fine fabrics I just hoop the stabiliser and then spray with spray adhesive and stick the fabric on top. This seems to work well

this is lovely jaye *4U

This is lovely. wtg There are so many reasons for designs to pucker. The less stitches there are, the less chance of puckering. That is the way you solved this problem. So, I won't think the puckering was due to a bad needle. It might be the type of stablizer for the fabric and design you are working with. There are just so many variables. Happy stitching. :-) I love the butterfly.

Turned really pretty!

well done!

They look great!!!

well done, they turned out great. *

ADORABLE card !!! , *4U

very pretty. sometimes when it puckers the needle has a burr on it dul or to big when I have that problem I change my needle. some times it is either to loose or to tight.

very nice, well done

They look great. Well done on finding a solution to a problem. *4U

Your experiments went well, you've made beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing, it shows us that a bit of experimenting can lead to nice results.

what lovely cards such clever ladies so very nice

Beautiful!!

WOW Jo, these look great!

very nice!

Your perseverence paid off Jayemcee. Love the butterfly design.

Very nice

well, you got some beautiful results

Looks great1

Looks great.

Looks great ! Thanks for sharing all of that info for those of us who have never tried a card yet ! *4U I have been looking for cards that have the opening already cut out. Where do you find them ? Ann from smalltown, USA

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by annmounce 30 Sep 2008

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