Embroidering with a sewing machine is a great way to get the look of a professional embroidery job. To use an embroidery sewing machine to monogram your shoes, you will need:  A sewing machine with a computerized embroidery setting. A pair of shoes with a long tongue. Canvas material works best, such as a pair of Converse. Thread. Choose a strong, smooth thread, such as cotton. You can use any color you want. A pair of scissors. A seam ripper. An embroidery hoop. Sticky stabilizing backing paper. Sewing machines with computerized embroidery features usually include several different designs to choose from. Look through the designs to choose the type of monogram initials you want to embroider on your shoes. After you have selected a design, follow your machine’s instructions to select your desired initials and set your machine to the recommended tension, stitch type, etc. If your machine does not have an automatic embroidery setting, then you can also try to do freehand monogram initials. However, keep in mind that this will be much more challenging and may not look as neat as the monogram that a computerized embroidery machine will produce. Try asking around to friends and family to see if anyone you know has an embroidery machine that you could borrow for your project. The only part of a shoe that you can easily embroider with a sewing machine is the tongue. This is the fabric under the laces on the top center of a pair of sneakers. To monogram the tongue of your shoes, remove the laces and pull the tongue out and away from the shoe. If there is a tag on the backside of the tongue, then you will need to remove it. Use a seam ripper to cut off the tag. You can do this but ripping the seams on the edges of the tongue and then removing the entire back side of the tongue. Next, place a piece of sticky stabilizing backing paper into your hoop. Make sure that you place the paper so that the sticky side is up. Then, press the tongue of your shoe onto the center of the sticky stabilizing paper so that it will stay put. If you do not have sticky stabilizing paper, then you can also use regular backing paper and use the hoop to secure the tongue of the shoe as well. However, this may be difficult if the tongue is not very long, so using the sticky paper is ideal. When the tongue of your shoe is secured on the sticky paper, you can begin embroidering. Make sure that you follow your machine’s instructions for embroidering and monitor the sewing machine as it completes the monogram design.  After the first shoe is finished, raise the needle and pull the tongue away from the paper. Trim any loose threads that you see. Monogram your other shoe and then replace the laces in both shoes to complete the project.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your materials. Select your design. Pull out the tongue of your shoes. Place your sticky stabilizing paper in the hoop. Start embroidering.


When the time feels right, lock eyes with her. You may experience a moment of absolute stillness – as though time has stopped, temporarily, and there is nothing that exists beyond you and her. Eye contact signals that you are sincere. It also gives you an immediate indication of how she feels about what you're saying, and it should make the two of you feel more connected. " It's as simple as that. If you truly love her, then you don't need to explain yourself or add any frills. If you feel so inclined, however, it never hurts to wax poetic and qualify your love a bit. Above all, be honest and authentic. Only say as much as you feel impelled to say.   Consider explaining the story of how you came to love her. Say something true, and honest, and sweet. Make it unique, and make her feel special. The way you say the words is up to you. You can say it casually or earnestly, depending on your comfort level. Make sure that she knows you're serious – unless you want to give yourself an out. Give her time. You have told her that you love her, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she's ready to say it back. Be patient and kind. Hope, but do not presume. Let her process your words and respond in her own time.  If she doesn't say it back right away, that's okay. She feels how she feels, and you feel how you feel. You may be hurt, but do not be angry. Respect her right to keep her own counsel. No matter her response, be proud of yourself for telling her how you feel. It takes a lot of courage to tell someone that you love them, and mean it. Whatever happens: now she knows. If she says "I love you" back: smile, hug her, kiss her, bed her. This is a special time. Ride the wave of loving emotion and take the experience to an even more magical level. No matter what happens, this is a moment in your life that you will remember for years to come.
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One-sentence summary -- Look into her eyes when you say it. Say, "I love you. Listen. Kiss her.


Although different soil types have varying water holding capacities, about 1⁄2 to 1 gallon (1.9 to 3.8 L) for each vine every 3 to 5 days is a good guideline. This is especially important if your region gets minimal rainfall. Installing a drip irrigation system or soaker hoses is ideal. Garden hoses and sprinklers also work, but aren't as efficient and economical as other options. The only exception to this watering frequency is if your plant is drought-tolerant, meaning it can tolerate less frequent watering. If your flowering vines are known to sprawl, use garden ties (or stretchable fabric, such as old pantyhose) to contain them. Tie them into the directions that you want them to grow. Thorns can be used to hook onto supports, but they should still be tied, as they aren't sufficient to guide growth properly. You can purchase vine shelters from local home and garden stores. You can also use your own, such as 1⁄2 gallon (1.9 L) milk cartons or grow tubes. Wrap each shelter around the vines and use nails to attach them to the stake in the direction of desired growth.
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Water your vines regularly for the first year following planting. Attach garden ties to sprawling flowering vines. Secure shelters to your vines for protection.