Has anyone used this for cross stitch or other needlework? How did it do?
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My hubby uses this for making jewelry and loves it so I've been thinking about purchasing a 2nd one for myself. My concern is the height of the lamp and the ability to adjust it for close up cross stitch and needlework and I've been procrastinating trying it out. Your question prompted me to get off my butt to go sit in the chair (thank you for that!) and adjust it to a good spot just to see if it might work, and it appears it will work great; however without actually attempting to stitch under it I can't say for sure. The magnifying it provides looks like it would be absolutely great for doing cross stitch or other close up needlework! I used to have an Ott-Lite and I think this Fulcrum has a much higher magnifier. Wish I could be of better help!
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My mother has Macular Degeneration, and I got this for her so she can continue to comfortably work on her crewell work. She loves it, and uses it everyday. Her stitching is a lot more even since she has been using it.
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I use it and love it. It works perfectly for close up counted cross stitch. I can now finish patterns I started years ago and just couldn't see as well. The way it sits on the floor and height adjusts is perfect.
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Yes, my wife uses this lamp for all kinds of needlework. She really like it.
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I use the kit needles to sew heavy leather. For jeans, a thinner needle would be better because the ones in the kit are large. Speedy stitcher does have smaller needles but I never used it. As far as the thread goes, polyester is really strong, maybe overkill for jeans. Nylon is strong also, if you are worried about strength I would use one of those. The Thread Exchange (website) has good information about different threads. Sorry, I do not have specifics but the needles and polyester thread that comes in the kit are likely too thick for what you want.
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I use this for all my embroidery. Monogramming and appliqu. It is great. I cut a piece large enough for my hoop and trim about a half inch of the paper off and stick it to the back side of the hoop. Then I cut a section in the middle of the hoop large enough for the design I am using and stick the t-shirt ( or whatever) on the hoop and I am ready to go. I do use an iron on stabilizer on the t-shirt first.
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Yes this thread has a beautiful end result in most all embroidery machines.....Keep in mind to purchase a needle for your machine that has a larger Needle eye then most ...the reason for this is to keep the thread from fraying as you are using it.....some decorative threads tend to be softer and more fragile so as they pull with the tension of the machine they can break off eaisier....ask your favorite Fabric shop for the larger eyed needles....they are actually just as sharp they just have a more elongated eye for the thread......Best of luck with your sewing adventures.
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Although I haven't personally tried it for quilting I would recommend this thread. It's great for the price and I haven't had any issues with it in my machine.
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Barbara....I have used a regular sewing achine for years, and I would not recommend anyone to purchase this contraption,..difficult to use, and broke after several attempts....a good idea that failed.
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Yes. I have done both a 2 needle wide and narrow stitch with this machine; one can also do a 3 needle cover-stitch. I have mostly used it on t-shirts and jogging pants. I love this machine.
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This would not be the thing to use on lycra if it was a large area. If its a dot where you want to hole it together. I use the stretch stitch on what stretches. I used this when making rosaries out of twine/ string. I use it to glue the one connecting knot and the cross made out of knotted sting. It holds up well in the wash. If it were another non stretch fabric it should hold good. I have used it to repair the tear in the couch. Then got an upholstery repair kit to go over it with black and the leather design on the couch. But it is not stretchie and would not stetch with the lycra. If you wanted to use it for a small design or an ornament on the fabric it should work for that. This would not be the thing to use on lycra if it was a large area. If its a dot where you want to hole it together. I use the stretch stitch on what stretches. I used this when making rosaries out of twine/ string. I use it to glue the one connecting knot and the cross made out of knotted sting. It holds up well in the wash. If it were another non stretch fabric it should hold good. I have used it to repair the tear in the couch. Then got an upholstery repair kit to go over it with black and the leather design on the couch. But it is not stretchie and would not stetch with the lycra. If... » Read More This would not be the thing to use on lycra if it was a large area. If its a dot where you want to hole it together. I use the stretch stitch on what stretches. I used this when making rosaries out of twine/ string. I use it to glue the one connecting knot and the cross made out of knotted sting. It holds up well in the wash. If it were another non stretch fabric it should hold good. I have used it to repair the tear in the couch. Then got an upholstery repair kit to go over it with black and the leather design on the couch. But it is not stretchie and would not stetch with the lycra. If you wanted to use it for a small design or an ornament on the fabric it should work for that. « Show Less
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I personally would hesitate to use it on ribbon. it wouldn't last very long. It's great for cross stitch fabrics because you will frame them and there isn't that much wear. I use it myself for cross stitch only though. I hope this helps.
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I just purchased this machine and one of the selling points was the needle threader! I have NEVER been able to use a threader on any machine I've owned. I tried it in the store and the first time it threaded like a charm! And it has worked ever since. I LOVE the needle threader on my Juki!
1808645
Yes it works fairly well for crafting. This past winter I set up on my patio while in Texas. It was lovely to be outside sewing. I have a small Janome machine.
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I bought this for my Daughter for Christmas, it has many stitch settings it comes with a pkg of needles, several empty bobbins,a seam ripper, horizonal thread holder option, and a couple of different presser feet. and a button holer attachment. It sews great and sets very sturdy on the table, not wobbly like some. The auto threader isn't completely automatic, but is great! That's about all I can remember, it is a great value for the price!! Love it!!
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I used it to repair a broken small wooden sculpture and it worked perfect for that. I haven't tried it for jewelry making, but imagine it should work.
870876
That is exactly what I've been using them for in the past year. The needle is a little big for weaving in ends on fingering weight sock projects, but everything bigger than that works great!
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I'm sorry that I can't help you much; I haven't tried using that type of thread with any needle. I believe that embroidery needles have wider eyes, and top-stitching needles have longer eyes than the denim needles (which are designed primarily to penetrate heavy fabrics.) One of those might work better for you. Good luck!
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I have not nor would I recommend it. This machine was made for a worsted weight yarn and even then it's a looser knit. If you used a finger weight/sock weight it would be like knitting those with a size 10.5 needle, which is fine if that's the look you're going for. The other problem I would see is the super fine yarn can be a bit difficult to slip so I could see the machine catching on it or things going awry like dropping stitches, etc.
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I have been using it to secure notions after sewing on. I just dot the knot with a bit of this.