But I haven't a clue about rayon... anyone have any good suggestions???? I've never used rayon, and frankly have been scared in the past... how does it hold up in FSL too?

how do you leave a message that you are interested in a item

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by simplyrosie 06 Aug 2008

On CL, they should have an email addy or a phone number listed.

Yes, why not.I have also used these with Lana Madeira, which is a wool embroidery thread.

I started out embroidery in 1993 with Madeira rayon, did not even know polyester existed till I got to an embroidery studio cum wholesale supplier of Marathon polyester, who is willing to sell to embroiderers too, at very low prices. So apart from the Madeira 6-drawer chest (over 400 1000m spolls) I now have some 400 1000m cones of polyester and use them happily together in the same design. No problems.

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by mops 06 Aug 2008

Isn't fun to be spoiled for choice?!

ok figuring it out now oh my goodness look what i found that i would love to have it is just like my grandmothers that i wanted so bad and never got someone else in family got it

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by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

So when does it arrive at your house?

by mops 06 Aug 2008

I recently got one from an ex-colleague who moved house and wanted to get rid of it. Did not want money, so I got it for shortening curtains. Mine is a 1928 Singer in a less elaborate case. My mum gave hers away and I always wanted one..

by marymoore 06 Aug 2008

i still need to call to see if they still have it oh goodness i hope so

by simplyrosie 06 Aug 2008

I see these machines on CL all the time... keep your eye out Mary, you'll come across LOTS of GREAT deals!

ok i went to this site and could not make heads or tails of it lol if this is the one u guys are talking about

Since I am so new to embroidering and I haven't yet acquired a "stash" (not like my yarn collection yet) Please email me and let me know how much you are charging for the thread and the colors available and how many yds are on a spool! TYVM * (email in profile)

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by simplyrosie 05 Aug 2008

I emailed you Charlie...

I've been using Sulky rayon for years and never had any problems with it either in embroidering or washing.

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by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

uscmom, thanks for your comments.

I mix them up on the same design all the time.I use both and have made kids shirts and had no fade out that I ever noticed,I do not bleach tho.Congrats on your great deal.

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by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

Thanks dgrammy!

Excellent question. I have used the 2 together. I like rayon better because of the shine and I don't notice fading. It washes up fine for me. *4U

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by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

Thanks grannyo!

Looks like you got yourself very good answers. Thanks for the question I have learn a lot from this post too. Flowers ***

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by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

adelmarie, we are so glad you did, too!

Thanks for the imput girls... can't believe how much thread we have... if anyone is looking for a deal, I know we can part with many spools. Would be willing to sell some. :-)

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by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

Hehehe!

by tatorbugcreations 06 Aug 2008

I would love to have some! LOL!! if you want to get rid of any my email is listed on my profile. Please let me know!

I mix rayon and poly all the time and even add metallic too. Remember on sewing machines when they told you to always use the same thread in the bobbin as top thread. Who does that any more.

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

Katy, thank you! *4U2

by misscharlie 05 Aug 2008

So funny you should mention the bobbin thread, the last time I sewed it was on my Mom's cast iron singer and that is what you did with the bobbins. I was making something and made a bobbin with the upper thread and my machine thru a fit lol.

I'm not an expert at FSL, but all my FSL designs have been in rayon because I like the shine on the thread.

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

Well Deb, that was what we wanted to know - how is it holding up - do you like it? Thanks so much! *4U

I mix poly and rayon all the time. Have used both (not together) for FSL with great results.
I actually did two designs yesterday using both.

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

zedna, welcome to the 'cute' family. Thank you - we sure appreciate you comments.

I use rayon all the time. I have not had a problem doing FSL with it. My dealer told me that rayon does not hold up well with bleach but poly does. So if you don't see that there will be a need to bleach in the future what's the harm.

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

Carolyn, thanks! So far it just has to do with the colorfastness, huh?

I always use Rayon for my FSL, it has a higher shine and FSL doesn't need to be laundered often so i figure Rayon is better. I also 'intend' to use Rayon for all my picture type embroidery and any of my own clothes as I like the shine, it stitches out so beautifully. It is not recommended for anything requiring lots of laundering, ie: kids clothes, household articles: sheets & pillow slips; table linens; towells; etc. But it is ideal for evening gowns; handbags; purses, curtains; special occasion table linen;(ie. Christmas) etc. I use the guideline, if it requires frequent laundering do not use Rayon. Others with more experience may be able to tell you more. hugs n roses, M

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

Meg, thank you - this was what we were needing to know. *4U

by meganne 05 Aug 2008

You're welcome Shirlene, I'm surprised you don't already use it, being the FSL Queen. <VBG>

of course you can mix them. Poly isn't as shiney (especially in the past) as rayon. Don't bleach rayon. It will fade. It will not run if it is quality brand. I have only done limited FSL, but I did it in Rayon cause I LIKE SHINEY OBJECTS!!!! hahaha;)

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

Jerrilyn, thanks - we appreciate your imput. I guess the biggest thing to remember is not to bleach it. Hehehe!

Hello ladies,
I have been told not to mix the two as well. But then I think it depends what item you are embroidering on. I think polyester is a stronger quality and can be washed endless times. Rayon is not colour fast, at least not what I get here. I have been using both together on aprons for bottles, bags for spumante bags, toilet paper sachets, items that don't get washed; and I never had any problems while embroidering.
Flowers and hugs,
Mary, Melbourne

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

Mary, thanks - so it has more to do with the color fastness - then? Hmmmmmm!

by mandor64 05 Aug 2008

From what I have been told, yes.
Good luck,
Mary

ok what is this craigs list??????????

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

I believe from what Teri told me - it is a site for selling things - put it in google and do a search - see what you get. LOL

by coco128 05 Aug 2008

It's a great place .. to buy, to sell, to find employment, for so many things. I check it weekly.

by misscharlie 05 Aug 2008

I find great deals on Craig's List. Got my ped basic for $20 and my PE Deisign 6 for $40 the only pain is searching all of the cities to see what's out there.

by simplyrosie 05 Aug 2008

OH GOSH!!! You'd love CL Mary... I'm addicted, that's for sure. I have gotten soooo many things on that site. Everything from tvs to a new tempurpedic calif. king bed... it's endless. And I have sold a bunch of stuff on there...

YES, thanks to Teri's eagle eye for a good buy - the two of us were able to get this great deal - but as she said - we don't know much about rayon and I for one need to know about the FSL part. Come on - give us the scoop - OK?

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by coco128 05 Aug 2008

Shirlene, that's all I use .. Robison Anton rayon thread - even for FSL - don't see why you can't mix - I don't think one has anything to do with the other - *4u

by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

Cladia, thank you so much!

by shirlener88 06 Aug 2008

Oops, I meant Claudia!

by mops 06 Aug 2008

I have used Madeira rayon since 1993 and only use polyester singe November 2007. Mix them happily, no problems.

I have been told not to mix threads but I do all the time and never had any problems

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by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

who told you not to mix them and why not?

by raels011 05 Aug 2008

Janome dealer told me because one stretches more than other but I have not noticed any difference

by shirlener88 05 Aug 2008

Thanks!