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Forum: Main
11-26-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By mcpatches

Need new sewing machine!

I have a 35 yr old Kenmore that has never needed servicing that is finally giving up on me. Local repair man said can't get parts for it any more and I've basically worn out the feed dogs. Problem...
Forum: Main
01-13-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,071
Posted By mcpatches

I have a 30 yr. old Kenmore when they were all...

I have a 30 yr. old Kenmore when they were all metal. Hubby oils it regularly and I clean it and use a small vacuum attachment on it regularly. Only had it to a shop once and that was recently when...
Forum: Main
01-10-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,539
Posted By mcpatches

Thanks so much everyone for your input. Looks...

Thanks so much everyone for your input. Looks like I will have to work hard and track down a gently used machine to fit my needs and budget.
Forum: Main
01-09-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,539
Posted By mcpatches

Cost of new mid-arm machines

Somewhere in the recent (6 months maybe?) I saw a post where I thought prices of different mid arm (18") machines were posted. Does anyone remember it? or can if you've bought a machine in the past...
Forum: Main
01-06-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,965
Posted By mcpatches

Beware of having any machine stretched by WOW...

Beware of having any machine stretched by WOW quilts at this time! He may have hired help, but the workmanship on this year stretches is awfully shoddy. I originally sent my Juki TL 98 QE to WOW to...
Forum: Main
03-11-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,578
Posted By mcpatches

I used an all blue Moda ombre to make an under...

I used an all blue Moda ombre to make an under the sea baby quilt. Appliqued fish, sand, rocks, coral and seaweed on it.
Forum: Main
01-28-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By mcpatches

Is this the link? ...

Is this the link?

http://threadsofmine.blogspot.com/2008/04/string-fish-aquarium.html

here's a pic of one I did based loosely on her directions
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
01-16-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,010
Posted By mcpatches

Rann, you're not missing anything. Abdominal CT...

Rann, you're not missing anything. Abdominal CT scans with contrast typically have you drinking the chalky stuff and also injecting something during the scan. At least all mine have been. Depends...
Forum: Main
11-14-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,258
Posted By mcpatches

I think the shadow box pattern would be stunning!

I think the shadow box pattern would be stunning!
Forum: Main
11-04-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,180
Posted By mcpatches

I vote for without the white sashing, too! Looks...

I vote for without the white sashing, too! Looks great without it.
Forum: Main
11-02-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,488
Posted By mcpatches

At the bottom of the page (not this one, the page...

At the bottom of the page (not this one, the page that lists all the threads), there is a key as to the envelope colors. Don't know if this key will help or not since additional, unread comments...
Forum: Main
10-25-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,498
Posted By mcpatches

I've seen a thread or two on the board about...

I've seen a thread or two on the board about making your own starch using cornstarch or even vodka. Maybe they would be kinder on your lungs than spay starch or sizing.
Forum: Main
10-23-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,450
Posted By mcpatches

When we recently went shopping for a new...

When we recently went shopping for a new mattress, one store told us we could order one 1/2 firm and the other 1/2 soft. Could this be a marriage saver mattress? LOL
Forum: Main
10-22-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,016
Posted By mcpatches

I opened up the quilt top completely (its at...

I opened up the quilt top completely (its at least a queen size) and found a block with the school mascot and another with the name of the school. Looked for it on the internet and sent an email to...
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,016
Posted By mcpatches

Husband and I went to an estate sale this...

Husband and I went to an estate sale this morning. They advertised lots of craft items and fabric. It opened at 9 and we got there at 11. Below is what I scored. In the bin are 17 yds. of...
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,559
Posted By mcpatches

Could you post a link to the instructions for...

Could you post a link to the instructions for dismanteling and cleaning you mentioned? I just got a model 15, too and need info on cleaning it up. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Main
10-21-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,056
Posted By mcpatches

I have one on a Grace GMQ Pro frame. Also have...

I have one on a Grace GMQ Pro frame. Also have the Grace Sure Stitch regulator. Its a learning curve going from sit down push the quilt quilting to frame quilting pushing the machine, but I'm...
Forum: Main
10-09-2011, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By mcpatches

Check out the cover quilt of the October issue of...

Check out the cover quilt of the October issue of Quilter's World. Scroll down to the bottom for a pic of Asian Scrappy Roads. I saw this same pattern made up in batiks and it was beautiful.
...
Forum: Main
10-05-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 21,799
Posted By mcpatches

Beautiful machine and looks well maintained!

Beautiful machine and looks well maintained!
Forum: Main
10-03-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,852
Posted By mcpatches

There's also Skillbuilder panels - preprinted and...

There's also Skillbuilder panels - preprinted and sometimes colored panels to make sort of a whole cloth quilt. The below link is for Keepsake Quilting's ad, but if you google Skillbuilers panels,...
Forum: Main
10-02-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,894
Posted By mcpatches

Having just finished 9 months of chemo, a lap...

Having just finished 9 months of chemo, a lap sized quilt she can take with her to treatment is a great idea. The treatment rooms are usually kept at a comfortable temp for the staff, but lying in a...
Forum: Main
09-29-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,212
Posted By mcpatches

If everything came in cloth sacks, I'd have to...

If everything came in cloth sacks, I'd have to spend more time cooking to empty them out and less time sewing! I keep telling hubby the only place cooking and cleaning come before quilting is in the...
Forum: Main
09-25-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,342
Posted By mcpatches

I'm in Ohio, too and if you need another car to...

I'm in Ohio, too and if you need another car to load fabric in, let me know! hee hee hee hee
Forum: Pictures
09-24-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,846
Posted By mcpatches

I just bought mine today, including cabinet, for...

I just bought mine today, including cabinet, for $20. Now I'm looking for information on cleaning it up!
Forum: Main
09-24-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,945
Posted By mcpatches

Well, I went ahead and got it! The light is...

Well, I went ahead and got it! The light is burnt out and she's a little dirty, but she took right off when I plugged her in. Whole lot of attachments, the binding foot still has binding in it LOL!...
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