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Old 05-22-2017, 07:17 PM
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Sandra,
Before we had Sticky Notes, we also didn't have all these AI (artificial intelligence!) machines either! We were lucky to have 10 different stitches on our basic machines, and virtually anyone who owned one could make basic maintenance on them. Sometimes I wonder if we've actually done ourselves any favors with all this 'new fangled' stuff. I quit using my first computerized machine, New Home's Memorycraft 7500 - early 1990s, because I ruined so many needles by forgetting to reset each time I started sewing....when I was in my late 40s! I love, love, love my vintage Bernina 1031 because it does what I want it to, when I want it to. Anyone want a used New Home?

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Old 05-22-2017, 08:07 PM
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I sew on one of two straight stitch only machines. Needle is only where it should be, it doesn't move. They make me look smart because there is nothing to remember or program.
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Old 05-23-2017, 12:40 AM
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I always wondered why my neighbor had these words taped to her machines; "Ready? Set?" It lets her know to check her settings. I have it taped to mine also.
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Old 05-23-2017, 02:31 AM
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I haven't resorted to putting notes on my machine yet - but I should! How many times have I merrily started stitching only to realize it's not at the 1/4" setting??? Too many to count. Sigh.
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Old 05-23-2017, 05:14 AM
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I had to put a post-it note on my machine for the exact same reason!
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Old 05-23-2017, 05:43 AM
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Yep, notes save the day for me, too!
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Old 05-23-2017, 05:43 AM
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Boston1954, you are not alone. Now, what was it you were saying? Lost somewhere in Norwell but happy in my quilting space.
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Old 05-23-2017, 06:53 AM
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I would love it if you'd share how to reset this! My Brother does it as well. Can't tell you how many times I've forgotten to move that danged needle! This is my backup machine and I always forget to move it when I turn it on!
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Old 05-23-2017, 07:06 AM
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The setting info is on youtube. Super easy to do. I set every guild member's machines that has the memory feature. You can set for the machine to remember where you want the needle to be when you turn on the machine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfq-GW88DsA Thank you Bobby! (a poster here) Watch all his videos, he knows his stuff.
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Old 05-23-2017, 07:23 AM
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I have sticky notes too. and I always leave the machine needle-down in a leader ender block, If I have to lift the presser foot to start then I remember to check the settings.
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