Evolution of the Blog

After thinking about what I am about to post, I've come to realize that this Blog will necessarily evolve to cover anything that I will do or skills that I learn using my Viking in general and not just the embroidery side of it.   I do a better job of remembering things if I take notes, and even better if I can find those notes in the future!  So here it is...

DH wanted a favorite T-shirt repaired that had a large hole torn in it.  Not my favorite thing to do, but I thought I would give a new way of mending a shot and see what this machine can do. 

I have some fusible web on hand from another project, so ironed a square on the back side of the T-shirt, a large enough piece to overlap the large U-shaped tear.  I had to pull the edges of the tear together as I ironed on the web.  I then hooped the shirt in an ordinary wooden embroidery hoop and slipped this under the clear, open-toe foot that I chose to use.   I chose a matching thread for the top and bobbin.

Selecting 'stretch light' fabric, the machine recommended the 75 stretch needle, and the A foot.  (I used the clear open toe foot).  For a stitch, I selected the 1:21.  Then positioning the needle about one half inch behind the tear, I pushed 'start'... then after passing the tear by one half inch, I pushed the return button.  the machine did the rest; making the back and forth mend stitches according to my programmed length, moving over with each pass.  The machine automatically stops after a certain number of passes.  I had to repeat this process several times to mend all three sides of the tear.  This was perfect and so easy to do! 

Kaleidoscope Kreator

Hadn't thought much about it since I added it to my mental 'wish list', but finally picked up a copy of Kaleidoscope Kreator software.  I have had some fun playing around with photos since then, and have a few ideas about printing creations on printable fabric and adding them to wall quilts.  So far my favorite subjects are from the garden; either floral or insects (mostly butterflies).