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    Search: Posts Made By: chris_quilts
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    Forum: Main
    11-15-2019, 01:32 PM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,989
    Posted By chris_quilts

    I used an Eversewn 25 at a LQS while I was o...

    I used an Eversewn 25 at a LQS while I was o vacation. It was the shop floor model and could have gotten a very good deal but I declined. I sew on vintage machines only and on 3 different occasions,...
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    04-30-2019, 07:36 AM
    Replies: 16
    Views: 1,560
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Well, I don't know about the kids or the adults...

    Well, I don't know about the kids or the adults with them but I had a great time. I love doing things like this and enjoy seeing the kiddos faces as they realize they're both sewing and using a power...
    Forum: Main
    01-11-2019, 02:52 PM
    Replies: 41
    Views: 3,744
    Posted By chris_quilts

    I agree with the first scenario too. The want to...

    I agree with the first scenario too. The want to do list is longish but they may never happen either.

    I do currently have about 5ish UFOs. But who's counting????
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-11-2019, 02:50 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 2,565
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Leon, thanks for the very clear instructions re...

    Leon, thanks for the very clear instructions re leaf tensions. I was always puzzled by how it worked.
    Forum: Pictures
    01-11-2019, 02:45 PM
    Replies: 627
    Views: 309,715
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Pretty machine. Love the color and the face...

    Pretty machine. Love the color and the face plate. That plate is super shiny!! Did it come that way or did you spend some time with some metal polish?
    Forum: Pictures
    01-10-2019, 09:15 AM
    Replies: 49
    Views: 5,332
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Beautiful quilt and space.

    Beautiful quilt and space.
    Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    12-17-2018, 02:00 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,241
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Love yarn bowls. I have 3 or 4. Most began life...

    Love yarn bowls. I have 3 or 4. Most began life as a salad bowl but I do have a 1 true yarn bowl. So nice & keeps the tangles away from the yarn. My favorite bowl is actually a teak salad bowl. Don't...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2018, 02:49 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,172
    Posted By chris_quilts

    BKay, my charity group makes quilts & bags for a...

    BKay, my charity group makes quilts & bags for a large homeless shelter in nearby Kansas City, MO. i have more to go but I've gifted close to 15 machines to them. I also give machines away to people...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    07-17-2018, 04:59 AM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 2,172
    Posted By chris_quilts

    I just wanted to say congratulations on having a...

    I just wanted to say congratulations on having a buyer for your machine. Mostly, I'm giving my extra/excess machines to a charity quilting group after they're cleaned up & working.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-25-2018, 05:39 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,589
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Can't help but wanted to say I like the helper. I...

    Can't help but wanted to say I like the helper. I have 2 of them who can smell machines being opened up even when they, the cats, are outside.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    06-12-2018, 10:42 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,469
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Leon, You and Iris look amazing....

    Leon,

    You and Iris look amazing. Approximately how many people do you think went through your station? I am sorry I couldn't make it but it would have been way too hot especially in an outfit...
    Forum: Main
    06-01-2018, 01:32 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 2,388
    Posted By chris_quilts

    If I were looking for a lightweight portable...

    If I were looking for a lightweight portable machine, I'd try very hard to find a Singer 301. I have several of them and just love this model. It is a slant stitch, straight stitch only machine but...
    Forum: Main
    05-15-2018, 06:51 AM
    Replies: 72
    Views: 6,735
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Welcome. When you begin sewing, put in a new...

    Welcome. When you begin sewing, put in a new needle. Then, every 8 hrs or so of sewing, change it. Needles are not a huge expense but make a huge difference. Also, if using a rotary cutter, change...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-07-2018, 04:29 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,954
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Leon, nice score. Tiffany or gingerbread decals...

    Leon, nice score. Tiffany or gingerbread decals too. You are living right my friend.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2018, 05:46 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,875
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Leon, looks great. Impressive collection there.

    Leon, looks great. Impressive collection there.
    Forum: Main
    03-17-2018, 07:26 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 4,099
    Posted By chris_quilts

    I have 1 male named machine called Fritz. Big old...

    I have 1 male named machine called Fritz. Big old beast! I know mine would put in a timeout on occasion for the curse words but would most likely remind me to clean & oil them before using them....
    Forum: Main
    03-11-2018, 11:55 AM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 2,350
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Rob, Love the quilt & its colors. Especially...

    Rob,

    Love the quilt & its colors. Especially love the sashing and border fabric.
    Forum: Pictures
    03-11-2018, 11:52 AM
    Replies: 60
    Views: 6,792
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Anne, What a lovely quilt and gift for Jim. ...

    Anne,

    What a lovely quilt and gift for Jim. Love the colors too. You rock!!!!!!!

    Chris
    Forum: Pictures
    03-09-2018, 07:35 PM
    Replies: 4,057
    Views: 2,537,160
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Judy, Love this scrappy. It is too cute!!

    Judy,

    Love this scrappy. It is too cute!!
    Forum: Main
    02-11-2018, 09:49 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 3,671
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Marion, I like the 2nd picture best in post...

    Marion,

    I like the 2nd picture best in post #35 best of all you've auditioned here.
    Forum: Main
    02-07-2018, 06:06 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 3,671
    Posted By chris_quilts

    I like post #15 layout the best. Stunning blocks...

    I like post #15 layout the best. Stunning blocks by the way.
    Forum: Main
    02-06-2018, 02:35 PM
    Replies: 48
    Views: 3,581
    Posted By chris_quilts

    One illustration I've used for a quilt is an Oreo...

    One illustration I've used for a quilt is an Oreo cookie. Everyone knows that an Oreo has 3 distinct parts, as does a quilt, and the different center thicknesses of said cookie are a whole lot like...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-06-2018, 07:04 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 2,057
    Posted By chris_quilts

    You can try searching on Victorian Sweatshop for...

    You can try searching on Victorian Sweatshop for information. Just google the name. They are friendly & helpful there too.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-30-2018, 09:32 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 3,627
    Posted By chris_quilts

    I had a blast working with the kiddos & tje...

    I had a blast working with the kiddos & tje adults too. Sew much fun. Leon & Iris are a hoot too.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-17-2018, 07:13 AM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,273
    Posted By chris_quilts

    Leon, interesting to see the differences in...

    Leon, interesting to see the differences in bobbin races between the various models. Glad for you that the machine is happier now that it's thread free.
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