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    Search: Posts Made By: bkay
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-27-2026, 09:37 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 345
    Posted By bkay

    I think he said he was 88, so who knows how long...

    I think he said he was 88, so who knows how long we will get to enjoy his services. But I want to take my 15-91 and my 201-2 to him before he quits.

    bkay
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2026, 06:27 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 147
    Posted By bkay

    401 question

    I have a box of black "special disks" that say they are "for classes 600 and 603 machines". Can't I use them on a 401?
    bkay
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-26-2026, 06:20 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 345
    Posted By bkay

    Sewing machine successes!!!

    I finally gave up (mainly because it had been years since I worked on a machine) and took my 301 to a shop that someone in my sewing group recommended. He called me the next day and said it was...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-08-2026, 11:22 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 571
    Posted By bkay

    Well, I was able to do the "thread removal", but...

    Well, I was able to do the "thread removal", but it did not fix the problem. There was a tiny little bit of thread (maybe 1/4 in.) there.

    I don't think I realized how dirty the machine is. I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-07-2026, 08:40 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 571
    Posted By bkay

    Thanks everyone. I'll start on this chore as...

    Thanks everyone.

    I'll start on this chore as soon as I find my Chapman screwdriver and report back.

    bkay
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    03-05-2026, 09:53 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 571
    Posted By bkay

    The hook area of my 301 is stuck

    I don't know how it happened, but somehow, the bobbin holder (not the bobbin case) got stuck. I'm not sure how to get it unstuck. It's stuck so that it blocks the needle from clearing.

    My first...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-15-2026, 12:18 PM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 1,429
    Posted By bkay

    It would be a pain to take it to a shop. However,...

    It would be a pain to take it to a shop. However, I've had luck with Mr. Sewing Machine on Harry Hines. The last couple of times I've been there, the guy has not been there. The women don't seem to...
    Forum: Main
    01-08-2026, 01:25 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 2,980
    Posted By bkay

    I belong to a group that is one of the...

    I belong to a group that is one of the "friendship" groups of my quilt guild. we do community service projects. Our main receivers are a medicaid nursing home, what used to be called an unwed mother...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-20-2025, 06:33 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 709
    Posted By bkay

    I cleaned the area last night. We'll see how much...

    I cleaned the area last night. We'll see how much better it works.

    bkay
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-19-2025, 01:01 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 709
    Posted By bkay

    301 problem

    I posted previously abut this problem, but I wasn't sure what was happening.

    I finally figured it out. The feed dogs are not working properly. They don't always match the stitch length. Actually,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-20-2025, 11:43 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 3,098
    Posted By bkay

    Singer 301 tension quetion

    Today, I've been sewing long strips on my 301 for a Community service quilt. At some point, I realized the upper tension had gone haywire. I have to rip out all those strips.

    The question is: What...
    Forum: Main
    11-17-2025, 10:19 AM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 3,901
    Posted By bkay

    A group of us from our Guild started a new group...

    A group of us from our Guild started a new group this year. We make donation quilts for the local Presbyterian Children's home, another group (which I think is an unwed mother's) support home, and a...
    Forum: Main
    09-11-2025, 02:52 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,095
    Posted By bkay

    Duh! Yes, they are just nine patches. Sometimes...

    Duh! Yes, they are just nine patches. Sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake.

    bkay
    Forum: Main
    09-11-2025, 01:48 PM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,095
    Posted By bkay

    Any Reason Not to?

    I'm working on a disappearing 9 patch for a donation quilt. I just decided to go with 5" squares and add a border if I need to make it larger.

    Now, the question.....Is there any reason not to sew...
    Forum: Main
    09-11-2025, 11:48 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,854
    Posted By bkay

    Thanks so much for your help. I now know I can...

    Thanks so much for your help. I now know I can make a 15" block and get 13". With 3 blocks across, I'll have a 39" finish with 3 blocks. If I want it a little larger, I can add a border, plus I can...
    Forum: Main
    09-11-2025, 04:27 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,854
    Posted By bkay

    Thanks, now I just have to decide exactly what...

    Thanks, now I just have to decide exactly what size to start with.that's not going to be too fussy to keep accurate.

    I was at a sit and sew on Tuesday and stumbled on a great fabric (guild...
    Forum: Main
    09-11-2025, 04:16 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,854
    Posted By bkay

    Thanks, I book marked that page. bk

    Thanks, I book marked that page.

    bk
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-11-2025, 04:13 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 7,859
    Posted By bkay

    I guess that about sums it up. bk

    I guess that about sums it up.

    bk
    Forum: Main
    09-10-2025, 12:58 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,854
    Posted By bkay

    Leah Day has a chart, but it just uses...

    Leah Day has a chart, but it just uses pre-determined sizes, like crib, twin, full, queen and king.

    Thanks, I did figure out that I can't use my 5" accuquilt die.
    Forum: Main
    09-10-2025, 11:50 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,854
    Posted By bkay

    Math and DpP questions

    I've made a couple of disappearing 9 patch quilts, but they were I Spy quilts. So they were just whatever size they turned out to be as kids don't care.

    Now, I want to make some to a specific size...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-10-2025, 07:23 AM
    Replies: 10
    Views: 7,859
    Posted By bkay

    Thanks so much for your input. I've been...

    Thanks so much for your input. I've been neglectful of my 401. While the 401 was in the shop (for months), I got used to my 301 and have kept using it. (I love the speed.) I haven't done much to see...
    Forum: Main
    08-23-2025, 06:44 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,644
    Posted By bkay

    In the Dallas area, the Town East store does...

    In the Dallas area, the Town East store does carry some fabrics (a couple of short aisles). I do a lot of community service piecing and they have good prices on some 108" fabric. I've not been in...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    08-18-2025, 01:48 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 1,199
    Posted By bkay

    Due to the lack of responses, no one must live in...

    Due to the lack of responses, no one must live in that area.

    I might call each one and ask if they service that brand of machine.

    bkay
    Forum: Main
    08-16-2025, 07:34 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 7,648
    Posted By bkay

    I've only used invisible thread for quilting and...

    I've only used invisible thread for quilting and have been very happy with the results. I've used it mostly on I Spy quilts, which I enjoy making. I use cotton in the bobbin and Gutermann Polyester...
    Forum: Main
    08-07-2025, 07:09 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,817
    Posted By bkay

    I have a 12" by Creative Grids. It's labeled...

    I have a 12" by Creative Grids. It's labeled "Log Cabin Trim Tool Two". They might have a 15" version.
    bkay
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