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Forum: Links and Resources

05-27-2019, 09:23 AM

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Quilting designs while you eat

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Posted By MFord

I like it!

I like it!

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

05-27-2019, 09:04 AM

Replies: 2

In praise of the old Baby Lock/Juki BL3 408

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Posted By MFord

My friend asked me to fix her BL/Juki 436 a few...

My friend asked me to fix her BL/Juki 436 a few days ago because it is frozen. She hasn't used it in years! I cleaned out all the fluff and put about 20 drops of oil in the furthest up hole, then...

Forum: Main

02-23-2018, 01:44 PM

Replies: 21

Help for a newbie (re: stretching)

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Posted By MFord

I’ve found that using a polyester batting like...

I’ve found that using a polyester batting like Soft and White helps - it puffs up and fills in the little bobbles. Thin cotton batting doesn’t seem to work well with stretched areas. Best of luck!...

Forum: Pictures

12-09-2017, 03:41 PM

Replies: 68

2833 pieces!

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Posted By MFord

Stunning! It took courage to even start something...

Stunning! It took courage to even start something like that, but it's well worth the effort!!

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-07-2017, 11:09 PM

Replies: 91

Some advantages to being old(er)

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Posted By MFord

Far less sexual harassment!

Far less sexual harassment!

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

12-06-2017, 04:57 PM

Replies: 18

Amazon Echo or Dot

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Posted By MFord

We have the Echo. My DH uses it a lot for...

We have the Echo. My DH uses it a lot for listening to music. It's a pretty good item, I think.

Forum: Pictures

12-05-2017, 11:31 AM

Replies: 34

two finishes

Views: 3,292

Posted By MFord

I'm totally in love with the second quilt! The...

I'm totally in love with the second quilt! The first one is beautiful, too!!

Forum: QB Help Center

12-01-2017, 05:46 PM

Replies: 46

Pop up Prize message

Views: 2,493

Posted By MFord

It happened to me today. I use Chrome.

It happened to me today. I use Chrome.

Forum: Main

11-29-2017, 10:16 PM

Replies: 5

? about wrap n zap batting.

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Posted By MFord

I soaked mine in hot water and put it in the...

I soaked mine in hot water and put it in the dryer on low...must have caught on something because it came out with a few bad spots. I also prewashed the fabric in hot water. After making the bowl...

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

11-26-2017, 09:20 PM

Replies: 16

Do you know how this cabinet/ lift works?

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Posted By MFord

Why so many squiggly holes if it only needs one...

Why so many squiggly holes if it only needs one bolt? Or two even?

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

11-23-2017, 07:04 PM

Replies: 15

Game - One of these things is not like the other

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Posted By MFord

The Singer Genie - not vintage!

The Singer Genie - not vintage!

Forum: Main

11-19-2017, 06:01 PM

Replies: 22

Using Wrap and Zap

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Posted By MFord

I'm planning to make some of the bowls and I'm...

I'm planning to make some of the bowls and I'm going to pre shrink both the batting and the fabric.

Forum: Pictures

11-13-2017, 12:27 PM

Replies: 51

This quilt was Fun to make

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Posted By MFord

It's very cute! Someone is going to love that...

It's very cute! Someone is going to love that quilt!

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

11-04-2017, 09:46 PM

Replies: 4

Old singer/Rebecca?

Views: 1,016

Posted By MFord

Sometimes people name their machines. Perhaps the...

Sometimes people name their machines. Perhaps the potential buyer had owned the same kind of Singer previously and called it Rebecca and somehow didn't get that across well.

Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)

10-26-2017, 05:57 PM

Replies: 11

Books - Mrs. Murhpy

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Posted By MFord

They are excellent books!

They are excellent books!

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

10-11-2017, 08:10 PM

Replies: 9

Idle Hour Sewing machine

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Posted By MFord

Ooh, sexy! I would buy it without a manual just...

Ooh, sexy! I would buy it without a manual just so I could look at it! Cari, is this a Brother made machine?

Forum: Pictures

10-08-2017, 11:19 AM

Replies: 43

Finished sewing on the binding

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Posted By MFord

Very pretty and I love the back!

Very pretty and I love the back!

Forum: Main

09-11-2017, 07:55 AM

Replies: 18

Backing fabric

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Posted By MFord

I rip large pieces and cut smaller pieces. Love...

I rip large pieces and cut smaller pieces. Love your kitty cat quilt!

Forum: Main

08-25-2017, 01:47 PM

Replies: 57

What I learned today....Quilting 101

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Posted By MFord

Don't use steam on coarsely woven (i.e. cheap)...

Don't use steam on coarsely woven (i.e. cheap) fabric unless you're doing the whole yardage, because it shrinks more than good quality fabric. In fact, don't use poor quality fabric at all, even in...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

08-17-2017, 11:36 AM

Replies: 29

Hello from the Pacific Northwest

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Posted By MFord

Welcome from Richland, Washington!

Welcome from Richland, Washington!

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

07-26-2017, 07:02 AM

Replies: 26

Made in Japan

Views: 7,296

Posted By MFord

I love all of your beautiful sewing machines!

I love all of your beautiful sewing machines!

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

06-20-2017, 07:30 PM

Replies: 16

HD Sewing question

Views: 2,849

Posted By MFord

I'm not sure the motor on the 99 is capable of...

I'm not sure the motor on the 99 is capable of driving a needle through all those layers. You may need an industrial machine!

Forum: Pictures

06-08-2017, 02:50 PM

Replies: 62

Golden Age top done

Views: 5,185

Posted By MFord

Beautiful and such great colors!

Beautiful and such great colors!

Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts

06-05-2017, 06:36 AM

Replies: 7

Necchi Electra SX4000?

Views: 7,015

Posted By MFord

Huh, I need that Kleenex stock too! Every time I...

Huh, I need that Kleenex stock too! Every time I sneeze I feel a lot of brain cells moving out, and I can't afford to lose them!

Forum: Main

06-04-2017, 08:34 PM

Replies: 31

Rotary Cutter Blades

Views: 5,417

Posted By MFord

Where do you find out about flash sales on craft...

Where do you find out about flash sales on craft items like rotary blades and machine needles?

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