Hi Cuties, it's an overcast day and so I thought I'd do a little bit of sewing before I'm on Op Shop this afternoon. I've got a couple of things coming up in November for which I've got to make some Christmas decorations. These are FSL and were made in the 120x120 hoop (nearly 5 inches by 5 inches). I purchased them from Embroidery Home. Thanks for looking, love Chris

by pennifold 28 Oct 2018

Thanks so much, love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks so much Sarah, I appreciate that. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Shirley, hugs to you too. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Penny, me too. I always put the name of the digitiser so I know what folder to put them in. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks for commenting Brenda, love Chris

by pennyhal2 24 Oct 2018

Welcome to Cuties!

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks so much Cindy, or Candy. I LOVE FSL! Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Pam, they are easy to find. Just look at FSL, on the left hand side of the page at Embroidery Home. Then it's the FSL Santa Claus set at the moment it's at the bottom of page 1. Love Chris

by sewpam 26 Oct 2018

I did find them, thank you.

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Deb, the set is on special, but you can buy individual designs. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Tabby, you will love them. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks so much Sonja, love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Angie, I appreciate that. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Vicki, me too. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Toogie, it's a great design,actually they all are. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Hi Suzanna, I bought a new metal hoop on Tuesday and it just wouldn't work with my Ruby - took it back today to Thorpe's and Maarten updated the software version, so it's now working like a charm. I've never used a metal hoop before and it uses magnets to hold onto the stabiliser and fabrics. I've done my first one out on it today and it's really fabulous. Love Chris

by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Martine, I thought so too. Love Chris

by pennifold 24 Oct 2018

Thanks Linda,, the other 8 designs are just as nice too. Love Chris

by pennifold 24 Oct 2018

Thanks Donna, I've bought a few items over the years and they've always stitched out well. Love Chris

by graceandham 23 Oct 2018

Start with a company's designs that people recommend as always turning out. For me that would be Martha Pullen, Cute Embroidery (of course) or Floriani. I have had some failures from Designs by SICK, although some digitizers are excellent. Skip the metallic thread until you've experienced some success. Layer one layer of the white washaway (more stays in) and one layer of the "clear" (mostly washes out). DO NOT enlarge or decrease design, if you're a beginner! I want you to have success. New sharp needle and slow your machine speed down. Sit back and be prepared to be amazed! Oh, rinse in a bowl, not the sink, and toss the rinse water in your back yard, not down the drain to prevent a really nasty, expensive plumber's bill in about eighteen months. Just trust me on this one.

by pennifold 24 Oct 2018

Thanks Laura, I had no trouble whatsoever with these designs. I used 2 pieces of WSS and the same thread in the bobbin as on the top. Love Chris

by dailylaundry 24 Oct 2018

Thank you both for the great info!!!

by pennifold 24 Oct 2018

Thanks Carolyn, I do hope so. Love Chris

by pennifold 24 Oct 2018

Thanks so much, I think so too. Love Chris

by pennifold 24 Oct 2018

Thanks Kim, I got 10in the set and they are all cute! Love Chris