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Originally Posted by quiltmaker
Originally Posted by Candace
I don't consider it arguing when people are sharing their opinions and ideas politely. Amen to that. 8-)
Oh Candace, I didn't feel we were arguing just trying to express our thoughts. I think we cleared up the confusion. I know for myself I am more used to talking with people verbally and many times trying to express myself in a thread/blog is more difficult for me. It's new to me to participate more actively in this type of situation so maybe sometimes my written word doesn't come out quite correctly and if so I am truly sorry. My main concern was Madamish and making sure she understood exactly what her 7570 has and could do. This is a fabulous machine and although older by todays standards is in my opinion the best the germans made and it was also the last. She really needs to get the instruction books and learn her machine. For me it's hard to explain everything by words without having the ability to actually show her. At any rate, I didn't feel we argued in an way and I appreciate your experiences with your 830 which really is different and I didn't know that. It is interesting to learn about other's machines. |
madamish,
I have a book for my 7570, but I have a binder for my Pfaff serger. So, I am not sure. |
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by Candace
IDT (or dual feed foot) is great for piecing, but a walking foot is still the best way to quilt as it feeds 3 layers, not 2. You will have better results quilting with a walking foot over a dual feed foot.
No, the dual feed foot is different than the walking foot at least for my 830 it is. That's really odd about a walking foot not being available. I love my dual feed feet, but the walking foot makes my quilting much better. |
oops another boo boo......sorry
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re instruction book: I did look all through the manual that came with the machine, but I didn't find it to be particularly detailed or clear. I've noticed other people online referring to "Pfaff binders". Are there additional books available that would be useful to have?[/quote]
Yes, they are called the Blue Binders and there are two of them. They are quite large binders. Sometimes ebay has them for sale. Also, Lynnette Wicker -Dowdell and Kim Filmore wrote a complete reference guide for the 7570. Their website is http://www.sewingexpressions.com. I don't know if they still have a copy of the book for sale or not. But if it's not on their website you could call their number and see if they still have one available. Many people much preferred their book to the ones Pfaff put out. I have seen it on ebay but way over priced. The name of the book is the Pfaff Creative 7570/7550 Complete Reference Guide. The instruction book you have should have the basic information you need for at least seeing the possibilities of your fabulous machine and learning how to use the basic functions. If you start checking on ebay from time to time and just put in Pfaff you might be able to find other books that would be helpful to you. Once you learn your machine you are going to absolutely love it. |
The ones I found were $40.
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I have my binders from my Pfaff 1475 and kept them when I upgraded. Never did get around to getting the ones for the 7570 but many things were similar. Now they are probably collector's items. :lol:
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I have a 1222E Pfaff and it has IDT and its my favorite machine for quilting straight lines.
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Originally Posted by quiltmaker
re instruction book: I did look all through the manual that came with the machine, but I didn't find it to be particularly detailed or clear. I've noticed other people online referring to "Pfaff binders". Are there additional books available that would be useful to have?
Yes, they are called the Blue Binders and there are two of them. They are quite large binders. Sometimes ebay has them for sale. Also, Lynnette Wicker -Dowdell and Kim Filmore wrote a complete reference guide for the 7570. Their website is http://www.sewingexpressions.com. I don't know if they still have a copy of the book for sale or not. But if it's not on their website you could call their number and see if they still have one available. Many people much preferred their book to the ones Pfaff put out. I have seen it on ebay but way over priced. The name of the book is the Pfaff Creative 7570/7550 Complete Reference Guide. The instruction book you have should have the basic information you need for at least seeing the possibilities of your fabulous machine and learning how to use the basic functions. If you start checking on ebay from time to time and just put in Pfaff you might be able to find other books that would be helpful to you. Once you learn your machine you are going to absolutely love it.[/quote] Thanks for the link -- the Dowdell-Fillmore book can be purchased as a download, so I have it already! I am definitely looking forward to learning the ins and outs of my machine. Thank you very much for your help. |
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