tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post9036924305667643992..comments2024-03-27T15:44:49.499-04:00Comments on mmmcrafts: tips and tools for making my heirloom ornamentsLarissa Hollandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-78871756102567124952022-06-19T21:58:56.363-04:002022-06-19T21:58:56.363-04:00I use an inkjet. Once I had a bad cartridge that b...I use an inkjet. Once I had a bad cartridge that bled a little, I go the stains out of the felt by a adding a little OXY in the soaking water. And then have it a rince. Came out perfectAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-33843081254214616112022-02-02T12:52:22.023-05:002022-02-02T12:52:22.023-05:00whiterose, that is a clever workaround! Thanks for...whiterose, that is a clever workaround! Thanks for adding it! Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-28061893849876046092022-01-29T08:07:43.104-05:002022-01-29T08:07:43.104-05:00I too have noticed that theSulky sticks too much t...I too have noticed that theSulky sticks too much to the wool blends, and does much better with the 100%wool. To counter that, I take the cut sulky pieces and put them on my jeans a couple of times, to wear down the stickiness, before placing it on the wool blends. If I don’t do that, my wool blend fibers tend to pull up with the Sulky when I remove it from non embroidered pieces. I’ve thought about soaking all pieces in cool water to remove the Sulky too, which would be another way to deal with this problem. whiterosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484352861539803626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-39446536540414835442021-04-29T14:05:03.152-04:002021-04-29T14:05:03.152-04:00I'm going to get myself a stuffing fork👍I'm going to get myself a stuffing fork👍Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142717757332913659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-8438558179282883392021-04-01T11:03:07.121-04:002021-04-01T11:03:07.121-04:00I wouldn't be afraid to print your own....I ha...I wouldn't be afraid to print your own....I have done 4 complete sets of the 12 days of Christmas and have not had any print errors. They print up so wonderfully on the stabilizer.Ilona Harnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-27597183259114505492020-10-04T09:00:11.695-04:002020-10-04T09:00:11.695-04:00Great tips - I've purchased a cute Santa awhil...Great tips - I've purchased a cute Santa awhile ago, but not confident to begin. These tips help. Thank you sooo much and I'm excited to begin!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065733930559038912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-67699438981997235952020-08-16T20:24:43.480-04:002020-08-16T20:24:43.480-04:00Hey, CM Mom, I have not tried my hand with stainin...Hey, CM Mom, I have not tried my hand with staining the beads, but I don't believe it would be super difficult. I'd just read the instructions that come with your stain and be sure to let the stained beads cure completely before you attempt to do faces or use glue. If it's not totally cured and dry, the glue and ink may not adhere correctly. Alternatively, you could paint w acrylic instead of staining. That should also work well, but you would not be able to see the natural grain of the wood. I hope that helps! :-)Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-24525698530718036392020-08-16T19:39:12.661-04:002020-08-16T19:39:12.661-04:00Hi, Larissa and other makers! I've finished t...Hi, Larissa and other makers! I've finished the birds and am working up courage for the people in the set. I saw online (ages ago) someone had made people of color by staining the beads. I'd like to do this, but I've never used wood stain before. Anyone have any tips? And would you put the stain on before or after the pen strokes? Thank you!CM Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352708335378977882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-26321989563476322662019-04-17T08:38:08.461-04:002019-04-17T08:38:08.461-04:00Thank you! That's the post I was looking for!Thank you! That's the post I was looking for!Jill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11499275629987525645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-82600502194680226802019-04-16T23:43:25.747-04:002019-04-16T23:43:25.747-04:00Hi, Jill! I use a size 5 embroidery needle for mos...Hi, Jill! I use a size 5 embroidery needle for most of the embroidery on my patterns. I think you might be looking for this post? https://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2018/06/hey-larissa-what-do-you-mean-by-4.htmlLarissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-40225583663316790482019-04-16T20:35:28.763-04:002019-04-16T20:35:28.763-04:00Hi Larissa! I am looking all over for your needle ...Hi Larissa! I am looking all over for your needle recommendations. I could swear that I read them somewhere, but I can't find them. Please help!Jill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11499275629987525645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-9502735396814118332019-02-15T14:03:11.303-05:002019-02-15T14:03:11.303-05:00Great comments! I'm so glad you are enjoying t...Great comments! I'm so glad you are enjoying the makes, and what a cool gift idea for your daughter! :-)Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-16326812950076392012019-02-03T05:24:30.910-05:002019-02-03T05:24:30.910-05:00Hi
I have done all the embroidery now for all 12 i...Hi<br />I have done all the embroidery now for all 12 in the series. The patterns are fantastic so easy to use and anybody could have a go at making these lovely ornamets. I am making them for my daughter, we do an advent house which is like a calender but more work and extra cost !!!!<br />It started as being just sweets and goodies but ha grown and grown. The house is felt and houses 24 gift for her to open. Christmas 019 is going to be special with these felt pieces. Our plan is to give her a pot grown tree with these 12 days of Christmas to hang on and the alternate days another small gift.<br />The only part I am struggling with is the faces so going to leave these to last as this could make or break the look. Just a word of caution try the wood first with the pens you are going to use as mine bled into the wood and have wasted two beads already.<br />This is quite an expensive project but the enjoyment making and giving will be worth it.<br />Bag1980https://www.blogger.com/profile/13957001189609817593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-7386479468700233122019-01-25T10:15:30.100-05:002019-01-25T10:15:30.100-05:00Hello, Jo!
Yes, that’s exactly it. The loop is bes...Hello, Jo!<br />Yes, that’s exactly it. The loop is best added after so that you can check how the ornament hangs first. The raw ends are still hidden inside the ornament if you follow my method of adding the loop in the pattern. Great question!Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-68508857667085001072019-01-25T09:58:37.358-05:002019-01-25T09:58:37.358-05:00Great tips here, thanks. I've just started mak...Great tips here, thanks. I've just started making these, and wondered why the hanging loops aren't attached while sewing the pieces together, so that the knots and ends are hidden inside each ornament. Are they added afterwards so that they hang better? Thanks Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270331250482790060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-61547322791999004272019-01-15T09:18:56.574-05:002019-01-15T09:18:56.574-05:00Hey, Petti! Here’s the thing: I’m not sure a die c...Hey, Petti! Here’s the thing: I’m not sure a die cut would work well. After embroidering, the pieces tend to pull in and warp a bit, so die cutting after embroidery would not work well. Die cutting before embroidery would make the pieces hard to hold and some of them impossible to hold. So cutting them by hand is just the best option! A tiny pair of sharp scissors is essential to do that easily. Happy stitching!Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-38665915102864517872019-01-14T00:11:32.965-05:002019-01-14T00:11:32.965-05:00Thank you for all your tips about the felt ornamen...Thank you for all your tips about the felt ornaments. I just wish there is a metal die cut that will cut out all pieces then we can just sew on it easy! :P Pettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126914771731381521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-60311198273258043422018-01-22T13:58:16.076-05:002018-01-22T13:58:16.076-05:00<3 <3 <3<3 <3 <3Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243506532209139615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-60208367140380052572018-01-22T11:42:39.648-05:002018-01-22T11:42:39.648-05:00Hello! Thank you. Haha! No worries! I'm confid...Hello! Thank you. Haha! No worries! I'm confident it will be released by the end of January, so you don't have a long time to wait! It might be before but I can't commit to a certain day because as soon as I do, life happens. I'll shout about it on all my channels when it releases, believe me. :-)Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-85866847661704335622018-01-22T11:29:34.601-05:002018-01-22T11:29:34.601-05:00These are sooo lovely!! I just bit the bullet and...These are sooo lovely!! I just bit the bullet and bought the wool from one of your suppliers. I've got the other items you recommended on their way as well. I'm very tempted to buy the 1-6 bundled patterns but if you're close to just having all of them in one batch I might hold off. I bet this is your most-hated question: how long do you think I'll need to wait? Did I tell you how much I super love these patterns?:)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243506532209139615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-76428913684524357462017-10-20T21:40:52.727-04:002017-10-20T21:40:52.727-04:00Hi, Linda, I'm so sorry to be late in replying...Hi, Linda, I'm so sorry to be late in replying. I missed this somehow. Hmm, I do not have an issue with this. It's true I find the stabilizer tends to stick better to 100% wool felt as opposed to blends, but I've never had trouble getting it off of unembroidered pieces. I have heard from Wendi Gratz that if her stablizer was exposed to too much heat it got gummy and tackier. Is this maybe the case with yours? Also high humidity might be a problem as well, since it's water soluble. I noticed once when my fingers were damp it created a problem also. If it continues to be an issue may I suggest contacting Sulky America? Their customer service is fantastic and they stand by their products. Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-35275295590368621162017-10-14T17:59:20.095-04:002017-10-14T17:59:20.095-04:00does anyone have issues peeling the Sulky off the ...does anyone have issues peeling the Sulky off the felt? I'm not talking about soaking it after it's stitched, I'm talking about just peeling it off the small pieces that aren't embroidered. Seems to be so sticky and I'm afraid of distorting the pattern by pulling so hard. I LOVE these patterns and the use of colors everyone seems to be using on Instagram, I just thought maybe I was doing something wrong with the Sulky sticking so much.Linda Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307957471672495922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-52322429414098117822017-04-17T14:09:08.978-04:002017-04-17T14:09:08.978-04:00Judy S., yes, thanks! It's actually the exact ...Judy S., yes, thanks! It's actually the exact same product, just rebranded with a more accessible name! Haha. I need to do a post about that! I have a big stack of it on my desk right now. Happy sewing! Number nine is underway and the others will follow this year. Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-26521616625055832282017-04-17T13:56:27.257-04:002017-04-17T13:56:27.257-04:00Larissa: Have you ever tried "Stick 'n S...Larissa: Have you ever tried "Stick 'n Stitch" by Sulky? I don't know if this is a new product, but it sounds like it might work with your ornaments . . . when you run out of Sticky Fabri-Solvy. I'm almost finished with the black swan and am loving the process. Now I have to order the other 7 and get working on them. No rush, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the last four!Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16406811972269286294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-85536397224220700922017-02-13T21:01:26.354-05:002017-02-13T21:01:26.354-05:00Hey, Helen! Thank you! Yay about the stuffing fork...Hey, Helen! Thank you! Yay about the stuffing fork. I love mine! I have not tried the glue baste-it. I'll look into that. :-)Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.com