7 Steps to Improve Your Embroidery
- Print a template(s) of your embroidery design so you can plan the embroidery layout. Place it on the item (garment, home décor, craft or quilt) and critique its placement and size.
- Build a test stash. Keep a test polo shirt, stretchy t-shirt, terrycloth towel and common items that you embroider on all the time in your test stash. Use this resource when testing a design for a final project. Fill every available inch with test designs then toss it when there’s no more room for additional tests.If you’re stitching on plain fabric, always buy more than you’ll need so you have material to use for a test stitch-out.So many problems can be avoided by stitching a test of the design with the fabric, stabilizer and thread combo that you’ll be using for the final project.
- Press the fabric – use starch and steam to get the fabric to behave. Press the stabilizer if it’s wrinkled so it will lay flat behind the fabric.
- Hoop on a flat, sturdy surface, not your lap. Ironing boards work in a pinch but best results are achieved when hooping on a solid surface, such as a cutting table and mat. Use the lines on the mat to square the fabric in the hoop.
- Select the right hoop for the job. The best hold is achieved with the smallest hoop for the design. For instance, a 4” x 4” hoop is the best choice for a 2 ½” x 3” design.
- Insert a fresh needle when starting a new embroidery project.
- Learn how to use simple embroidery editing software. You probably don’t need a full-blown digitizing system but a simple sizing and editing program can do 75% of daily embroidery tasks. Rotating, merging, mirror imaging and sizing designs are the top four chores I do to almost every design I stitch.
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258 COMMENTS
Christine Everitt
12 years agoLove Group e.
Bonnie Readie
12 years agoI’m a Jewel tone girl. Group D
Peggy
12 years agoI like group c. This is the first time I’ve read your blog but I really enjoyed it.
Pat
12 years agoLove Group e
Deb
12 years agoGroup E please.
Cathy
12 years agoI pick group A for value change and contrast. Group E has some nice movement, and I would keep that in mind when looking for fabric in the group A color range. Then it will keep your eye moving within the quilt. The colors in B, C and D all appear to have the same values.
joni
12 years agoI love group D and would embellish everything – I am a bling girl. I even blinged my school shirt.
Kathleen
12 years agoI like view E. Great color combination.
Deborah Ervin
11 years agoGroup D
Karen
11 years agoI prefer C as I like the subtle pastel colours – reminds me of spring. I’ve just enjoyed reading your hints and tips. I’ll be reading your future issues.
Terrie Underwood
12 years agoI love the yellow, green, brown colorway. It reminds me of cool summer treats of ice cream cones topped with lemon and lime sorbet. Fresh and tangy and oh so cool!
Debbie Cossins
12 years agoluv D
Diana Casparian
12 years agoHi, this was hard for me on the above assignment. I originally chose group C, but upon squinting, I felt that it was all too similar and nothing popped. So my final answer is group A because I like the color combo and it has some visual interest with the 2 colors next to each other.
Brenda McNeil
12 years agoIt’s group C for me. Bright and cheerful and with Easter this weekend, reminds me I need to color some eggs!
Carol
12 years agoGotta vote for C, fits the season
Sheryl Matthews
12 years agoGroup E. It is soothing to me. The two belong together.
linda j
12 years agoI love D, reminds me of the sea.
Paula Roney
12 years agoThey are all pretty, but I love group D. Nice and bright!
Kathy
12 years agoGroup D. Love that combination!
Pat
12 years agoGroup C is my first choice because I just like the colors–they’re happy and versitle. But Group E has real possibilities for some elegant items.
Lori W
12 years agoI love D, it reminds me of the ocean!
Marlene caprinolo
12 years agoI chose group E. It just looks so elegant. I love the light and the dark, they really compliment each other. I think it would make a great color block pillow..
Anne Marie Reilly
12 years agoI like group E, but I love group D. Those are the colors that I wear.
rosalee
12 years agoGroup A, I love the nature colors! rosalee
Mitzi
12 years agoGroup A – blue summer skies and mountains!
Carol Jenks
12 years agoGroup D. Love the color combination – my two favorite colors.
Jean Maumenee
12 years agoI like the bright colors of Group B. It makes an eye popping statement.
karin
12 years agoGroup D makes me think I’m at the beach – and I loooove the beach!!
Kathy
12 years agoI like combination D. It is a bright combination
Jean Fehl
12 years agoGroup C caught my eye first. Looks like Spring.
Angi
12 years agoGroup D Ilove that combination.
Cathy grace
12 years agoGroping A. Love blues and browns!
Susan J
12 years agoI think Group E, but I like D almost as well.
Paule-Marie
12 years agoI like D the best.
Linda Sorensen
12 years agoMy favorite is Group D
Clem
12 years agoI love group E. I love the swirl in the dark fabric. Very elegant.
Hazal T
12 years agoGroup E, light and dark contrast always makes an eye catching quilt, always prefer tone on tone as it softens the overall effect.
Susan Burns
12 years agoNot my usual colors, but group C looks so refreshing!
Tina Williams
12 years agoMy favorite is group B, I love group d also though but B is fav
Barb Miller
12 years agoI like “A” best.
Bev Morrow
12 years agoGroup D–always makes me feel good!
Donna J
12 years agoI love the contrast in Group E. I think the colors go to well good and they are like day and night.
Cathie Paski
12 years agoI like Group A the best. I can just see a nice home decor project using these colors. Very popular color combination’
Elaine
12 years agoI like color – – almost all colors. But if I have to choose it will be A. Love that blue!
Pat Silvernell
12 years agoI would go with D as they are two of my best colors.
Gail Beam
12 years agoI like group D and E equally. They both have so many possibilities.
Gail
Judy G
12 years agoDifficult to choose, but I finally settled on Group E. It reminds me of a Spring storm; one minute clear blue sky, the next a gray sky filled with thunderhead clouds. Of course, the fabric I’d choose greatly depends on the project planned for it.
Chris Thiessen
12 years agoLove Group A!!
Mary Catherine
12 years agoCongrats Eileen.
I would embellish my granddaughter’s new Denim Jacket. I have put an embroidery design on the back and would complete it with some bling. She’s a girly girl and would love this. Thanks
Barbara Rowlan Wong
12 years agoGroup A reallly attracts me. Perhaps because those are the colors I’ve been using a lot lately. A happy combination that really pops! ~barbara
LeAnne L
12 years agoGroup E is nice.
Sue Anderson
12 years agoI like the contrast and interest in group A the best. They would look great with designs embroidered with the other color ( brown thread on the blue & vice versa). Group E could be interesting with some bright colors of thread embroidered on them, the fabrics would almost be neutral.
Shirley R
12 years agoGroup E, with A as a second.
Sharon Blaylock
12 years agoGroup D
Doris Van Peeren
12 years agoI love Group D. Would look so cute for a baby quilt – not boring.
Bonnie C
12 years agoGroup C would be my first choice with group D a close second.
Jo of So TX
12 years agoI like Group E best. And great 7 tips, thanks!
Judyc
12 years agoGroup A is my choice. I liked how those two colors play off each
Bernie Webre
12 years agoGroup C gets my vote. I’m actually working on a project with those colors.
Lila Smith
12 years agoGroup A is a favorite, the brown makes the blue a star. B is nice, just am not an orange color person, C has so many possibilities and looks cool, D”s blue is nice but that shade of green doesn’t do anything for me, and E is such a nice contrast. Use the orange in B and add the green in D would make some one happy as they are so bright. I actually like them all and would enjoy them. Have a nice shopping trip. Lila
Lila Smith
12 years agoThank you so very much for the Winter Bling crystals. I’m looking forward to receiving them. It was a pleasant surprise to see that I’d won them. Now I can put them to use on a purse or jacket.
Again, many thanks. Lila
Rita Dougherty
12 years agoD for me.
Jean Eason
12 years agoGroup C So summery and reminds me of citrus!
Doree Shandera
12 years agoI would pick group E. I love seeing black tones with bright colors.
In January I won the coupon for designs from Bunnycup.com. What fabulous designs. It took quite a while to decide whick ones I would pick, there is such an array of designs. They sew out beautifully. A huge thank you to Ashlea Stoodley from Bunnycup, she not only donated the prizes, but also was sure to tell me about a great sale they were having so that I could really capitalize on the prize. Great company, hope you will all take a look.
Linda Coleman
12 years agoI love group E
sheila
12 years agoI love the group D I think about everything I wear is in the blue or earthtone family.
Amy Vining
12 years agoGroup c looks very refreshing and inviting!
Nancy N
12 years agoI like the lightness of group D- it looks like the freshness of my garden
Nancy Borger
12 years agoI love group B. I also notice these are very popular for the Spring Fashions coming out!
Bobbie23nc
12 years agoMy favorite is group C but then yellow is my favorite color!
Barbara
12 years agoI like B and E — one to energize, one to calm!
Colleen Bell
12 years agoEileen, congratulations on your marriage! May God bless you with a wonderful marriage.
Only one week away from us. Even if you weren’t on your honeymoon, you could have stayed away longer. We all need some time away and I am sure you are exhausted from all that earlier wedding planning. Enjoy your new week.
It was such a hard choice, but I think A would be my decision.
Chris
12 years agoGroup A is my choice. I’ve loved that combination since I was a little girl, and I guess I still do. I like the others, too, but my eye went to A first!
claudine
12 years agoSince pink is my favorite color I have to go with group B. But several other combos were also good.
Sandy Sanger
12 years agoI was drawn to C, they seem to belong together
Mary Anne K
12 years agoGroup A for me–but love them all!
Judy Parker
12 years agoI would choose Combo A…I have never done a brown and blue quilt yet but love stepping out of the box in color…if I needed 3 colors I would probably go with the more traditional Combo C although it is so very tradition in color….I love color and I am not afraid to use it…heheheh…blessings
Donna
12 years agoI like group C but my eye keeps coming back to group A. So I guess that means Group A!
Leann McClain
12 years agoI love how lively the green and blue are in group D. They neary jumped off the screen. My second choice is A.
Jani
12 years agoGroup E. Cool but distinctive colors.
Regina Wigger
12 years agoI am picking Group D. It reminds me of being out in the middle of a field on a beautiful clear day having a picnic. Summer is my favorite season and bright colors. Group D covers both!.
Leann McClain
12 years agoGroup D jumps off the screen. The lively colors play with each other beautifully.
Darlene Jacolik
12 years agoI love Group E. Thanks for the tips to improve my embroidery.
Irene Clark
12 years agoI love Group E. I seem to gravitate to the blues in fabric stores.
Betsy
12 years agoNormally I’d be drawn to A or E but group C looks more “put together” since it has 3 colors…so have to say C.
Karen R
12 years agoI love A. I think I could make something for men and women and this combination would look great for everyone. I have to admit for me I am usually drawn to pastels–I must be feeling wild today.
Tricia Kemp
12 years agoI love E for its elegance.
Sandy Rockwell
12 years agoI like combination E. The darker color enhances the lighter. The lighter brings out the details in the darker fabric.
Claudia Wade
12 years ago1st choice: Group E
2nd choice: Group B
Scheryl
12 years ago1st choice E I always go towards anything blue. The darker fabric gives a great balance to the brighter hues.
2nd choice D I love the bright colors of both swatches. Anything made with those will look like spring and just pop.
Carol Morrow
12 years agoI like group C as they are really springy looking and cool.
Nancy Owens
12 years agoHard choice but I think group D is my first choice, but group E is a very close second.
Patty Seevers
12 years agoi like combo b those are colors that just make me happy
JoAnn Ruby
12 years agoI like the aqua and gray combo – group e – with group A being a close second.
Bernice Keller
12 years agoGroup C is by far my choice. Someone else said they are citrus colors and I agree. Would look great on any summer projects.
Julie Berry
12 years agoI love Group D.
judy williamson
12 years agoGroup C. Maybe it is just the season that makes me like it.
Lillian Moser
12 years agoNot too many agree with me, but I like Group B. Love colors opposite on the color wheel, they really pop!
Bettie Papajohn
12 years agoI like Group A.
Pat
12 years agoLove group E, it is soothing yet elegant and reminds me of the ocean near my home.
Martine
12 years agoI like them all depending on what it’s for. But choosing just one it would be D.
Carol Seavitt
12 years agoLove group B and I would probably combine these with group D — fun fun fun.
Carol Seavitt
12 years agoBy the way — congratulations on your marriage Eileen!
MargaretAnnB
12 years agoGroup D – the blues and greens have always been favorites of mine! That said, I like working with almost all colors. Thanks for a chance to win.
Kathy Schmidt
12 years agoThey are all nice, but I really like Group E, the soft blue combined with the Grey/Black is a really nice contrast.
Evelyn McGAvin
12 years agoGroup E is my favorite. Group D was a close second. I guess I just like blue!
Ann Eckert
12 years agoI like C best, the bright colors are clear and crisp.
Jacque
12 years agoGroup B – Love it.
BETTY SMITH
12 years agoGroup E…These are “classy” colors and can always get some pop
with tone on tone embroidery and/or bling.
DianeB
12 years agoI love group E the colours just grab me.And it reminds me of our summer storms ,blue sky one minute – grey the next.
Elaine T
12 years agoI would say Group B. Fresh and lively.
Anita P
12 years agoWithout a doubt… it’s group A. Brown fits any situation and
is complemented with the beautiful blue.
Penny Kitzmiller
12 years agoGroup B is my choice!! They all are pretty tho!!!
Carol S
12 years agoI vote for C. More versatile and different combinations.
Kathy
12 years agoI like group E. This is so elegant. A little color with a neutral, enlivened with a tone on tone print. Whenever I wear aqua everyone says that I look great. I definitely like to hear that!
Jean
12 years agoI like group D – bright and bold colors are my favorite.
Karen
12 years agoAll are nice but group B with the hot pink is number 1.
Shari
12 years agoI really C, but D is a close second choice. C is so summery, but D is so rich.
linda
12 years agoI love combination B. My favorite colors are in the pinks and reds.
Sharon
12 years agoI just love the Group D colors – makes me think of summer.
Doreen
12 years agoGroup E
Anna Cameron
12 years agoHi there, put a check mark by group E for me please.
Linda Turner
12 years agoI selected Group A. The colors look great together. They are bright and intense colors plus that shade of blue is my favorite!
Judy Wentz
12 years agoI like Group E because I like High contrast. I hate to go through the effort and time it takes to embroider to find that it doesn’t show up much when you get a little ways away.
Lynda Ward
12 years agoGroup A
Cy Swendsen
12 years agoI vote for group D…. Bright colors for Spring!
Robin Mundell
12 years agoI love the classic elegance of group E
Linda Ladd
12 years agoI really like C. It is fresh and will have many combinations.
Penny Martin-Holly
12 years agoI really like group E
Gwen Holt
12 years agoI like group D. I like the boldness of the blue and green
Babsie Muller
12 years agoI prefer Group E.
Pam
12 years agoNone of them really rings my bell just from the photos, which means nothing since I’m not a quilter, but based on the selection, I like C.
Maria Nickler
12 years agoMy choice is Group E ….Just lovely..M
Kari
12 years agoGroup D is what is calling me today (of course that could change tomorrow 🙂 ).
Carole P.
12 years agoAll are great color combinations. Normally I would prefer the blues & greens of D, but since this is Easter weekend, I’m going with C – it feels so “Spring-y”!
Susan Cave
12 years agoI like E it has a contrast and it is something different.
Carolyn Nutter
12 years agoGroup E. I could visualize with the right embroidery threads enhancing the background swirl onto the pastel color with maybe a touch of silver metallic thread.
terri m.
12 years agoI love group C. Reminds me of summertime… sunny….citrus….outside fun kind of mood.
Pamela Hess
12 years agoGroup D – vibrant and refreshing!
Connie
12 years agoI love group D
And the crystals to embellish my Tops and Jeans
charlotte S.
12 years agoI really like group C.
Laurine Elton
12 years agoGroup E captures my fancy…love the contrast but not too harsh
Kim
12 years agoI like group D.
Margie F.
12 years agoI choose group E — looks very rich and classy.
Loren McCoy
12 years agoI chose Group D, love the colors!!!
MizPat
12 years agoI’d choose group A because the teal blue is one of my favorite colors
Debra Wilson
12 years agoI vote for group C though I have all these color combo in my stash
Jan Driscoll
12 years agoGroup D–blue and green are always my favorite colors
Jane Anderson
12 years agoI choose D. Bold and bright are the colors I love working with the most. I do use other combinations but when I get color-tired, I am back to the basic 8 crayons…
Debbie Glynn
12 years agoI think Group E is the nicest combination that would be beautiful for so many creations – I can see it as a smart corporate outfit with grey suit and aqua ruffle shirt or an aqua satin evening dress with embroidery & black diamond crystals or a carry bag in dark grey with aqua flowers stitched over it!!
Vickie LeBlanc
12 years agoI like group E.
Betsy
12 years agoMy first pick is group A with group B coming in a close second.
Sue Carr
12 years agoI love group c…very clean and bright…love the spring is in the air colors! I would like them as a summer dress with layers of ruffles for my 3 year old granddaughter Surenity. She would look so beautiful with her long blonde curls and big blue eyes, and
Kate Carnegie
12 years agoI like group C the best, it’s very refreshing. Thanks for all the great advice.
Donna G.
12 years agoMy favorite is “A”. I love the combination of brown and turquoise!
Cheryl
12 years agoI love group B! So vibrant.
Betsy
12 years agoGroup D reminds me of a beautiful blue sky above a plush green lawn provided by a loving God providing much needed rain!
Alyse
12 years agoI vote for A – natural and clean for spring!
Patty Sack
12 years agoMy first choice is group E with A being a very close second!
Margo Walrath
12 years agoI would have to say that I like C … I really prefer when stitching is done on a plain lighter shaded fabric as it enables seeing the detail of the embroidery better. Patterned fabric and dark colors are a bit more difficult to view the simple beauty of the work done.
Michelle Rasmussen
12 years agoGroup E.
Although, at first glance, sort of an unusual choice, but 2 contrasting colors. They could be paired with alot of combinations. And the dark grey, could be used for alot of men’s/boys items. 🙂
Leslie Lotspeich
12 years agoMy favorite is A. Just my colors!
Carolyn Hintz
12 years agoI like Group E. I like some of the other colors but not together.
Lynn
12 years agoLove the colours in E. That is my choice.
Sandra
12 years agoGroup E is my choice as well. Love the muted tones.
Janice Henderson
12 years agoI like group C. The colors are earth colors that blend so well with so much.
Linda Lynch
12 years agoI love Group A. The brown is soft and quiet and the blue really presents a palette for some VERY interesting embroideries. This combination could work on any age. Lucky Linda
ps. Looking forward to receiving the light crystal set I won. I have several bags just waiting for their “bling”. Your generosity will reach many women who need something to smile about.
Thanks for all your hard work!!
Janice Poda
12 years agoI like group d. Have fun shopping
Mary Beth
12 years agoAbsolutely love your blog. I have learned so much from you. Can’t thank you enough.
I love the combination C fabrics. They just call to me.
Raewyn
12 years agoI luv the D colours. My favs!!!!!!
Rosie
12 years agoIf I were sewing for my 2 granddaughters I would pick group B. Those bright colors remind me of cheerful girls clothes. But, for myself, the colors in group D make me happy. I love the jewel tones of that group.
Judy V
12 years agoGroup A is my favorite – I’ve always liked that color combination!
Lucy
12 years agoI like the group E. Love the swirl in the second fabric
Clarice
12 years agoI like group C.
karen trott
12 years agoI like them all. Today I would pick E with D my second choice
Thanks for all you do for all of us.
Sandy L
12 years agoI like Group A best.
Jean Golestaneh
12 years agoGroup C. It is spring and everything is new. Foliage is light and newly emerged. Lighter colors fit this season.
Sharon Y.
12 years agoI love D it reminds me of tropical things. and I also like the light kit for bling. Thanks for the tips
Martha
12 years agoI like group D best!
Sue Duisenberg
12 years agoI find group C most soothing.
Patricia :Levick
12 years agoI love group B. It gives me ideas for colour washing since there are so many tones in the two fabrics
Suzanne Cholet Hughes
12 years agoI LOVE the Bs! Just found your blog and signed up. I’ve never been interested in blogs (besides my niece’s who just moved to Singapore)and can’t wait to learn more new tidbits about my embroidery addiction. Suzanne
Kathy Corns
12 years agoI love group E
Shannon M Hart
12 years agoThis is my first time on your blog, but will be revisiting often. Thanks for sharing your helpful tips so open-heartedly! Must opt for A today due to its classic versatility, soothing earth tones, and complimentary contrast, but am more personally attuned to slightly darker tones of the colors in C (rustier oranges, more golden yellows, and more olive shadings of green).
Rachel D
12 years agoI like Group D, works for anyone, young or not so young, boys, girls, furbabies, anyone.
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Cherrylmaree
12 years agoI would choose Group D.
Elaine Hughes
12 years agoI like colors E. (Not just because it is my first initial) They are peaceful and restful but would be great contrast in a quilt.
Beulah Caswell
12 years agoGroup D is my choice!! I love bright colors!
Michele B
12 years agoI like “D”. Love the blues and greens. But all are nice combinations.
Gerry Barrett
12 years agoI love D. Two of my favorite colors!!
Pat
12 years agoGroup D
Vicki Batty
12 years agogroup D – strong beautiful colours
Dale
12 years agoI choose Group B…hot and sizzling for summer.
Pamela Blackman
12 years agoDefinitely group E. It is a nice soft and modern combination.
Charlet Barker
12 years agoGroup B is my choice, the bright summer colors compliment each other.
Sandra Wilkinson
12 years agoGroup B would be on my shopping list. I go for the bright colors.
Sandra Wilkinson
12 years agoGroup “B” would be on my shopping list. I like bright colors.
valarie
12 years agoI tend to gravitate towards group E, , but then I went back to group C. It reminds me of citrus, or sherbet on a hot day. It’s a relaxing combination
Nancy
12 years agoMy favorite group is group C. But I have a question about #7 on your post. You mention a simple embroidery editing software. I am wondering what software you recommend.
Thank you!
Nora Ellis
12 years agoDifficult to chose, but love the subtlety of the colours of E
Paula Balch
12 years agoGroup D is my favorite. I like the mix of solid and pattern.
Terri L
12 years agoGroup D for me with a pop of bright yellow if an accent color is needed.
Janet K
12 years agoI select Group B. These color combos are so in style this year. I would have never put them together, but , this spring I like them.
Mary Anne
12 years agoMy choice is Group D. I like the contrast and if used in embroidery would be complementary to each other. Thank you so much for the embroidery tips, your help goes a long way towards helping all of us be more successful!
andrea christ
12 years agoGroup E is me!
Jackie Martin
12 years agoI like group D
Marylynn Lorenson
12 years agoLove all the combos but Group A really appeals to me the most!
Leanna
12 years agoGroup B~
Julie GLenn
12 years agoGroup E!!! I like the contrast. The tips are great.
Carmen
12 years agoGroup E: you have the calm of the sky in one moment and in the next you can have the movement of the wind. the two actions go hand-in-hand when you are quilting/embroidering. i want both the calm and the movement in whatever i create. i always want a piece to “speak” to me. and the best way to do that is with these two components.
Teresa Moffitt
12 years agoI instantly chose Group B. Summer colors! Bright, hot, jazzy, cheerful! A, D and E all have blues and not everyone can wear blue, nor does it fit in with an existing color scheme in a house. The pop of brights can always be used with any nuetral. And besides…..they are my favorite colors!
Helen Harris
12 years agoI like Group A. They are all very nice.
Whitney H
12 years agoIf Group A is brown and turquoise, then Group A!
Lydia Vedder
12 years agoI gravitate toward the eye popping colors of groups A,B,& D.
I can’t wear the other muted colors.Plus they would look
great for summer dresses for my four grand daughters.
Carol Spaly
12 years agoGroup D I love bright clear colors with lots of contrast
Virginia
12 years agoI like A, looks like reproduction colors, my favorite.
Sandy Smith
12 years agoI love the Blue and Green combo of D but the Blue in E is my favorite color, and paired with the grey feels cool and calm, like a mountains stream.
Gail Laub
12 years agoI like Group E. THe softness of the blue and gray could be used on almost any project.
Marie Scharf
12 years agoI like Group C. I reminds me of spring and summer. I lean to these cause they suit my coloring.
Francis Kelley
12 years agoI like choice E
Diane Paneiko
12 years agoI like group A
Averil Styles
12 years agoI like Group C. I trend to like colours that blend.
Linda Hartwick
12 years agoI love group E, It gets my mind thinking of what I would do with it. To me it is very calming.
jan salstrom
12 years agoI love the a combinations I ve used this in handbags and quilts before i love they way they look togeter
Natalia Martinez
12 years agoI like D best
kitty sciotto
12 years agoGroup E..with D coming in second….
judi memering
12 years agoI was drawn to group B.
Leahrae Newell
12 years agoI like D, B second.
Judy
12 years agoI may be to late but I like C, it is so bright & fresh with Spring “almost” here
Janice Young
12 years agoI like Group C for a spring or summer look.
ISOBEL Prindable
12 years agoI CHOOSE GROUP B BECAUSE THEY LOOK REGAL
Glenda
12 years agoMy favorite is Group C. Very pretty!
Ellen
12 years agoMy favorite is Group D. Don’t much care for greens but with this blue is really is quite pretty.
Marilyn Kirschen
12 years agoI like the contrast in group E
Rita Turner
12 years agoGroup C is my choice… The Blue in Group A is too dark–otherwise I love blue and brown together.
Rita Turner
12 years agoGroup C is my top choice. The Blue in Group A is too dark–otherwise I love blue and brown together. Group A shouldn’t work–but it does!
Beve
12 years agoI like group E, beautiful contrast
Judith Davis
12 years agoGroup C is my top choice…the colors are calm and flow nicely together.
Christine
12 years agoI like group C. Those colors look best on me.
MJ
12 years agoGroup D
Green and Blue are always an excellent choice.
Susan
12 years agoI love E and don’t know why since the blue is too much a mid tone for me. (I love the extreems.) The fact that they are tonal prints is probably what made me happy
Kathleen
12 years agoI like the view E color combination.
Julia Ussery
12 years agoGroup B. Love those hot colors.
Norma
12 years agoGroup A is my very favorite.
Brenda Jager-Long
12 years agoGroup C is my favorite because they are springy colors…and pleasing to the eyes…
Tammy Fincher
12 years agoI think Group B – the colors are so bright and cheerful that they would be uplifting, even on a cool, dreary day. I would love to see this made into matching outfits for my beautiful grandaughters, ages 20 months and 1 month. But in turn it would also work on an adult sailing off on a cruise to the Bahamas.
Anne
12 years agogroup c
Kathy Plourde
12 years agoGroup C is my favorite
Judy Zumbahlen
12 years agogroup D is my favorite
Georgia Hall
12 years agogroup a
Patricia Thomas
12 years agoThis is really a new arena for me, just began machine embroidery this past year. Since it is so new, I’m not quite sure what I am looking for. But, view “B” catches my eye when I look at all of them together. So, for that reason alone, I would say “B”.
Rinda
11 years agoGroup A. Love blues and browns together!
Clearly Young
11 years agoI really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or
did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz reply as I’m looking to construct my own blog and would like to find out where u got this from. kudos
Marilyn
9 years agoI like group C. It has more options.
Tiny
9 years agoI love E. I can add bling/gems or even fancy stitches after I use the fabric to make a beautiful blouse or tee. I’m a beginner so I have lots of ideas for the future.