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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-13-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,816
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Thanks for all the suggestions. I don't have a...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I don't have a proper thread stand but use large spools. Since I have the problem with multiple machines, I think that is a good place to start. I'll let you know...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-07-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,816
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Yep, made sure that was correct and that...

Yep, made sure that was correct and that partially solved the problem. Checked all threading, changed threads and needles and still having problems. I don't have as bad a problem when piecing, so...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-07-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,816
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Help with ??tension??

I have several old singers that I have taken apart and cleaned. Now they all seem to have the same problem. I'm getting bird's nests on the back. I got one of the tension testers for the bobbin to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-25-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

RU looking for a 301 card table in Oregon?

Found a 301 table at a thrift store in McMinville, OR. He's asking $75. Aftermath Thrift Store on Lafayette St.
Forum: Main
10-22-2017, 03:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,334
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Great ideas! Now I just have to decide which one...

Great ideas! Now I just have to decide which one to use. I'm fairly new at FMQ and my quilt is a special gift, so I may go with the circles. Thanks everyone.
Forum: Main
10-16-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,334
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Trip around the world

I've finished the top for a trip around the world using Eleanor Burns pattern. I need suggestions on how to quilt it. I don't really want to do stitch in the ditch:thumbdown:. I tried doing a...
Forum: Main
01-24-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,822
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

I remember seeing a technique similar to the one...

I remember seeing a technique similar to the one here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7JtBaNQtB4. It was a way to make an inset triangle by inserting a folded shape into a seam. Haven't been...
Forum: Main
08-23-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,105
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

I have WINE installed, but it won't run EQ7. I...

I have WINE installed, but it won't run EQ7. I contacted tech service for EQ and they just told me EQ7 will not work on Linux. I may have to go back to windows. Until then, I'll see if I can find...
Forum: Main
08-23-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,127
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Thanks for all the suggestions. Still not sure...

Thanks for all the suggestions. Still not sure what I'll try, but you've at least given me some ideas. Love this board!
Forum: Main
08-21-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,127
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Need cutting help.

I have a quilt top ready for borders. The fabric I want to use has a definite stripe to it, but it does not follow the grain of the fabric. If I cut on the straight grain the stripe is slanted. If...
Forum: Main
08-21-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,105
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

EQ7 on Linux?

I had EQ7 on my Windows laptop. My hard drive crashed so my son installed a new hard drive. I haven't been able to load Windows as I live in the country and the download takes so long (and my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Thanks for all the responses. I took the bobbin...

Thanks for all the responses. I took the bobbin assembly apart enough to be able to check it thouroughly. Cleaned out some dirt and put a little oil on the moving parts. Then I loosened the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-07-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,780
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Thanks everyone. I've decided for now to stick...

Thanks everyone. I've decided for now to stick with the 403. Now, just need those cams.........
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-07-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Help with 15-91

I have a "new" 15-91 I want to set up for FMQ. Stitches looked good, but when I try to quilt, the machine skips stitches. It will skip on straight and curved lines. It sometimes won't pick up the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,884
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

I FMQ on my FW. What works best for me is 1) set...

I FMQ on my FW. What works best for me is 1) set stitch length to 0, 2) follow Leah Day's suggestions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B47GtkFIbaU 3) I've done it with and without covering the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,933
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

I LOVE my featherweight, but I have to watch that...

I LOVE my featherweight, but I have to watch that the needle and bobbin are in correctly and I thread it in the right direction (it is backwards from most of my other machines :D). Also, I know some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,780
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

401 or 403?

I had a 401, but before I ever sewed on it I gave it to my DIL. I found a great 403 rewired, cleaned, etc. for a good price. I don't have cams for it yet (except the basic one in the machine) so I...
Forum: Main
03-08-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,737
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Do I need to quilt this?

I just finished a quilt that is one piece of fabric on the front (cotton/poly blend) and fleece backing. Since there is no batting in the middle to shift, do I need to quilt this?
Forum: Main
12-19-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Also, what do you do at the corners?

Also, what do you do at the corners?
Forum: Main
12-19-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

rag quilt question

Have my first rag quilt finished and am making the cuts in the seam allowance so it will fray. What do you do at the seam intersections?
Forum: Main
11-01-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Is it big enough?

I'm making a rag quilt for my DGD. I think I should have cut out my squares bigger. I have it all pieced, but it is only about 36" square. I didn't plan to add any borders and I don't think I can...
Forum: Main
09-17-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,804
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Don't use the washing machine to try and clean up...

Don't use the washing machine to try and clean up all the loose threads before sandwiching and quilting. The washer tears apart the stitching and frays the pieces. I ended up with so many holes I...
Forum: Main
08-27-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,119
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

I remember seeing a pic of a beautiful log cabin...

I remember seeing a pic of a beautiful log cabin quilt done with rose silk (may have been here on board, but can't find it). I think it was done in only one or two, but the light playing on the silk...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,434
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

The great thing about losing one's memory is that...

The great thing about losing one's memory is that you can re-read your favorite novels, or re-watch your favorite movies, and it is as great as the first time! (ask me how I know):D I used to think...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By novicequiltergrandma

Mine has done the same to me and it took me...

Mine has done the same to me and it took me forever to figure it out. I had the needle threaded from left to right instead of right to left. I have another machine that threads the opposite...
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