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05-24-2020, 06:29 PM
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old machine models I wish would be made again
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Pfaff 1222 and Bernina 1030
I agree with the nomination of the Pfaff 1222, only with the addition of a knee lift. And the Bernina 1030- it has features the current model 1008 doesn’t have.
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10-19-2019, 09:31 AM
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Going from a Bernina to something else for quilting and embroiery
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Someone said: “Just to warn you, typically...
Someone said:
“Just to warn you, typically the feet for a Bernina can only be used on that model and that model alone and you might not be able to use them on another machine”
That’s completely...
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07-05-2019, 06:04 AM
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Quilts for refugees, guidelines?
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Many, but not all, Muslims would be uncomfortable...
Many, but not all, Muslims would be uncomfortable with images of animate/sentient beings. But red is fine for Muslims. Some conservative Muslim ladies wouldn’t *wear* red, but that doesn’t mean it’s...
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01-03-2018, 04:13 PM
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How young is too young???
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My boys were sewing with a real machine at ages 6...
My boys were sewing with a real machine at ages 6 & 8. So I think a 5 yr old girl could learn to do so safely. Of course, depends on the individual child...
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01-01-2018, 06:57 PM
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Whole cloth quilt tops?
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http://www.christianlanequilters.com/page/page/590...
http://www.christianlanequilters.com/page/page/590515.htm
A source I found, no association.
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01-01-2018, 06:36 PM
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Whole cloth quilt tops?
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Missouri Star Quilt Company has some preprinted...
Missouri Star Quilt Company has some preprinted whole cloth quilt tops in pillow, crib, and bed sizes, if someone wants to try it before designing and marking the top themselves.
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01-01-2018, 01:44 PM
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Wholecloth Quilt Finished
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Lovely! Great that you finished it! I've got some...
Lovely! Great that you finished it! I've got some long-term UFOs, and a crib quilt I hand-quilted over several years and on 3 continents, lol.
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12-30-2017, 03:40 PM
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How to compare machines
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Pattern Review has sewing machine reviews and...
Pattern Review has sewing machine reviews and discussion forums.
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12-30-2017, 03:35 PM
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Commissioned Quilt for Cousin
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NICE! Fab colors and super quilting!
NICE! Fab colors and super quilting!
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12-29-2017, 02:41 PM
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How to compare machines
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Do you like piecing on a 9mm machine? Both the...
Do you like piecing on a 9mm machine? Both the 750 and 780 have 9mm max stitch width with dual feed. My Bernina 820 is 9mm with dual feed, and it's excellent at piecing long strips and most pieces,...
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12-20-2017, 10:05 PM
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What machine to buy?
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How about a Pfaff Passport 3.0? IDT for piecing,...
How about a Pfaff Passport 3.0? IDT for piecing, autocut, lightweight/portable. Local dealer has them at $499.
It's a small machine, so it wouldn't be suitable for FMQing anything large, but I...
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12-03-2017, 08:49 PM
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Bernina 560 or 770?
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There's nothing wrong with the 560, it's been out...
There's nothing wrong with the 560, it's been out for years. I'm on several Bernina yahoo groups and other forums, and i never heard a single complaint about the 560. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one,...
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06-21-2017, 09:44 PM
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A Bit Crazy
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That's great! Super Jazzy!
That's great! Super Jazzy!
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06-21-2017, 12:27 AM
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My Quilting Adventure so far!
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All good, but the bed quilt is FABULOUS! Super...
All good, but the bed quilt is FABULOUS! Super work!
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03-22-2017, 03:19 PM
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Log Cabin Cross
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Wow, very pretty! Love the colors.
Wow, very pretty! Love the colors.
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03-03-2017, 08:53 AM
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Bernina 1030 needle position
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I have (and love!) a 1030. If the needle isn't...
I have (and love!) a 1030. If the needle isn't centered, have a tech adjust it, or do it yourself if you're clever and brave ;).
That said, I prefer the 37 foot for 1/4" piecing, with or without...
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01-18-2017, 10:18 PM
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What thread do you use
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Mostly Aurifil cotton mako 50wt (I bought a huge...
Mostly Aurifil cotton mako 50wt (I bought a huge stash on clearance from Tristan Threads), Masterpiece by Superior (my stash is all the older 2 ply, haven't tried their new 3 ply version), and...
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01-15-2016, 08:18 PM
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Is it worth fixing? Bernina Record 930 Electronic
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I'm not a do-it-yourself gal when it comes to...
I'm not a do-it-yourself gal when it comes to machine repair. But it will be worth repairing, I know that! 930s go for $600-$100 depending on condition and what feet and accessories are included. I...
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12-04-2015, 11:29 PM
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What's the largest harp/throat space out there?
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The largest harp on machines with feed dogs is 12...
The largest harp on machines with feed dogs is 12 inches. The Bernina 8 series, the Janome 7700, 8200, 8900, 12000, and 15000 have 12" harps. There are many Pfaffs, Brothers, Baby Locks, Vikings with...
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11-23-2015, 06:45 AM
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Replacing Machine - Considering 3 New Machines
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One thing I highly recommend, since you are...
One thing I highly recommend, since you are researching so thoroughly, is to join the free yahoo groups related to each machine model. I belong to the Janome Horizon group (7700, 8200, and 8900) and...
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09-19-2015, 10:31 AM
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Sewing Chair
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I love my Koala chair. It adjusts from very low...
I love my Koala chair. It adjusts from very low to draft height, which is great, since I'm short. It allows me to be comfortable at cabinets that would be too tall for me otherwise.
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09-05-2015, 07:23 AM
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Orange peel quilt!
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Love that print! I haven't seen this pattern done...
Love that print! I haven't seen this pattern done in low contrast, or in a print, until now. Just beautiful and very fresh-looking! Great quilting, also.
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08-30-2015, 06:01 AM
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Sewing room complete with all the new covers
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BEAUTIFUL, CJ! Your Organization is so...
BEAUTIFUL, CJ! Your Organization is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
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08-30-2015, 05:41 AM
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Bernina 350
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Maia B
I have an Activa 240, the top of the line which...
I have an Activa 240, the top of the line which preceded the 3 series. Love it! I can change the bobbin one-handed, under the table, and I don't have any special dexterity. Same solid, powerful,...
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08-24-2015, 07:23 PM
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Spools quilt
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That is just BEYOND GORGEOUS! The colors, the...
That is just BEYOND GORGEOUS! The colors, the QUILTING, the borders...bravo.
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