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Forum: Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
03-23-2018, 05:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,284
Posted By simpsonfs

A friend and I are coming from Texas. We will be...

A friend and I are coming from Texas. We will be staying at the Paducah Harbor Bed and Breakfast. We will be flying into Nashville and driving to Paducah on the 17th arriving late. Where are the...
Forum: Main
05-16-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,947
Posted By simpsonfs

You may need to oil your walking foot. The...

You may need to oil your walking foot. The walking foot has movable parts just like your machine. Use only sewing machine oil and oil the inside and outside of the attachment. Let it sit...
Forum: Main
05-15-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,947
Posted By simpsonfs

It sounds like to me you need to oil your walking...

It sounds like to me you need to oil your walking foot. It has moving parts just like your sewing machine and needs maintenance. Use nothing but sewing machine oil and oil inside and outside the...
Forum: Main
04-06-2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,563
Posted By simpsonfs

If you live near a quilt shop or guild, see if...

If you live near a quilt shop or guild, see if you can't get into a rotary cutting class. I really learned a lot from that kind of class. It is worth the money.
Forum: Main
04-02-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,901
Posted By simpsonfs

I would NOT buy today's new Singers. The vintage...

I would NOT buy today's new Singers. The vintage machines are wonderful but Singer just isn't it nowadays. Of course, consider your budget first....then shop around. If you live in a area where...
Forum: Main
03-29-2017, 06:15 AM
Replies: 28
Fmq
Views: 3,153
Posted By simpsonfs

Jacque Gering (I that is right) on Craftsy has...

Jacque Gering (I that is right) on Craftsy has two excellent classes on straight line quilting. Well worth the buy especially if you buy during a sale! I started with this as a precursor to FMQ. ...
Forum: Main
03-29-2017, 06:11 AM
Replies: 28
Fmq
Views: 3,153
Posted By simpsonfs

There is a Facebook group called Sit Down Free...

There is a Facebook group called Sit Down Free Motion Quilting Group that has some free tutorials created by Jeanne Harrison. If you do Facebook, ask to join the group. They will accept you and...
Forum: Main
03-24-2017, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,756
Posted By simpsonfs

I was ready to make the deal on the Babylock Jazz...

I was ready to make the deal on the Babylock Jazz upgrading from a Babylock Quilters Choice Professional (a precursor to the Babylock Jane) to enjoy some straightline quilting from a few different...
Forum: Main
03-19-2017, 05:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,208
Posted By simpsonfs

Check out the video on Stitchin Heaven's facebook...

Check out the video on Stitchin Heaven's facebook page on how to use the Creative Grids 8 inch crazy templates. It will allow layer cakes with very very little waste and you can border to make...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-18-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,850
Posted By simpsonfs

For the life of me I can't find on the website...

For the life of me I can't find on the website how to share your prime account. Can you help me or point me to specific instructions.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-18-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,850
Posted By simpsonfs

I can't find on the Amazon web site how share is...

I can't find on the Amazon web site how share is done. I would also like to share with my daughter. Is their a way to talk to a customer service rep. Or can you direct me on how to share!!!
Forum: Main
03-15-2017, 08:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,199
Posted By simpsonfs

I bought my featherweight from a facebook group. ...

I bought my featherweight from a facebook group. This seller was posted on several groups. In contact with her she made every effort to assure me I was getting a machine from someone...
Forum: Main
03-15-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,068
Posted By simpsonfs

There is a facebook group called Sit Down Free...

There is a facebook group called Sit Down Free Motion Quilters. Join the group....under files there is a set of lessons taught by Jeanne Harrison. It is called FMQ Sampler. Jeanne Harrison has...
Forum: Main
03-15-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,139
Posted By simpsonfs

I recently paid $500.00 for a 1030. It had a lot...

I recently paid $500.00 for a 1030. It had a lot of feet including a walking foot with it. Wonderful machine.
Forum: Main
12-03-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,486
Posted By simpsonfs

The best rotating mat I have is homemade.....a...

The best rotating mat I have is homemade.....a wooden lazy susan the size of an olfa mat. I found that the olfa mats were difficult to rotate anyway. Found the homemade one at a quilt show at a...
Forum: Main
12-02-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,450
Posted By simpsonfs

I have had mine about a year now. I do have it...

I have had mine about a year now. I do have it on carpet but I love it. Have you checked to see if your "brakes" are on the wheels and are locked? I don't know what I would do without mine.
Forum: Main
11-28-2012, 04:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,392
Posted By simpsonfs

Cabbage Rose Quilt Shop in Fort Worth, Tx has a...

Cabbage Rose Quilt Shop in Fort Worth, Tx has a die cut machine of their own. They are making fused die cuts for their block of the month program. You need to visit with them. The fused applique...
Forum: Main
11-24-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,673
Posted By simpsonfs

If you can take a basic rotary cutting class from...

If you can take a basic rotary cutting class from your local quilt shop, that would be very beneficial. I had been cutting with a rotary over three years and still got tips from the class. It was...
Forum: Main
11-18-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,628
Posted By simpsonfs

I bought a pair of left handed scissors fro Kai...

I bought a pair of left handed scissors fro Kai at the Houston Quilt Show a couple of years ago. They are wonderful. I prefer them to any scissors I have ever owned!
Forum: Main
11-17-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,303
Posted By simpsonfs

If I were going to hand piece I would definitely...

If I were going to hand piece I would definitely investigate Inklingo. You can buy patterns but also buy the ability to print your pieces on the wrong side of the fabric by using Inklingo templates...
Forum: Main
11-14-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,835
Posted By simpsonfs

I have an old Bernina that works fine and has...

I have an old Bernina that works fine and has sewn many things. But if I were looking for another serger I would definitely look into the Baby Lock air threading machine. A serger is very finicky...
Forum: Main
11-13-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,819
Posted By simpsonfs

Leaders and enders have worked for me. But a...

Leaders and enders have worked for me. But a wise quilter friend encouraged me to spend the money for a straight stitch plate for my 30 year old Bernina. I argued with her for about a year and then...
Forum: Main
10-30-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,945
Posted By simpsonfs

The Nacogdoches Texas quilt guild had some very...

The Nacogdoches Texas quilt guild had some very pretty ones. I went to the show and saw them. Maybe someone in their guild is on the board.
Forum: Mission: Organization
10-15-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,993
Posted By simpsonfs

U-line makes a strong foam board (8 1/2 by 11)...

U-line makes a strong foam board (8 1/2 by 11) that works great for larger lengths of fabric. They are sturdy and can be mixed in with the comic boards to give your smaller boards more support. I...
Forum: Main
09-26-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,125
Posted By simpsonfs

Your dealer should help you. It is probably...

Your dealer should help you. It is probably something very simple you are doing but buying through a dealer is a benefit you should take advantage of.
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