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Forum: Main
03-21-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,875
Posted By Maggieloe

I use "flower" pins. Use permanent marker to put...

I use "flower" pins. Use permanent marker to put letters on the peach colored ones and numbers on the turquoise ones. Keep them in a special pin cushion, in order.
Forum: Main
09-29-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,886
Posted By Maggieloe

Yes, it is true. Brother is not the "only"...

Yes, it is true. Brother is not the "only" machine, but it is often the same as baby locks but with a lower price tag. They are manufactured by the same company. The Brother Nouvelle 1500s is the...
Forum: Links and Resources
09-08-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,860
Posted By Maggieloe

I have sent quilts to "Quilts Beyond Borders"...

I have sent quilts to "Quilts Beyond Borders" that send quilts to children around the world in orphanages and in war torn areas. http://quiltsbeyondborders.wordpress.com
Forum: Main
09-06-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By Maggieloe

Check this out: ...

Check this out:
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2011/09/quilt-too-big-hang-it-up.html
It's Lean Day's set-up. Mine is a little simpler, works as well I would imagine.
Forum: Main
09-06-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,414
Posted By Maggieloe

I have put three large "eyes" ( 1 inch) in the...

I have put three large "eyes" ( 1 inch) in the ceiling over my sewing machine. When I am going to FMQ I attach three bungie cords with clamps. Works well.
Forum: Main
09-04-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,920
Posted By Maggieloe

If you are happy with your present machine, why...

If you are happy with your present machine, why do you want to change? I have 3 machines different ages. My 40 year old Kenmore is my favorite, but I cannot get a FMQ foot (darning) foot to fit on...
Forum: Main
08-18-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,781
Posted By Maggieloe

When I think of how much the trout we had the...

When I think of how much the trout we had the other night cost . . . that my husband caught. Let's not confuse a hobby with a business.
Forum: Main
08-01-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,559
Posted By Maggieloe

This is true. The yearly servicing are ...

This is true. The yearly servicing are unnecessary. Some modern machines are sealed so it is not easy to clean them very well. Older machines are very easy to open up and clean, but someone...
Forum: Main
07-31-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,603
Posted By Maggieloe

Don't know about the "high end", but my Kenmore...

Don't know about the "high end", but my Kenmore from 45 years ago still sews perfectly, never been to the shop. I do have a Viking Sapphire, but frankly got tired of all the bells and whistles and...
Forum: Main
07-10-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,569
Posted By Maggieloe

Bought a Brother 1500s a couple of years ago from...

Bought a Brother 1500s a couple of years ago from Amazon for about 525 including shipping. (They have gone up a couple of about a hundred since then)The I saw an identical machine by a more upscale...
Forum: Main
07-04-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,795
Posted By Maggieloe

As anyone who has an older machine knows, oiling...

As anyone who has an older machine knows, oiling and cleaning are fairly easy to do. In recent years, many manufacturers - instead of providing instruction on how to do it - have sealed the machines...
Forum: Main
07-04-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,940
Posted By Maggieloe

Had no problem having my local dealer do a...

Had no problem having my local dealer do a warrantee servicing. Why would they turn it down? This is covered by the manufacturer and they will be paid. Its like if you buy a Honda, do you have to...
Forum: Main
06-24-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,030
Posted By Maggieloe

:D Funny, nobody ever tells me I'm too young to...

:D Funny, nobody ever tells me I'm too young to quilt.
Forum: Main
06-24-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,030
Posted By Maggieloe

1. Expensive machines quilt better. Lots of...

1. Expensive machines quilt better. Lots of bells and whistles help one quilt better.
2. All machines should have yearly servicing.
3. The more gadgets you have, the better your quilts.
4. Never...
Forum: Main
06-24-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,384
Posted By Maggieloe

You are consistent - so seems good to me. I'm...

You are consistent - so seems good to me. I'm with Susiequilt, "What's so special about points anyway?"
Forum: Main
06-24-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 15,430
Posted By Maggieloe

I have also heard to only use markings on rulers...

I have also heard to only use markings on rulers not mats. However, I use mat markings all the time. Never found a difference or had a problem. It seems there may be (or have been) mats that are...
Forum: Main
05-09-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,205
Posted By Maggieloe

I would ask why you are doing this? To make...

I would ask why you are doing this? To make money? As an act of friendship? Because you enjoy the process, love to make quilts? If it is primarily money, then you definitely need to charge as is...
Forum: Main
05-09-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,499
Posted By Maggieloe

I just bought a Robert Kaufman black cotton -...

I just bought a Robert Kaufman black cotton - three yards. I always prewash in a bathroom sink before putting things together in the washer. OMG. I must have re-placed the water 6 times before it...
Forum: Main
04-29-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,835
Posted By Maggieloe

OK, it is time to clear this up, especially if...

OK, it is time to clear this up, especially if one is going to make a quilt of this. Is the flying people eater, the color purple? Or is this a flying people eater (of unspecified color) that eats...
Forum: Main
04-29-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,413
Posted By Maggieloe

Like my mechanical Brother 1500 over my Viking...

Like my mechanical Brother 1500 over my Viking Sapphire 870. The Sapphire has a lot more stitches, but for just plain hard work give me a mechanical any day. And, non of that expensive "servicing".
Forum: Main
04-24-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,583
Posted By Maggieloe

I use my 1500 all the time. Easy to use, the...

I use my 1500 all the time. Easy to use, the manual is sufficient. My biggest problem was adjusting my touch on the foot pedal so I don't suddenly speed up. When I first had it I taped some...
Forum: Pictures
04-11-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 28,135
Posted By Maggieloe

Here is a youtube showing how it is made: ...

Here is a youtube showing how it is made:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNE3As-yctA

It is actually easy. I didn't use a pattern, just taped my 12 by12 ruler.
Forum: Main
04-03-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,009
Posted By Maggieloe

I love mine. Do all my FMQ and piecing on it. ...

I love mine. Do all my FMQ and piecing on it. Only use my Viking Sapphire for fancy stitches. I use all threads, never had it balk at any. That includes metallic, Connecting Threads, Coats and...
Forum: Main
04-03-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,048
Posted By Maggieloe

Bought a Kenmore in 1971. Still use it. Never...

Bought a Kenmore in 1971. Still use it. Never been to a shop, I can easily clean and oil myself because the were designed that way. Bought a Viking Sapphire 870 in 2008 - all the bells and...
Forum: Main
03-28-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,847
Posted By Maggieloe

I am concerned about the feel - too heavy? Too...

I am concerned about the feel - too heavy? Too stiff?
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