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12-16-2013, 04:51 PM
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scissor for rag quilting
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I just got back from Joann's half hour ago. They...
I just got back from Joann's half hour ago. They have the Fiskar's rag quilt snip ones for $24. They had a 50% off sale on scissors, so I ended up paying only $12 for mine.
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11-20-2013, 06:20 PM
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BEST lightweight sewing machine for portability
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Another vote for the Pfaff Passport 2.0. I have...
Another vote for the Pfaff Passport 2.0. I have several machines, but this is pretty much my go to machine, since I've been taking it to classes. I love IDT (built in walking foot). I drove 600...
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09-11-2013, 09:22 PM
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Pressing seams open...what a PAIN
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I bought a wooden seam roller at a quilt show...
I bought a wooden seam roller at a quilt show that helps. It's a good way to get the seams open and flat and then you can apply heat to it after, if needed.
It's similar to this:
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08-07-2013, 02:47 PM
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Light Box
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Thanks to this thread, I ran out to Walmart and...
Thanks to this thread, I ran out to Walmart and got the Crayola one today for $20. I love that it's slim and portable, so I am able to take it to class with me.
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07-01-2013, 01:54 PM
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sewing machine for classes light weight
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If you can get your hands on it, Pfaff Passport...
If you can get your hands on it, Pfaff Passport 2.0. That is my class machine, as it's lightweight (13.9 lbs), and it has IDT (built in walking foot). It has 70 stitches, adjustable presser foot...
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06-07-2013, 12:30 PM
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Backup/RV machine - which Janome do you suggest?
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I recently got the Pfaff Passport 2.0 to take to...
I recently got the Pfaff Passport 2.0 to take to classes and it will also be my travel machine as well. I was originally hauling my Juki F600 to class, while I loved it, it was way too big and...
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05-19-2013, 11:21 PM
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How many of your husbands join in on your hobbies?
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I knit, crochet, handspin yarn, and started to...
I knit, crochet, handspin yarn, and started to each myself how to sew last year. My husband has always been very supportive with my crafts. His mother is a talented sewist, so he knows that having...
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05-16-2013, 09:21 PM
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Foot pedal or no foot pedal?
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I have a Bernina 820 and the Juki F600, both have...
I have a Bernina 820 and the Juki F600, both have start/stop buttons and the knee lift. With the Bernina, I tend to use the foot pedal more, but will find myself using the start/stop button if I...
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04-23-2013, 10:49 PM
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First efforts by a beginner
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Congratulations! They look great!
Congratulations! They look great!
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04-23-2013, 10:26 AM
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Machine transport question
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Great ideas and input! I went and got one of...
Great ideas and input! I went and got one of those Rubbermaid storage bins to set the Tutto in. I wasn't really sure if computerized machines were meant to be laying on the side either. I always...
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04-22-2013, 06:28 AM
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Machine transport question
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Thanks for the suggestions! :) Needle and...
Thanks for the suggestions! :)
Needle and foot down? Ok, I'll remember that. The Tutto is 21" in length, since it's the large one. I'll see if I can fit it behind the front seat. If it doesn't...
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04-21-2013, 07:42 PM
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Machine transport question
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Machine transport question
I started sewing a year ago and have pretty much self taught myself on all the projects I've made. I'm taking my first class at a local quilt shop in a couple of days and was wondering what's the...
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07-19-2012, 02:54 PM
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How many sewing machines?
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I have 3. A vintage white Featherweight, Juki...
I have 3. A vintage white Featherweight, Juki F600, and a Bernina 820.
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07-04-2012, 11:08 PM
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Podcasts
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Thanks for sharing! I will be subscribing to...
Thanks for sharing! I will be subscribing to these. :)
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07-01-2012, 02:29 PM
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Who taught you to sew?
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My mom was a seamstress, but I never caught on to...
My mom was a seamstress, but I never caught on to the sewing. She tried teaching me when I was 12 on her industrial Singer and I got a thread nest underneath the bobbin. I was immediately...
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07-01-2012, 02:24 PM
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Just wondering... why do YOU buy pre-cuts?
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Me too. :D
Me too. :D
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06-26-2012, 04:54 PM
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Juki HZL F600
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I've had this machine for 2 weeks and I'm totally...
I've had this machine for 2 weeks and I'm totally loving it. It is very quiet and I think it's a great buy.
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06-18-2012, 08:17 AM
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Juki F600 or Janome 6500/6600 or Janome Horizon 7700
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Well, I did it! We made our trip to San Marcos...
Well, I did it! We made our trip to San Marcos to SMP. We had spoken on the phone with one of the salespeople there before the trip and she was very, very informative. We met up with her. When we...
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06-15-2012, 11:18 PM
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Juki F600 or Janome 6500/6600 or Janome Horizon 7700
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Thanks for the the tip, phatquilts2. I'll try to...
Thanks for the the tip, phatquilts2. I'll try to swing by after I get the sewing machine. We're supposed to leave in about 6 hours and I'm still awake. I'm just too excited to sleep. :)
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06-13-2012, 08:14 PM
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Juki F600 or Janome 6500/6600 or Janome Horizon 7700
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That's good to know, annesthreads. I will be...
That's good to know, annesthreads. I will be trying out several machines this Saturday when I make my trip to the sewing machine dealer. I love the harp space of the 7700, but also love the...
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06-13-2012, 01:40 PM
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Juki F600 or Janome 6500/6600 or Janome Horizon 7700
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Have any of you ever bought a machine based on...
Have any of you ever bought a machine based on the great reviews out of state eventhough there isn't good local support? While the Juki is suppose to be a really great machine, I'm just worried that...
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06-12-2012, 10:26 PM
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Waving hello from Las Vegas, NV
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tesspug, I love your avatar! Pugs are awesome!
tesspug, I love your avatar! Pugs are awesome!
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06-12-2012, 10:05 PM
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Novice quilter says hi *waves*
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Hi Sarah, welcome from Las Vegas, NV! I'm a...
Hi Sarah, welcome from Las Vegas, NV! I'm a total new sewist AND quilter!
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06-12-2012, 10:03 PM
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Waving hello from Las Vegas, NV
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I'll be making my...
Thanks for the warm welcome! I'll be making my trip to San Diego this weekend to pick out my sewing machine. I'll be visiting Sewing Machines Plus in San Marcos. I was on the phone with them today...
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06-12-2012, 09:49 PM
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Juki F600 or Janome 6500/6600 or Janome Horizon 7700
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Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions. I...
Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions. I still have not decided yet. I can't believe how drained I've actually been from trying to make this decision. I know this is suppose to be fun, but...
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