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    Search: Posts Made By: DonnaQuilts
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 08:26 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 4,999
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    I have used Bobin Genies and they work fne. They...

    I have used Bobin Genies and they work fne. They come several in a package, so all my machines now have one. The metal bobbins seem to drag more and are louder than the plastic bobbins. My machine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 08:24 AM
    Replies: 17
    Views: 4,999
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    I have used Bobin Genies and they work fne. They...

    I have used Bobin Genies and they work fne. They come several in a package, so all my machines now have one. The metal bobbins seem to drag more and are louder than the plastic bobbins. My machine...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 08:17 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 3,628
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    I agree with Candace. The 301s were kind of...

    I agree with Candace. The 301s were kind of hiding in the weeks, but have now been discovered for the great machines they are. There are several on Ebay right now. Some of course are over priced....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 08:06 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,881
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Good for you Charlee. We used to get some in for...

    Good for you Charlee. We used to get some in for charity quilt donations. Cuss, cuss, cuss. Free is not good.
    You are absolutely right. Cheap thread can lead to downtime and trips to repair even....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 08:02 AM
    Replies: 20
    Views: 2,881
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    So true. I love my Janome Horizon, but sometimes...

    So true. I love my Janome Horizon, but sometimes the thread mysteriously disappears from the take up lever. Gremlins I guess. It is in there and then it isn't. That has caused me to cuss a little...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 07:46 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,537
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    l looked at the pictures again and it seems you...

    l looked at the pictures again and it seems you got a very nice case with her. Fred, a SM man I met at Paducah, said to put half a bar of safeguard soap (in the box) in your case to keep mildew at...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 07:41 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,537
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Oh yes, be sure to get all the lint out of the...

    Oh yes, be sure to get all the lint out of the bobbin area. Mine had felt in there from so much wool lint. We took it apart to get all the felt and fuzz out and that little finger on the bobbin...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 07:36 AM
    Replies: 19
    Views: 2,537
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Sew-Classic.com will have parts and some...

    Sew-Classic.com will have parts and some attachments. Ebay attachments are hit and miss. The prices are going up so the economy MUST be getting better. Some attachments from the 201s will work. ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-24-2012, 07:30 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 5,196
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    This will be a good machine for free motion...

    This will be a good machine for free motion quilting. A centennial model adds to the value. What a great deal. We love it and feel your excitement. This machine should serve you well. Jennie has...
    Forum: Main
    05-24-2012, 07:23 AM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 7,464
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    I have a 30 year Janome and a new Horizon. I...

    I have a 30 year Janome and a new Horizon. I have had nothing but good service and great machines. Everything depends on your service department. Both of my local servicemen are cranky and that is...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-23-2012, 05:22 AM
    Replies: 18
    Views: 2,206
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Joe, Be sure to set the seam allowance on each...

    Joe,
    Be sure to set the seam allowance on each machine, individually. The biggest problem we have with multiple- machine charity quilts, is getting the corners to match since every machine does a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-22-2012, 03:48 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,221
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Watch out for those Chinese needles. Some aren't...

    Watch out for those Chinese needles. Some aren't even sharp. I use Schmetz needles. Hobby Lobby has them and so does JoAnns. " If it aint broke, don't fix it."
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-22-2012, 03:43 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,521
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Yes, I feel the same about the 2 Brother machines...

    Yes, I feel the same about the 2 Brother machines I have. Doesn't Janome have something to do with Brother? I do know Brother started in England, originally. My Janome Horizon has a built in...
    Forum: Pictures
    05-22-2012, 03:10 PM
    Replies: 70
    Views: 7,438
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Good job! It is so well done. I bet she was...

    Good job! It is so well done. I bet she was thrilled. I would have been.
    Forum: Pictures
    05-22-2012, 03:08 PM
    Replies: 65
    Views: 7,750
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    I love the colors and it s so festive. It just...

    I love the colors and it s so festive. It just makes you happy looking at it. Well done.
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2012, 04:39 PM
    Replies: 121
    Views: 11,044
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    I like it either way, but if you use sashing, use...

    I like it either way, but if you use sashing, use one of the colors and the bright ones would be in keeping with the festive nature of the quilt. I would love to own it. Good job.
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2012, 04:26 PM
    Replies: 40
    Views: 7,540
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    This seems to be the logical way to do it. I...

    This seems to be the logical way to do it. I have had quilts come back from the LAQ with not enough backing and had to piece them. It was really disheartening. It can be done. It will just take a...
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2012, 04:16 PM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 9,493
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    I do the same thing. Maybe someday I can get one...

    I do the same thing. Maybe someday I can get one of the big, wide, squred boards. That gives me an idea, since I have 2 ironing boards, maybe DH can cut a more user friendly board to bolt on the...
    Forum: Main
    05-21-2012, 04:08 PM
    Replies: 117
    Views: 12,090
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    We're all guilty. 500 people saying "that's...

    We're all guilty. 500 people saying "that's beautiful "would be nice, but redundant. I do like the stories of like items and life experiences, though, making it more meaningful. If I have...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2012, 03:23 PM
    Replies: 22
    Views: 3,166
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    You did a great job and didn't cost you an arm...

    You did a great job and didn't cost you an arm and a leg. For the scratches, spray sand spray sand and spray. That shoudl take care of that. I like wet sanding paper for a super smooth finish. You...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2012, 03:17 PM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 3,283
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Sew-Classic.com will probably either have the...

    Sew-Classic.com will probably either have the needed parts or tell you who may have them. That is a beautiful, tiger oak, 3/4 sawn cabinet. Thank you for saving her from one less thoughtful. This...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2012, 02:36 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,634
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Try Sew-Classic.com for the best prices and good...

    Try Sew-Classic.com for the best prices and good services. No nonsense, just the parts mam. They have a free download on vintage machine maintenance. Well worth the price of admittance. The...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2012, 02:33 PM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,400
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    You can find cases on Ebay, occasionally. They...

    You can find cases on Ebay, occasionally. They also have nylon fabric ones with a cute FW on them for around $30 plus shipping. I like the rolling sewing machine trollys from JoAnne for $40...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2012, 02:29 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 1,887
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Isn't the finger guard a wire "stand off" bumper...

    Isn't the finger guard a wire "stand off" bumper type gadget? I have seen only one and that was a long time ago. I thought it was a good idea, since, as a child, I actually did sew one of my...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-21-2012, 02:25 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 726
    Posted By DonnaQuilts

    Try the bobbin winder from WalMart. It will come...

    Try the bobbin winder from WalMart. It will come in handy. My daughter has one and every time I go there I wind a couple of spools of white thread on bo bobbins. Some of the live chat ladies have...
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