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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,549
Posted By elaine708

Has she inquired at an auto body shop about...

Has she inquired at an auto body shop about painting her machine? It would then be a good paint with nice finish.
Forum: Main
07-29-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,031
Posted By elaine708

Just another suggestion. When I was first trying...

Just another suggestion. When I was first trying free motion quilting and my machine was higher than table, I went to
store that sells thick foam board like used for insulation in homes. Measure...
Forum: Pictures
12-02-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,618
Posted By elaine708

Your quilts and home is awesomely pictured....

Your quilts and home is awesomely pictured. Thanks for sharing
Forum: Main
11-14-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,286
Posted By elaine708

I have enjoyed using the easy angle rulers ever...

I have enjoyed using the easy angle rulers ever since ithey came on the market. Uses 2 (or more) strip right sides together. Select size strip you need for finished half square triangles, and the...
Forum: Main
08-17-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By elaine708

Question about fusible batting

I just got some fusible dream batting and am starting with placemats. Do you fuse the back or front fabric? And do you cut fusible larger than pieced top. Really want to learn more about fusible...
Forum: Main
06-19-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,808
Posted By elaine708

Check your machine Manuel. Your regular presser...

Check your machine Manuel. Your regular presser foot has a small black knob on the left side toward the back of presser foot. If you read your manual it will tell you to use the knob to lock your...
Forum: Main
06-18-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,229
Posted By elaine708

I don't need a special name for sewing room. I...

I don't need a special name for sewing room. I just refer to it as "my hideaway"
Forum: Main
05-08-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,073
Posted By elaine708

Hope you will be inspired to continue...

Hope you will be inspired to continue quilting,unless health problems are a problem. I opened a quilt/fabric/sewing machine shop when my family had all left for college and careers. I am grateful...
Forum: Links and Resources
01-31-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,089
Posted By elaine708

Go to the site and click on shop online and it...

Go to the site and click on shop online and it will come up of the categories of products. Hope this helps. And thanks for another resource
Forum: Mission: Organization
01-16-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,629
Posted By elaine708

I certainly would not want to cut into the top of...

I certainly would not want to cut into the top of a beautiful desk like that.. I have a machine on a built in desk and I use an office chair that raises up so that is higher than a regular chair ...
Forum: Main
11-23-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,404
Posted By elaine708

I don't use steam but in regard to auto off or...

I don't use steam but in regard to auto off or stay on irons, I have one that stays on and would not like an auto turn off. My iron is plugged in a power strip, which currently has a bright light...
Forum: Main
10-03-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,498
Posted By elaine708

This is a top tension problem. Many people think...

This is a top tension problem. Many people think when the birdsnest is on the bottom that Itis the bobbin thread. May I explain why it is the top tension. When the threaded needle goes through your...
Forum: Main
10-01-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,598
Posted By elaine708

I think rather than trying to make him a quilt...

I think rather than trying to make him a quilt that in some way represents accountant, make him one to enjoy amd rest under a quilt that halp him relax and sleep in comfort. Only an opinion and a...
Forum: Main
08-07-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,305
Posted By elaine708

If top thread stitches are not catching, try...

If top thread stitches are not catching, try loosening your top thread tension. Remember where tension was before you adjust so you put it back to that setting when you are sewing again. For some...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
08-01-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,701
Posted By elaine708

We have had our Geo system since 1992 and it is...

We have had our Geo system since 1992 and it is great. We also had an electric filter by Honeywell installed and I have very little dust in our house. By the way we live on a farm and always dust...
Forum: Main
07-31-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,631
Posted By elaine708

Congratulations on making quilts and not letting...

Congratulations on making quilts and not letting a disability stand the way of your talents and creativity You are to be commended. I personally have a Babylock with start button and also speed...
Forum: Main
03-12-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By elaine708

about buying new sewing machine in or out of box

In regard to buying a new sewing machine and wanting one in a box I would like to comment. I was a quilt and sewing machine shop owner for 25 years. In business it was recommended from the sewing...
Forum: Main
03-04-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,003
Posted By elaine708

I like to use Magic Sizing instead of starch...

I like to use Magic Sizing instead of starch because it does not build up on my iron and I don't get flaking. It is found next to spray starch when shopping.
Forum: Main
03-01-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,232
Posted By elaine708

You mentioned wanting a lazer light but pricey. ...

You mentioned wanting a lazer light but pricey. I found a small one in a hardware store on sale for about $5.00 and also found another in a big box store on sale also. They are handy for many...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-07-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By elaine708

Think it wouldbe a great idea for the boys to...

Think it wouldbe a great idea for the boys to make a you tube video. It would give them experience and an opportunity to express their views.
Forum: Main
02-02-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,013
Posted By elaine708

I like an iron that stays on when I am sewing but...

I like an iron that stays on when I am sewing but have occaisionally forgot and left it on after I left the room. I plug my iron into a power strip, easier to turn on by the strip switch. I also have...
Forum: Main
01-23-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,432
Posted By elaine708

That is the joy of creating when you can come up...

That is the joy of creating when you can come up with a new block or idea.
Forum: Main
01-18-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,804
Posted By elaine708

Perhaps the reason fabrics feel different is the...

Perhaps the reason fabrics feel different is the thread count and thread weight in the fabric. Batiks are a higher thread count with finer weight thread. Most cotton fabrics used in quiiler fabric...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-22-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,081
Posted By elaine708

Singer is manufactured by SVP Worldwide a holding...

Singer is manufactured by SVP Worldwide a holding company. They manufacture Singer Viking and Phaff Janome makes kenmore machines, Elna besides janome machines. In years back janome was called New...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12-13-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,929
Posted By elaine708

Great ideas. I think it needs to be easy for the...

Great ideas. I think it needs to be easy for the person using the system. I use an address book that I have had for many years and it has been great. Probably time to update to a new address book...
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