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Forum: Main
06-30-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By MARCHNFL

Re: " Dangerous Rotary Cutter": When I took my...

Re: " Dangerous Rotary Cutter": When I took my first quilting class, we were charged 25 cents for every time we did not close the rotary cutter if it was not in active use. A good lesson in...
Forum: Main
04-03-2019, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,437
Posted By MARCHNFL

I have ( and love) my Brother 1500 Nouvelle. ...

I have ( and love) my Brother 1500 Nouvelle. Although it is only a straight stitch machine, It has just about everything a quilter might want: large harp, good lighting, drop feed dogs, thread...
Forum: Main
04-01-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,571
Posted By MARCHNFL

You do not have to visit the shops to get these...

You do not have to visit the shops to get these blocks. They can be ordered by mail and then shipped to you.
Forum: Main
08-07-2018, 06:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,006
Posted By MARCHNFL

Got mine yesterday. Tried it and think I am...

Got mine yesterday. Tried it and think I am going to LOVE it! Makes making multitudes of HSTs so much easier.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-19-2018, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,225
Posted By MARCHNFL

My Elna Carina is still going strong! I even...

My Elna Carina is still going strong! I even found another one - for parts- and it works just as well as the original. It is a low shank machine, so most L.S. feet will fit. I can't drop the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-31-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,243
Posted By MARCHNFL

I have both Studio and Brother machines - several...

I have both Studio and Brother machines - several of them. Unfortunately there is not one that does everything, so you might decide what type item and yarn weight you will be using.
You might...
Forum: Main
08-10-2017, 05:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,360
Posted By MARCHNFL

Warm Wishes is my all time favorite. Have made...

Warm Wishes is my all time favorite. Have made many... all given away. It looks complicated, but isn't.
Forum: Main
06-14-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,202
Posted By MARCHNFL

I have an Ellegante... love the machine! It is...

I have an Ellegante... love the machine! It is super for piecing and quilting and just about any other kind of sewing. It is easy to operate ( user friendly), has lots of features - stitches,...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-31-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By MARCHNFL

Love my Induction cooktop range! Yes, there is...

Love my Induction cooktop range! Yes, there is a learning curve and some new utensils are necessary, but it is worth it all. It is quicker to heat / cook, cooler ( We live in Florida) and much...
Forum: Pictures
05-05-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,515
Posted By MARCHNFL

"A fabric stash is always missing that one fabric...

"A fabric stash is always missing that one fabric needed to finish the quilt on which you're working."
Oh so true!
Forum: Main
04-03-2017, 04:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By MARCHNFL

Beautiful! Can't wait to see it when it is...

Beautiful! Can't wait to see it when it is completely finished.
Forum: Main
01-21-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,080
Posted By MARCHNFL

Check a sporting goods store like Bass Pro Shops....

Check a sporting goods store like Bass Pro Shops. A friend gets the plastic bags used by fly fishermen to store their flies and little bitty things. These have zipper closures on top and...
Forum: Main
12-19-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,431
Posted By MARCHNFL

Love my machines(s) with the knee lift! You will...

Love my machines(s) with the knee lift! You will become spoiled to this feature. The thread-cutter is nice also.
I have the Brother 1500 - it is my "go-to" machine for most of my quilting.
I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-08-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,150
Posted By MARCHNFL

The older Elna machines are workhorses and...

The older Elna machines are workhorses and keepers. I have two Air Electronics which work the same as the 62. Hubby bought the first one ( paid a good price for it) back in the 70's.) I recently...
Forum: Pictures
08-02-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,639
Posted By MARCHNFL

I have two ready to send off and four more in...

I have two ready to send off and four more in various stages of completion. Making them is easy and addictive. They go to a worthy cause... children! I showed my first two to my quilters guild, so...
Forum: Main
07-07-2015, 05:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,700
Posted By MARCHNFL

I had an "OOPS" at the Quilt Shop of DeLand,...

I had an "OOPS" at the Quilt Shop of DeLand, Florida. The items put in my bag were not the ones I had selected, so I contacted them. Judy Hansen, the owner sent me the correct ones, postage free,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-02-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,929
Posted By MARCHNFL

Kenmore 158

I just bought a beautiful Kenmore 158.198 will all the cams and attachments. It doesn't appear to have been used. Even the instruction book ( and original bill) are included. It looks like a very...
Forum: Main
05-17-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,028
Posted By MARCHNFL

This brought back many memories and...

This brought back many memories and reminiscences. The speaker at our last quilt guild meeting presented a very interesting program on the history and use of Feed Sacks used for sewing and quilting.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-05-2015, 04:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
Posted By MARCHNFL

Welcome! Central Florida has many wonderful...

Welcome! Central Florida has many wonderful Quilt Shops. Most are listed in a publication called "The Country Register" which is free at most shops. Try: Wandering Stitches in South Orlando, The...
Forum: Main
12-30-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,945
Posted By MARCHNFL

Just last week a Featherweight 221 sold for $250...

Just last week a Featherweight 221 sold for $250 at a local estate sale. It was in great condition and had the accessories in the box. Someone got a very nice present.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-20-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,782
Posted By MARCHNFL

Our local shops do have the newest BLOCK magazine...

Our local shops do have the newest BLOCK magazine available for sale, but individual subscriber copies haven't arrived yet. Seems shipping them down to Florida is always a bit slow. I will wait...
Forum: Main
03-23-2014, 05:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,102
Posted By MARCHNFL

This is my absolute favorite machine for piecing...

This is my absolute favorite machine for piecing and general sewing. It does everything I want and has most of the features that make sewing/quilting enjoyable.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-10-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,388
Posted By MARCHNFL

It is everywhere. Gotta be SURE to check the size...

It is everywhere. Gotta be SURE to check the size and quantity. I just bought yarn for a sweater I have made several times ... only to find that each new skein now has 13 yards less than before.
Forum: Main
03-03-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,862
Posted By MARCHNFL

I have had - and used - a Sew Easy Ruler Cutter...

I have had - and used - a Sew Easy Ruler Cutter for years. Love it! I consider it one of the basic necessities.
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