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    Old 02-22-2009, 09:47 AM
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    We went to target last night and I got a brother XL-3750. We paid around $150. Came with a quilting foot, walking foot, quilt guide foot and a cover. Only thing it doesn't do is drop feed dogs. (hopefully I will have a few tops made by the time I get my other machine from Alabama.) Also we went a got an iron, table and chair. Now all I need is some fabric and thats on todays list of things to do!!
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    Old 02-22-2009, 09:48 AM
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    You go, girl! (We expect to see a completed quilt top by next weekend -- LOL)
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    Old 02-22-2009, 09:52 AM
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    Good for you! One of my machines doesn't drop the feed dogs either, but it came with a little plate that fits over them so you can free motion. Maybe there's one in your accessories that came with it? Or you can probably buy one from a dealer - either a Brother specific or maybe a generic.
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    Old 02-22-2009, 10:03 AM
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    someplace I read you can tape an index card over the feed dogs if they don't go down. Haven't tried it tho.
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    Old 02-22-2009, 10:06 AM
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    guess what. my machine comes with a darning plate so i can cover the feed dogs!!!! headed out the door in a few to get me some pretties!
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    Old 02-22-2009, 10:11 AM
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    Be sure to post pix.
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    Old 02-22-2009, 01:33 PM
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    Congratulations! Now you don't have to go crazy while you are waiting for your stuff to arrive! :lol:
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    Congratulations !!!
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    Old 02-22-2009, 02:52 PM
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    Congrats!! I'm thrilled for you!! Keep us updated on what you are working on...well, after you are done hugging that new machine:)Skeat
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    Isn't it fun and exciting :lol: I am so excited for you ! Show us pics of thre pretties !
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