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    Forum: Main
    10-16-2020, 11:42 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 8,280
    Posted By mea12

    I too really like the Jem Gold for...

    I too really like the Jem Gold for classes/travel. If you use the clearview 1/4" foot with that machine, you will find it covers the dogs well and you will get an easy, perfect 1/4" seam. The...
    Forum: Main
    09-10-2020, 05:53 AM
    Replies: 35
    Views: 4,522
    Posted By mea12

    I like assembly line style ..sew first element...

    I like assembly line style ..sew first element the zillion times in a row and then the 2nd piece so all are done same way before moving on to stems ..at the end it’s nice to have all blocks finished...
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2020, 02:15 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,017
    Posted By mea12

    Thank you so much!! Just what I was looking for...

    Thank you so much!! Just what I was looking for !! Will def find amys ice cream and the shopping spot near it!! We will be in south Austin so glad there is a great shop there!
    Forum: Main
    09-01-2020, 08:24 AM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,017
    Posted By mea12

    Any great quilt shops in Austin, Tx?

    I’ll be visiting Austin for a few days and of course would love to know of quilt shops there worth visiting! I may only have time for one shop. Also any other “should-not-miss” places of interest ?...
    Forum: Main
    08-26-2020, 05:34 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,027
    Posted By mea12

    Thanks to everyone for your help! I had not...

    Thanks to everyone for your help! I had not considered the SIAS setting.. but i think i'd lose too much of the 9-patch because i would be stitching through the corners. If i cut triangles to size, it...
    Forum: Main
    08-25-2020, 06:14 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,027
    Posted By mea12

    On-point settings w/ a focus block??

    Hello quilty friends! I'm about half done with making so far, over 50 nine-patch blocks to become a part of a christmas quilt for my 2 grandsons (and family).. some of the blocks have a fussy-cut...
    Forum: Main
    08-10-2020, 01:44 PM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 6,741
    Posted By mea12

    That is one glorious bear-paw quilt and the...

    That is one glorious bear-paw quilt and the flying hawks is equally striking in a pattern i've not seen before. I think bear-paw might be my favorite pattern too but I don't have much luck with...
    Forum: Main
    07-08-2020, 04:16 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 7,813
    Posted By mea12

    Sheryl M, lots of machines have the serpentine...

    Sheryl M, lots of machines have the serpentine stitch but most of them are not adjustable in length or width..or only marginally adjustable. I wanted to be sure you knew this even though i'm pretty...
    Forum: Main
    04-10-2020, 05:43 AM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 7,659
    Posted By mea12

    This is an impressive machine to look at and read...

    This is an impressive machine to look at and read about! There are a very few reviews out there, all positive. A dealer told a friend he did not have 2 parts that were needed for free-motion and...
    Forum: Main
    12-17-2019, 02:21 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 4,412
    Posted By mea12

    The 680 is the Janome skyline S5 and it is a...

    The 680 is the Janome skyline S5 and it is a great machine with beautiful stitch quality ..easy to use, stable/sturdy and the 9mm stitches are beautiful ..does not effect narrow seam at all if you...
    Forum: Main
    11-22-2019, 03:41 AM
    Replies: 36
    Views: 6,704
    Posted By mea12

    2years ago, there were 5 shops in my area and...

    2years ago, there were 5 shops in my area and now, just one remains...so sad!
    Forum: Main
    11-11-2019, 06:46 AM
    Replies: 38
    Views: 21,599
    Posted By mea12

    Please come back to give your opinion on this...

    Please come back to give your opinion on this machine.. I'm interested for the harp space and the fact that it fits my janome "Universal" table so it could be recessed. I'd not be looking at all but...
    Forum: Main
    11-11-2019, 06:39 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 5,862
    Posted By mea12

    Was the Juki machine that was gifted to you one...

    Was the Juki machine that was gifted to you one of the straight stitch models comparable to the Brother 1500?
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-08-2019, 05:55 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,881
    Posted By mea12

    I'm still over-the-moon with my 237 and just no...

    I'm still over-the-moon with my 237 and just no one who cares about that except the few of you here in this thread...its really great to have the advantages of the vintage singers (stability,...
    Forum: Main
    09-21-2019, 02:05 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 18,356
    Posted By mea12

    I think the 6700 comes with more accessories and...

    I think the 6700 comes with more accessories and has a stronger motor. But the 6650 still has pop out plate, 9mm stitch width, variable needle positions, up/down needle, start-stop, wide 10" harp,...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-20-2019, 05:29 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,881
    Posted By mea12

    Oh i re-read your message and see that you do say...

    Oh i re-read your message and see that you do say this model takes plastic bobbins. I will definitely buy some of those and it explains why the metal ones didn't fit the spindle very well. They work...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-20-2019, 04:35 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,881
    Posted By mea12

    Oh this is very interesting about different class...

    Oh this is very interesting about different class 15 bobbins - I bought a 4-pack of metal one but the metal actually is very light and doesn’t feel to be made as well as the original metal bobbins...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-19-2019, 07:23 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,881
    Posted By mea12

    After sewing on this one for a few days, I can...

    After sewing on this one for a few days, I can see why you say that about wanting an extra thread-guide. I bought class 15 bobbins at joann's and they don't fit so very well...have to really press...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2019, 12:13 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,881
    Posted By mea12

    I spoke with a long-time Singer technician who...

    I spoke with a long-time Singer technician who says they are the same..in case this comes up again, thought I'd answer my own question since I learned these are truly stellar machines made to last...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-15-2019, 04:18 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 12,881
    Posted By mea12

    Singer 237 Made in France??

    Finally found a sweet-looking 237 and was excited until I noticed it was not made in Italy. Are models made in France built the same? I liked the idea of all-metal parts, and stronger motor so I...
    Forum: Main
    08-23-2019, 04:33 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 4,435
    Posted By mea12

    I think mid-line today means $1000-ish ... and I...

    I think mid-line today means $1000-ish ... and I too have wondered why for $1000 someone can't offer a 12-15" harp with the stitches quilters use most for that price. The Babylock Jazz II has...
    Forum: Main
    08-23-2019, 04:22 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 5,291
    Posted By mea12

    I believe only the Jem Gold models are still...

    I believe only the Jem Gold models are still available in new. They do make an excellent class/back-up/toter machine but they are so very basic that its easy to miss needle up/down and you can't move...
    Forum: Main
    06-04-2019, 07:27 AM
    Replies: 43
    Views: 5,266
    Posted By mea12

    It's beautiful! Both borders are wonderful...i...

    It's beautiful! Both borders are wonderful...i lean toward the ribbon one!
    Forum: Main
    05-29-2019, 01:21 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 2,652
    Posted By mea12

    the triple stretch stitch sometimes referred to...

    the triple stretch stitch sometimes referred to as "saddle stitch" is a straight stitch with to and fro motion and it could be used on the inner lines separating toes. If you don't have that stitch,...
    Forum: Main
    05-12-2019, 05:15 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 6,279
    Posted By mea12

    Big Stitch is great. I'm seeing more and more of...

    Big Stitch is great. I'm seeing more and more of it. It serves the same purpose to hold quilt layers together. I always thought of it as suitable for "primitive" style quilts but seeing it more and...
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