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Forum: Main
02-25-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,111
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Can you negotiate it down? I don't think the...

Can you negotiate it down?

I don't think the price is too terribly high; and it has low sewing hours.

I recall the new price was $5000.

I bought mine used in 2010, or it might have been...
Forum: Main
11-08-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,477
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

What Do I Need to Pay Attention to?

I sew on a Viking Designer 1 machine.
Love it.
I don't do serious sewing, just a lot of piecing and some basic quilting.

When I piece, I like to use my walking foot as it seems to keep my fabric...
Forum: Main
11-07-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,011
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

What time do you like to quilt?

Now that I'm working again, I find myself feeling too tired in the evening to sew.

We're off tomorrow for Election Day (yay!) .... thinking I'll get up @ my normal working-wake-up time & I'll sew!...
Forum: Main
09-12-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,284
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Any ideas for a quick project?

I'm tired lately .... going to be starting a job .... haven't sewed in a couple of weeks now.

That said, I'm going on a trip to Kalamazoo with my husband (coming up) & since he'll be busy with...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-02-2016, 02:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,525
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Thanks everyone for your replies! This has...

Thanks everyone for your replies!
This has turned into a fun thread .... I'm glad that it isn't "just for me."

Yes, I've been absent.
My daughter is marrying soon .... lots going on with...
Forum: Main
08-06-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,622
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

There is someone here on this board who has...

There is someone here on this board who has worked for Viking. She (or he) answered a couple of my questions after I got my machine ... so hopefully you'll get some answers too!
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-06-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,073
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Baby Lock Espree

555445Know anything about this machine?

I would like to have a 2nd embroidery machine to take to classes.
Unfortunately, I think they are asking too much for this machine,
but I will keep my eye...
Forum: Mission: Organization
08-06-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,133
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

I snagged a Simplicity Steel Case Cabinet today

I am so happy!!!!

Will have to make room in my sewing room for it, but DH has a good attitude about moving it for me.

It was $25 at an estate sale.
I know that is a good price.
I wonder what...
Forum: Main
08-06-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,622
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

I will be watching this post, as I recently...

I will be watching this post, as I recently bought a Viking Prelude 360 ... also from eBay!!!

I would think if the pre-wound Bobbins are Viking bobbins then you are good to go.
But what do I...
Forum: Main
08-02-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,794
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Where are you located? Maybe I should just send...

Where are you located?
Maybe I should just send this to you to quilt for me!!!
What would you charge me?
Could you do it?

I started marking it last night with chalk to do some straight line...
Forum: Main
08-01-2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,034
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Guess what? Before I made the table runner,...

Guess what?

Before I made the table runner, I made a practice 'pineapple block' to make sure that I would like it!!!

I'll practice on that piece. THANK YOU!!
Forum: Main
08-01-2016, 05:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,794
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Maureen, when you say to SID on the low side,...

Maureen, when you say to SID on the low side, are you referring to the side that does NOT have the seam pressed to that side?

Thanks!
Forum: Main
08-01-2016, 05:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,794
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

I appreciate your opinion & I wonder what the...

I appreciate your opinion & I wonder what the others think, too.

I considered that!

I was going to use a lighter fabric for the border (a pretty grayish silver print) but my other daughter said...
Forum: Main
08-01-2016, 04:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,034
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Is there are good resource for "quilting?"

Ugh. Sorry for the title ....

What I mean is FMQ ... even doing straight lines, stippling, stitch in ditch, etc.
I've looked @ some youtube videos, but a GREAT resource book to have on hand...
Forum: Main
08-01-2016, 04:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,794
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

WOW, thanks so much ladies for your suggestions...

WOW, thanks so much ladies for your suggestions about the quilting.

I cannot wait to find myself a FMQ class ... & maybe get some help with my SS machine, but yes, I am not brave enough to get...
Forum: Main
07-31-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,794
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Is it ok to ask "how" to quilt here?

To be honest, I have only ever quilted one item.
Wait ... actually two. Two table runners, but that was done using stitch in the ditch, & it was a cathedral window that I did ... so it looked like...
Forum: Main
07-29-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,115
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

1. I'm still very much a novice quilter, so I...

1. I'm still very much a novice quilter, so I can't given much of an educated answer to your 1st question. No idea.

2. Re: a fire. We have replacement cost coverage insurance. The ins. co....
Forum: Main
07-29-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,721
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

I just went thru this myself. Wanting a...

I just went thru this myself.
Wanting a smaller, lightweight machine for classes & retreats.

I looked @ new but couldn't stomach paying a new price.
I, too, wanted to be in a less than $300...
Forum: Main
07-29-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,139
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

The D1, if I recall, says not to use oil. I...

The D1, if I recall, says not to use oil.

I know that my latest machine, the Viking Prelude, also says no oil.

Do you use a drop of oil anyway?
Or not?

I do try to remember to clean my...
Forum: Main
07-29-2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,523
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Thank you all SO MUCH for your wonderful, helpful...

Thank you all SO MUCH for your wonderful, helpful suggestions.

I considered each one & I have a plan.

I am going to add a little flange.

I'm trying to add a photo but it's not letting me. ...
Forum: Main
07-29-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,139
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Have You Unintentionally Injured Your Sewing Machine?

Yesterday I hit a wrong button on my machine .... the one that caused my needle to move to the left; consequently, when I sewed, the needle went right down thru my plastic presser foot. :shock:

I...
Forum: Main
07-28-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,523
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

I did think of that .... but being (still) new at...

I did think of that .... but being (still) new at this, I wondered if it wouldn't detract from the beauty of the pieced blocks.

You think not?

Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Main
07-28-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,523
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

This is my table runner. What's it need?

I love to sew little projects.

Our daughter asked if dad would paint her kitchen (she's getting married this fall) & she's going with a light aqua color. Very popular right now among the young...
Forum: Main
07-28-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Thank you so much for the tips on the D1. I...

Thank you so much for the tips on the D1. I don't think that I have the 1/4" foot, actually!

My daughter LOVED that 'no more monkey's jumping on the bed' story!!!!

I attended an Anita...
Forum: Main
07-28-2016, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By jackiequilts4fun

Tell Me about your Quilting Interest

Hello,

Since I am new here .... well actually I joined a couple of yrs. ago, but I haven't been around much. :shock:
Now that I am sewing more regularly, I want to be around ..... daily!
And I'd...
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