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by shirlener88 04 May 2011 ( edited May 05'11 11:13 )
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At this time of the morning - it hasn't changed and still has Anita's tip there - but it will change soon.

Comments (37)
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by mad14kt 04 May 2011
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FIESTA ;D *2U
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Monica, thanks *4U2
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by jrob 04 May 2011
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Congratulations.;)
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thanks Jerrilyn.
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by quilter124 04 May 2011
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congratulations, Shirlene....some great designs right now....
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thanks Dianne - this I know - I will have trouble deciding.
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by lindalee757 04 May 2011
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Congratulations-we'll have to wait till it changes to see yours- wow-Cuties 3 days in a row lol ~linda~
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Linda, thanks - isn't that neat? I love it.
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by jacquipaul 04 May 2011
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Congratulations, Shirlene; will check back later to see your tip. Since you're an expert on FSL, I hope your tip was about FSL, but I know you're wonderful at all embroidery, so ANY tips are welcome.
*4u!
Hugs,
Jacqueline
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Jacqueline thanks - it was not. Hehehe!
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by hagridsmom 04 May 2011
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congratulations!!!
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thanks and welcome to the CUTE family.
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by sewdoctor 04 May 2011
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it is up there,,,,,this is something I have always done, it does make it so much easier to get a clean look!
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Darlene, I know this wasn't anything new to most of you - just common sense - but I have always done it that way, too.
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by rwalden 04 May 2011
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Congratulations Shirene. I totally agree with you.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thanks!
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by rwalden 04 May 2011
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Congratulations Shirlene. I totally agree with you.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thanks Reva.
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by sboo 04 May 2011
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Congratulations. I learned the hard way.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Shirley, sometimes that is the way we do learn.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
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Here it is:

Even though it seems tedious, I suggest you clip all your thread jumps in between each of your color changes. It's often easier and produces a better result - rather than waiting until the design is completed and you have lots of jump stitches that you have sewn over. What a mess that can be! I like to say -- make the back look as good as you can.
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by judybell 04 May 2011
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I agree 100% with you. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Judy
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by leenova54 04 May 2011
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Congrats Shirlene, have fun spending! I always cut my jump stitches, too much mess to wait.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Debra, thank you and I will - you are sure right about that.
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by kathyjt 04 May 2011
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Congratulations
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Kathy, thanks dear.
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by nanniesara 04 May 2011
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Congrats to you again.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Sara, thanks.
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by stitchship 04 May 2011
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Congratulations! You must just have a lot of good ideas! Thanks for sharing them. :)

I went to the site to read your tip, but I'm afraid that I don't know how to find the Tip of the Day... I just went there, and I have no idea where to look!
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
http://www.emblibrary.com/el/elprojects/tips.aspx
by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thank you dear - no more idea's or tips that most of us use or know from day to day - I just sat down and sent them in. Hehehe! Just click that link - it should take you there or look farther down - I also included it here.
by stitchship 04 May 2011
Thanks for posting the link. I usually have to google their tutorials if I want to find them. LOL
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by ramona 04 May 2011
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Congratulations!! I clip mine as I go for that very reason.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Ramona, I knew that this wasn't orginal - I just knew it was something that I had been doing from the beginning - that was useful and worked for me. Glad it does for you - as well.
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by bevintex 04 May 2011
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Congratulations! You are the 3rd Cutie this week who has made tip of the day. I use this tip, never wait until the end what a mess i would have. Enjoy your new designs.
Bev
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thanks Bev, I know - isn't it great - I was sure you were one that did this, too.
by bevintex 05 May 2011
sometimes the simplest tips are the best.
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by chenille 04 May 2011
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Congratulations! Great tip, now enjoy shopping!
Hugs, Nadyne
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Nadyne, thank you - it is hard this week - Hehehe!
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by capoodle 04 May 2011
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This has been a good tip week for us cuties. Congratulations!
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Thanks Anita - it has.
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by designgirl 04 May 2011
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Congrats, Shirlene. Good tip.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Lynn, thank you.
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by kalinelson 04 May 2011
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Congrats!!!! great tip, I learned this the hard way...I was use to cutting the major jumps so one day I was busy in the room and let a border of paws and hearts stitch out without cutting jumps, what a mess.....I've learned my lesson.
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Janet, sometimes - we do have to learn that way - we think we can slip it by - but in reality - it is just better to click as you go, less mess later.
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by pennifold 04 May 2011
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Way to go Shirlene! I always do that and never thought anything of it! I am just a neat freak!

Love and blessings Chris
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by shirlener88 04 May 2011
Yes, I can see that you are - Hehehe!
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by sigrun 04 May 2011
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Congratulations Shirlene, I did that when I was sewing on Designer1 - but now I don´t have to clip any more on my new sewingmachine Ruby, she clip all the tread for me hehehehehehe
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by mranderson 04 May 2011
We could make use of a "Ruby" I'm sure. Would save a lot of time. Marg
by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Sigrún, thanks - my Babylock Ellegante2 clips the threads - but leaves a tail - I hate even the tails - so I clip them between color changes, too.
by sewlikedawn 05 May 2011
Ruby!!! I want this machine!!!!
by mops 05 May 2011
Yes, the Ruby does that, but only when the right codes are digitised. In their lessons The Flying Needle advices to eliminate those codes as they are "only used in commercial machines", however, the newer household machines can do it too! So I leave the codes in - you can always disable the cutting function - and when the codes aren't there you have no choice.
I hate the tails, but you have to take the hoop from the machine to cut those on the go.
by sigrun 05 May 2011
No tails, just change the threads and go with your Embroidery......oohh love it.
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by mranderson 04 May 2011
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Congrats Shirlene. Some great designs there for you to choose from. *4U. Marg
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Marg, thanks - there sure are.
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by noah 05 May 2011
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TANKS SHIR. I DO THIS AS THAT WAS HOW I WAS TAUGHT HOPE PEOPLE LISTEN LOL CAROLYN
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
It sure was a good thing - that so many really were taught this - I love it. Hehehe!
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by dilceia 05 May 2011
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Congrats Shirlene!
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Dilcéia, thanks - kisses!
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by barbara68 05 May 2011
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Congratulations!!
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Thanks Barbara.
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by pldc 05 May 2011
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GOOD FOR YOU!
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Thanks Loralye.
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by mcsarge 05 May 2011
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Shirlener...what an excellent tip and especially for FSL designs, even though they sometimes have very few jumps. On regular fill designs, its almost a must to trip jump stitches as you go along. Thx.
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
I would never think of not clipping thread during color changes on FSL - that is for sure - thanks!
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by motownmarie 05 May 2011
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you deserve all the kudos that you get!
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Thank you dear Marie.
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by patsy28 05 May 2011
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That's a wonderful tip. I've been wondering what the best thing to do is. Thanks for the tip and congratulations on your published tip.
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Patsy, than you dear - glad I could help you - anytime.
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by sewlikedawn 05 May 2011
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I think that Emblibrary needs to create a Tips from Shirlene section! Congratulation!!!
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Dawn you are way to funny - I think there are other's that have many more published than me.
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by read180 05 May 2011
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Congratulations Shirlene. It is a great tip and I was taught to always clip as you go. It really makes a big difference when you do a very dense design. Keep giving us those tips!Take care dearie.
Cindy B.
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Cindy, thank you - it is amazing - that I could send in a tip - that most of us use - but that they picked it. Hehehe!
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by rmj8939 05 May 2011
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Such a good idea Shirlene.
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by manami 05 May 2011
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Congratulations Shirlene! Great tip!
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by quiltgrama 05 May 2011
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You are on a roll. How many is that for you now. We do have such clever cuties among us, hugs Lisa
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by shirlener88 05 May 2011
Thanks Lisa, I don't have a clue really.