challeges were very nice this year and even though I got the flu and missed a whole day, I finished 3 of them. Lots of the trunk shows had crystals in their designs. Does anybody on cute use the crystals and hot gun? Do you know a site that sells the good crystals? They were so pretty. Thank You (now back to reality).

Oh I envy you. All 4 of my machines are Babylocks. I miss classes, but there are no classes here for embroidery.

How lucky for you - a 4 day event - even if it was by the book - that allows you to know where to go to - if you forget or get stuck - when you do it on your own. So sorry to hear you got ill - there are many great sites for crystals - you have some good response so far, too.

I have used them. They have washed very well, but daughter doesn't put them in the dryer. Turn shirt inside out to wash.

a retreat sounds lovely! I hope that you had fun despite the flu!

You can find the swarovski crystals for the hot glue at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. I have ordered from firemountaingems and they are a great company to order from. Have fun! Carol

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by lilylady 01 Mar 2011

thank you, will give it a try

Designs by Dawn is my all time favorite source for crystals.
http://www.designbydawn.com/

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by lilylady 28 Feb 2011

thank you

Wow a 4 day event, I had a hour session, it was very helpful, one thing I learned was that you can go back in stitch count to add more density to the file, but you have to be careful, that its not to dense. For instance, a little patch of grass or lettering, good to go over it again for a darker effect. I have a Babylock and love it! Focus on the basics before you plunge into the more delicate. So much to learn, great place for color thread listed below.