Free ITH Gnome Keyring Tag - From Kreative Kiwi

Get the design here:
www.kreativeki...
In this stitch along I will show you step by step not only how make the keyring tag, but how to:-
Personalise the text using built in embroidery machine fonts. 4:03
How to create the text.
How to centre the needle to your hoop to stitch your text in exactly the right place.
How to pick up the embroidery design you are making in the right place again after having stitched your personalised text.
As I used Simthread metallic thread albeit briefly in this stitch along I will show how to:
Jury rig a thread stand using a plastic beaker, three elastic bands and a pencil so that the thread unwinds nice and straight.
What needle to use.
The settings to change on your machine to stop thread from shedding to get virtually pain free stitching with metallics (I say virtually because some of it depends on some brands of thread being more challenging).
Get the design here: www.kreativeki...
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MY SUPPLIES
My fabrics and batting - I use Vilene High Loft Volume Fleece 295 or quilters batting from the Remnant House in the UK:
www.remnanthou...
I can’t live without my sharp stabby tool as I call it, is a clay sculpting tool. I bought it in my local craft shop. Amazon do sell them as part of a clay sculpting set but not individually.
All my other supplies are from Amazon including my large squizzors. They are actually aquarium precision pinch action scissors.
I use H2O gone FSL water soluble stabilizer or Brothread cut away stabilizer for my stitch outs.
Scroll on for Simthread discount codes.
Hoop sizes
4x4 inch - 100 x 100 mm
5x7 inch - 130 x 180 mm
6x10 inch - 160 x 260 mm
8x8 inch - 200 x 200 mm
8x10 inch - 200 x 260 mm
8x12 inch - 200 x 300 mm
SIMTHREAD DISCOUNT CODE
You will find a 15% Discount code below for the following items valid from 14th October 2020 to 30th September, 2021 local time. Use it at the checkout.
Simthread - 42 colors thread with stabilizer Kit
Simthread - 40 colors with plastic box,
Simthread - 63 Brother colors 1000M spools
Simthread - 120 colors 1000M spools
The discount codes will work on the following sites:
amazon.co.uk
amazon.fr
amazon.de
amazon.nl and
Use code: SIMTHREAD2EU at the checkout
US SHOPPERS ONLY
US Store link: amzn.to/38j2YHQ
Sorry but only the Simthread 42 Threads with tear away stabilizer kit and storage box is eligible for the 15% discount. Use code SIMTHREAD2EU
You do however get a 5% discount on everything in Simthreads Amazon US store. The code is valid until the 8th February 2021.
Use discount code: NLWUXFGG at the checkout - This code will not work on European sites.

[@CarlaFox-g9u]

Thank you!!!!!!! I am so brand new to using my machine and I’ve been trying to figure out how to add a custom name in a design THANK YOU SO MUCH this was so simple and great tips

[@KaysCutz]

You are very welcome, I'm pleased you found this video helpful! happy stitching.

[@sandyhearth8249]

Kay, you are such a wonderful instructor. I like how clearly you explain each step. I'm a fairly new embroiderer and your videos are helping me a lot. Thank you "sew" very much!

[@KaysCutz]

You are so welcome! I am pleased you are finding them helpful on your embroidery journed. Take care and happy stitching.

[@maryalmond1064]

Having the cut line stitched out is a great feature!

[@KaysCutz]

It does make it easier doesn't it. Thank for watching.

[@chrisdollery5166]

What a great little gift for children to put on their school bags,thank you,

[@KaysCutz]

Cute isnt he. Good idea for school bags.

[@suzanslayton3308]

I really loved watching this video. You are an amazing teacher. The way you add a cutting line makes making key chains sooooo much easier. Thank you for sharing. I also bought some Large letters to make and I'm excited to try them. I really enjoy how you make a lot of them with the 5x7 hoop for those of us that don't have a bigger machine. Thank you so much, and God Bless.

[@KaysCutz]

Thank you so much Suzan! I am pleased you enjoy both the video and the design. I bet you can't wait to get stuck into your letters, they are a lovely design to make and so versatile too. I too use my 5x7 hoop more than any other these days as there is so much you can do with it. Happy new year 😊

[@Flower0fScotland]

Watched it before I dropped off to sleep and loved it. So came back to give it the thumbs up 👍🏼

[@KaysCutz]

Awww thank you. Pleased you like it.

[@maryanndunham4457]

Thank you,Kay for another awesome SAL. Your Gnome is adorable. Angel Huggers!

[@KaysCutz]

Thanks Mary pleased you like him. Stay safe and happy stiching.

[@ernestinehicks2145]

I agree wholeheartedly that I always learn something from your videos! I so enjoy sewing out all of your projects!❤️

[@KaysCutz]

Thank you, pleased you find them informative. Thanks for watching.

[@lindagribbin1972]

Your videos are the best! I always learn something new when I watch them. Thank you so much.

[@KaysCutz]

Aww thanks Linda. Pleased you find them informative. Thanks for watching.

[@brandimr23]

Kay you always have the most creative ideas. I have learned more tricks and tips from you and I have been only embroidering over a year! Thank you for your great tutorials.

[@KaysCutz]

You are very welcome Brandi pleased you live these vids and find them useful. Thanks for watching.

[@lucylopez54]

Once again thank you for the video demo. I really do appreciate you showing us how to do it, it makes it so much easier.

[@KaysCutz]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. Happy stitching

[@swantjegramann5875]

Thank you for the great tips when using metallic thread. Your thread stand is a touch of genius!

[@KaysCutz]

Thank you pleased you found everything informative and interesting.

[@lindaalford2778]

What a great presentation of how to center a name on an item. Thank you so much.

[@KaysCutz]

You are very welcome Linda! I'm pleased you found it helpful.

[@traceysimpkins9147]

Hi Kay.. Another fantastic tutorial Thank You.. Stay safe. ...

[@KaysCutz]

Thank you for watching pleased you enjoyed it. Stay safe too and happy stitching.

[@leahg4596]

Love your idea for the thread stand. Thank you for your tutorials.

[@KaysCutz]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@martaelenaruizgarcia5551]

Muchísimas gracias por la explicación tan útil de como añadir nuestro propio texto. Mi máquina es más simple y, no lo puedo hacer así exactamente pero, lo puedo adaptar a la mía y, de todas formas me has ayudado mucho. Lo pondré en práctica en algún proyecto futuro. Saludos desde las Islas Canarias.

[@deloresjunior801]

thank you for this lesson so great of you tyvm happy holidays

[@KaysCutz]

Thanks for watching I am pleased you enjoyed it. Happy holidays to you as well.

[@maryalmond1064]

Love your videos !

[@KaysCutz]

Aww thank you pleased you enjoy them. Happy stitching.

[@denisegeorgiades2887]

Thank you Kay. Your tips and tricks are always creative and very informative. Can't wait for your tutorials. Thanks once again!! Stay safe xxx

[@KaysCutz]

Thank you I am pleased you find them helpful. Thanks for watching and for your feedback. Happy stitching

[@debbieforseth254]

Thank you. I needed this and I knew you had a video!!!

[@KaysCutz]

You are very welcome! Happy stitching Debbie!

[@juliedooley812]

thanks Kay a great video as always

[@KaysCutz]

Thanks for watching and you're welcome.

[@michellelund533]

Thank you so much

[@KaysCutz]

You are welcome thanks for watching.

[@patriziazane658]

Thank you!

[@KaysCutz]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@suzieq3006]

Great video as always Kay! But I’m partial 😉. I love your videos best! What brand of metallic thread are you using in this video please? Thank you!

[@KaysCutz]

Thanks Suzieq. I use Simthread, their new metallic threads are really awesome.

[@suzieq3006]

@@KaysCutz thank you

[@bjerles]

Thank you for showing this Kay! I have been doin this for a while but did learn a couple of new tricks! What is the white object on the bottom right of the hoop when you are stitching?

[@KaysCutz]

You are welcome. My 4x4 hoop seems to vibrate a lot when I stitch with it and the noise of it vibrating as it moves is annoying and distracting in a video so I hold a bit of plastic on the hoop just to stop making too much noise.

[@bjerles]

@@KaysCutz oh, I see! I thought maybe you had some special tool for embroidering that we all might “need”. LOL!

[@KaysCutz]

@@bjerles no, I think it might be one of the bones out of my old back braces, I try and re-purpose things as much as I can. It is just one of those things you find something and use a lot because it is handy. I tend to use it to smooth fabric as it stitches so that I don't end up going viral by stitching through my fingers on film, it is surprising how quick that hoop whips round the foot to get you. lol

[@bjerles]

@@KaysCutz it sure is quick! I have stitched through a plastic head pin before. Luckily not a finger!

[@swantjegramann5875]

@@KaysCutz Love your humour 🤣

[@photographybyday]

Kay- are you using embroidery Mylar or just the regular Mylar like they use for the balloons

[@KaysCutz]

I use the sort that florists use. If you search iridescent cellophane on Amazon loads will come up. You can use the sort used for balloons too but they tend to be metallic colours rather than iridescent.

[@JeanneBobish]

what type of tape do you use? I tried several different types and they don't stick well.

[@KaysCutz]

Hi Jeanne I use cheap masking tape. I hope this helps you. Happy stitching 🧵

[@JeanneBobish]

thanks! Have switched to gorilla tape and it holds alot better. @@KaysCutz

[@jenetteedwards6173]

hi there Kay can u telll me where u got the malyas from please i would love to use it many thanks xxxx

[@KaysCutz]

Hi sure I get my Mylar from Amazon. It's also known as iridescent florists cellophane. I hope this helps. Happy stitching.

[@remington6363]

kay i sewed out the ho ho ho gnome in pes and his hand looking at him on the left is not sewn out. not finished.

[@KaysCutz]

Mary I sent you a message on KK group.

[@lynngalvan]

Where do you find the pins? What are they called?

[@KaysCutz]

Hi Lynn, they are called T pins and I get mine on Amazon. I find that the big 2" ones are best for hooping.

[@janetbarber8311]

Do you have a female gnome?

[@KaysCutz]

No sorry Janet. Thanks for watching. Happy stitching.