This is the 1st Stitch out on "Big Boy" my new 15000 Janome

Shirley, a nice simple project to fit around those doctors is to do 4 samples or 8 and use 4 to make up one side of a patchworked tote/bag. Line the bag with a small gingham, colour matching one of the the thread used. Looks fabulous!
A mutual friend did this for another Shirley (albeit one who does not machine embroider) and everyone admires it each time she uses it. The handles were made from the gingham too. Hers was all black & white.
Ever so simple, but striking to behold.
Good luck with the doctors and enjoy your play time between visits. :-)

What a lovely stitch out, you will think of something to make i am sure. Happy embroidering with your new "Big Boy". Sandra.

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by shirley124 30 Nov 2015

Thanks Sandra. I will think of something. Hugs

Congratulations on your new Janome. You are going to love everything about the 15000. Beautiful design! Joyce

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by shirley124 30 Nov 2015

Thanks Joyce. I am not too sure about the bulkiness of the hoops, but I guess I will get used to them Hugs

When I got my new machine I stitched out all the large designs and put them aside for later. Then when I had enough I made them into a small lap quilt and gave it to my daughter.

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by shirley124 30 Nov 2015

What a wonderful idea. Your daughter would have been thrilled with it I am sure. Hugs

Wow, that looks so dainty Shirley. I hope you get to put it into something gorgeous. What about a lovely tote bag made up of such squares and then put all together. Love Chris

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by shirley124 30 Nov 2015

Thanks Chris. Great idea. Hugs

I vote for the serious stitching! Save the sample for when you have thought of a perfect project for the sample, as you are wanting to try the serious stitching out, so I would take the time to think of what you are really dreaming of trying out, so that you already have plans for the design, and then have some real fun! Looking forward to seeing what that project will be! Hope you go have more Fun! Pam

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by shirley124 30 Nov 2015

Thanks. Serious stitching is on the backburner for a little while as we have so many Dr Appointments etc at the moment, but am looking forward to the stitching. Hugs Shirley

Beautiful stitch out. What size is it? Maybe a start on a runner or a mug rug. Or if small a pin cushion or the front for a notebook.

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by shirley124 30 Nov 2015

Thanks. I'm thinking maybe pin Cushion or notebook cover. Hugs

Nice! Let us see it when you have decided what it will become!

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by shirley124 29 Nov 2015

Thanks. I was hoping for some suggestions. Hugs

A lovely stitch out so now we look forwards to seeing what you create next

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by shirley124 29 Nov 2015

Thanks. It will be interesting to me also to see what I stitch out. I have so many things I want to do. Hugs