Embroidery

Machine Embroidery Club

Coordinator:  Carol Goodman

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• The Machine Embroidery Club is for owners of all types of embroidery machines and anyone interested in machine embroidery.  We discuss all aspects of embroidery, designs and share ideas and expertise on various techniques.  Bring your completed projects for Show & Tell.  Also bring your not so successful projects where club members may be able to help problem solve and give tips to help you turn it into a successful project.

Meetings are held the first Friday of the month November to March at 1:00 pm in the Cancun Room (check the calendar for possible cancellations.)  Demonstrations and workshops are offered each season.  Attendance is open to all residents of Valle del Oro regardless of how long you are staying in the resort.

Come to the next meeting and be prepared to be inspired by the beautiful work you will see!

Brother DreamMaker XE

The sewing room has one embroidery machine, the Brother DreamMaker XE Innov-is VE2200 which has a 2″x2″, 4″x4″, 5″x7″, 8″x8″ and 7″x12″ hoop.

Regardless of your level of experience using an embroidery machine – from expert to non-user – you are required to demonstrate the basic skills required to use the machine. This is done by taking a one-on-one orientation.

Signup is on the clipboard located on the south wall of the sewing room with all the other class signups.

BROTHER Essence Innov-ís VE2300

• 318 embroidery designs
• 17 embroidery fonts
• 8” x 12” maximum embroidery area

The Essence Innov-ís VE2300 is perfect for anyone with a passion for embroidery! Utilize the expansive 8” x 12” maximum embroidery area to tackle larger projects with ease. Thanks to the Ultrasonic Sensor Pen, which allows you to position your embroidery design on your fabric, you’ll always know exactly where your stitches will go.

With the freedom and flexibility of touch screen technology, your machine becomes an extension of you, enabling you to achieve a whole new level of creativity. The addition of 318 embroidery designs — including 13 bobbin work designs, 17 embroidery fonts, and 140 frame pattern combinations — allows you to create almost anything you can dream up. The stitching velocity reaches up to 1,050 SPM, allowing your projects to come to fruition faster and giving you the ability to spend more time creating and less time working. See your work clearly with the 10” bright LED lighting. Express yourself in intuitive, creative, and fun way with the all-new Innov-ís VE2300 from Brother.

Learning to use the Embroidery Machine

A one-on-one orientation with an instructor is offered which is is approximately 2 hours in length.  You will learn the basics of preparing your project for embroidery and basic use of the machine.

The sign-up sheet for an orientation is posted in the sewing room by the bulletin board where all class signups are located.  As with all sewing room classes a deposit of $10 is required which is fully refunded when you attend the orientation.  If you have to cancel please do so at least 48 hours prior and you will receive a full refund.  Your deposit will be forfeited if you cancel with less than 48 hours notice or do not show up for your orientation.  There is a $2 supply fee for taking the orientation and for each half day session that you use the machine thereafter.

Bring a 12″ square of white or off-white fabric to use at your orientation.

When you are certified you will receive a jewel to apply to your name badge.  When you plan to use the machine, you will need to make a reservation by signing up on the embroidery machine calendar located on the wall above the embroidery machine.  Be sure to bring $2 to cover the cost of supplies for each half day or evening session.  You will also need to show the jewel on your name badge to a monitor or you will not be able to use the embroidery machine.