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Forum: Main
10-03-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By Holly H NY

That sounds like a lot of work! If you start in...

That sounds like a lot of work! If you start in the center, work your way right, then start in the center and work your way left you never have more than half the quilt in the throat. Depending on...
Forum: Main
12-26-2018, 04:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,369
Posted By Holly H NY

I participated in this year's mmq. I won't be...

I participated in this year's mmq. I won't be doing the 2019. Honestly, I thought some of the directions were poorly written, and frequently had errors. I kept up the first few months, and created...
Forum: Main
11-29-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,271
Posted By Holly H NY

Just to let you know, the Murder Mystery quilt is...

Just to let you know, the Murder Mystery quilt is not free - the 2018 version was $9.00 a month for directions to a block and a chapter of the mystery. I've been doing it, and to be honest, some of...
Forum: Main
11-05-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,326
Posted By Holly H NY

I've never sewn on a Singer 201, but I do know...

I've never sewn on a Singer 201, but I do know that the old Singers are well regarded for their solid, beautiful, even stitching. One of the big factors that creates that stitching is that the feed...
Forum: Main
02-05-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,146
Posted By Holly H NY

Won't skipping the stabilizer make it much more...

Won't skipping the stabilizer make it much more difficult to work with?
Forum: Main
01-24-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,870
Posted By Holly H NY

This is most reasonable. When my son was about 8...

This is most reasonable. When my son was about 8 I was taking a daytime statistics class at our local community college. Once when I was without childcare I needed to bring him with me. Missing...
Forum: Main
01-10-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 33,747
Posted By Holly H NY

I have the Simply Sixteen on the Little Foot...

I have the Simply Sixteen on the Little Foot frame. Handi Quilter makes a quality product and good customer service. If you have already owned a Sweet Sixteen you are already familiar with the...
Forum: Main
11-02-2016, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,033
Posted By Holly H NY

I took a class where the instructor let us use...

I took a class where the instructor let us use her seam sticks, and it worked great. Hers were not covered in canvas, just plain, unfinished wood. When she said that they were $15 apiece I almost...
Forum: Main
07-09-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,683
Posted By Holly H NY

My Juki 2010 walking foot was also very noisy. I...

My Juki 2010 walking foot was also very noisy. I oiled it and adjusted the presser foot pressure, and that helped.
Forum: Main
05-11-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,950
Posted By Holly H NY

Hate to be a downer, but I wouldn't put that oil...

Hate to be a downer, but I wouldn't put that oil in my machine. I bought a bottle of juki oil from Amazon, and it is clear. I could only get a fairly large bottle, probably enough to last a decade,...
Forum: Main
01-26-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 17,804
Posted By Holly H NY

Jenny Janome, Fanny Featherweight, Bonnie Blue...

Jenny Janome, Fanny Featherweight, Bonnie Blue Bradford and Jane Juki all live in my house. They were recently joined by Gloria, the Five Foot Wonder, aka Handi Quilter Simply Sixteen. I have a...
Forum: Main
11-07-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,064
Posted By Holly H NY

I never buy an extended warranty on anything. ...

I never buy an extended warranty on anything. Several years ago my refrigerator went on the fritz. I was several years old, if I had purchased an extended warranty I would have had to renew it...
Forum: Main
10-31-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,966
Posted By Holly H NY

I've also had issues with burning my ironing...

I've also had issues with burning my ironing board when using aerosol spray starch. My sewing room is also my guest room, so I line the bed with towels, lay out my fabric, spray and allow it to set...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-20-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,447
Posted By Holly H NY

Glad to hear that your Featherweight is ok! I...

Glad to hear that your Featherweight is ok! I have a small to medium sized rolling tote by Bluefig that I bought for my Janome DC2012 before I ever had a FW. I can fit the entire FW case it it,...
Forum: Main
10-14-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,163
Posted By Holly H NY

I made a DWR last year when my daughter got...

I made a DWR last year when my daughter got married. I used a Judy Neimeyer pattern with the coordinating Creative Grids template set. Lots of work, but good results for this newbie. If I ever...
Forum: Main
09-15-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,839
Posted By Holly H NY

I have to agree with the others - I would not buy...

I have to agree with the others - I would not buy low end machines for this project. If you don't get donations or loaners from the congregation, try seeing what's available on Craigslist. The...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-25-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,704
Posted By Holly H NY

I bought a LED bulb for my FW from the...

I bought a LED bulb for my FW from the Pennsylvania Quilter, www.bettyneff.com at the Hershey show. Gives off great light without getting hot.

Enjoy your Featherweight!
Forum: Main
08-21-2015, 05:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,385
Posted By Holly H NY

When I was working on a Judy Neimeyer feathered...

When I was working on a Judy Neimeyer feathered star I used her method of folding down on a postcard and placing the add a quarter ruler. I also found it helpful to go over the cutlines with a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-10-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,997
Posted By Holly H NY

I bought my first FW from the owner of my LQS for...

I bought my first FW from the owner of my LQS for $250.00. It is a 1948, definitely used, but not abused. I was thrilled with the price, as the machines I had seen from a dealer at a show were...
Forum: Main
08-01-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,021
Posted By Holly H NY

I've been to Hershey 3 times, and AQS in...

I've been to Hershey 3 times, and AQS in Lancaster, Charlotte and Syracuse once each. Hershey is by far my favorite. Charlotte and Syracuse were nice, but Lancaster was spread out over 3 floors,...
Forum: Main
07-11-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,102
Posted By Holly H NY

Raw edge applique is probably one of the best...

Raw edge applique is probably one of the best uses for the scan n cut. I bought one last year, and have used it mostly on paper, only a little on fabric. When using it to cut fabric that does not...
Forum: Main
07-04-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,859
Posted By Holly H NY

I didn't have the best experience with pounce...

I didn't have the best experience with pounce either, but just bought a few of their "Full Line Stencils", which are actually made of a very fine mesh. They make a very clean, bold line, and if they...
Forum: Main
06-29-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,311
Posted By Holly H NY

I went for the first time this year as well -...

I went for the first time this year as well - drove up Thursday night, spent all day Friday at the show. What a nice event - definitely on my list for a return visit. Hope to extend my next visit...
Forum: Main
06-27-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,816
Posted By Holly H NY

I use newsprint, and a reduced stitch size when I...

I use newsprint, and a reduced stitch size when I paper piece. I also remove the paper from the blocks before I sew them together.

By far my easiest method is to leave the blocks sitting next to...
Forum: Main
06-27-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,453
Posted By Holly H NY

I've used two longarmers who were recommended by...

I've used two longarmers who were recommended by my LQS. The first is local, inexpensive and great for edge to edge quilting. The second was a two hour drive, and did a fabulous (but not...
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