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Forum: Main
11-01-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,116
Posted By cranberry

If it truly doesn't smell it's worth the money. ...

If it truly doesn't smell it's worth the money. I returned several mats before I found one I could tolerate. It's by Gingher, like the scissors. I've had several years and it is still in good...
Forum: Main
10-27-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,260
Posted By cranberry

Happy to help! I have hip flexor tightness too,...

Happy to help! I have hip flexor tightness too, and find that leaning out the doorway can help with that as well.
Forum: Main
10-26-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,260
Posted By cranberry

https://airawear.com/index.php/blog/shoulder-stret...

https://airawear.com/index.php/blog/shoulder-stretches/

I do an odd stretch a friend taught me. You go stand in a doorway and reach back to hold onto the door frame (hands placed with palms...
Forum: Main
10-23-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By cranberry

I got the 9400. Very pleased so far. I think it...

I got the 9400. Very pleased so far. I think it is going to be a great machine for me once I get the hang of all its features.

I have relegated the Juki to my class and backup machine for now...
Forum: Main
10-23-2017, 08:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,222
Posted By cranberry

The Jera Brandvig workshop was good, not great. ...

The Jera Brandvig workshop was good, not great. A lot of pushing the books. The only example that we actually worked on was with the top sewn directly onto the batting, plus any extra quilting...
Forum: Main
10-20-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,951
Posted By cranberry

My friend taught me her way of doing a machine...

My friend taught me her way of doing a machine sewn binding. She cuts 3" for the binding, folds and presses. Sews onto the front as usual. Then she presses with steam and starch all the way around...
Forum: Main
10-20-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,222
Posted By cranberry

I am taking a QAYG class tomorrow. If there is...

I am taking a QAYG class tomorrow. If there is something different taught then what is posted here, I'll come back and share. The class is being taught by Jera Brandvig who has written a book on...
Forum: Main
10-20-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,562
Posted By cranberry

if you don't want to sew them up into something: ...

if you don't want to sew them up into something: we gather all the various scraps and snippets into old pillowcases. When the case is full, sew it shut and donate it to the animal shelter to use as...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
10-04-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 440
Posted By cranberry

Thanks! Glad to join in.

Thanks! Glad to join in.
Forum: Main
10-02-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,787
Posted By cranberry

Patching pant legs seems like a really good use...

Patching pant legs seems like a really good use of this feature. I find them so hard to do.
Forum: Main
10-01-2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By cranberry

Ah, I think the Brother presser foot did that...

Ah, I think the Brother presser foot did that when I got to try it. There was so much going on with that machine! All kinds of new things. I've always mechanical machines so computerized is a whole...
Forum: Main
10-01-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By cranberry

I test drove a Brother VQ2400 yesterday and I...

I test drove a Brother VQ2400 yesterday and I liked it. It is a slightly used machine for $2999. A pretty good deal. Not clear if has a muvit foot or not. One salesperson said yes, another said...
Forum: Main
09-30-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,787
Posted By cranberry

It was the craziest thing - I was so surprised...

It was the craziest thing - I was so surprised when they showed it to me. I am looking at Janome and Brother and am still undecided. But this was a feature on the Brother. I tried the VQ2400/3000...
Forum: Main
09-30-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,787
Posted By cranberry

Benefits of Sideways Stitch?

Hi - I am looking at getting a new machine and tried out a Brother that does a sideways stitch. I'd love to hear what you think this feature is good for, particularly when used in quilt making. ...
Forum: Main
09-30-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,356
Posted By cranberry

Hi Maude, If you see this post, I wonder if you...

Hi Maude, If you see this post, I wonder if you might be willing to share what you paid for your used Juki. I am considering selling mine and have no clue what to ask for it.
Thank you!
Forum: Main
09-30-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By cranberry

Thank you for replies. The light on the 9400...

Thank you for replies.
The light on the 9400 is certainly appealing. Lighting has become an issue for me over the past several years. That machine just has a lot of nice features in general...
Forum: Main
09-29-2017, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By cranberry

Thank you all for your thoughts. zozee, I...

Thank you all for your thoughts.
zozee, I looked again and I was off on the model - it is the VM5100 - Dreamcreator XE. If it wasn't for the huge throat and what I think is a good deal, I'm not...
Forum: Main
09-29-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By cranberry

One thing I should add is that the dealer has a...

One thing I should add is that the dealer has a Brother VQ 5100, that someone else traded in, available for a good price (under $4K). Is that worth considering? They would heavily discount/maybe...
Forum: Main
09-29-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By cranberry

Trading Up My Machine

Hi - I have a Juki QVP2200 mini. I like it a lot, but miss having a few more stitches to use. I am considering trading it in (dealer has a 100% trade-in allowance in first year, and I need that $)...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-29-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 440
Posted By cranberry

Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone!
Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-28-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 440
Posted By cranberry

Hello!

Hi Everyone,
I found this site searching for information and reviews on sewing machines. I'm an advanced beginner quilter and looking for new ideas and quilting pals. Hope to be able to contribute...
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