Has anyone used the machine for applique? I don't have the displays that are listed in the manual. Am I supposed to be using a certain thread type? Or do I have to have an applique design on the machine before the display will show?
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I use it for applique and use the same tread I do on any other project. However I buy my design's online and follow along with my computer. The machine will stop as you go so you can add the fabric and such.
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I just used the picture. That worked for me. However if you can't go by the diagram just do what looks good. When you start laying the crystals out it starts to make more sense where they go. Number of arms and cups verses the crystals. Just have fun....
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You iron it on the back side of your fabric, then peal off the paper and iron it on to another fabric. I've used it for making appliques on quilts squares.It works great!
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Jordan - I am sorry to hear about your trouble. I purchased this item and it was shipped in good time. I am using it dual purpose for displaying molecular models and using GPUs for quantum calculations and molecular dynamics simulations. As an aside, in my case I had a GUI flickering problem and learned the nvidia drivers weren't playing nice with a Ubuntu 14.04 LTS unity install. I applied a compiz-gnome/"proposed" patch and switched to gnome and it seems to be okay.
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I just got this machine and set it up last night. It was delivered with 4 regular-sized spools of thread with not much thread on the spools. Already threaded. I will tie new threads on to each as suggested and use the hand wheel to advance them through the needles. I was forewarned not to let the thread run out so I don't have to rethread. (Though looking at it, it's clear where the threads go and perhaps it's not that difficult on this machine? Time will tell, I'm sure.) I'm a little worried the delivered spools will run out quickly, so haven't run the serger yet -- will install new spools before trying. Order thread or buy it before the serger is delivered. (Someone on a diff question suggested one site to buy. Hancock's has Maxi-lock on sale these two weeks.) Remember you need 4 spools to run full - that will be 4 white spools at a time, for instance! Even on sale it adds up! I did read that one can even use a bobbin for small jobs; that a bobbin would hold enough thread for perhaps one small tee? There's something called a Bob'n Serge - a little tray with small pins for 5 bobbins that fits on one of the pins. Mixed reviews, found 2 who really love it, some who said why bother. If you're only serging a little, makes sense. I also saw an expert who piggy backs sequential bobbins without cutting the thread between? Lots to explore. HTH.
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I not only have the Cricut Imagine, I have EVERY machine they make, plus the Gypsy, Cuttlebug, Yudu, YourStory, and the list goes on. BUT....I can tell you why the negative responses. The Imagine has glitches....some machines more than others...that is why Cricut quit making them. So it isn't just people being nit picky, it is reality to the point that even Cricut said it's got to go. I still use mine....too much money on the machine and cartridges to trash it....and I just work around the glitches.
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No idea.Oliver has a forum, you can try there.Oliver may have some hardware software issues that appear after months of use. Unless they have been scrubbed quite a few posts should still be on the forum regrading those problems.If you have the money invest in a better machine. If you intend to use the cnc a lot the investment pays off.Or build your own.A different machine allows for a wider variety of materials to be worked with and allows for better software to be used in conjunction with the machine.
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i want to know if you sell just the pink bunny or do i have to buy the bundle monster 100 pc 3D Designs nail art . I did buy the 100 monster bundle pc 3D Designs nail art but i did't get the pink bunny i love to wear them on my fingernails plsase let know how it cost for the pink playboy bunny .God Bless You Thank-you so much
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I downloaded it on my computer but never could get it to pull up so I email SCAL and they told me that it was not compatible to the cricut mini. I bought it because the information I read said it was compatible to all cricut, they fell to say all cricut except the mini, so I have a SCAL downloaded that I can't use on my mini.
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I picked up an ep121 at fry's in concord last week, I have a CINTIQ 21UX, and I'm employed as a character artist. The cintiq pen and intuos pens won't work on it as people have already said. The pressure sensitivity is not working in photoshop, i think there's a driver fix for this but i haven't bothered with it. Photoshop works best with a keyboard/keypad anyways. Alias sketchbook pro will be your friend. The brushes work great and the program is stroke based. 256 levels of pressure sensitivity, it depends on the artist. It's fine for me, I don't know that my arm has 256 levels of pressure. The line quality is good and it's responsive while drawing. Awesome device for drawing on the go, or sitting on the couch. Any serious work you'll probably want to use a standard computer, but no reason you shouldn't be able to do great things on the ep121. Battery life i get around 3-4.5 hours depending on use. I hope they start shipping these things out to you all soon, I'm loving mine! ps. This thing also runs zbrush pretty well. although it's pointless to try to use zbrush with a resolution os 1200x800, the menu's are too filling. But, it CAN handle a million polygons without much problem. I didn't try maya on it yet. If anyone's interested i can give it a shot.
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I typically use a Milliner needle when I needle turn applique and I don't have any issues with this size needle eye. I hope this helps!
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This is an embroidery only machine. If you had a design that you created in your software, you could certainly do this over fabric in a type of applique. You Tube is a Great Place to find instruction and techniques. Good Luck.
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oh noes... my display just died! this has not been a good machine for me... i got a bad one i guess :(
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I'm not sure if this would work as I had added my color (paint) to it. Here's something that might help though.....http://sandraleichner.com/wordpress/colored-pencil-applique-tutorial/ It says to use extender. Hope this helps.
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Hi, I had to check with Cricut on the web.First are you sure you have thebimajine mat and not the expression mat??Imajine mat has a white border with a very THICK black line.The expression is a green border with a THIN black line also try turning mat backwards to insert.Hope these suggestions I got from someone else work......kinda hard be:-) cause I didn't have any problems. Good luck Priscilla
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my box says that you need a computer above Microsoft ME or XP. i called the Mattel help line and they said 'yes' you must use a computer with this item. I am returning it without opening it. Do I HAVE to use a computer to enjoy this item? the box and verbage online only talks about hooking up an MP3 player/Ipod. any help before I commit to returning this item?
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Yes its worked great for me. outline drawings are actually the best. color photos n stuff come out blurry usually. but yes for outlines its awesome. I'm happy with the machine. jus make sure ur outline is nice n dark. it comes out perfect every time.