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    Old 05-18-2009, 07:44 PM
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    Ok Do the Quilt as you go thing then go to the back of the thing and instead of all that hand sewing surge it instead, I never thought of it til Mother of Necessity came to call!!! I Don't do hand sewing!!! The new Big Longarm is a better Choice.I Do enjoy Quilting Whatever Method or Technque is used!!!
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    Old 05-18-2009, 09:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by Elly
    I never unthread or rethread my serger. (I am lazy) lol

    Snip threads up by spools.

    Tie knots of old thread and new thread.

    Turn all tensions to 0.

    Pull thread through.

    Thread needle and return tension numbers to normal and serge away.

    That is how I change threads too. I have a Janome serger and really use it for different things. Recently made some small neck purses on it. I have used it for blocks with straight seams, like log cabins, etc. No fraying of seams when they are serged.
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    Old 05-20-2009, 04:46 AM
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    I have the Pfaff Hobby lock. Got it 16 years ago. Use to make clothes for the grand girls when they were little. Loved to make them nitties with the ruffle on the bottom. Ruffling is so much easier with a serger. One step stitching. You can attach and ruffle all at the same time. Now I do mending for other people and like to serge the hems of pants before turning them up to machine stitch. Makes less bulk and sets flatter without a bulge showing on the front side. I keep my serger covered right next to my regular machine, so it's always handy. Have made a couple quilts by serger only, but takes lots of thread. No problem with getting the seams to set flat however. Makes great seams on pillow cases. I could not survive without my serger. Got it as a demo from a quilt show, so the price was right.
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    Old 05-20-2009, 05:31 AM
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    Ladies, I would be lost without my serger :( :-)
    It sits open and I love using it to serge quilt pieces. :-)
    I set up my little blocks up and serge away
    When your block is done you can line them up so easy to make your rows.
    I have yet to have a square not be square and boy how fast the rows sew up for a quilt of any size.
    Not everything can be done on the serger but for anything straight it can't be beat.
    I first used it when a lady taught us to make a log cabin square that she had made using them for a table cloth.
    If you are not comfortable sewing with the serger , take a class or have a friend spend a few hours with you who does know how to use one.
    I bought mine after I quit sewing clothes. I use it more than I thought I would. Many times they even come in handy for mending.
    Please learn to use it and don't let dust collect on it. It can be a very valuable tool. You will be amazed how much you will use it. :( :(
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    Old 05-20-2009, 07:39 AM
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    I have a serger which I used for years to make the g-kids their PJ's, each had to have 7 sets in the spring and another 7 sets in the fall and with 11 grandkids it took a lot of fast sewing. The serger worked wonders on putting them together fast (assembly line style) and adding the ribbing. I did make a baby quilt with it once but found the seams to be a little bulkier than I liked so stopped using it for quilting. Now I use it once in a while to re-bind towels, sheets, etc. I do like the idea of using it to serge the edges before washing. Hadn't thought of that but sounds better than cutting a wedge out of the corners as was always suggested before washing to stop raveling.
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    Old 05-20-2009, 08:48 AM
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    I have a White/Jaguar that's probably older than that! And I do like it because it is so easy to thread, which was not always the case with those older ones. But I'd love to have a newer one that does rolled hems more easily. Since I'm getting ready to retire (6 days!) I plan to have more time to quilt and "make stuff". Have to lock DH in his woodshop though to keep him out of my hair....
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    Old 05-20-2009, 10:12 AM
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    I retired a year ago and thought I would have lots of time on my hands but I fill it so full with quilting groups and just the normal everyday cleaning and cooking that it almost does not feel like retirement. I sometimes think I got more done when I was working because I budgeted my time better.
    Congratulations on your retirement....enjoy it to the fullest, DH will come around, mine has and he was as stubborn as they come.
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    Old 05-20-2009, 10:20 AM
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    Mine has been retired since 1977 (Army and then disability), so he is looking forward to being waited on hand and foot. Boy is he in for a shock!
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    Old 05-20-2009, 03:47 PM
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    I made a table runner with my Viking 960 serger. It was fast and fun. I used wooly nylon around the edges. I don't think I would make a quilt with it as I would lose the preciseness of knowing all my seams are 1/4 inch. /Lissa
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