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Forum: Main
03-11-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,428
Posted By vmhlake

I am in the process of organizing my sewing...

I am in the process of organizing my sewing space, which I share with a refrigerator, the furnace, a water lift station, and storage of our luggage, etc. Started and now I am painting the...
Forum: Main
11-30-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,699
Posted By vmhlake

I always get my extra backing and batting back,...

I always get my extra backing and batting back, and I expect to, if the LAQ wanted some she should have asked you beforehand. I would send an email and ask her if she still had them as you planned to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-21-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By vmhlake

That is a great place to shop! We were there on...

That is a great place to shop! We were there on the 16th, on our way to daughter's in WV. We stop there and the other antique mall also. I have a 301A, which is at church being used each week to...
Forum: Main
11-04-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,009
Posted By vmhlake

I often have this problem and I just use them to...

I often have this problem and I just use them to piece scrappy quilts together, no one sees the stitches and I get rid of the little bits!
Forum: Main
10-12-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 17,087
Posted By vmhlake

LOVED IT!!! I could see the people you were...

LOVED IT!!! I could see the people you were mentioning, they are at all retreats, I normally try to find the table out of the mainstream, and have been pretty lucky, only once caught 'stuck' at a...
Forum: Main
10-11-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,468
Posted By vmhlake

I sew in our basement, half of the basement has...

I sew in our basement, half of the basement has vents so they are warm, but not my part. I have 2 large work lights hanging over my cutting table and my sewing table, and initially it is cool when I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-13-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Posted By vmhlake

I bought my 301A on Ebay a number of years ago...

I bought my 301A on Ebay a number of years ago and it is a dream to sew on, and is very heavy duty! I have a trapazoid case also, very nice. I didn't get a manual with it so went to Singer sewing...
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
09-12-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,449
Posted By vmhlake

I am a member and it is a great show, convention...

I am a member and it is a great show, convention and classes! Lots of vendors, beautiful quilts to look at, 3 National instructors, lots of classes. It will be different having it at the Civic this...
Forum: Main
09-10-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,886
Posted By vmhlake

I have a 301A and I love it, goes to church...

I have a 301A and I love it, goes to church quilting every Tuesday, my workhorse!
Forum: Main
09-10-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,886
Posted By vmhlake

I have enough fabric to start my own small quilt...

I have enough fabric to start my own small quilt shop, trying to sew it all up...never will happen! I guess if I find a good deal then I may just do it!
Forum: Main
09-09-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,886
Posted By vmhlake

I love my 301A, and I guess I don't really NEED...

I love my 301A, and I guess I don't really NEED another machine, it would be a status symbol...and who can afford that?
Forum: Main
09-09-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,886
Posted By vmhlake

I got my Touch n Sew in 1972, husband got it...

I got my Touch n Sew in 1972, husband got it overseas, it has been a great machine. My daughter had it for a few years and then gave it back to me, now it gets used every week at our church quilting...
Forum: Main
09-09-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,886
Posted By vmhlake

Do I need a Featherweight?

I own 4 sewing machines, a model 66 Singer treadle machine, an Elna Quilter's Dream, a 301A Singer and a Singer Touch n Sew.

I need to know what benefit it would be to purchase a FW? As you...
Forum: Main
08-16-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,155
Posted By vmhlake

Why wouldn't you return if the people ARE...

Why wouldn't you return if the people ARE friendly...that is a factor on me returning to to a quilt shop!
Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
08-16-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,945
Posted By vmhlake

I don't know any out east, but in North Dkota we...

I don't know any out east, but in North Dkota we have the Indian Summer quilt show and convention on September 21-23 . We have lots of quilts in the show, many vendors with all their goodies, and...
Forum: Links and Resources
06-11-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,273
Posted By vmhlake

WOW, all these years I dreaded doing mitered...

WOW, all these years I dreaded doing mitered corners....now I am anxious to try it out. Looks so much easier than anything I have heard before! Thank you!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-25-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,858
Posted By vmhlake

My husband bought me one overseas in 1971 and it...

My husband bought me one overseas in 1971 and it is still being used today! I made clothes for our children until they didn't want homemade clothes anymore, then it sat for a long time just brought...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,799
Posted By vmhlake

It states that it is a big sister to the...

It states that it is a big sister to the Featherweight, so he isn't saying it is a Featherweight.
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-19-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,641
Posted By vmhlake

Thanks I will have to try that method, I am...

Thanks I will have to try that method, I am loving the comic book boards, can finally see all my fat quarters, and small yardage so much better!
Forum: Mission: Organization
03-18-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,641
Posted By vmhlake

How to fold fabric for storage?

I have started organizing my fabric, bought some comic book boards and plan to put fabric 1 yard and smaller on those. Otherwise I think it would get kind of thick.

How do you fold fabric above...
Forum: Links and Resources
03-10-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,820
Posted By vmhlake

Gruber's is a great shop, but a couple of others...

Gruber's is a great shop, but a couple of others that have tons of fabric and the friendliest clerks are Monica's in Park Rapids, half of the shop is anything you would want in yarn also, so for me...
Forum: Main
02-25-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,956
Posted By vmhlake

I will trade your addiction for mine, a LQS is...

I will trade your addiction for mine, a LQS is closing and they are having fantastic sales, in the past 3 weeks I have spent approximately $700 on fabric, and next Friday what fabric is left will be...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-20-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,677
Posted By vmhlake

Thanks, they look great, I guess I better order...

Thanks, they look great, I guess I better order some. Just went to a LQS that is closing and the prices were more than I could resist...so now have LOTS mor fabric than I have room for, but very...
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-20-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,677
Posted By vmhlake

comic Book Boards

Could someone post pictures of how they are used? Read so much about how great they are, but have never seen them in use. Thanks
Forum: Mission: Organization
02-19-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,677
Posted By vmhlake

I have never used comic book boards...and have no...

I have never used comic book boards...and have no idea what they are, where you get them, etc. Could someone post some pictures of their use so I can decide if they are something I could use in my...
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