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05-14-2009, 07:33 PM

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Hi, I just started quilting 8 weeks ago. I am taking classes at the Stitch in Whitefield, NH. I made a lap quilt, a twin quilt, a table runner, an applicapplique of a loon and am presently working on a purse.

My question is what type of sewing machine do you all like? I have a Phaff 2056, which is great, but when I do free motion quilting, it does not stitch evenly on the bubbin side. I had it serviced and it is still doing the uneven stitches. Am I doing something wrong?

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05-14-2009, 08:00 PM

pocoellie

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Welcome from NE CA. Glad you joined us. Many of us on the forum have several machines, I have 6 or 7, but mainly I use my elna Quilter's Dream.

05-14-2009, 08:11 PM

Jim's Gem

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Welcome from Southern California. I Have a Bernina that I use most of the time. I have a 23 yr old Pfaff I used to use.

05-14-2009, 11:58 PM

k3n

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Welcome!

WOW - are you sure it's 8 weeks not 8 years?! Slow down, girl, you're putting us all under pressure here!

K x

PS BTW - we LOVE pics!

05-15-2009, 03:53 AM

dvseals

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*Waves from Iowa* :)

05-15-2009, 04:17 AM

elliemay

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I new also but not done anything like your pic!! attended a 10 week course but feel I need another one yet. but lots of help on here..

05-15-2009, 05:29 AM

Mplsgirl

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Welcome from Roscoe, IL.

05-15-2009, 07:07 AM

sharon b

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Hi and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! Can't wait to see some of yoru work (hint, hint, hint!)
Sharon

05-15-2009, 11:12 AM

Shemjo

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Hello, and Welcome from Missouri! Clean out the bobbin area of your machine, and change your needle! It might just be a simple thing that is causing uneven stitching on the bobbin side.
This is a great place to get answers, or at least suggestions! :lol:

05-15-2009, 01:49 PM

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Greetings from Sacramento CA. Sorry - not much help with the question. I have a Pfaff but only do stitch in the ditch so far. There are a few threads on the QB about machine quilting. You might find some insight there.