how to do this so that the design lines up again. Can anyone help. Lisa

The template plastic I use is thin. There are 2 types. One for patchwork, which isd thick and one for machine embroidery, which is thin. I don't know if this is available to you in the States. I got mine from my dealer. I can print directly from my software. I have Janome MC300E and the customizer that came with it. If you can't get this, try with normal paper. It might be a bit more fiddly, but should give you some idea where to place the designs.Follow Martine's instructions for this. I don't know which software you have, but when you double click on it and it opens, go to File in the top right hand corner and click on that. See if it has Print on there. Click on that and see what happens. You might need to change your printer setting to print colour template.

I see mops gave you a very good answer. I was gonna be a smart aleck and say you need a machine that has an "endless hoop". I know Viking and Pfaff have them. I have one for my Pfaff and I LOVE it. We'll want to see the finished project you know.

I am still totally lost. Are there any other tutorials out there?

I think someone should invent a long skinny hoop so we could do this easier, hee hee hee. Hugs, Marji

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by quiltgrama 09 Jul 2009

I agree it would be much easier for us challenged people, myself I mean.

by katydid 09 Jul 2009

I have one with my Bernina. It will go 400mmx150mm. It will go across a pillow case and I use on my toilet paper covers sometimes. I will look for a photo.

I found a link with some pictures, it is not a teatowel but the principe is the same. Hope this helps.

Very interesting question, I had never done that, but it is very useful, I have to try that, but it seems difficult and I am not sure to succeed.

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by quiltgrama 09 Jul 2009

this is the one thing I have not tried never really knew how to do it. Will try on scrap first for sure.

You print the design out on template plastic, making sure you have your printer set to print the design template. This will show you the center of the design.
With a blue water soluble pen, draw a line where you want the center of the design to go, on the fabric.Laying the template plastic with the design template on top of the hoop and hoop the fabric and stabilizer when you have the center of the design where you want it. Then stitch it. Unhoop, and repeat the procedure, making sure the centers match exactly.
Repeat this as many times as you need to.

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by ksgram1 09 Jul 2009

Thank you mpo. You are the first one to answer this question in a way that I could understand it. Can't wait to try your instructions. Hugs.*** ksgram

by quiltgrama 09 Jul 2009

How do you go about printing on the computer. Do you need a certain program. The template plastic I have is very thick and dont think it would go through the printer. Do you draw the line from one side of tea towel to the next, this being the centre point. Sorry if I am a pain

by mops 09 Jul 2009

If you can't print on plastic, you can make a number of prints on paper, making sure the vertical and horizontal axis are printed as well. Now you cut it out fairly close to the design, poke a hole in the exact centre and place them along the placement line you drew on your tea towel. Mark the centres and you should be able to embroider correctly.

by jrob 09 Jul 2009

Nicely Done by Ricky and Martine!

by lbrow 09 Jul 2009

I whole heartedly agree with u jrob *

by quiltgrama 10 Jul 2009

thanks girls will give it a try

by waterlily 10 Jul 2009

Thank you SO much! I actually understand these instructions!

This is where continuous hoops come in handy because they stitch placement points. If you don't have one, you may want to try drawing a line across the bottom of the towel and line your center point up on that line. I have a good eye for this, but don't ask me to cook! LOL... Thank the LORD I married a man who works wonders in the kitchen.

I have tried this technique with no luck. I can't seem to get the hoop perfectly placed to pick up stitching where I left off. I would love to know how to do it. I hope that someone is able to help you (meaning us...LOL!)

I am also looking for an answer for that. I am sorry I cannot help you but I really hope someone can.