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09-07-2018, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,223
Posted By Eyelets

Great machine - worthy of a good servicing by a...

Great machine - worthy of a good servicing by a tech who knows these vintage machines. I love mine and would really suggest a professional service. Also an ebay hunt for its own feet! I have never...
Forum: Pictures
09-07-2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,882
Posted By Eyelets

That is a beautiful quilt! Just lovely. You are...

That is a beautiful quilt! Just lovely. You are so talented. Pianos and quilting - both loves of mine. :) I am not a good pianist nor a very good quilter but love both!! :)
09-07-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,473,796
Posted By Eyelets

My "vintage" Pfaff...

My 1222E has served me well for the last 41 years and still does....the picture after coming home from the last servicing....:)
Forum: Main
11-07-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,841
Posted By Eyelets

I am coming to this discussion very late. I have...

I am coming to this discussion very late. I have the Janome 6300 and never experienced this problem. Mine cruises along at top speed as long as I want it to, and sometimes it has more power than I...
Forum: Main
09-27-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,896
Posted By Eyelets

Nice to know there are so many lone quilters out...

Nice to know there are so many lone quilters out there. I am an online "mixer" where sewing and quilting is concerned, and then once a year only, I go to a class at the Quilt Festival, and it takes...
09-25-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 861
Posted By Eyelets

I have family out near you in Colorado. Welcome...

I have family out near you in Colorado. Welcome back...I too have lurked on and off over the last few years. I can't find a thread to post on how great this site is. :) It seems to be run so well,...
Forum: Main
09-19-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,548
Posted By Eyelets

In 1977 we bought my 1222E. Solid machine and I...

In 1977 we bought my 1222E. Solid machine and I love it. I still use it. It FMQs better than any of my modern machines which includes my Janome 6300 and my Viking Platinum 770. The Viking does a good...
Forum: Main
09-17-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,853
Posted By Eyelets

You can get the rubbery stuff on a roll (is it...

You can get the rubbery stuff on a roll (is it sold as shelf liner or keyboard pad or something) from the store (hardware store, grocery store, drug store) and cut off a length and double it and...
Forum: Pictures
09-05-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,974
Posted By Eyelets

Lovely quilt! Congrats! It took me a very long...

Lovely quilt! Congrats! It took me a very long time from conception to the finish of my first complete quilt. 19+ years. I made the vow to finish under 20, and then made a few more in the next 6...
Forum: Main
07-24-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,438
Posted By Eyelets

Your machine may still be under warranty for this...

Your machine may still be under warranty for this problem - call Janome about it. :)
Forum: Main
06-12-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,203
Posted By Eyelets

You should probably consult a dealer on the...

You should probably consult a dealer on the adjustment. I have a 6300 and the knee lift is fine. I am 5'1" and a smidge. In fact I have to watch I do not hit the thing when I don't want to! :) I love...
Forum: Main
05-16-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,582
Posted By Eyelets

Smile Janome and thread

I had been having real nightmares trying to FMQ on my Janome 6300. Bobbin washers really help. They seem to work well to prevent the bobbin backlash thing that makes thread break. A really...
Forum: Main
03-12-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,390
Posted By Eyelets

This is the best and easiest to watch video on...

This is the best and easiest to watch video on how to connect quilted blocks that I can find. No book has such a simple method - if you watch this a few times it comes to you like a light bulb over...
Forum: Main
01-03-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,324
Posted By Eyelets

I don't know if you are still machine shopping,...

I don't know if you are still machine shopping, as I see this is over a month old, but I bought the J6300 last June online. I called the vendor and talked about the machine, and as I had already...
Forum: Main
08-28-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,500
Posted By Eyelets

I did buy the Sew Slip. Much like the Supreme...

I did buy the Sew Slip. Much like the Supreme Slider. I don't care for it because my quilt tended to pull the edge of the slider thingie up and so it caused more trouble than without it - My sewing...
Forum: Main
08-23-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,572
Posted By Eyelets

I want to add that I only saw this machine in...

I want to add that I only saw this machine in action being demoed during the Vermont Quilt Festival. The stitch regulator seemed to be working fine, although it was all very new to me to see this...
Forum: Main
08-23-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,572
Posted By Eyelets

Well, men want boats and cars and golf clubs and...

Well, men want boats and cars and golf clubs and guns and model trains and on and on and on, and some probably also buy long arm machines....and all without all the worrying we women put into these...
Forum: Main
08-21-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,572
Posted By Eyelets

Yes, if you have the money, and it won't be...

Yes, if you have the money, and it won't be taking money out of household needs then get one. WOW...they are so darned cute....I just loved seeing that sweet thing in action at the Quilt Festival...
Forum: Main
08-18-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,535
Posted By Eyelets

This sort of dealer talk is seemingly common. Who...

This sort of dealer talk is seemingly common. Who knows why. Use the thread you have - if you have problems, try something else. I use all sorts of threads on all my machines and I have some...
Forum: Main
08-17-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,958
Posted By Eyelets

I have a Mighty Bright that I can position where...

I have a Mighty Bright that I can position where I want, but my main help is a phalanx of OTT lights - desk and one floor lamp - some are harder to position than others. The "Tulip Lamp" by OTT is...
Forum: Main
08-17-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,265
Posted By Eyelets

I love Connecting Threads. The site is eye candy...

I love Connecting Threads. The site is eye candy and they are really good about customer service - while you are at it, I recommend the Pedal Mat, which I got two of recently - great little mats to...
Forum: Main
08-13-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,705
Posted By Eyelets

:) That cute Sweet Sixteen with the magic (to...

:) That cute Sweet Sixteen with the magic (to me!) stitch regulator, and a new sewing room, and have excellent lighting installed and counters all around the walls on three sides built in for my...
Forum: Main
08-09-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,037
Posted By Eyelets

I was watching the Brother 1500S on AMAZON - what...

I was watching the Brother 1500S on AMAZON - what a great machine. You put it in your cart, and then click "Save for later" and then when you go to your cart from time to time the price changes are...
Forum: Pictures
08-06-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,907
Posted By Eyelets

Your quilt is lovely - so much more than just...

Your quilt is lovely - so much more than just your comission to "make a babyquilt and embroider her name on it!" Just a beautiful piece of work - an heirloom. :)
Forum: Pictures
07-19-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,655
Posted By Eyelets

That is beautiful...your stitching, the pattern,...

That is beautiful...your stitching, the pattern, everything. I can only hope to be able to get this good, but probably won't. LOVELY.
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