I'm new at all this. I've seen designs for bookmarks. Can someone tell me what to sew them out on. I can figure out the FSL but am not sure about the others. What material do I use? Thanks.

I think you already have your answer for the bookmarks but I would like like to welcome you aboard! I think you will learn to love this site very fast! I am rather new and I got addicted in just a couple of days. You will find that everyone is very nice and ready to help you. You will discover embroidery sites that U never knew existed. I have found that everyone here is very talented..well most. I can't say so much for myself. I try & I never give up until I get it like I want it. I now spend more time here than I do sewing! You will learn alot & find alot of great people from all over to back you up when U need it! Linda in Ga

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks ever so much for your kind words of encouragement. I am already finding out so much. Not only sewing and embroidery but am also honing my very limited computer skills.

I have made bookmarkers with Bridal toulle...the 4 inch wide that comes on a roll in the craft dept....it double it and just stitch the design, then trim close to the satin stitch...Still soft and plyable:) Works for me!

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks. This sounds like a really good idea. I'll give it a go and see how I manage it.

Here is a link that you can use for the bookmarks. Hope this helps you. And welcome to cute. Hope you like it here. Look under the "popular topics" at your LH side (blue text) under the tag "tutorial" and learn more about how to use this place. Have fun.

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks ever so much for this. I'll put it on my "to do" list. There is so much to follow up!!

Helo Mary, and welcome to the cute website, they are all lovely people, and you will love it here.
I use organza, and also use the same colour on the bobbin thread as above, as mpo does. On organza you use 2 layers of wash away stabilizer, and treat it just the same as in FSL. When the stabilize is washed away, it is a lovely bookmark ( I put stabilizer on top and bottom

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks for the tip. I'll try this and see how I go.

Welcome to cute. You will love it here. Come back often.

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks. I'm enjoying myself immensely so far!! Everyone is so helpful

See other cuties have answered will just say welcome and give you a flower. Lisa

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thankyou for thinking of me.

mary, it appears you got your answer from some of the CUTE family - so I will leave it at that and WELCOME you to the CUTE family - I myself have a love of lace - Hehehe!

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thankyou for the warm welcome. I hope I am puting these thankyou notes in the right place and they are going to all those lovely cuties who are so wonderful.

Welcome, Mary! You'll love "FSLing", it's very addictive! There is a good video tutorial about FSL in this video, hope this helps. Hugs&*
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elpr...

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks ever so much. I really appreciate your helping me out.

Welcome to the ute Family

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by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks.

Welcome If you would like to be added to the list of cuties and you can PM me with first name, town and birthday so we can say greetings on the day This is not a registration just something I have done for the cute extended family

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I use felt and before the last border stitching I put calico under the hoop so the stitching doesn't show

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by mpo14011 08 Mar 2009

I have done it on felt, too, but instead of putting fabric on the back, I use the same colour in the bobbin as on the top.Double sided bookmark.

by maryp1 10 Mar 2009

Thanks. This is a good tip.

I have instructions for bookmarks on my site.You can download the instructions free.Any questions, just e-mail me from my site.

For those that are Freestanding you use water soluble stabilizer. If they are just regular design patterns for bookmarks I usually use a medium weight felt fabric.

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by maryp1 08 Mar 2009

Thankyou ever so much for your help. I appreciate your efforts in helping me out. I'm new to the internet so am feeling my way cautiously!! hoping I don't press any wrong buttons!!!

Not sure which other ones you mean, can you explaing more.
Welcome here Mary, enjoy the group.
Hugs Kezza

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by maryp1 08 Mar 2009

Dear Kezza
They are generally rectangular with a border and a design in the centre. Do I use ordinary material? then cut them out? I'm pretty hopeless!!

by kezza2sew 08 Mar 2009

by bordery if you mean a satin stitch finish, I sometimes use felt or a heavier fabric than cotton. With any satin stitch edge just be carefull not to cut the stitching as you go... hope that helps.

by kezza2sew 08 Mar 2009

by 'border'

by maryp1 08 Mar 2009

Thanks ever so much for the help. I'll give it a go and hope for the best!! You are wonderful to take the time to answer so quickly. Thankyou a million times over.