Featherweight nighmare now a dream
08-11-2010, 09:56 AM
#31
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Hahaha... I understand. I was surprised when I found out I should name my FW. But the name came to me right away, so I figured it was perfect! My cars have never had names... except ones I can't say here. :shock:
Nice to see fellow Washingtonians here. :D I live in Belfair, and sometimes it feels like the most remote place on earth! Thank goodness for my quilt club in Hoodsport. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Enjoy the nice weather while we have it!
Nice to see fellow Washingtonians here. :D I live in Belfair, and sometimes it feels like the most remote place on earth! Thank goodness for my quilt club in Hoodsport. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Enjoy the nice weather while we have it!
08-11-2010, 10:00 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by Bluelady
Originally Posted by mypatookis
I was told I should give her a name... so I did. I named her "Jeanie", after my Mom, Jean, and because she helps make my wishes come true. :-D
Happy quilting!
Happy quilting!
BUT.. I should name my FWs? That may be the most difficult part of owning one! It usually takes me several weeks just to find the true name for any new dog or cat I get! :oops: And I used to name my vehicles, but my last few cars never did get named. I don't think they ever deserved a name...:hunf:
For now.. the FWs are nameless until they "speak" to me and tell me their names.. :shock:
08-11-2010, 03:21 PM
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I also won my featherweight off of e-bay and i was so exited to get her. When I first got it it sewed okay and it looks sooo good, even the case, but I took the bobbin case out and cleaned it and put a new needle in and husband oiled it for me and when I put it back I couldn't sew but just a few inches and the thread kept breaking. I was getting pretty frustrated and I went online and got a lot of info re: f/w's. I put it back in the case and went on a trip and just got back. Tried it this morning and took out the bobbin case again and made sure that little finger thingy was where it should be, and guess what? It fixed it. I was so happy about it. I named her "Baby" because I thought she was just about one of the sweetest little things I had ever seen. She is a white/greenish 221k and I can't wait to make a quilt on her. Would like to have a 1/4 in foot for her. Can you buy a foot like that? Anyone know where I can fine one? Sorry this is so long.
08-11-2010, 05:45 PM
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You can also go to featherweight221.com. They have a FW sew guide for $10.95. It will help guide your sewing from about 1/8" to 1.5". My sister gave me one when she brought me my FW and I love it! They are made especially for FWs and will not harm the finish. Of course, it is black.
Your "Baby" is beautiful! You will have SO much fun! Glad it is once again working well for you.
Your "Baby" is beautiful! You will have SO much fun! Glad it is once again working well for you.
08-11-2010, 07:16 PM
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I, too, am glad your machine is up and running. I have a 1947 featherweight and I love it. Sometimes it gets a little moody, but I have found that there are some threads it just does not like without changing the tension quite a bit. I also have a Janome 6600, which I also love but, as long as I am not appliqueing (sp), I will always take my featherweight with me. Happy quilting.
08-11-2010, 07:20 PM
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I, too, am glad your machine is up and running. I have a 1947 featherweight and I love it. Sometimes it gets a little moody, but I have found that there are some threads it just does not like without changing the tension quite a bit. I also have a Janome 6600, which I also love but, as long as I am not appliqueing (sp), I will always take my featherweight with me. Happy quilting.
08-11-2010, 07:42 PM
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[quote=Roberta][quote=dkabasketlady]
:lol: I have had the same problem on my 1955 Featherweight "Centennial edition"...for some reason the needle can go into the machine and you can't tell it is in wrong!!! After 3 visits over a couple of months to the repair shop, I finally flagged the page in my manual to remind me to check it EVERY time I change the needle. Much less frustration.
Check out your local craft show - in Pleasanton there is a sewing craft show once a year and Featherweight (and other branded) dealers come in with all of their parts. Believe it or not, there is a free range quilting foot that will allow a Featherweight to act like a very short Long-Arm quilt machine!!!!
It looks like a small "C". I got it a while ago and finally got to try it out this week for the first time. WOW - AM I HAPPY WITH IT. :thumbup:
Just finishing up a whole cloth quilt panel that will be a lap quilt/ hanging quilt. I did the entire quilting of the scene with the free range quilting foot and was able to stitch in every direction - hardest part was making sure I had basted enough so the quilt wouldn't walk - had to piece the back when 2 inches scrunched up somewhere in the quilt and I lost one of my borders. I'm covering the fix with a hanging case so it will not be visible.
ENJOY YOUR NEW MACHINE. I love mine!
Cordially,
Originally Posted by Roberta
I wanted to let you all know that the machine is "fixed".
Nope, the needle wasn't in right. The bobbin case pretty much works the same way any bobbin case works but the needle is what's different. It MUST go in right, who knew, and also you thread it right to left which is the opposite of the way I do on my Janome.
Good luck with you EBay purchase. I'm sure you won't have any problems. If you do there's tons of helpful folks on here to help out.
Nope, the needle wasn't in right. The bobbin case pretty much works the same way any bobbin case works but the needle is what's different. It MUST go in right, who knew, and also you thread it right to left which is the opposite of the way I do on my Janome.
Good luck with you EBay purchase. I'm sure you won't have any problems. If you do there's tons of helpful folks on here to help out.
:lol: I have had the same problem on my 1955 Featherweight "Centennial edition"...for some reason the needle can go into the machine and you can't tell it is in wrong!!! After 3 visits over a couple of months to the repair shop, I finally flagged the page in my manual to remind me to check it EVERY time I change the needle. Much less frustration.
Check out your local craft show - in Pleasanton there is a sewing craft show once a year and Featherweight (and other branded) dealers come in with all of their parts. Believe it or not, there is a free range quilting foot that will allow a Featherweight to act like a very short Long-Arm quilt machine!!!!
It looks like a small "C". I got it a while ago and finally got to try it out this week for the first time. WOW - AM I HAPPY WITH IT. :thumbup:
Just finishing up a whole cloth quilt panel that will be a lap quilt/ hanging quilt. I did the entire quilting of the scene with the free range quilting foot and was able to stitch in every direction - hardest part was making sure I had basted enough so the quilt wouldn't walk - had to piece the back when 2 inches scrunched up somewhere in the quilt and I lost one of my borders. I'm covering the fix with a hanging case so it will not be visible.
ENJOY YOUR NEW MACHINE. I love mine!
Cordially,
08-11-2010, 07:48 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by Roberta
I feel really stupid not to have figured this out for myself but it's where I am in life I guess, dumber then a plank.
:lol: This cracks me up. It's a new one to me. Sometimes it just takes someone else to think for us. That little computer chip in our heads gets overloaded and clogged up with "stuff" and it takes another "chip" to help us out.
08-12-2010, 05:52 AM
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Vicky S. Can you show a pic. of the attachment you got to use for FMQ?
I have a featherweight that I bought earlier in the summer on Ebay. I have cleaned it up and oiled it as well. I really haven't sewn on it yet, because I have been busy and haven't had much time for sewing this summer. But I would love to try FMQ on the FW.
I have a featherweight that I bought earlier in the summer on Ebay. I have cleaned it up and oiled it as well. I really haven't sewn on it yet, because I have been busy and haven't had much time for sewing this summer. But I would love to try FMQ on the FW.
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