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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-18-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,159
Views: 224,295
Posted By squiggie

Just found this site and I love my Featherweight....

Just found this site and I love my Featherweight. My son found it at a estate sale. He called me and I told him to run the machine and see its stich. He knows how to sew. It had some extras and a...
Forum: Main
04-24-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,218
Posted By squiggie

a special sales person

I just got home from Paducah and it was wonderful. Visited many vendors but one was special. I was inquiring about a special bobbin case for my Janome and was all set to buy it. He asked my model...
Forum: Pictures
10-17-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,551
Posted By squiggie

Great quilt! Made many like it for charity. ...

Great quilt! Made many like it for charity. It's a great way to use up thodse bits and pieces. Loved the way you set the sashing.
Forum: Main
08-06-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,487
Posted By squiggie

Thanks for all the hints! I looked at the foot...

Thanks for all the hints! I looked at the foot petal and you can see where it is rubbing against the side. I cleaned it very carefully and put a drop of oil on a tissue and wiped it several times. ...
Forum: Main
07-28-2014, 05:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,487
Posted By squiggie

Janome foot pedal problems

I have a 6500 Janome that I love. But the foot pedal sticks sometimes and the machine keeps running. Is there something I can do to fix this. I hate to take it to a repair shop as I know it will...
Forum: Pictures
02-26-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,737
Posted By squiggie

I also lost my DH last year in June. So far I...

I also lost my DH last year in June. So far I have made five quilts tops, each different. One for each of our children and a string quilt for me. Now to get them quilted. I plan to FMQ them...
Forum: Main
10-19-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,204
Posted By squiggie

Thanks for all the tips. I do my fmq on the home...

Thanks for all the tips. I do my fmq on the home machine. I did try using a stand along side of the machine and it has helped. This is Sulky poly and I really like the look. Will try playing with...
Forum: Main
10-18-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,204
Posted By squiggie

polyester invisible thread

I have used nylon invisible thread for charity quilts to hospice or childrens homes. I read of the polyester and wanted to give it a try. Had trouble with it tangleing in the machine and breaking. ...
Forum: Pictures
07-29-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,146
Posted By squiggie

chevron quilt

You did a beautiful job. Will have to check that pattern and add it to my to do list.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-28-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,326
Posted By squiggie

I love that machine. wish I were closer and...

I love that machine. wish I were closer and could see it.
Forum: Pictures
01-04-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,220
Posted By squiggie

What a great quilt. My favorite too. And a...

What a great quilt. My favorite too. And a great way to use up my scraps. Your s lovely.
Forum: Main
11-07-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,606
Posted By squiggie

Unhappy mistakes I've made

I have been quilting for many years and I made a dumb mistake. A friend asked me to make a quilt for her new grandchild due in January. She brought nice fabric at a good quilt shop. After I cut...
Forum: Main
01-29-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,231
Posted By squiggie

When I started quiliting in the early 80's we...

When I started quiliting in the early 80's we were taught to use muslin. I always preferred the natural rather than white. Now I use what ever I have on hand. Printed backing can get quite...
Forum: Main
11-06-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,256
Posted By squiggie

I found out that monofilamenty thread can be a...

I found out that monofilamenty thread can be a problem although I use it a lot on charity quilts. I learned never to use my thread cutter with this thread. It popped back and wound around the ...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-16-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,949
Posted By squiggie

It looks so beautiful. My parents came from...

It looks so beautiful. My parents came from Hungary, but it is now a part of Slovakia. I never visited and I'm sorry about that. Now can't travel. So your pictures were vey special to me. thank...
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