This is my first trial run with my new toy Janome 500E.
I picked it up on Tuesday afternoon had Doctors appointments most of Wednesday out and about yesterday. Today is the first full day at home and it is raining so decided I had read enough time to try it. Still have heaps to learn. I can't seem to get the auto needle threader to work for me but that is no problem as I can go to the shop anytime and be shown how to do it. Funny thing is now I think about it the lady demonstrating couldn't do it either. But I really need this my eyes don't like threading needles. Can't think where I bought the bike design from will have to look it up. Words are my own. I used a sort of canvas very light weight but heavier than calico. It was the first scrap I found. I used the largest hoop 7.9 inches x11 inches and still had room to spare. Thanks for looking.
Found the design of the bike it is from ABC Embroidery designs called Keep on riding, I just changed the words.
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85867Congratulations on the new machine. Great job on your project here and the needle threading is a matter of line up in right place you'll get it.
That was one of reasons I wanting a new machine was that and gee would be nice to embroider and nice if I had this hoop and that foot. I am still scoping things.
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by babash
09 Oct 2015
Thank you. My DH got it to work for me said I was being too gentle.
It is a very heavy machine to lift. I was shocked at the size of the box it came in.
86901Congrats on this Beautiful machine...May it bring you Hours,Days of Happy sewing!!!!
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66023It's a good looking machine! I'm glad that you are using it and getting such a wonderful stitchout. Those threaders rarely work for me.
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33641Wonderful design and font - Have lots of fun on your new machine :)
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7166318436Love your design choices and wording. I agree I could not do without a automatic needle threader either. Have fun with your new machine
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109774Oh i love that saying who's design is it please AND congrats on your new machine hugs Carolyn
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by babash
edited 09 Oct 2015
Thank you. I got the design from it was a bought one. ABC embroidery designs. The design is called Keep on Riding.
360641Love your work.... The design is great, and your words are perfect for a motorcycle enthusiast. Thanks for sharing... I'm sure this is just the first of many fun projects on your new machine. --Sharon
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9754well done! How very exciting for you, a thrill to be sure. I love the design you chose for your first try! what will you do with it frame it perhaps? I love the table for support I think they should all have one ~hugs~
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by babash
edited 09 Oct 2015
Thank you I chose that design because it was simple all one colour. Not sure what I will do with it. My eldest son is one of my biggest fans and every time he comes asks to see what I have made. He rides a bike so may ask him whether he wants it and what we can do
299559Woo hoo.......beautiful machine and perfect stitchouts!!
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261163Congratulations on your new machine and your design looks great. Don't you love the big hoop? Enjoy! Joyce
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23577This looks marvelous. Get busy and have a fun time./Lillian
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145791Congratulations, and just in time for the holiday season. Happy stitching!!!
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316256694Great job. Here is a link that shows you how to use the auto. threader for your machine as well as other stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b... Hope this helps you. I hope you have a great time with your new embroidery machine. Happy Embroidering..... :) Mechille
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7844Wow , first it was if only I had a embroidery machine... then hoop envy sets in . Enjoy!
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by babash
09 Oct 2015
I know what you mean the first Embroidery machine I ever saw was about $4,000 and I thought boy would I love that but way out of reach. Then I got the 300E for $1400 and as you say saw people doing things on larger hoops and wanted to go bigger. I thought if I wait the price may jump up because our dollar is falling so fast.
33350OooooooOOOoooooooooow Dribble dribble , Pauline close your mouth. Lucky girl you.. Still passing on hints to DH..
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by babash
09 Oct 2015
Yes I am lucky my Cousin asks for me to do things for her friends which they pay me for. I do not charge them anywhere near what they would pay someone else to do it for. But I make a bit of pocket money that way and it goes into a special account that is what I use for my treats. That way I don't feel guilty.
by babash
09 Oct 2015
Forgot to say it takes up a fair amount of space. I have it sitting on a table 60cm x90cm.
42046Congratulations Barbara :) so happy you got the big hoops to play around with now!
Every new thing takes a little time to get used to...good luck with your new toy and ENJOY! :)
Keep sharing your experience and progress. ..I would love to hear from
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by tfk
edited 09 Oct 2015
Oh forgot to say .....well done with the designs and I love the writing :)
by babash
09 Oct 2015
Thank you. I was really beginning to think this is too hard for me to work out but really it was very simple once I stopped and thought it through.
7806Congratulations on your new machine. Loved the design. Have lots of fun with your new machine.
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7045looks great ,I would love to have the bigger hoops,too .if the needle threader is like the 11000 ,it can be a bit tricky ,,,enjoy playing with your new machine
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by babash
09 Oct 2015
Thank you. We got it to work had my DH try it and after a couple of goes it worked. He said I think you were being a bit too gentle with it.
23581Hi babash, Love it, Love the colour of the bike and the lettering looks cool too. Thankyou for sharing.
Regards Lorraine
South Australia
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by babash
09 Oct 2015
Thank you. Wasn't really thinking about colours at the time just doing the step by step to get the machine to do what I wanted.
261778119Dear Barbara, this looks wonderful. I love the large hoops they give us so much scope. I hope you have many fun years ahead and look forward to seeing more of your work. Love Chris
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234496Terrific embroidery and design, can see you having lots of fun with your new machine. Enjoy exciting times ahead, playing and getting to know what the machine is capable of doing. We hope to see many new and varied projects in the future. Sandra.
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