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10-04-2015, 08:28 PM
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Midarm Quilter or upgrade to Janome 9900/12000
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Wow, these are excellent responses!! Thank you!!...
Wow, these are excellent responses!! Thank you!! I think it sounds pretty unanimous that I should keep my beloved 6600 and add a midarm or longarm to my sewing space. You are so right. Now I will...
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10-03-2015, 06:00 PM
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Midarm Quilter or upgrade to Janome 9900/12000
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Midarm Quilter or upgrade to Janome 9900/12000
I've finally saved up my money to get a new sewing toy. :o I use and love a Janome 6600, and I've been thinking of upgrading it to something that 1) has a bit larger 11" throat space and 2) has a...
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06-07-2013, 05:50 AM
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What are the 3 most important things you need on your machine?
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Since most everyone has already mentioned auto...
Since most everyone has already mentioned auto thread cutter, needle up/down, and knee lift, I'll add...
1) Saves my custom stitch setting after being powered off/on
2) Separate bobbin winder
3)...
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06-07-2013, 05:45 AM
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Do I need a Singer Featherweight?
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Do I need a Singer Featherweight?
Hi all,
I'm not writing this to find enablers. LOL. I'm honestly looking for your opinions.
The DH just gave me a few bucks for my birthday, and I'm thinking of buying a Singer Featherweight. My...
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03-25-2013, 12:35 PM
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Custom Sewing Table Insert
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Wow, Rachel! That is so smart! And so creative. I...
Wow, Rachel! That is so smart! And so creative. I love how you can still easily access your knee lift, too.
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03-25-2013, 04:38 AM
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Custom Sewing Table Insert
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Thanks for the responses everyone! This was all...
Thanks for the responses everyone! This was all very helpful, especially yours Weezy Rider. My cutout measures 19.5 x 12, so I'm assuming it's either a non-standard cutout or the cabinet is not a...
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03-24-2013, 04:24 PM
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Custom Sewing Table Insert
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Custom Sewing Table Insert
I'm so excited! I've just scored a new-to-me sewing table with electric lift (similar to a Horn 2156) on Craigslist! Now I'm trying to figure out how to build or buy an insert that will make my...
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03-24-2013, 04:13 PM
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Quilting a large quilt on your normal-sized sewing machine...
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Sierra, I love what you're saying. I make my...
Sierra, I love what you're saying. I make my quilts for friends and loved ones, too, and I think the imperfections are a sign of my love and labor!
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03-24-2013, 04:04 PM
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Time Management. Taking a poll
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I don't have a clock anywhere in my house except...
I don't have a clock anywhere in my house except for the microwave! Is that weird? My cell phone alarm wakes me up in the morning. While sewing, I also use my cell phone to keep an eye on the time,...
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11-29-2012, 03:10 PM
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SewEzi Table Janome MC6600
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Hi all, Just thought I'd update you on the saga...
Hi all,
Just thought I'd update you on the saga and thank you for your help. SewEzi agreed to refund the price of the table as well as the shipping charges. I was happy to resolve this situation...
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11-26-2012, 07:44 AM
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SewEzi Table Janome MC6600
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SewEzi has responded to my complaint by asserting...
SewEzi has responded to my complaint by asserting that the Janome 6600 has a manufacturer's defect that "Janome has recognized." If that is the case, then why would they say the table is compatible...
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11-26-2012, 07:14 AM
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SewEzi Table Janome MC6600
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With all due respect, do you know how much the...
With all due respect, do you know how much the Janomes cost? "Added perk" is an understatement... :-)
Has anyone else found a way to use their knee lift with the table? I've heard there is an...
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11-26-2012, 07:01 AM
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SewEzi Table Janome MC6600
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SewEzi Table Janome MC6600
Does anyone use a SewEzi table with their Janome 6600? I've just ordered and the knee lift doesn't work at all with it. It bumps into the leg and can't be extended. I actually e-mailed and asked this...
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11-14-2012, 05:16 PM
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Squaring Up
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Thanks, all, for your advice. After moving the...
Thanks, all, for your advice. After moving the needle over more and pressing more carefully, I was able to get a 12.5" width, but then the other side of the square was still 12 3/8" (which had to do...
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11-14-2012, 05:29 AM
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Squaring Up
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I will check the pressing. My foot is an accurate...
I will check the pressing. My foot is an accurate 1/4" but it could be a little more "scant" I think.
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11-14-2012, 05:19 AM
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Newly joined !
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Welcome from DC! I have not found any barking...
Welcome from DC! I have not found any barking here, so you're in a great place!
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11-14-2012, 05:15 AM
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Squaring Up
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Squaring Up
I am struggling to make a perfect 12.5 inch square. I am very careful about my cuts and my 1/4 inch seam, but it still seems to end up slightly less than 12.5 inch. It ends up about 12 3/8". What am...
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11-01-2012, 05:46 AM
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Question - Do any of you have the SewEzi portable sewing table?
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Any knee lift issues with Janome 6600 and Sewezi table?
I read on a blog that the knee lift on the Janome 6600 knocks into the SewEzi table's leg. Does anyone have any experience with this? I really want to order the SewEzi, but I worry about this because...
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04-21-2012, 02:21 PM
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Quilting a King-sized top
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Wow! These are some great suggestions!!! I'm...
Wow! These are some great suggestions!!! I'm floored by the number of quilters here who have done kings (and Cal Kings!) on your DSMs. Very, very inspiring. I'm feeling more confident. I love the...
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04-19-2012, 05:59 PM
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Quilting a King-sized top
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I thought about doing a LAQ intro course and...
I thought about doing a LAQ intro course and renting time, but I've heard the learning curve is pretty steep.
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04-19-2012, 05:28 PM
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Quilting a King-sized top
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Hmm..that Marti Michell book could be helpful. I...
Hmm..that Marti Michell book could be helpful. I also like the idea of silicone spray. I don't plan to do any FMQ, just straight line echo stitching.
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04-19-2012, 03:33 PM
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Quilting a King-sized top
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Quilting a King-sized top
I've got all the fabric ready to go for the quilt top for my bed, and now I've got cold feet. Can I really do a king-sized top? I'm not worried about the piecing. I can piece until the cows come...
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04-19-2012, 03:29 PM
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Who would you like to sing to your machine.
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Seal. That man's voice is like honey.
Seal. That man's voice is like honey.
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04-19-2012, 03:28 PM
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Got to spend time with my new sewing machine
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Writergrrl
Beautiful! There is nothing better than a new...
Beautiful! There is nothing better than a new machine.
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04-15-2012, 01:47 PM
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wanting to quilt again...
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Writergrrl
Hello from Washington, DC!!
Hello from Washington, DC!!
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