My husband wanted me to make something he could give away to neighbors at an open house. I was busy with other Christmas gifts so I sat him down in front of my Janome 300E and gave him a quick lesson on hooping, threading, bobbin winding etc. He chose the design, bought the felt. I chose the thread (a metallic but it didn't misbehave). And off he went. He works out of town and so several of our phone calls that week were about what do I do next. hehe. It was fun. The first night he called while starting the design. I told him now it should go on the second design. Well he hadn't selected the design where I had put two designs in one hooping. Minor mishap. He had the top of the bobbin break off and the thread was so tangled he had to throw it all away. And so he had to buy me more bobbins. He ran out of thread and had to buy more (it was ON SALE at Hancocks!!!) He had very few thread breakages. I think he did a great job. Now I don't think he will so impressed with my embroidery. lol These don't have them but I added ribbon loops to the ones we gave away. Becky
When my husband who is retired couldn't find anything to do I showed him how to sew. He loves it. Our only problem is we have one dongle for the software and we seem to both need it at the same time.
Your hubby should be very proud of himself. He did a lot of work and he did it well. I can tell you're proud of him too!! I'll bet the ones who recieved the gifts were doubly impressed when they found out he made them himself. He's a keeper! Congrats to both of you!
Meri
