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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By Nona

There is a lady in Huntsville, Texas who is the local "go to" person on Featherweight

sewing machines. Her name is Nova Montgomery she has a website on facebook. She teaches how to clean and maintain your machine and is a great resourcs for parts. Look her up and contact her and...
Forum: Main
09-09-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,298
Posted By Nona

I have one crock pot and my asparagus pot both of...

I have one crock pot and my asparagus pot both of which had plastic knobs on their lids....both broke...they are now adorned with a empty wooden spool with bolt, washer, and nut. works great...cost...
Forum: Main
08-24-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,294
Posted By Nona

If we are traveling, I bring one of my two...

If we are traveling, I bring one of my two featherweights with me. We have a weekend place about 300 miles from our house and I bought a Janome from Sew Direct. It has about 20 decorative stiches....
Forum: Main
07-05-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,732
Posted By Nona

Last night I sandwiched a charity quilt for...

Last night I sandwiched a charity quilt for Ronald McDonald House in New Orleans. Today I am going to quilt it. I made the binding last night so as soon as I get it quilted, slap the binding on, and...
Forum: Main
06-20-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,866
Posted By Nona

I disagree. I make charity quilts all year long....

I disagree. I make charity quilts all year long. Last November I donated 20 quilts to Ronald McDonald House along with 22 pillowcases in New Orleans. I buy all of my material on sale but It still...
Forum: Main
06-20-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,087
Posted By Nona

I am a participant of a retreat that meets every...

I am a participant of a retreat that meets every two years. I watch the clearance bins at walmart or any other place that has sewing or specials on something. Last time I found 5 120 in measuring...
Forum: Main
05-14-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,157
Posted By Nona

I have enough fabric to cover at least three...

I have enough fabric to cover at least three states. My mother passed in 2013 and since I am the only one of my siblings that sews I got her stash and supplies. I did go through all of it before...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-10-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,573
Posted By Nona

I had one like this on my old pfaff. I would use...

I had one like this on my old pfaff. I would use it on any machine that it would fit. I keep all of the various screw drivers for my machines all in one box.
Forum: Main
05-03-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,739
Posted By Nona

I have the accessories bag and love it. It may be...

I have the accessories bag and love it. It may be large, but I manage to fill it up. I put thread, my extension cords, my ott light, my scissors and tool kit and usually an extra "fabric kit" in...
Forum: Main
05-02-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 29,333
Posted By Nona

I use the vodka and distilled water with a drop...

I use the vodka and distilled water with a drop of scent. It doesn't matter if it is grain vodka or potato vodka. It has made a good substitute for me. I tried sta flo or other starches and if you...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-17-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,245
Posted By Nona

We are retired and live just south of Houston,...

We are retired and live just south of Houston, Texas. We bought a mobile home in a RV park in Harlingen TX (south Texas) in November to use as a get away home. We have been very pleased with both...
Forum: Main
02-24-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,779
Posted By Nona

I just bought a small Janome to take to our...

I just bought a small Janome to take to our vacation place so I don't have to transport my big machine. The 1/4" foot
with guide is perfect with no needle movement needed. I sewed quite a few...
Forum: Main
02-17-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,297
Posted By Nona

I mostly make children's quilts which I donate to...

I mostly make children's quilts which I donate to various charity organizations. If the material is on sale...I buy 3 to 5 yards. If it is not, I tend to buy 1.5 yards...I can always find something...
Forum: Main
01-26-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 21,412
Posted By Nona

I have done one of her patterns.You either "get...

I have done one of her patterns.You either "get it" or you never do. I'm in the never again section. They are beautiful, but if I wanted that much stress I'd just go back to work. At least I would...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-17-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,832
Posted By Nona

Last year my husband took all the pictures we had...

Last year my husband took all the pictures we had taken of our children while they were growing up and sorted them by child (we have a son and 2 daughters). He took over the guest bed to sort. We...
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-14-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,965
Posted By Nona

we did this 6 years ago and I can still remember...

we did this 6 years ago and I can still remember it like yesterday. First thing I did was make a "retreat Box". I packed the "had to have" things when you go on a retreat, cutter, ruler (1 6 1/2"...
Forum: Main
10-18-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,854
Posted By Nona

If I am traveling my car, or 5th wheel camper I...

If I am traveling my car, or 5th wheel camper I always have a sewing machine with me. The camper carries sewing box, iron, ironing pad etc. The car has the same except for iron and pad. A hotel...
Forum: Main
09-08-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,016
Posted By Nona

Walmart fabric and sewing sections are at the...

Walmart fabric and sewing sections are at the whim of the store manager. Our store has NOTHING!! The store in Fredricksberg, TX and Del Rio, TX has a large selection and patterns and trims. I...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-04-2014, 05:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Posted By Nona

She can take the train from Heathrow to Victoria...

She can take the train from Heathrow to Victoria Station and stay at the Thistle Hotel in Victoria Station. She will be walking distance from Buckingham Palace. She would also be a short cab ride to...
Forum: Pictures
06-06-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,641
Posted By Nona

the year Flat Stanley came to our house, he went...

the year Flat Stanley came to our house, he went to Europe with us. It was surprising to see how many people knew about him. He got a standing ovation on our British Airways flight from London to...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
05-13-2014, 04:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,487
Posted By Nona

I have had two rat terriers, Pennygirl and Nelly...

I have had two rat terriers, Pennygirl and Nelly both who died of cardiac failure. They were wonderful dogs. Pennygirl came from puppy mill and lived to be 8 and Nelly was a rescue from an abusive...
Forum: Mission: Organization
04-25-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,573
Posted By Nona

I use them for bobbins, buttons, for a smaller...

I use them for bobbins, buttons, for a smaller rotary cutter, or miscellaneous "stuff"
Forum: Main
03-06-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,059
Posted By Nona

I don't expect anything extra, but I won't buy...

I don't expect anything extra, but I won't buy from a store that consistantly does not cut straight. There are two large fabric stores near me that I will not trade with because I would end up with...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-05-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,120
Posted By Nona

Thumbs up Lucky you...I have had two one in my motorhome...

Lucky you...I have had two one in my motorhome and now one in our fifth wheel. I would love to have one in my kitchen but no space yet. Baking and Cooking times are at least 1/3 shorter. You can...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By Nona

I don't know if there is a real market for a...

I don't know if there is a real market for a Singer 66. I have one I bought in Waco, Texas for $25.00 40 years ago to teach my two daughters ages 8 and 9 to sew. It was the first "old" machine I...
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