Horse Blanket

[GCEMBROIDERY]

I have an order for embroidery on horse blankets just wondered if anyone has done them and could give me some advise.

[Meier Custom Emb.]

I have done lots and lots of horse blankets (actually horse sheets) that aren't quilted. They are just like embroidering jackets except much larger, obviously. And I use the large 43x43 hoop, because that size of wording seems to be of good proportion to the blanket and you can see it good. All of the ones I've done have been in the middle of the blanket on 1 side. On my blackets I like the left side because that's the side we usually take pics of our horses. Some people like them on the right, so I guess its more personal preference. A lot of the trophy blankets are on the right.

[GCEMBROIDERY]

Thanks for getting back with me. Is there a set size of the total design to go on the side of the banket? This customer wants the name of the horse club around a horse head

[Jenny]

We did two for a customer for Christmas 2008...they turned out nice but I was so afraid of messing them up...they were thick and we didn't know what settings to use but with trial and error we completed the job and the customer was happy...I know this doesn't help and I am sure you will get good advice from others...the area that we embroidered was on the edge on both sides with their mommogram...good luck...

Jenny
Westbrook Wonders

[GCEMBROIDERY]

Thanks I will take any advise I can get.

[Meier Custom Emb.]

I've noticed, if I can make my designs the width of that large wood hoop (43x43) it looks great, it's the right proportion to the blankets I've done, and I've done mostly from 72" to 78" blankets.

[GCEMBROIDERY]

What kind of backing should I use on the winter horse blankets, which is similar to a thick windbreaker? I was thinking a tear away but did not know how think it should be.

[Judy]

I don't know that you want to EMBROIDER on vinyl, only because every needle hole lets water through, which defeats the purpose of vinyl. A better option might be to embroider a patch and secure it on with...crazy glue? hot glue gun? press-on Velcro?

[GCEMBROIDERY]

Sorry, my mistake material like a windbreaker, nylon.

[Judy]

Okay, you stumped me....For lightweight I usually use a heavyweight backing, OR two or three layers of no-show mesh at 90 degree angles. I haven't don't nylon material so I can't help you with the particulars. SORRY!

[Debbie1]

Judy, Try Press N Bond (http://www.rnkdistributing.com/pid-7...ss-N-Bond.html) Also RNK Distributors always has a specialist available for questions like these. They are the distributors for Florianni products among others and their customer service is terrific. Be sure and test you blankets for heat sensitivity first. Good luck!

Debbie in Phoenix

[HH5131]

I do scrim sheets for horses and they are VERY delicate. The typical size I use for the logo on these scrim sheets (aka cooler sheets/fly sheets)is about 10 x 13 or smaller. I do it on the left side unless customer prefers both sides. I use the big rectangular hoop 11 x 17 approx. I use the standard cutaway backing for this - one sheet. I also use solvy on the top. These sheets are mesh, so not the easiest to work with. It looks beautiful when complete. I also have horses and use sheets & blankets. The blanket you're referring to should be fine for embroidery. Just make sure you hoop it nice and tight enough.

[GCEMBROIDERY]

I am getting ready to embroider the logo on the horse blanket. I have never done this before and there are a couple of things that concern me.
1. Getting in the correct location
2. Getting it straight
3. Keeping the fabric from slipping on the hoop
4. There are to many concerns to list here

Many thanks for your help!!!!

[Rod or Sharon]

Hi Gary,

Use a water-soluable marking pen, chalk or soap sliver and a ruler to mark your location (like the crosshairs in a rifle scope). Also mark your hoops the same way. Line up the marks when you hoop and you should be in the correct location and straight.

If you are using a large hoop, you can wrap the inner hoop with a sports tape or grossgrain ribbon to keep the fabric from slipping. I have used small strips of rubber shelf lining and inserted in areas that I didn't feel were snug (the long side of the larger hoops). Just keep them small so they don't get sewn into your project.

What other concerns do you have?

Sharon & Rod Springer
Certified techs and trainers

[GCEMBROIDERY]

Thanks, I will try that and see what happens, keep your fingers crossed. The only other concern is the stablizer.