I've had embrilliance for over a year and its scared me to death. This has just taken me less than 10 mins to do 4 stockings with different names ready to stitch at weekend. Thank you so much
Hi Becky. Thank you so much for this video. I made my first stocking along with your video. A light bulb went on when I was about to start my second one. I used my Scan n Cut and rotary blade to cut the stocking shape out of batting. I used the tack down sewing line as my cutting file. It kept the bulk out of the seam and no more trimming!
I purchased the Designs by Juju Quilted Stockings and I can hardly wait to make them. Thank you for the tutorial so I have plenty of time to create my stockings.
Thank you, thank you Becky! as always so grateful for your tutorials. You do such a magnificent job at explaining all steps and teaching us how to complete these projects. I made the first stocking for our dog Gibbs whom you met in Florida. Cheers! and keep up the great work!
I have seen many of your embroidery videos (OK, all of your videos) with many using a larger than 4X4 hoop. I had the opportunity to upgrade my machine to a NQ1700e with a 6X10 hoop (which gets delivered today) so, of course, I purchased this Designs by Juju design. Kids, spouses and grandchildren will now get a customized stocking (along with the key fobs I already made). Thank you for your sooooo helpful instructional videos.
Great Project! However I am stitching out the Christmas Tree Skirt. Have finished the Inner group and now working on the main designs.(Lots of work on a single stitch machine) Thanks for the organizer sheet. It's a great help. Maureen
Thanks so much for your terrific instructions! I always feel so empowered on all of these projects after viewing your wonderful tutorials. Please keep them coming 🙂
Like so many others, I love your tutorials. So refreshing, much like spending time with a sweet friend. Thank you once again for your time and sharing your talent. Greatly appreciated. (and btw, did I miss your mentioning where you got the dog bone? Stay blessed.
Hi Becky, I love your videos and thank you for taking the time to share them with us. I am excited! I am purchasing a new xp2 Luminaire. Which software do you prefer? I am thinking about the PE Designs or Mysewnet. Do you have a preference, maybe one I haven’t heard of? Thanks for your help!
I don't own either of those programs. I prefer Simply Applique and Embrilliance to do all of my embroidery needs.😊 Total cost is less than $300 for everything I need.
Becky - may I ask which design size was used for your grandchildren’s stockings (trying to get a visual on what size I should do)? Also, which font did you use on their stockings? I can’t wait to try these! 🎄
I want to use directional fabric for the one long piece, but I dont think its working. Should I cut two pieces and sew them together so they all face the top. I want to use all the same fabric for inside and outside.
So another quick question. I want to make 2-3 of these stockings but I’d like to use a few shirts that belonged to my sister who passed away in February. They are stretchy/tshirt style fabric so would putting the sf101 on the back of the fabric be enough to stabilize it? I think I may only make the very front panel with the shirt fabric and use cotton quilt fabrics for the rest.
I think using any type of non woven iron on stabilizer like Pellon's 911F or as a woven SF101 will work. But you have the right idea and you definitely need to stabilize those knits. What a sweet tribute!
Love the stocking! I do have a question…when you place the long lining piece does the fold go on the top of the stocking or at the bottom? Thank you for your help.
You can use Embrilliance Essentials to remove the cross hatching and put a design by Juju background pulting design in its place. My link to Embrilliance is below the video
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thank you. I wasn't sure if the design had the cross hatch separated without buying it. I'll go get it now. This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much.
Hi Becky, thank you for another great video. I have just purchased a Solaris 2, and the big Christmas stocking is going to be one of my first projects. I’m wondering about adding an embroidery design to the bottom of the stocking, as well as customizing the top? Is there a way to do that on the machine…or would it be best to stitch it out on the bottom fabric first? I’m in the process of updating my embrilliance to accommodate the big hoop..so maybe that’s the answer? Thanks in advance!
The easiest way to do this is to edit the design in software (like Embrilliance) where you can add a customized design into the stitch order exactly where you want it. When you load a design in the Solaris, it is Design #1 and then Add (use the Add button) the customized design in as Design #2. You'll want to add the #2 design after the background quilting has happened on the front. So when you get that step finished, then use the Needle -/+ button to jump to the #2 design and complete that. The use the Needle -/+ button to go back to the Design #1 to finish it.
I have Essentials, Enthusiast, Density Repair Kit, Merrowly, & Stitch Artist 1. I don't own Alpha Tricks because I don't have any non-BX fonts except those that came with the basic software. I'm not savvy enough with Stitch Artist and have no desire to digitize so I didn't get SA2 or SA3.
I stitched the 8 x 12 tonight. Just disappointed. Alot of work and they still seem too small for a stocking on the mantle. Very sad. Won't be making them for customers because I don't think they will like how small they are.
The ones I made for my kids are the 9x14. Stocking sizes are always subjective. People always love something with their name on it. Even the 5x7 will hold a gift card. :)
You can download Embrilliance Express and use a BX font to add a name. Or if your machine has the ability, once you load the design in your machine, you can use the Add feature and add a name on the cuff and place it where it goes on the screen. Then use the needle +/- button to jump ahead in the stitching to stitch the name on the cuff when it's time. Then go backwards to finish stitching the rest of the design.
ugh, I added a name into the sewing sequence and the part that is to go around the stocking and hold the bottom down, just does a couple stitches, skips over the bottom does a couple more stitches and skips up to the top of the stocking.
If you have any embroidery software, you might add the design into that and see if you can figure out what is going on and then fix it. It's hard to tell otherwise. Good luck!
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thanks, I actually found a video on Embrilliance, which is what I use. Somehow, when I added my personalization, the steps after it were marked as hidden. I had to go into each color stop and change them to applique stitch for them to stitch properly.
I've had embrilliance for over a year and its scared me to death. This has just taken me less than 10 mins to do 4 stockings with different names ready to stitch at weekend. Thank you so much
Super cute!! Makes me want to go to the shelter and get a critter! I could make a BIG one for my daughter's Doberman!
Hi Becky. Thank you so much for this video. I made my first stocking along with your video. A light bulb went on when I was about to start my second one. I used my Scan n Cut and rotary blade to cut the stocking shape out of batting. I used the tack down sewing line as my cutting file. It kept the bulk out of the seam and no more trimming!
I,m still stoked about the Christmas tree skirt you so generously gave us a how to video. Another wonderful tutorial today. All the best ,oksana
That's a keeper! Another inspiring tutorial, you're the best!
Fantastic job! You do these projects with such ease! I love to watch your embroidery on your single needle machine!
I purchased the Designs by Juju Quilted Stockings and I can hardly wait to make them. Thank you for the tutorial so I have plenty of time to create my stockings.
Lucky pupper - so cute!
I love how detailed your videos are! Thanking you for telling us what needle you use etc.....
Another great video. Thanks, Becky.
Thank you, thank you Becky! as always so grateful for your tutorials. You do such a magnificent job at explaining all steps and teaching us how to complete these projects. I made the first stocking for our dog Gibbs whom you met in Florida. Cheers! and keep up the great work!
Excellent tutorial as always!! These stockings are on my to do list also. I love the added dog bone touch!!
So cute. Thanks for the explanation ❤️
Your directions really help me understand how to do this, especially for Embrillance which I have but have never used.🙄 the stocking is adorable!
I have seen many of your embroidery videos (OK, all of your videos) with many using a larger than 4X4 hoop. I had the opportunity to upgrade my machine to a NQ1700e with a 6X10 hoop (which gets delivered today) so, of course, I purchased this Designs by Juju design. Kids, spouses and grandchildren will now get a customized stocking (along with the key fobs I already made). Thank you for your sooooo helpful instructional videos.
YAAAY!!! Congratulations on your new machine!!! How exciting! Having the 6x10 will open up a ton of new designs for you. How fun!
Thank you for telling about Organ needles
Great Project! However I am stitching out the Christmas Tree Skirt. Have finished the Inner group and now working on the main designs.(Lots of work on a single stitch machine)
Thanks for the organizer sheet. It's a great help. Maureen
I love it! You are an awesome teacher because you explain things in great detail!
Thanks so much for your terrific instructions! I always feel so empowered on all of these projects after viewing your wonderful tutorials. Please keep them coming 🙂
You are so welcome! Thank you for your sweet comment! Makes my day. :)
I purchased the patterns from JuJu the other day, can't wait to try this! Thank you for the video.
So adorable! Thanks for this tutorial!
Thank you so much for sharing
You are the best you are a inspiration for me!!
Like so many others, I love your tutorials. So refreshing, much like spending time with a sweet friend. Thank you once again for your time and sharing your talent. Greatly appreciated. (and btw, did I miss your mentioning where you got the dog bone? Stay blessed.
Great tutorial.
Hi Becky, I love your videos and thank you for taking the time to share them with us. I am excited! I am purchasing a new xp2 Luminaire. Which software do you prefer? I am thinking about the PE Designs or Mysewnet. Do you have a preference, maybe one I haven’t heard of? Thanks for your help!
I don't own either of those programs. I prefer Simply Applique and Embrilliance to do all of my embroidery needs.😊 Total cost is less than $300 for everything I need.
Thank you so much!
Great video.
Becky - may I ask which design size was used for your grandchildren’s stockings (trying to get a visual on what size I should do)? Also, which font did you use on their stockings? I can’t wait to try these! 🎄
The kids' are the 9x14. I think that's plenty big to get a card and a couple of little toys in. :)
Where did you find dispenser for the 3M surgical tape?
That dispenser came as part of a subscription box from another embroidery company a couple of years ago. Any 1" tape dispenser will work.
My favorite scissors for that is the Gingher billed scissors
Do you have a video out their showing how to make embroider Christmas card?
I want to use directional fabric for the one long piece, but I dont think its working. Should I cut two pieces and sew them together so
they all face the top. I want to use all the same fabric for inside and outside.
So another quick question. I want to make 2-3 of these stockings but I’d like to use a few shirts that belonged to my sister who passed away in February. They are stretchy/tshirt style fabric so would putting the sf101 on the back of the fabric be enough to stabilize it? I think I may only make the very front panel with the shirt fabric and use cotton quilt fabrics for the rest.
I think using any type of non woven iron on stabilizer like Pellon's 911F or as a woven SF101 will work. But you have the right idea and you definitely need to stabilize those knits. What a sweet tribute!
I want to know if after you add the top if I want to add a design like a gingerbread house on the bottom like you did the bone would it work?
Love the stocking! I do have a question…when you place the long lining piece does the fold go on the top of the stocking or at the bottom? Thank you for your help.
It goes at the top. Keep the fold below the marks so you don't sew it closed! lol
Is there any way to change the quilting pattern? I'd like to put a dog bone pattern instead of the crisscross diamonds.
You can use Embrilliance Essentials to remove the cross hatching and put a design by Juju background pulting design in its place. My link to Embrilliance is below the video
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thank you. I wasn't sure if the design had the cross hatch separated without buying it. I'll go get it now. This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much.
Is it possible to put batting between the ack piece and lining?
You certainly can!
How much fabric does each stocking take? You would want to have enough on hand
That depends on the size of the stocking you choose to make. Fabric requirements are in the pattern. Have fun!
Deig
In the hoop snowman designs
Hi Becky, thank you for another great video. I have just purchased a Solaris 2, and the big Christmas stocking is going to be one of my first projects. I’m wondering about adding an embroidery design to the bottom of the stocking, as well as customizing the top? Is there a way to do that on the machine…or would it be best to stitch it out on the bottom fabric first? I’m in the process of updating my embrilliance to accommodate the big hoop..so maybe that’s the answer? Thanks in advance!
The easiest way to do this is to edit the design in software (like Embrilliance) where you can add a customized design into the stitch order exactly where you want it. When you load a design in the Solaris, it is Design #1 and then Add (use the Add button) the customized design in as Design #2. You'll want to add the #2 design after the background quilting has happened on the front. So when you get that step finished, then use the Needle -/+ button to jump to the #2 design and complete that. The use the Needle -/+ button to go back to the Design #1 to finish it.
Becky, may I ask what modules of embrilliance do you own?
I have Essentials, Enthusiast, Density Repair Kit, Merrowly, & Stitch Artist 1. I don't own Alpha Tricks because I don't have any non-BX fonts except those that came with the basic software. I'm not savvy enough with Stitch Artist and have no desire to digitize so I didn't get SA2 or SA3.
I stitched the 8 x 12 tonight. Just disappointed. Alot of work and they still seem too small for a stocking on the mantle. Very sad. Won't be making them for customers because I don't think they will like how small they are.
The ones I made for my kids are the 9x14. Stocking sizes are always subjective. People always love something with their name on it. Even the 5x7 will hold a gift card. :)
How would I add a name instead of a bone?
You can download Embrilliance Express and use a BX font to add a name. Or if your machine has the ability, once you load the design in your machine, you can use the Add feature and add a name on the cuff and place it where it goes on the screen. Then use the needle +/- button to jump ahead in the stitching to stitch the name on the cuff when it's time. Then go backwards to finish stitching the rest of the design.
ugh, I added a name into the sewing sequence and the part that is to go around the stocking and hold the bottom down, just does a couple stitches, skips over the bottom does a couple more stitches and skips up to the top of the stocking.
If you have any embroidery software, you might add the design into that and see if you can figure out what is going on and then fix it. It's hard to tell otherwise. Good luck!
@@PowerToolsWithThread Thanks, I actually found a video on Embrilliance, which is what I use. Somehow, when I added my personalization, the steps after it were marked as hidden. I had to go into each color stop and change them to applique stitch for them to stitch properly.