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Forum: Mission: Organization
11-09-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,807
Posted By candlesewer

Second Sewing Area

I have a sewing room but set up another area in a spare bedroom that wasn't being used to make purses for the SewPowerful purse project. I love both areas but the smaller room with the Gidget table...
Forum: Main
11-09-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,076
Posted By candlesewer

Sewing Room

I bought the big Horn table in 1996 and the project table this year. They are expensive but high quality and nice to have one table with the machine recessed. I have the extension on the back of...
Forum: Main
08-26-2016, 03:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,531
Posted By candlesewer

I spent months cleaning out my Mom's house, she...

I spent months cleaning out my Mom's house, she moved into assisted living and it was hard, went through all kinds of emotions. At first wanted to get rid of everything I had, stopped sewing,...
Forum: Main
06-22-2016, 02:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,939
Posted By candlesewer

Flooring

I struggled for a year regarding flooring in my sewing room. I had a concrete floor also and decided on carpet tiles and I love them. I installed them myself with a total cost of just over $500. I...
Forum: Main
05-24-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,157
Posted By candlesewer

Try holding only the edge of the fabric on right...

Try holding only the edge of the fabric on right and left sides with two fingers and moving versus hands flat. I find that works most of the time and relieves stress on arms and neck. I still wear...
Forum: Main
04-23-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,921
Posted By candlesewer

I bought one and did not have success with it,...

I bought one and did not have success with it, don't like it and will probably never try to use it again. Easier for me to use gloves while quilting.
Forum: Main
04-23-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By candlesewer

Big Shot Pro

I have the big shot pro and love it. I use mostly sizzix dies but own several accuquilt and studio dies also. I started with a vagabond so I did not buy the extended tray because I can use my XL...
Forum: Pictures
04-11-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,608
Posted By candlesewer

Nice room, thanks for sharing, I love looking at...

Nice room, thanks for sharing, I love looking at people's creative space. Love the way you have it arranged.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-11-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,188
Posted By candlesewer

I like it but how can you tell what stitch length...

I like it but how can you tell what stitch length you are on? I just bought my first vintage machine, a 201-2 and I think I would need the numbers, at least in the few weeks I have been sewing on it...
Forum: Main
04-10-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,924
Posted By candlesewer

I bought a Babylock Symphony on eBay and it has...

I bought a Babylock Symphony on eBay and it has been a great machine. The card to register the warranty was in the box so I went online and the machine had never been registered so I got the...
Forum: Main
04-08-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,806
Posted By candlesewer

I bought a Singer S16 which is a Janome 1600...

I bought a Singer S16 which is a Janome 1600 clone. I use Janome attachments and have a Janome extension table on the Singer. The Singer S18 is a clone to the Janome 6500. Necchi HD22 is the same...
Forum: Main
04-03-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,628
Posted By candlesewer

As an added note, the accuquilt and studio dies...

As an added note, the accuquilt and studio dies can be used in the Big Shot Pro, I use those and Sizzix dies in my machine, makes it nice to buy whatever is on sale or different designs. The adapter...
Forum: Main
03-22-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,835
Posted By candlesewer

I agree, I have the round cutting mat and the...

I agree, I have the round cutting mat and the round ironing mat, bought them separate between Amazon and Martelli for the best price and it is fantastic to use. Waiting on the next sale for a larger...
Forum: Pictures
02-29-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,145
Posted By candlesewer

Very nice, I like the borders, brings out colors...

Very nice, I like the borders, brings out colors in the main square, beautiful job sewing
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-24-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,141
Posted By candlesewer

Glad you went and had fun. Last year my husband...

Glad you went and had fun. Last year my husband went with me to the sewing expo. We had the best time and he encourages me to buy things I probably would not if he wasn't there so it worked out...
Forum: Main
02-20-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,876
Posted By candlesewer

Janome 9900

I bought the 9900 in February 2014. It is a nice machine, easy to follow sewing menus with the t-shirt icon. I have embroidered many purses and tote bags. I don't find the hoop size to be a problem...
Forum: Main
02-19-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,386
Posted By candlesewer

I own a Janome 8900 and a Babylock Symphony. ...

I own a Janome 8900 and a Babylock Symphony. They are two very different machines. I like features on both of them but if I could only own one machine for me it would be the Janome. I love FMQ on...
Forum: Main
01-26-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,850
Posted By candlesewer

I purchased the Sizzix Big Shot Pro and the...

I purchased the Sizzix Big Shot Pro and the Accuquilt adapter to use Accuquilt dies with this machine and it works great. I also have Studio and Sizzix dies. I buy dies on sale especially around...
Forum: Pictures
01-16-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 24,575
Posted By candlesewer

Modern Mom's

I made this quilt for a new Mom, Seems they think outside of the box from pastel baby colors but nursery rhymes hopefully never die. I really like the gray and purple and you did an excellent job.
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-01-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,579
Posted By candlesewer

Desk

I bought the Martha Stewart craft desk a few years ago for a place to organize my beading supplies. It is very difficult to put together, love the size and for sitting and working on beads it is...
Forum: Main
12-29-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,872
Posted By candlesewer

For free motion quilting, take a look at...

For free motion quilting, take a look at Mastering the Art of McTavishing 2nd Edition - it changed the way I approach FMQ, I still struggle to fill in spaces on quilts but much braver to do my own...
Forum: Main
12-27-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,654
Posted By candlesewer

I got out my book and found answers to the...

I got out my book and found answers to the questions I asked above so thought I would share what I read-States you need 1-2 layers of thin cardboard and 2 Mylar shims to use go dies in the big shot...
Forum: Main
12-27-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,654
Posted By candlesewer

Hello All, I just purchased the Big Shot Pro,...

Hello All, I just purchased the Big Shot Pro, will be delivered next week. Have a Vagabond and love it but wanted to use larger dies and option of using Accuquilt. I bought a book by Ebony Love and...
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